KC 199 Defeats All To Win Legion Crown
Kansas City Post 199 wins the Ottawa Invitational American Legion A team baseball tournament at Orris Cox Field, finishing 3-0 in round robin play. Lawrence, Ottawa, and Topeka Post 74 tie at 1-2. KC 199 seniors Merkel, Lynnes, and Swob spark defense and strong pitching. Ottawa finishes third after a 6-3 win over Lawrence in the finale. Topeka 74 goes 1-2.
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Kansas City Post
Ottawa
American Legion
Orris Cox Field
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Topeka
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Larry Merkel
Duane Lynnes
Ed Swob
Jeff Watson
David Baldwin
Rick Reed
James Bien
Lynnes
Gary Brockus
Brockus
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North
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Gary Dixon
Hawks
Mark Seymour
Black
Baldwin
Dale Dunkin
Scott Grogan
Dunkin
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Post 400
McDonald Park
Wilbur Wood wins twice as White Sox ace twirls six
Wilbur Wood pitched a six hitter in two games, earning 6-3 and 4-0 victories over the Cleveland Indians. He improved to 13-3, the best in the majors, aided by a five-inning portion of a suspended game and a four-hitter in the later affair. Minnesota and Detroit won big, while rain postponed New York vs. Texas.
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Associated Press
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Wilbur Wonderful
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
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San Diego Padres
Jim Kaat
Minnesota
Baltimore
Bobby Grich
Steve Braun
Twins
George Mitterwald
Harmon Killebrew
Rain Delays Indy 500 After Fiery Crash and Widespread Injuries
The 57th Indianapolis 500 was halted by a major crash on the main straightaway amid rain. David Walther, 25, of Dayton, hospitalized in critical condition with burns over 40 percent of his body, a broken wrist and possible back injury, plus nine spectators hurt. Crews worked through the night to repair nine damaged cars as the race was postponed to 10 am EDT with a 30 percent shower chance.
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National Weather Service
David ‘‘Salt” Walther
Dayton
Ohio
Walther
Thomas Hanna
Infield
Mike Hiss
John Martin
Uniform Checkout for Youth Leagues This Week
Junior League players may checkout suits at the Youth Center 115 W. 4th at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Midget League players may checkout at 9 a.m. Thursday.
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Youth Center
D.C. Billionaire buys Padres for 12 million
Joseph B. Danzansky and two partners pay 12 million dollars for the San Diego Padres. Mayor Walter Washington says Washington is ready for National League baseball and aims to fill RFK Stadium. Leasing and NL approval are pending with financing from at least three banks and a 12-year Armory Board lease.
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Walter Washington
Joseph B. Danzansky
San Diego Padres
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Danzansky
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Robert Schattner
Padres
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RFK Stadium
Nicklaus Chasing Himself In Atlanta Victory
Jack Nicklaus extended his dominant 1970s pace by winning the Atlanta Golf Classic, posting a 272 total to tie the course record and collect 30,000 from a 150,000 purse. The victory boosts his season money list lead to 176,064 while he eyes Oakmont Open defenses and a run at major titles.
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Atlanta
Tom Weiskopf
Atlanta Country Club
Bruce Crampton
JO Practice Trail for Ottawa Junior Olympic Track
Practice sessions for girls run 2 30 to 3 30 p m and boys 3 30 to 4 30 p m at Ottawa High field Wednesday and Thursday. These sessions serve as a lead in to the Junior Olympic meet scheduled for Saturday at the same venue.
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