KU Baseballers Open Season with Double Victory Over Texas Lutheran and Randolph AFB
Kansas University opened the 1966 season with a 6-4 win over Texas Lutheran in San Antonio and followed with a 13-8 victory against Randolph AFB. Catcher Jim Shanks led at the plate with a three run homer and a two run double, while Fred Chana earned the first win in relief. Shanks moved to catcher after Gary Ray was sidelined by a heart condition.
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Lawrence
Fred Chana
Illinois Basketeer
Air Force
Lil Chavez
Rusty Draper
Kansas
John Adams
Bill Fenton
Gary Ascanio
Jay Wilson
Tom Cooper
Stars Shine as Texas Relays Open with World Mark Hopes
World record performers and hopefuls gathered at Austin for opening Texas Relays preliminaries. Southern University seeks distance relay glory while Randy Matson eyes discus marks and Jim Ryan, Kansas freshman, stars in mile competition as events kick off.
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Lowell Paul Adopts Track as a Sideline at KU
Colby senior Lowell Paul emerges as a standout middle distance runner for Kansas, aiming for a 3:59 mile and a 1:46.5 half mile, while balancing academic scholarship and plans to study in Freiburg Germany. He credits improved conditioning, confidence after a near sub-1:50 half, and a stubborn work ethic amid injuries.
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Jayhawks
KU Tennis Club Wins second season match at Washburn
Kansas tops Washburn 4-3 in a dual meet as KU improves to 2-0. Notable upsets include Washburn's Gale Howard defeating Kansas' Bill Terry after dropping the first set. Singles results feature Gratham K over Lord, and Gordy K over Proskovec, with Gratham-Lambeck winning doubles.
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Baker Golfers Beaten In Shawnee Triangular Match
Washburn defeated Baker 10 ½ to 4 ½ and beat Rockhurst 15 to 0 in a triangular golf meet at Shawnee Country Club. Team totals show Washburn players Stephenson Payne and Gilliam among top scorers while Baker struggled without their No 1 Bill McDonald.
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Lions to Compete With Full Crew At Ottawa Relays
Lawrence High School plans a full contingent for the Class AA Ot tawa Relays on Saturday led by coach Jerry Rogers. He cites balance in events and improving form, with Leavenworth and Turner as strong contenders. Lions entered in multiple events including sprints jumps relays and throws with names listed for each.
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Boxing results from Los Angeles show wins and KO
Joe Orbillo of Wilmington out pointed Tony Doyle of Dra per Utah after ten rounds. Manuel Ramos of Mexico City knocked out Irish Jerry Simms of Pomona California in six rounds.
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Utah
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Mexico City
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Pomona
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