Lynn Dickey Ends Legion Streak In Doubleheader Split
Lynn Dickey delivered a six hit pitching duel and two homers to pace Osawatomie to a 6-2 win after Ottawa routed Osawatomie 12-0 in the Legion doubleheader at Orris Cox Field. Rick Roush earned the win in five innings. Doug Underwood finished the last two as Ottawa piled up 37 hits in four games.
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Humboldt rides B team to 7 3 win over Ottawa
Humboldt turned the tables on Ottawa American Legion B team at Orris Cox Field, taking a 7 to 3 victory in an error filled game. Ottawa committed eight errors, four in one inning, allowing Humboldt to build a decisive third inning rally and unearned fourth run. Kendall Wood held Ottawa to four hits while Osawatomie and Paola contests followed later in the night. Ottawa's two star pitchers, Steve Kloster and Terry Shisler, struggled as Humboldt capitalized on miscues and timely hits.
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Ken Sumrall
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Gary Higbie
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Tigers Enter All-Star Break With Commanding Lead In AL
Detroit builds cushion atop AL standings as Cleveland, Baltimore, and Boston chase. Tigers sweep Oakland with a seven run late rally and long ball blasts, while Willie Horton and Al Kaline spark wins. Tiant shines for Cleveland. Red Sox sweep Minnesota. Yankees edge Orioles in opener before Baltimore wins on Valentine homer.
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Liston Wins Another San Francisco Bout
Sonny Liston stopped Henry Clark at 2 47 of the seventh round in a nationally televised bout. Liston extended his KO streak to seven straight while Clark vowed to train harder after the defeat. Liston, 212 pounds with a two inch reach edge, dominated with jabs and counter punches as Clark failed to mount a rally.
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Spurs In Command in Gulf Division Race
Kansas City Spurs beat Oakland 98 77 to extend lead in Gulf Division after 18 games, 14 left. Spurs move to 10 victories, five losses, three ties, 21 point margin over St Louis. Marfred Rummel scored the deciding goal in the 90th minute following a Eric Barber header assist.
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All Star Game Talk Dampens AL Pitching Load
AL starters face short rest as seven hurlers worked weekend exhibitions in the Astrodome. McLain and Stottlemyre considered: Drysdale set to start for NL if rested. Rose out, Mays to start in his place. Mantle and Mays captain squads as lineups exchange at home plate.
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Senior League Roundup highlights close games and leads
Kiwanis edged Rotary 6-4 in the final inning as Rotary rallied to tie late. Rotary later beat Kiwanis 7-1 with Randy Firestone and Loyd Reynolds combining for a five inning no hitter. The Boys Club won 10-4 over the Elks, and another Kiwanis win followed by Porter and Elks matchups. Six pitchers earned decisions in two weeks with notable strikeout totals.
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Rotary League Update: Drumright Dominates with 18 Ks in 12 Inning Win
Drumright pitched a 12 inning win with 18 strikeouts in a Rotary game. He also took a loss in another game within two weeks. Standings show Boys Club 6-3, Rotary 6-3, Elks 6-4, Kiwanis 6-4, Lions 3-5, Eagles 0-8.
Nicklaus Favored To Win Open At Carnoustie
Jack Nicklaus the 28 year old Golden Bear from Columbus Ohio is a 4 to 1 favorite to win the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie He plans to tackle the 7252 yard par 72 layout with a belief he can play the links course better than on his previous visit The course is regarded as one of the toughest tests in golf.
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