A's Ground Crew Helps Hunter Secure 4-0 Victory
Athletics pitcher Catfish Hunter pitched seven strong innings in Kansas City, aided by George Toma's grooming of the mound. Hunter improved to 4-3 with three hits allowed and four runs of support as Kansas City beat California 4-0, topping a string of five straight A’s wins. Rich Monday contributed early offense with two doubles, while Dean Chance of Minnesota shut down Chicago’s White Sox in another AL clash. The Yankees edged Cleveland in 11 innings, and Baltimore topped Boston as standings tighten near Chicago.
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Catfish Hunter lights up KC with strong win and foot story
Kansas City’s Catfish Hunter, 21, shut out the Angels on three singles, 4-0 as the A’s stretch to five straight wins. The North Carolina native recalls a foot injury from a hunting accident and a high school no hitter record, while scouts debated a six-figure bonus that became 75 000. Manager Alvin Dark praises his maturity and growth.
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NightHawk League Bowlers Score Highs At Night Meet
Bowling scores from the NightHawk League show top marks by Harry Smith of auto dealer team with 189 and 498 series, Larkin 167 and 417 for Guy's Foods, Burgoon 201 and 518 for Heatman Oil, Burns 169 and 454 for Prudential Insurance, Lawrence 204 and 492 for Budge's Hardware, Bitts 189 and 30-O Burress 498 for Montgomery Ward, Isham 203 for Osburn's Flowers, Myers 154-434 for Ottawa Savings, Birckhead 180 and 30-V Reusch 454 for Elk's Ladies, Cromwell 170-441 for Ottawa Bowl, Higdon 160-452 for Nitcher Floor Serv, Whitacre/M. Ainsworth 178/463 for Lee's Cafe.
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Senior League Coaches Draw Thursday at Youth Center
Team drawings for all Senior League coaches will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Youth Center.
Church League Volleyball Results Women and Men
In the women’s division Ist Baptist defeats Nazarene. Christian defeats Foursquare Grace Episcopal, Westminster defeats North Baptist. In the men’s section Ist Methodist wins over Ist Baptist, and Westminster defeats Ist Christian.
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Derby Runnerup Real Rags To Riches Story
A Kentucky Derby runner-up Barbs Delight, bought for 2000 dollars as a weanling, returns for the Preakness at Pimlico after owners invest 10000 to make him eligible. The tale echoes Carry Back, a 1961 champ bred from modest means. Barbs Delight, trained by Shirley Payne, earned 40000 earlier and now seeks a 137500 payday if eight starters race.
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Sooners Eye End To Cowboys' Golf Reign
Oklahoma State faces a potential end to its nine year Big Eight golf dominance as Oklahoma men host the league title on their home course. Nebraska Colorado and Kansas State pose threats with top players Hale Irwin and Grier Jones contributing strong averages. OSU aims to disrupt with Roger Brown Skip Graham and Bill Hess key names.
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Epstein's Father Says Son Won't Play In Minors
New York AP report says Mike Epstein will not return to Rochester and will leave baseball未, with father Jack Epstein asserting the Orioles do not need two first basemen Boog Powell is favored. Mike Epstein contemplates his future away from baseball as he heads home to Los Angeles.
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Finley mum on sports complex bond issue
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley says he will not comment on a $102 million bond package including a sports complex as it would be unethical, though he has not declined to meet with city officials. Mayor Tus Davis said Finley agreed to a meeting next Tuesday in Chicago.
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