Softball Spotlight Opens as Ottawa Team Joins League
The Ottawa Phillips 66 squad travels to Clinton for the Eastern Kansas Softball League opener, aiming to rebound after a weather-caused delay. Larry Webker and Eddie Boyer are slated to pitch, with Don Morris and June Willhite catching in a doubleheader starting at 7:30, as Ottawa also plans a home game Saturday against Watson.
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Ottawa - Phillips 66
Clinton
Gene Ramsey
Larry Webker
Eddie Boyer
Don Morris
June Willhite
Ottawans
Watson
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Orlis Cox
Cox
Friday Schedule Sparks Local Church Rivalries
Friday games list two church teams First Baptist versus North Baptist at 7 and First Methodist against Wesleyan Methodist at 8 30.
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Jame
Nazarene
Richter Methodist
Sacred Heart
Wesleyan Methodist
First Baptist
North Baptist
First Methodist
Thomas says he may buy White Sox in option deal
LAS VEGAS AP The singer-comedian Panny Thomas announced he and associates had acquired an option to buy a controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Veeck denied any option exists while Allyn Jr. also said no option was signed. Thomas insisted the option was signed but not yet seen, insisting confidentiality.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Panny Thomas
Chicago White Sox
Thomas
Bill Veeck
Veeck
Chicago
A.C. ‘Allyn Jr
Sox
Ortega Gets Big Chance Against Griffith in TV Title Fight
Gaspar Ortega of Mexico challenges world welterweight champion Emile Griffith of New York in a 15 round nationally televised bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Ortega, 25, seeks a first title shot after 82 ring appearances and 30th national TV appearance, promising to give his best for his country.
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Los Angeles
Gaspar Ortega
Mexico
Mile Griffith
New York
Olympic Auditorium
Tijuana
Ortega
John Wayne
Wellsville Summer Little League Rosters Released
Wellsville A and B team managers list their summer rosters. Gene Barnett's A team includes Bruce Breithaupt Mike Burrell John Gleisberg Mike Widener Dan Carrow Mike O Connor Gary Higbie Jay Higbie Roger O Neil Jay Barnett and Jimmy Crist. Bob Miller's B team features Kenny Hull Al Shields Wayne Rhoades John O Neil Vic Harrison Bill Lytle Ricky O Neil Mike Holtwick Ricky Tomlin Ronnie O Connor Jimmy Good and Ted Holland. George Poole plans to coach a BY team with about 734 8 and some 9 year olds. no scheduled games yet, possible pickup games later. Players listed include Ricky Lambert Kenneth Robert Dale Haney Rex Rhoades Darrell Flynn and Roger Hull.
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Wellsville
Gene Barnett
Bruce Breithaupt
Mike Burrell
John Gleisberg
Mike Widener
Dan Carrow
Mike O'Connor
Gary Higbie
Jay Higbie
Roger O’neil
Jay Barnett
Jimmy Crist
Bob Miller
Kenny Hull
al Shields
Wayne Rhoades
John O'Neil
Vic Harrison
Bill Lytle
Ricky O'Neil
Mike Holtwick
Ricky Tomlin
Ronnie O’connor
Jimmy Good
Ted Holland
George Poole
Ricky Lambert
Kenneth Robert
Dale Haney
Rex Rhoades
Darrell Flynn
Roger Hull
Bobby Goad Leaves KU for Tulsa Private Business
KU assistant football coach Bobby Goad resigns after three seasons to enter private business in Tulsa. The Memphis Open golf tourney opened with steady scores as players like Jack Mitchell and others competed at Colonial Country Club, while Goad’s departure prompted thoughts on coaching staff impact.
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Lawrence
Bobby Goad
Memphis
University of Kansas
Tulsa
Goad
Jack Mitchell
Mitchell
Westminster
Kansas
Arkansas
Wesleyan Methodist
andiGoad
Sacred Heart
Richter
Oklahoma
Colonial
Tequesta
Fla
Will Rogers
Texas
Los Ange- Goodies
Bobby
Ken Still
Tacoma
Wash
Gene Littler
Singing Hills
Calif
Vir Mitchell Tue
Baseball Standings and Wednesday Results Snapshot
Baseball results show New York 7 Boston 6 in extra innings with Chicago routing Baltimore 9 to 4. Kansas City beat Detroit 6 to 4 while Minnesota visits Cleveland. Thursday schedules include New York at Boston and Kansas City at Detroit with several National League games noted. Cincinnati upset Los Angeles 8 to 7 as Pittsburgh defeated Milwaukee 9 to 1. Chicago edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 and San Francisco beat St. Louis 3 to 2. St. Louis visits San Francisco while Chicago plays Philadelphia and Milwaukee goes to Pittsburgh. Only games listed.
