Ted Williams Ends Slugging Career for Marine Duty
Ted Williams confirms he will end his dazzling baseball career on May 2 to return to active duty as a Marine Corps captain. Williams, 25 years removed from the elbow injury, underwent a two hour medical this week and was declared fit for duty alongside Yankees star Gerry Coleman. He notes the move comes despite a $100,000 salary as baseball’s top earner and acknowledges the challenge of starting anew at his age.
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Alumni Gridiron Clash to Feature Kansas Stars
The second annual Varsity Alumni football game at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Stadium showcases KU greats like Ray Evans and Mike McCormack directing backfield and defense. Fambrough leads a 25-man roster of past Sooners to outfox Coach Sikes and the Youngsters in a morale-boosting battle with plans for a deep backfield and strong line play.
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Texas HS Baseball Player Fatally Injured in Practice
A Comanche Oklahoma high school third baseman died in a hospital after a chest injury during a practice game in Wichita Falls. The 16 year old Gary Eldon Moore was struck while attempting a return to second base as the ball was thrown to third. Doctors said the injury ruptured a heart artery.
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Cadets Help Shape K State Football for 1992
Kansas State coach Bill Meek says ex Army players Jack McShulskis and Ed Stahura will be used on both offense and defense this fall as the program charts next season. Three other Army transfers left school, while 68 players reported for spring drills with freshmen eyed for impact.
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Switzer Eyes Offense and Defense as Sophomore Standout
Mock salt plans to use safety as a sophomore last year and join Tag Seven in both offense and defense. Switzer earns potential third team All America defensive season recognition with strong 2023 performances and continued impact for his program.
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Williams and Coleman to Begin One Month Flight Tour
Capt J C Early announces both Williams and Coleman, seasoned World War II aviators, are cleared with no significant injury after medical checks. They will start a one month tour of duty next.
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Smiths Seeks Title Bout After Win Over Flanagan
Washington featherweight M Gene Smith, 20, won his 10th straight pro bout Wednesday night and eyed a possible title shot, chasing the pot of gold that could come with a championship bid.
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Boxing match recap shows Smith edge by judges split decision
Fragmentary notes recount a 10 round bout where Flanagan weighed 123 and Nietl Boing Associates nods appear. The report mentions a tough bout for Smith, a furious pace, and a judge and referee at ringside with a close decision.
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