Giants Take First With Narrow Win Over Braves
San Francisco moved into first place in the National League by edging Atlanta 5-4 as Marty Martinez, a substitute catcher, allowed a passed ball in the ninth with Ron Hunt on third. The Cardinals fell 3-2 in 11 innings to the Dodgers, while the Cubs and Pirates games were rained out. Cleveland defeated California 9-2 in the American League with Jose Cardenal homering twice and Max Alvis Tommy Harper and Jose Vidal also going deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Bock
Associated Press
San Francisco
Giants
St. Louis
Cardinals
Atlanta
Los Angeles
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cleveland
California
Washesington
Braves
Marty Martinez
Cecil Upeshaw
Ron Hunt
Hunt
Joe Torre
Hank Aareon
Aaron
Tito Francona
Bob Bailey
Willie Davis
Dodgers
Davis
Ron Fairly
Tom Halleer
Bailey
Detroit
Sonny Siebert
Indians
Odds Against Game Champ New York Title Fight
Light heavyweight champion Dick Tiger faces challenger Bob Foster in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Foster holds physical edges in height reach and power and is listed as a 125 favorite over Tiger, who seeks his third defense of the title. The fight starts about 9 30 p m EDT with plans for telecast in parts of the country. New York blackout is noted and a 15 000 crowd projected for a $150 000 gate to benefit both fighters and the promoter. Tiger has a 58 3 0 record with 26 knockouts while Foster is 29 4 with 23 knockouts. Tiger has never been stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dick Tieger
Bob Foster
Madison Square Garden
Foster
Washington
Reepublic
Biafra
Tiger
Foseter
Chickie Ferrara
Air Force Chameion
Exebomb
Jose Torres
Bowling Bits Highlights From Week Ending May 17
Top bowler Glenna Lu Whitacre posted a 218 game and 541 series while Susan Wolgast hit 210 and 540. Lee's Cafe led with 808 and 2254 as first place teams. Budge's Hardware and other clubs posted high scores. ties occurred for first between H D Lee Company and Lunger's Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Fritts
Glenna Lu Whitacre
Susan Wolgast
Lee’s Cafe
Ottawa Savings and Loan
Grogan
Standard Service
H.D. Lee Company
Lunger’s Oil Company
Royal T Lanes
Helen & Bill
Styl-Art
Mosier Named KU Football Ambassador for Summer Tour
Lawrence Kan AP John Mosier a Gefoote 4 210epound junior end from Wichita will tour the state and address civic groups and KU alumni about Jayhawk football prospects this year He will show a color highlights film of last season when Pepper Rodgers first Kansas team won five of seven conference games to tie for second The ninth summer KU footballers have traveled the state to spread the Jayhawk gridiron gospel Tour runs June to mid August Mosier last season was Big Eights sophomore football player of the year with 37 receptions 495 yards and four TDs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas Footeball
John Mosier
Wichita
Mosier
Civic Bius
Jayhawk
Pepper Rodgers
Kansas
Big Eight
French federation Cup teases pro amateur clash for title
In Paris, top amateur women loom as possible upsetters against pro quartet led by Billie Jean King in next week's open French championships. The Federation Cup quarterfinals leave the US Britain Australia Russia France and others in contention as Nancy Richey and Margaret Court post decisive wins. Buffalo Bills bolster defense by obtaining linebacker Gene Jeter from Denver for an undisclosed draft choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
George MacCall
MacCall
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Caleif
Ann Jones
Britain
Franscoise Durr
France
Roseemary Casals
San Francisco
United States
Australia
South Africa
Russia
Bulgaria
Netherlands
Nancy Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Maregaret Court
