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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1976
Page
6
Hesston debuted its new golf course Friday with Mayor Milton Miller driving the first shot. Pro Tex Consolver from Pawnee Prairie spoke as four pros demonstrated the game, including Augie Navarro Dean Adkisson and Stan Shaver.
Jim Umbarger pitched a four run support win as Texas defeated Minnesota 4-0 at Bloomington. Jeff Burroughs hit a three run homer in the first inning and solid defense backed the pitcher as the Rangers stretched their lead in the American League West.
George Brett powered a 3-0 Kansas City win at Anaheim with a triple and a single, plus two dazzling defensive plays. Doug Bird limited the Angels to six hits as Nolan Ryan took his fifth straight defeat. The Royals built a 1-0 lead, then added two more in the eighth on Stinson’s double after Brett sparked the offense with a leadoff triple.
An editors note surveys funding for major stadiums including the Superdome, Kingdome and Veterans Stadium. It notes bonds financed by hotel, property, and tax revenues, plus operating deficits and long term revenue projections. It weighs economic benefits against taxpayer costs and political debate.
Jay Reardon dominated the Missouri state high school meet with 24 ft 84 in long jump 50 ft 10 3 4 in triple jump and 7 ft 4 in high jump. His triple jump and high jump rank among the nation's best with two national bests in one day praised by experts. KU wooed the Rockhurst standout signing him for four years in a strong recruiting win. Reardon studied home videos prior to the meet and enjoyed strong family support including brother Kerry with the Kansas City Chiefs. Ed Reardon sustained a leg wound celebrating the finish.
Hesston dedicated its new municipal golf course with a ribbon cutting by mayor Milton Miller and a 2 p.m. opening. Wichita pros Tex Consolver Auggie Navarro and Stan Shaver played with Hesston pro Dean Adkisson in an 18 hole showcase as the gallery watched. Par for the 18 holes is 71 and future dates may not accept reservations.
Cindy Alexander of Bethel College finished fourth in her heat and ninth of 12 in the 800 meters finals at the United States Track and Field Federation meet in Wichita. Her time was 2:16, about two seconds over her previous best.
Richard Breinzikofer of Burns Gun Club tops the Newton Gun Club spring league with 44 of 50. Larry Stahl runner up at 43. Division leaders: Burns, Hancock Fabric Wichita, Halstead. Plans for a bigger fall league noted by Joe Spreier and Stahl. Final standings show three divisions with win loss records and team names. Pitcher Mickey Lolich starts Mets season with 207-175 mark against Tigers.
Joe Morgan recovered from a bad week with a three run homer as Cincinnati routed Los Angeles 9-0 in the opener of a four game series at Riverfront Stadium. Pat Zachry matched zeal with five hits allowed as Cincinnati surged toward first in NL West race contention.
Indianapolis expected strong turnout for the 60th Indianapolis 500 despite Janet Guthrie missing qualifying. Tony Hulman says seat sales exceed recent years with about 265000 grandstand spots and 100000 infield capacity. Guthrie, 38, the first woman in Indy 500 history, will instead compete in Charlotte in the World 600. A.J. Foyt lauds Guthrie’s talent while chasing a fourth Indy title, a record ten years after his last win here.
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