Youthful Jays at Oklahoma For Big 8 Season Openers
Oklahoma and Kansas start the Big Eight baseball season in Norman with a two game Friday doubleheader and a Saturday single game. Kansas combines strong hitting and stingy pitching led by Stroup and Jackson while Oklahoma bats return four 300 plus hitters and add sophomore Mike Swenton to energize the lineup.
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Features Pit Mizzou, OSU At Stillwater
The Big Eight baseball race opens with Oklahoma State favored to repeat as champion under Coach Chet Bryan. Missouri and Oklahoma challenge, with freshmen now varsity for first time since the Korean War. Missouri at Oklahoma State headlines opening weekend as Kansas invades Oklahoma.
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Ken Page Calls For Legion Baseball Tryouts
Ken Page invites boys to initial baseball tryouts at 3 30 p.m. next Monday at Municipal Park at 11th and Del. Sts. Eligibility: players not yet 19 before August 1 qualify for the 1969 season.
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Hadl signs four year pact with San Diego Chargers
Lawrence's John Hadl signed a four year AFL contract with the San Diego Chargers for an annual salary reportedly in the 60 000 to 70 000 range. The veteran quarterback, 29, was the AFL leader in passing in 1968 and set club records for attempts completions yardage and touchdowns. He had explored options with Kansas City but the deal halted any trade plans involving Len Dawson.
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Lew Alcindor Signs With Bucks Vowing Style Change
UCLA center Lew Alcindor signs with the Milwaukee Bucks in Beverly Hills and vows to alter his playing style. The 7 foot 1 inch star grins as he inks a lucrative deal, reportedly including part ownership in an NBA expansion franchise, with terms not disclosed.
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Alcindor to Enter NBA Draft After UCLA Title Run
Lew Alcindor, recently signed by the Milwaukee Bucks, discusses his unselfish style and plans for summer work before NBA camp. He contrasts pro moves with ABA options, notes a non existent $3.25 million offer, and confirms the draft first round is set for next Monday.
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Clendenon Returns to Expos as White Rejoins Cardinals
Clendenon ends retirement by signing a two year Expos contract amid trade talks with Houston. Bill White returns to St Louis after being reacquired from Philadelphia. Bo Belinsky receives rest and is kept for now after a health scare. Exhibition games feature multiple MLB matchups as teams prep for opening day.
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Opening Day Sees Nixon Williams Lead Washington Opener
Washington starts its centennial season with rookies Richard Nixon and Ted Williams. Nixon to throw first ball in ceremonies before Williams debuts as manager against the New York Yankees. A 45,000 capacity crowd forecast as the Senators seek revival under the Hall of Fame hitter. Mantle misses Yankees lineup as he retires. Nixon’s presidency marks a rare start history.
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