Shot Yet Upsets Matson In USTFF Meet in Wichita
In Wichita, Randy Matson lost to George Woods as Woods set a personal best to upset the world record holder in the shot put. Woods’ 69-9%4 marked the third best ever, while Matson finished 68-2½. Jim Ryan topped the 880 trials with a strong finish as Ken Sparks and others posted notable times.
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Matson
Wichita, Kan
U. S. Track and Field Federation
Wichita State University
Randy Matson
George Woods
Southern Illinois University
Jim Ryan
Ryan
University of Kansas
Ken Sparks
Chicago
Fanahan McSweeney
McNeese
State
Jim Schaper
South Carolina
Clardy Vinson
Kansas State
Ken Swenson
Army
Jerome Howe
Woods
Feuerbach
Randy Smith
Wichita State
USTFF
Sam Colson
Kansas
Ben Vaughn
Georgia Tech
Jim Neugent
Oklahoma Christian College
Preston Carrington
Wichita
Tempers Flare In Astrodome As Dodgers Lose
Dodgers manager Walt Alston and Astros boss Harry Walker were ejected after heated exchanges in a 5-3 Houston win. Alston protested a four called ball to Jack Hiatt and left the dugout, while Walker argued an outfield play in the seventh. Houston pulled ahead on Doug Rader’s RBI single as Jimmy Wynn swiped second, widening the NL West lead over Los Angeles to 3 4 games.
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Walt Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Harry Walker
Houston Astros
Alston
Dick Stella
Astros
Houston
Jack Hiatt
Walker
Andy Olsen
Olsen
Frank Robinson
Dodger
Bob Watson
Doug Rader
Jimmy Wynn
Softball Rosters Due by June 1 at Ottawa Youth Center
All softball rosters fees and release slips for Men A and B and Women’s League must be turned in to the Ottawa Recreation Commission office at the Youth Center by next Thursday June 1. Checks should be payable to the Ottawa Recreation Commission. Late teams will be excluded from city schedules.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Spring Hill faces Victoria for Kansas state title in Pittsburg
Spring Hill and Victoria reach the Class 1A 2A state final in Pittsburg after semi final wins. Spring Hill pitcher Tom Duncan and Larry McGuire combine on a one hitter in an 8-1 win over Sedan as Tim Anderson doubled in two runs. Victoria wins 2-1 over Burden with Bruce Goertz driving in Dave Sanders and scoring on a wild pitch.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Spring Hill
Victoria
Burden
Sedan
Tim Anderson
Tom Duncan
Larry McGuire
Bruce Goertz
Dave Sanders
Jim Lattele
Winn 4th In Javelin At U S Track Meet Wichita
Ottawa University athlete Bob Winn placed fourth in the men’s javelin at the U S Track and Field Federation meet in Wichita with a 242-10. Sam Colson of Kansas won with 272-5. Iowa State’s Van Holloway was second at 263-4. Pittsburgh’s Robert Kouvolo third at 243-9. Local rival Ed Morland from Kansas State was fifth at 239-5 and Lamar Tex.’s Glenn Perre sixth at 238-10. Ottawa High’s Steve Hanes planned to compete in the pole vault but rain delayed the event.
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Ottawa University
Bob Winn
U.S. Track and Field Federation
Wichita
Winn
Sam Colson
University of Kansas
van Holloway
Iowa State
Robert Kouvolo
University of Pittsburgh
Ed Morland
Kansas State
Glenn Perre
Lamar
Tex.) University
Ottawa High
Steve Hanes
Bowling Scores From AMF League and Local Clubs
Summary of bowling results with top scores and series for AMF League at U and L Cafe and multiple teams including Mid-America Dairymen, K of C units, Dengel & Son, Fritts Machine, Royal Lanes, Baldwin-Ward, Independents, and RO Products. Key marks include 222 by D Fritts and 223 by Ransom, with high game totals around 205 to 223 and series in the 475 to 598 range.
