Davis named AFL commissioner after Foss resignation
Al Davis, 36, head coach and general manager of the Oakland Raiders, was chosen as American Football League commissioner to succeed Joe Foss who resigned after six years in the post. Ralph D. Wilson announced the selection at a news conference.
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Lions drive past Topeka Highland Park in track dual
Lawrence High School opened and closed its dual track season with a 91 to 41 win over Highland Park of Topeka. Billy Payne led the Lions with wins in the 100 220 and 440 yard dashes and contributions across sprints relays and field events as Lawrence prepares for the Emporia Relays on April 16.
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Topeka
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Payne
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Turner
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Hay
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Shepard
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Rappard
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Stancliff
Kinkaid
Little
Leone
Mills
Ross
Tennyson
Spurgeon
Shaughnessy
Tennnyson
Wilson
Schweda
Nottingham
KU Track Troupe Ready for Action
Kansas University's contingent of 17 men appears in top condition for the Southwestern Relays at Lafayette Louisiana. Coach Bob Timmons and assistant John Mitchell report the team ready with Co Captains Gary Schwartz and John Lawson leading the squad.
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Curt Grindal
Allen Russell
Tom Yergovich
Ralph Light
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Lowell Paul
John Donner
Dwight Peck
Mike Burdick
Jim Ryun
Horn shoots 73 in Masters opening round at Augusta
Rod Horn of Prairie Village Kansas carded a one over par 73 to sit as the second low amateur in round one. Jim Vickers of Wichita posted 82 after a 39 43 setback noting four bad shots including three in the water on holes 11 12 and 13.
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Prairie Village
Kan
Kansas
Jim Vickers
Wichita
Three Aides in Line For Army Dietzel Successor
At the U.S. Military Academy three remaining coaches were named potential replacements for head coach Paul Dietzel after his resignation to accept a 10 year post at South Carolina. Offensive line coach Bill Shalosky offensive backfield coach Jim Valek and Tad Schroeder who runs the quarterbacks unit were identified as candidates. Col. Raymond P. Murphy postponed spring practice to April 16 as Dietzel’s departure reshapes Army football plans. Dietzel took George Terry and Larry Jones with him to South Carolina.
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Larry Jones
Valley Falls wins quadrangular track meet in Perry
Valley Falls, led by Ted Gillerback with three first places in the 100 220 and 440, won the four-team meet with 81 points. Winchester scored 71 Perry 6112 and Lecompton 26.
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Judge Roller Deliberates in Wisconsin Antitrust Case
White haired Circuit Judge Elmer W. Roller sealed himself in his court chambers Thursday night as he debated the fate of baseball and the Braves in Wisconsin antitrust trial.
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Wide backswing guidance with straight left arm
Instruction emphasizes a wide backswing arc while keeping the left arm fully extended and preventing lateral head or body sway to the right. Describes moving the clubhead straight back and then around and up, maintaining posture to preserve benefits of the wide arc.
KU Golfers Split Meets at Wichita State and Fort Hays
Kansas University golfers split two matches in Wichita, losing to Wichita State 124 2 to 2 percent and beating Fort Hays State 11 4. Freshmen also defeated Wichita State 18 to 4. England at Wimbledon is noted with Margaret Warner named nonplaying captain of the team.
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Long
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Five Players Named to 1966 Wightman Cup Team
The United States Wightman Cup team for 1966 includes Billie Jean Moffitt King of Alhambra California Nancy Richey of Dallas Texas Carole Graebner of Beachwood Ohio Jane Albert of Pebble Beach California and Mary Ann Eisel of St Louis Missouri. Selected by Margaret Osborne DuPont of Chadds Ford Pennsylvania the team will defend the international cup against an unnamed opponent.
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Alhambra
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Dallas
Tex
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Beachwood
Ohio
Jane Albert
Pebble Beach
Mary Ann Eisel
St. Louis
Margaret Osborne DuPont
Chadds Ford
Sonji Clay Wins Alimony Fight Cashes In On Ex
Sonji Clay, ex wife of Cassius Clay, collects 2750 alimony from the boxer to avert contempt of court and a 30 day jail term. The settlement includes legal fees totaling 23500 and alimony for two months. Friends of Cassius contribute 26250 to cover payments and related costs.
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Lawrence Huffman
Sonji
Miami
Await Yankee Visit Atlanta
Atlanta baseball fans new to the majors get their first look tonight at the famed New York Yankees, historically the most powerful team in baseball, as the visiting squad brings a marquee matchup to the city.
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