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Cincinnati Reds
Bill Henry
Jim Brosnan
Joey Jay
Los Angels
San Francisco
Dodgers
Reds
Gisants
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Los Angeles
Washington
Chicago
Baltimore
Kansas City
Detroit
Minnesota
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
L. Pet. G.B
Boston Tees
Pet
Case
Snead Opens Canada Cup Play At Dorado Beach
Sam Snead leads the U S team in the ninth Canada Cup at Dorado Beach Puerto Rico after shooting a 66 in practice. Ireland's Norman Drew teams with Christy O Connor as they face strong fields including Gary Player Stan Leonard and Arnold Palmer out of action due to PGA rulings.
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Dorado Beach
Puerto Rico
Ireland
Norman Drew
Sam Snead
U.S
Swith Snead
Jimmy Demaret
Arnold Palmer
South Africa
Canada
PGA
Palmer
Gary Player
Stan Leonard
Army Recruits Training Shift To Ft Hood
Kansas City AP reports that Army recruits from Kansas and western Missouri enlisted in June will be trained at Ft Hood Texas. The Army recruiting office spokesman said recruits were previously sent to Ft Riley Kansas in recent months.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Ft. Hood
Tex
Army Recruiting Office
Ft. Riley
Kan
Race Prize To $400,000 At Indianapolis A.J. Foyt Wins
Indianapolis AP Young A J Foyt of Houston earned a personal gift of 6575 and the winner's share raised to 117975 as Tony Hulman boosted the 500 mile purse to a record 400000 at the victory dinner. Eddie Sachs finished second for 53400 while Jim Rathmann, last year’s winner, received 35270 for 30th place.
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Indianapolis
Young A.J. Foyt
Houston
Tex
Tony Hulman
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Foyt
Hulman
Jim Rathmann
Eddie Sachs
Center Valley
Rathmann
Booming Bats Push Yankees Into Third
Detroit moved within two games of the leading pace by beating Boston 7-6 as AL action saw the Yankees, Red Sox, and White Sox in tight races. Frank Malzone homered for Boston. Luis Arroyo and Danny McDevitt were key for New York. Al Smith hit a three-run homer for Chicago, while Detroit and Baltimore both endured late changes in the standings.
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ED Wilks
Roland Sheldon
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Frank Malmore
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Red Sox
Lelt
Luis Arroyo
Danny
McDevitt
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Kansas City
Gered
White Sox
Orioles
Jim Landis
Sox
Frank Baumann
Chuck Es
Baltimore
Chicago
Los Angeles
Angels
Waehinaian
Former Champ Urges Cleanup in Pro Boxing
Joe Louis urges federal action to purge racketeers from professional boxing. In a letter released by the Senate antitrust subcommittee, Louis supports Kefauver’s bill to create a federal boxing commissioner in the Justice Department with licensing powers. Other witnesses include Rocky Marciano, Gene Fullmer, and Tommy Loughran.
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Washington (Ap
Joe Louis
Senators
Louis
Senate
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Justice Department
Kefauver
Rocky Marciiano
Gene Fullmer
National Boxing Association
Tommy Loughran
Ight
Athletics Unload 14-Hit Attack News From The Williamsburg Area
Joe Pignatano homered and drove in three as Kansas City beat Detroit 6-4. Joe Nuxhall allowed seven hits but needed relief in the eighth from Bill Kunkel. Merle Byrd and Pignatano had a homer, while Lary added a two run shot. Guests and visitors listed include R H Jefferson of Irving and many relatives and friends visiting the Sutherlands and others in the Williamsburg area.
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Pomona Meth
First Christian
Joe Westminster
Trinity Methodists Amalfitano
Dribblers
Curt Simmons
Stu Miller
Sbo
Joe Gibbon
Hanks Aaron
Pirates
Bucs
Spahn
Ron Santo
Cubs
Robi Roberts
Bob Anderson
Don Elston
Joe Pignatano
Kansas City
Athletics
Tigers
Detroit
Joe Nuxhall
Bill Kunkel
Merle Byrd
and Pignatano
Harry Harris
el Dorado
E. F. Brown
Lee
Clifford Hettler
Clint la Follette
Frank
Anna Christine
Kansan
Lary
W. H. Hetwre
Paola High School Alum Banquet Highlights 40th Anniversary
Lane Area News reports on the Paola High School Alumni Banquet marking the 40th anniversary of the 1921 class with attendees including Mrs. W. M. Christian and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Baker. Visitors from Salina and Overland Park join local families for the event.
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Waoves Inowes
Dick Howser
Pignatano Vacation Bible School
Bob
Boyd
Norm Siebern
W. M. Christian
Paola High School
Christian
Ewell Dawson
Debra
Salina
Donald McDougal
Gene
Lonnie
Hazel Curtis
Overland Park
Warren Baker
Wayne
Curtis
McDougal
Baker
Bethany Hospital
C. A. Gleason Visi
Cora Chase
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