Missouri Puts Roland on Hold as Disciplinary Questions Linger
MU disciplinary committee suspends Johnny Roland until next January for stealing tires and wheels, delaying his 1963 football eligibility. The move sparks debate on potential reinstatement and possible Canadian signing if he misses fall play, amid broader MU athletic leadership discussions and KU coaching changes.
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Officials Probe Ring Death After Boxing Bout
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission opened a formal inquiry into the death of 19 year old Francisco Velasquez after a second round knockout in Carbondale. Autopsy cites multiple brain contusions causing a massive intracranial hemorrhage. Velasquez, from Luquillo Puerto Rico, served with the Army at Tobyhanna Depot and had 32 amateur fights.
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Earl Johnson
St. Michael’s High School
Hoban Heights
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Wildlife Group Seeks Open Hunting Seasons For Deer
The Kansas Association of Wildlife urged open hunting seasons for deer antelope and wild turkey in Kansas. The group also backed safety tests for new license applicants trapping guidance for farmers and establishing Ft Larned as a historic site. Officers include President Frank L Enloe and Vice President Harold Munger with directors Hanson Dearing Livingston Myers Maike Williams and Mrs White.
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Harold Munger
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Bonner Springs
Hanson
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Starr Wins NFL Passing Title as Taylor Captures Rushing Crown
Bart Starr of Green Bay is named NFL passing champion, joining teammate Jim Taylor, the league rushing leader, in dethroning Milt Plum. Starr led in completion percentage at 62.5 and low interceptions 3.2, while Y A Tittle set a league record with 33 touchdown passes.
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Green Bay
National Football League
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Starr
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Milt Plum
Cleveland
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Detroit
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Y. A. Tittle
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Baltimore
Sonny Jurgensen
Philadelphia
Jones Faces Knee Surgery That Could Sideline Missouri QB Candidate
Columbia Missouri AP Mike Jones a leading candidate to start at quarterback for the University of Missouri next season will undergo knee surgery Tuesday after tearing knee cartilage in practice Friday. The injury may sideline him for the season.
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Yanks and A's Open Season With Colorful Debut in KC
The New York Yankees visit Kansas City for the season opener at 1 30 p m with Ralph Terry opposing Diego Segui. Yankees showcase green and gold uniforms as Charley Finley plans an elaborate pre game show including fireworks and prize giveaways.
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Openers Set For New Year Baseball Pitchers
Baseball schedule lists Opening Day games across leagues with matchups including Baltimore at Washington and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Notable pitchers given include Rudolph, O Toole, Rakow, and Bunning among others with attendance figures and game times.
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Wyandotte Dominates Washington Relays Relay Meet
Wyandotte won the Washington relays with 66 14 points while Wichita East scored 38 for runner-up. Shawnee Mission East placed third with 35 and Washington finished fourth with 26 in the Kansas City meet.
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Razor-Sharp Pitching Buoys Missouri and Oklahoma State Series
Missouri rode razor-sharp pitching and solid defense to a 2-1 rubber game win over Oklahoma State as John Sevcik drove in the winning run. Oklahoma swept Kansas, led by Dale Mitchell Jr. late rally in Norman. Colorado swept Town State, Colorado’s offense exploding with 27 runs, while Nebraska split with Kansas State.
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North Texas Wins Shawnee Intercollegiate Golf Tourney
North Texas led by Don Wilson's 212 total captured the Shawnee Intercollegiate with an 865 team score. Oklahoma finished second at 874, Oklahoma State took third at 884, with Tulsa 894, Kansas 933, Wichita 933, West Texas State 947 and Oklahoma City University 951 trailing. Alexander Graham Bell later called the metric system a labor saving device of great importance.
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Nicklaus wins Masters by one stroke in Augusta thriller
Jack Nicklaus of Columbus Ohio finishes 286 to claim the Masters title by one over Tony Lema of California. Sam Snead nearly scores a fourth green jacket but cards key mistakes, while Gary Player and Arnold Palmer fall short in a dramatic final round.
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Royals Bid For NBA Final In Seventh Game
Cincinnati beat Boston 109 99 to force a deciding seventh game in the Eastern Division final. Oscar Robertson scored 36 points including 16 in the third quarter as Cincinnati trailed only briefly and led 51 48 at halftime. The winner advances to face Los Angeles or St Louis for the championship.
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