Tourney A Success Despite Low Local Support in Ottawa
Ottawa hosts the District II American Legion baseball tournament at Orris Cox Field, drawing praise for the field and play but criticism for meager local turnout. Burleigh Grimes attended as a notable scout while Ottawa’s B team neared state bid. aging players and a coming baseball game promise renewed local interest.
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Yaz Arm Nails Another as Bosox Narrow Deficit
Hal Bock reports Boston shortstop Carl Yastrzemski threw out Mike Hershberger at the plate in the sixth inning, aiding a 5-3 Red Sox win over Kansas City that cut Chicago's AL lead to half a game and left Boston two games back.
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Gibson: State needs strong football to lift Kansas
TOPEKA AP Vince Gibson new Kansas State coach says success at K U and K State could elevate state football. He aims to rally players and fans, noting KS has few conference titles and promising recruiting. He believes joint Big Eight title hopes can spark statewide support.
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Boston Hopes To Soothe Bad Memory With Ellie
Boston seeks to mend old wounds from the Babe Ruth trade as Elston Howard is shipped from the Yankees to the Red Sox for a $20,000 waiver price and two future players. Howard’s career highs include a .348 average with 22 homers in 1961 and a $50,000 salary this season.
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Doubleheader at Cox Field in junior and senior all star games
The Junior League All Star game between the American and National divisions is set for 6 30 tonight at Orlis Cox Field before the Senior League All Stars Gare nett tilt. The game between the winners of the two Junior League division champs the Yankees and Cardinals has been canceled.
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Baseball Scoreboard: National and American Leagues Summary
National League standings show St Louis leading with 64 wins, Chicago 59, Cincinnati 57, and San Francisco 56. Thursday results include Atlanta 10, Chicago 3. American League lists Chicago atop with 43 wins, Boston 46, Minnesota 54, California 56. Detroit 5 Baltimore 0 in 74 innings. Upcoming games include San Francisco at New York and Houston at Philadelphia.
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Americas names 13 track stars for Expo 67 meet
Thirteen Pan American Games gold medalists were named to the Americas team to face Europe in the Expo 67 track and field meet in Montreal on August 9 10. A selection panel of eight chose the 13 from 41 named, with the final Americas squad of 70 to 80 to be completed after the Pan American Games end on August 5. The two day event, sponsored by the Canadian Corporation for the World Exhibition 1967, features 20 men 11 women events plus four invitation races under IAAF rules.
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Stram Cooks Up Another Wild Shift
Kansas City coach Hank Stram adds a new backfield twist with tight end Fred Arbanas lining behind quarterback. The shift aims to create indecision for AFL defenses, disrupt reads, and keep the offense versatile. Arbanas reports it is a simple yet effective tool that unsettles defensive backs and may lead to carry plays.
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