Nebraska Picked for First By Big 8 Sportswriters Poll
Nebraska collected 135 of 187 first place votes in the Big Eight preseason poll, led by Coach Bob Devaney after last year’s national title. The Cornhuskers dominated Midlands sentiment with no votes lower than third, in the 26th annual poll begun by Don Pierce.
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Big 8 Sportswriters’ Poll
Kansas City
The
Cornhuskers
Bob Devaney
Eral
Husker
Midlands
Don Pierce
Kansas
Oklahoma
Sooners
Colorado
Missouri
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Iowa State
New Fishermen's Delights To Hit Market Soon
An AP report highlights a fishing tackle show with new products including a four-piece spin casting rod and reel set in a fitted case selling for about 100 dollars. Other gear includes lures, depth rigs, power tools, and a 15-foot fiberglass boat priced around 2500 dollars in 1972.
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Chicago
American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association
Delphi
Major League Standings National League Update
National League standings update highlights current team positions standings and notable shifts after recent games. Key clubs and expected playoff contenders are cited with point totals and win loss records to give readers a snapshot of the NL pennant race.
Friday results and weekend baseball schedule
Friday results show Washington 4 California 0 Kansas City 5 Boston 1 Oakland 5 New York 2 Baltimore 12 Chicago Milwaukee 9 Cleveland 1 Minnesota 4 Detroit 3. Weekend games list matchups with pitchers and night games across multiple cities.
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California
Kansas City
Boston
Oakland
New York
Baltimore
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Minnesota
Detroit
Fitzmorris
Peters
Hunter
Kline
Coleman
Luebber
Wright
Thompson
Cuellar
Bradley
Colbert
Parsons
Koosman
San Francisco
Bryant
St. Louis
Gibson
Pittsburgh
Johnson
Houston
Dierker
Cook
Atlanta
Jarvis
Pappas
Cincinnati
McGlothlin
Montreal
Stoneman
Los Angeles
Downing
Ww. L. Pet. G.B. W. Ls
Pet. G.B
St. Louis Pittsburgh
Washa
Philadel
Kan City
San Fran
Los Ange
San Diego
Philadelphia
Methodists Top Up 8 to 2 as Thayer Merchants Win 15 7
The Methodists beat the United Brethren 8 to 2 in church league action with Roy Marts throwing six innings of perfect work until the 13th. Milton Dunlap homered for a 10 hit Methodist attack, while four errors by United Brethren aided losing pitcher Max Grogan. In the late game Thayer Merchants totaled 17 hits to defeat H. K. Porter 15 to 7, breaking a 6 6 deadlock with nine runs in the eighth. George Holtzman earned the win, Jim McCoy took the loss.
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Methodists
United Brethren
Roy Marts
Methodist
Milton Dunlap
Max Grogan
Thayer Mer
H. K. Porter
Thayer Merchants
George Holtzman
Jim McCoy
Wichita Nips St. Louis 8-7 In Opener
Wichita Service edged St. Louis 8-7 in the NBC tournament opener as Leonard Kelly and Joe Wall hit sixth inning homers. Kelly tied 6-6 with a solo shot and Wall doubled scoring the other run. St. Louis rallied in the ninth but Harold Thompkin struck out Metz to end the threat.
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Wichita
Kan
Wichita Service
St. Louis
Leonard Kelly
Joe Wall
Kelly
Wall
Dave Oster
Don Metz
Harold Thompkin
Metz
Fargo
N.D
Tom Tessar
Fayetteville
Ark
Birmingham
Ala
Slater
Iowa
Yates Center H S Prepares For 197? Wildcats Football
Yates Center High School coach Marvin Dodd plans for the 197 Wildcat football season opening at Caney on September 10. About 40 to 43 players attended a 6 00 cook-out at the city park with workouts and physicals at 7 00. Practice begins August 19 with workouts but no contact until equipment is checked out later.
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Yates Center
Marvin Dodd
Caney
Royals Dump Sox 5 1 at Fenway in latest skid
Kansas City beat Boston 5-1 as Dick Drago and a sharp defense powered the Royals. Reggie Smith hit the Red Sox only run with a first inning homer matching his 25th of the year. Fred Patek led off the Royals with a first inning shot and three fourth inning runs followed off Jim Lonborg. Sparky Lyle allowed a Lou Piniella homer in the ninth.
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Boston
Red Sox
Eli Kasko
Kasko
Kansas City
Reggie Smith
Royals
Fred Patek
Jim Lonborg
Sparky Lyle
Lou Piniella
Camping convention growth and travel tales from Kansas to Ontario
Jack Bronson reports on the National Campers and Hikers Association International Convention in Brandford Ontario with over 7000 units and praise for Canadian hosts. Mention of Kansas representation, weather surprises in Western Kansas and travel from Colby to Dodge City via Emporia with cold nights and a lack of air conditioning.
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Ontario
Canada
Ali
Indiana
Kansas
Colby
Dodge City
Emporia
Goodland
Garden City
League Leaders Update From The American League
The Associated Press lists leaders in batting runs and hits. Orioles and Yankees top several categories with stars such as Murcer and Stargell leading in runs batted in and home runs respectively. Space remains for other leaders across the leagues with Torre and Beckert close behind in multiple stats.
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Balt
Murcer
N.Y
Killebrew
Minn
B. Robinson
Tovar
R. Smith
Bast
B. Conigliaro
Bost
W. Horton
Cash
Melton
Chic
Beckett
Chi
Torre
St.l
Brock
St L
Bonds
S.F
Stargell
Pitt
So.l
Beckert
Cedeno
Houst
W. Davis
49ers Dolphins Tie 17 17 Rams Beat Browns 17 5
Charley Johnson returns to Busch Stadium as the Houston Oilers face the St. Louis Cardinals in a nine game preseason slate. Steve Spurrier throws a late TD as the 49ers and Dolphins play to a 17 17 tie while the Rams defeat the Browns 17 5 with Elmendorf key plays. Kenny Stabler and Al Woodall feature in Jets Raiders tuneups.
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Associated Press
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Busch Stadium
Houston Oilers
Cardinals
Johnson
Houston
Oilers
New York Giants
New York Jets
Oakland
Chicago
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Atlanta
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Pittsburgh
Green Bay
New Orleans
Dallas
Washington
Denver
Minnesota
San Diego
Kenny Stabler
Daryl Lamonica
al Woodall
New York
Weeb Endbank
Giants
Steve Spurrier
San Francisco
Miami Dolphins
Miami
Bob Griese
Jim Kiick
Larry Csonka
Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland Browns
Dave Elmendorf
Texas A&m
Rams
First Hole in One Reported at Safari Golf Course
Steve Lopeman, a Neosho County Community Junior College golfer, made the year’s first hole in one at the Safari Public Golf Course on a par three 154 yard fifth hole. The ace at 3:30 p.m. came from a six iron after a lucky bounce and about six feet from the cup, witnessed by Lyle Huntt Don Morton and Chig Erickson.
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Steve Lopeman
Safari Public Golf Course
Lopeman
Neosho County
Commu
Lyle Huntt
Don Morton
Chig Erickson
Coaches Warned Of Heat Hazard
AP reports NCAA Safeguards warns football coaches to protect players in hot humid weather after many heat deaths. Eight players died last year from heat stroke and exhaustion. NCAA stresses pre participation exams, fluids, rest, and careful watching. Artificial turf may raise heat. watering advised before practices.
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Kansas City
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Donald L. Cooper
Oklahoma State University
Cooper
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