Christine Jones
Anna Dmitrieva
Miss Richey
Anne Marie Studer
Switzerland
Court
Suzana Petersen
Brazil
Mary Ann Eisel
St. Louis
Marc Janne Kindler
Buffalo
N.Y
Burefalo Bills
Gene Jeter
Denver Broncos
Marijuana Trouble For Allen Again
UCLA star guard Lucius Allen and four companions were booked on marijuana possession charges after police detected the odor in central Los Angeles. Allen, 20, a UCLA junior, had a prior marijuana arrest a year earlier involving a car he owned, with the charge later dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lucius Allen
UCLA
John Colella
Allen
Meclanie Martin
Allan. Bullen
Bonnie Jean Goss
John Woolery
State Fishing Report from Pratt Kansas
Kansas anglers get updated fishing conditions from the State Forestry Fish and Game Commission. Web ster Reservoir shows low clear water with fair channel catfish and walleye fishing, while Osage County Lake offers clear water and fair channel fishing. Numerous reservoirs including John Redmond, Cheney, Milford, and Kanopolis display varied clarity and fish activity with crappie, bass, white bass, channel catfish, and northern pike noted. overall conditions range from fair to excellent for specific species as water levels and clarity shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Kan
Kansas
State Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Webster
Osage’ County
Pottawatomie County
Chase County
Lyon
Shawnee County
Lone Star Lake
Douglas County
Brown County
Olathe City Lake
Gardner City Lake
Wyandotte County
Paola City
Farlington
Neosho Water
Turtle Creek
Pomona
Council Grove
John Redmond
Cheney
Wilson
Lovewell
Courtland Canal
Kirwin
Milford
Legion Practice at Orlis Cox Field Sunday
American Legion baseball practice scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Orlis Cox Field. Game uniforms will be distributed after the workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Orlis Cox Field
Thursday Night Ladies Scores and Highs at Local Lanes
Bowling results list Thursday and Tuesday league scores with high series and games for numerous teams. Notable high marks include V Ferguson 177 and 450 for Bienie's Garage, J Yost 185 and 543 for Divco Wayne, and B. Lewis 185 542 at Og g's Market, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budge's Hardware
D. Lefler
Bienie’s Garage
V. Ferguson
W. Bien
Coca Cola
A. Beets
C. Wolgast
Divco Wayne
J. Yost
Naomi's Tavern
D. Clark
D. Gretenoord
Hank's Sinclair Service
G. Gilroy
Shelden
Hiatt Decorators
D. Berger
Dengel and Son
Allen
H. Dexman
Litwin's
Richardson
OGG
B. Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sports Network
Wilma Bien
Velma Foster
Helen Skilling
Budge
Jean Isham
Ann Smith
Beautyland
Bienie
Leah Sparks
Gloria Leecy
Joanne Scribner
Pat Stankard
Donna Wein
Cleda Hayden
Gwen Pederson
Peg Toumberlin
Virginia Hoffman
Marge Cochrane
Maxine Ainsworth
Mary Gremminger
Marilyn McMillen
Hazel Liegerot
Sherry Schmoe
Beverly Massengale
LaWanda Gorton
Helen Wenthe
Barbara Spatz
Mae Ransom
Dorothy Schmoe
Rosie Latimer
Opal Everhart
Hickory Streets
Ottawa, Kansas
Grandview Auction Service
Charles Kaneer
Bill James
Mosier KU
Rials
State Fishing Report
Legion
Chevrolet
Joo Tamer
America
Towner's Chapel
A.imel
Anderson'’S Carpets
M. Barber
Seyler's Drug
O. Everhart
M. AiNsworth
Ladies Peoples National Bank
H. Carey
Heathman Oil CO
P. Toumberlin
Shinn and Haley Abstract
P. Jackson
Arnold's Jewelry
H. Liegerot
Eagles Auxiliary
E. Keller
Todd’s Insurance
L. Campbell
Welborn’s &Lectric Service
Pratt & Lambert
Latex House Paints
Nuzman Lumber
Duffer
Craig Wood
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Abcdefghliklmn
U.S
Peoples National Bank
Ottawa
First National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!