Parsons Rally Wins 5-4 Over Ottawa Americans
Terry Ostmeyer Parsons edged Ottawa 5-4 in seven innings as Tom Woolard sparked a late rally with two seventh inning runs. Ottawa had led 4-1 before Parsons tied and took the win on a bases loaded walk to Jim Shultz. Olathe Rebels beat Ottawa 6-0 on a one hitter by Mike Peterson. Ottawa is 1-4 on the season.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Parsons
Ottawa
Tom Woolard
Ottawa American Legion
Olathe
Connie Mack Rebels
Mike Peterson
Woolard
Cramer
Jim Shultz
Bill Owens
Shultz
Owens
Death in 150 Mile Rex Mays Classic Race
In Milwaukee the Rex Mays Classic ended with a fatal crash involving Ronnie Duman and injuries to Norman Brown and Ray Darnell. Lloyd Ruby won the 150 mile race at 100.739 mph, beating Mario Andretti by 2.6 seconds as flames and wreckage surrounded the south wall.
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Wis
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South Wall
Rex Mays
Lloyd Ruby
Wichita Falls
Tex
Duman
Norman Brown
Ray Darnell
Darnell
Dunman
Dearborn
Mich
Eddie Sachs
Dave MacDonald
Brown
Andy Grantelli
Art Pollard
Joe Leonard
Ruby
Mario Anedretti
Nazareth
Offene Hauser
Ottawa B-Team Edges Pomona Babe Ruth 11-10
Ottawa B-Team toppled Pomona Babe Ruth 11-10 on a seventh inning rally. Steve Kloster led an eight hit Ottawa attack with three safeties while Terry Shisler and Kloster combined on the mound for the win. Ottawa committed seven errors but held Pomona to three hits as both sides issued many walks. Next game is Saturday at Orlis Cox Field against Lyndon.
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American Legion
Pomona
Babe Ruth
Terry Shisler
Lawrence
Steve Kloster
Shisler
Stymie
Lyndon
Orlis Cox Field
Salb And Byers Lead Jayhawk USTFF Victory in Houston
George Byers of Kansas ran 13.6 seconds for the 120 yard high hurdles, a Big Eight best, and Karl Salb, a Kansas freshman, hit 182.5 feet in the discus to become the league’s No. 3. The Jayhaw ks clinched the National Federation title as Big Eight athletes posted season-best marks in five events over two days in Houston, with Kansas beating Tennessee 76–71 for the team crown.
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Associated Press
George Byers
Kansas
Karl Salb
Ane Nals
Jayhawk
Houston
Bob Timmons
Olison
Tennessee
K-State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Kstate
van Rose
Ken Gaines
Lennox Burgher
Dave Stevens
Byers
Lee Adams
Salb
al Oerter
Dick Cocheran
Missouri
Ottawa Qualifies Six At Jr Olympics Runoff
Ottawa earned six track and field qualifiers for the district Junior Olympics after a Saturday state runoff in Lawrence. Doug Underwood won the senior pole vault at 13-6 and Bruce Whitacre claimed the junior vault title at 10-0. Other Ottawa athletes placing include Steve Hanes runner up to Whitacre, Mike Hearne in the 880 yard walk, Steve Grogan third in intermediate 70 yard high hurdles, Terry Wallace fourth in junior 75 yard dash, Russell Hughes fifth in junior softball throw, and Warren Black fifth in intermediate high hurdles.
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Ottawa
Kansas City
Lawrence
Doug Underwood
Bruce Whitacre
Underwood
Whitacre
Ardlow Snirdies
Steve Hanes
Mike Hearne
Steve Grogan
Terry Wallace
Russell Hughes
Warren Black
Tennis Club Ties Match at Forest Park
The Ottawa Tennis Club and Osawatomie played to a 2-2 tie Sunday at Forest Park in an all doubles match. Results include Joe Strange and June Willhite defeating Leroy Jones and John Spiccs 6-2 6-3. Jack Slayman and John Craig defeating A. J Jefferis and Jan Jefferis 6-4 10-8. Reid Harder and Hal Adamson defeating Tom Coker and John Shaw 9-7 2-6 7-5. Chic Heckart and Dr. George Zubowicz defeating Ronnie Johnson and June Willhite 6-2 6-2.
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Ottawa Tennis Club
Osawatomie
Forest Park
Joe Strange
June Willhite
Ottawa
Leroy Jones
John Spiccs
Jack Slayman
John Craig
A. J. Jefferis
Jan Jefferis
Reid Harder
Hal Adamson
Tom Coker
John Shaw
Chic Heckart
George Zubowicz
Baseball tribute to Kennedy marred by postponed games
Scattered MLB actions to mourn Senator Kennedy's death led to multiple game delays and player tensions. Five games postponed Saturday, three Sunday, with disputes over timing and attendance prompting player absences and potential fines. Houston's Staub Aspromonte Wills faced scrutiny for missing Sunday's game amid economic pressures cited by GM Spec Richardson.
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Associated ‘Press
Major League Baseball
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William Eckert
Kennedy
Milt Pappas
Cincinnati
Pappas
Rantier
Rusty Staub
Bob Aspromonte
Houston
Maury Wills
Pittsburgh
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Panpas
Dave Bristol
Stt. Louis
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Shorm
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California Ans Gels
Oriota Lindsay
New York City
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta
Washington
Miinnesota
Oakland
Baltimore
Chicago White Sox
Boston
Staub
Aspromonte
Wills
Tiant Fires Fourth Shutout as Indians Blank Tigers
Lu Tiant pitched a four hitter with six strikeouts and no walks to blank the Detroit Tigers 2 0 in Cleveland. It was Tiant's fifth shutout of the season. Paul Popovich homered for the Dodgers leading off the ninth and sparked a two run rally for a 4 3 win over the Phillies.
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Inedians
Cleveland
Detroit
Paul Popovich
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
League Leaders in American and National League Batting and Pitching
Summary of top players by league in batting and pitching across both leagues. Includes leaders in average runs batted in hits doubles home runs and stolen bases, plus top pitchers with four decisions and strikeouts. Key names include F Howard Yastrzemski Rose Perez Bench Brock and McDowell among others.
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Wash
Yastrzemski
Bast
McAuliffe
Det
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N.Y
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Howard
Powell
Bal
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Bost
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Butt
Fregosi
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Wolsh
W. Horton
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Oak
Cardenal
Cleve
John
Chic
McLain
McDowell
Tia
Dxibles
Brock
St.l
Rose
Cin
A Cin
Clemente
Pit
Hart
Mays
S.F
W. Davis
L.A
Wills
Pitt
Selema
Michal
Singer
Macichal
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