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U& L
Meyer
Hettler
Mueller
Dengel & Son
Allen
Fritts Machine
D. Fritts
Royal T
Ransom
Carpenter
Baldwin-Ward
DeCock
Independents
Nelson
Shumate
Everson
Baseball Scoreboard shows tight standings across leagues
The scoreboard lists teams with win loss records and percentages led by New York and Houston in their leagues. It details upcoming Saturday and Sunday games including matchups such as Montreal at Chicago and San Diego at Cincinnati, with numerous splits and twinight notes for several series.
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St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
San Diego Padres
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Montreal Expos
W. L. Pet. G.B. New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Montreal
Philadelphia
St. Louis
West Houston
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Atlanta
San Diego
San Francisco
Torrez
Houston
Cleveland
Detroit
Baltimore
New York
Boston
Milwaukee
West Chicago
Minnesota
Oakland
Texas
Kansas City
California
Coleman
Stottlemyre
Bosman
Woodson
Bahnsen
Hunter
G. Perry
Palmer
Slaton
Siebert
Hedlund
Clark
Indy 500 Opens as Unser Aims for Third Straight Win
Indianapolis race day arrives with Bobby Unser leading a 32-car field. His 4 lap pole run averaged 195.940 mph on the 214 mile oval, fastest lap 196.678 mph, while Peter Revson and Mark Donohue join him on the front row. Engines face heat and wear as practice losses mount. eight rookies enter the field along with former champions A J Foyt Jr and Mario Andretti.
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Indianapolis
Bobby Unser
Unser
Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Peter Revson
Revson
McLaren
Mark Donohue
Donohue
Frank DelRey
United States Auto Club
USAC
al Unser
A.J. Foyt Jr
Mario Andretti
Nicklaus Fires Torrid Round For Golf Lead
Jack Nicklaus joined three others in a crowded leaderboard at the Atlanta Gold Classic led by Nicklaus after a 66 at the Atlanta Country Club. Homero Blancas and Lou Graham matched rounds of 68 and 69 while Bob Lunn shot 68 with an eagle to stay within striking distance. Nicklaus held a one stroke edge at the halfway point, seeking to extend his Masters momentum toward the U.S. Open.
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Atlanta
Jack Nicklaus
Homero Blancas
Lou Graham
Blancas
Graham
Nicklaus
Atlanta Country Club
Pebble Beach
Calif
Bob Lunn
Lunn
Osawatomie Invitational Women Golf Winners Named
Sue Wolgast took first in the championship flight with Doris Peters as runnerup. Ann Crawford won B-Flight and Vi Burkdoll tied for third in C-Flight. Virginia Gilroy was Ottawa's medalist at Shawnee CC.
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Sue Wolgast
Doris Peters
Ann Crawford
Vi Burkdoll
Virginia Gilroy
Ottawa
Shawnee Country Club
Topeka
Melda Cutting
Ottawa Country Club
South Sheldon
Cutting
Kramer- Wolgast-Burkdoll
Crawford- Earnshaw-Gilroy
Lyman- Warnock-Butler
Foulks- Johnson
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al Feuerbach
Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
Houston Astrodome
al) Downing
Petty
Chris) Ona
Cannizarro
Cannizzaro
Stella
MR. D’s
Donut and Sandwich Shop
AMF League
THE
Associated Press National
E. Wilson
Logan
Davis Road
Ity Club
Indy
Parnelli Jones
Gordon Johncock
Donahue
McLarens
Sam Posey
Swede Savage
John Martin
Mike Hiss
Salt Walther
John Mahler
Lee Kunzman
Jimmy Caruthers
Dick Lincourt
Garnett
Brooks Transfer & Storage
Hickory
Kings
FONDA
American Honda Motor Co., Inc
N. Main
Automotive Sale
Sears
Dynaglass
S. Main
Rand Auto Con
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