Walker named KU athletic director amid strong support
Kansas University announces Clyde Walker as the new athletic director with Dr Archie Dykes endorsing his plan to build on KU's athletic tradition. Walker brings 16 years of high school coaching and a record of 113 victories 38 losses and nine ties along with strong recommendations from Dean Smith.
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Walker eyed as Kansas athletic director candidate
The piece profiles Clyde Walker as a top prospect for KU’s athletic director post, citing praise from Homer Rice and Walker’s North Carolina revenue-raising success. It notes KU and Kansas State funding pressures, past resignations, and a looming budget battle to fund football, basketball, and track amid a push to “fill stadiums.”
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Chanute Youths to State Junior Golf Tournament
Five Chanute youths will compete in the Kansas State Junior Golf Tournament at Salina Country Club next Tuesday. In 15 year old division, Mike Sutcliffe starts at 10 45 a.m., then R D Johnson at 11 20 a.m. In 14 year old division, Dave Cloke tees off at 12 52 p.m., Mark Haight at 1 48 p.m., and Steven Crawford at 2 09 p.m.
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Pirates to Hold Try Outs at Kansas State Teachers College
The Pittsburg Pirates announce a July 17 try-out camp at Kansas State Teacher's College Emporia under director Bob Kring. Participants aged 16 to 21 report at 9 a.m. with own gear, shoes and gloves. Pirates supply other equipment. Legion players need written permission. all expenses are the player's responsibility.
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Bombers Edge Fighters in Senior Division Softball Thriller
The Bombers beat the Fighters 27 to 26 after trailing 26-21 in the seventh inning. The Bombers out hit the Fighters 27 to 20 but did not lead until a six run seventh inning, with Fighters leaving the bases loaded in the bottom of the inning.
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Elks Prepare For Pittsburg Rivalry In Home Stretch
Elks coach Dean Oliver leads the team into the season’s final stretch with a 13-8 record. They meet Pittsburg tonight at 8 p.m. Pittsburg finished second last year in district play and lost only three players from that team.
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Chanute Country Club hosts Scotch Foursome winners
The Chanute Country Club held a Scotch Foursome on Thursday. Grace Schaberg and Cole Leverenz won with a team net 30. Elma and Glen Shook finished second with a net 31. Lorna and Gene Morris tied Alma and David McCune for third with a 32 net.
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Vultures Win Junior Division Softball Title
The Vultures won the Junior Division Girls' Softball championship with a 15614 squeaker over the Woodpeckers on Friday, securing the crown in a tight decision.
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Thayer Hosts First Annual 4 State Softball Tournament
Thayer hosts softball action today and Sunday for the First Annual 4 State Softball Tournament. Teams include Thayer Oswego Parsons Butler Ford Bartlesville Joplin Tulsa Omaha Springfield with a round robin format and six games per team to crown the champion.
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Crenshaw Upset In Trans Missippi Quarterfinal
Mark Pfeil, a then little known outside California, defeated Ben Crenshaw 1-up in the Trans Mississippi quarterfinals at Prairie Dunes. Crenshaw, defending national collegiate champion, fell behind early, rallied with birdies on 11 12 and 13, but Pfeil edged ahead with wins on 15 and 16.
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