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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
7
The 46th Kansas Relays drew about 22,000 fans, far above expectations, but ticket shortages limited entry. Meet director Bob Timmons credits top performances and star Jim Ryun, while noting plans to upgrade the event and adjust entry rules to 2 entrants per event. Weather and popularity push the Relays onto a rising trajectory.
Muhammad Ali's lawyer urged the Supreme Court to see the government case as biased against him and his Muslim faith. Chauncey Eskridge argued the government misled the draft board and sought to deny conscientious objector status grounded in religious belief. Griswold countered that Ali's stance was political and philosophical, not religious. The hearing involved eight justices with Thurgood Marshall recusing himself, and a June decision anticipated.
Kansas javelin star Sam Colson, who placed second at the Kansas Relays with a personal best 255-3, is sidelined for this week's Drake Relays after injuring his ankle last weekend. Jayhawk coach Bob Ummons said the injury could sideline him longer but emphasized avoiding re injury as Colson remains crucial for future meets. Colson ranks as a top left handed thrower and moved to fifth all time among Big Eight javelin performers with his 255-3 effort.
Mary Jo Kelly a seventh grader at South Junior High won all four events balance beam uneven bars floor exercise and vaulting and also took the all around title in a Kansas City gymnastics meet. She will compete next month in the state championships in Wichita.
Harmon Killebrew powered the Minnesota Twins to a 9-8 comeback win over Kansas City. He drove in six with a three-run homer and two-run single as KC built seven in the fifth, but the Twins withstood Bob Oliver’s grand slam and ended a six-game skid. Royals manager Bob Lemon lambasted the seven-run inning as rare, while praising Killebrew’s relentless hitting and range.
23 year old Ron Bryant became a starter after replacing the ailing Frank Reberger and earned a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant allowed eight hits and eight strikeouts, aided by Willie Mays and Dick Dietz timely hits. Giants pitching slated to include Marichal and Perry as Bryant waits for a permanent rotation role.
The column urges golfers to visualize each putt before swinging. See the ball rolling into the hole and feel the required effort in the hands. Set up and execute quickly to avoid muscle stiffening or second guessing, offering one thought to boost scores.
From San Diego AP reports rumors claim Los Angeles may near a trade for Mets left hander Ray Sadecki as the Dodgers seek a starting pitcher. Dodgers allegedly would surrender catcher Tom Haller and possibly reserve infielder Jim Lefebvre to acquire him.
In Charlotte North Carolina Oli Wurman signs to play in the Rediper spell on June 7. Mister finished tied for second in the Masters and has entered. Both seek part of 150000 in prize money with Coady seeded 14th in the Kemper tournament behind Dale Dotiplass.
Dan Dougherty, Villanova assistant coach for five years, becomes head coach at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, succeeding Bob Knight. A St Joseph’s College graduate, Dougherty coached at Villanova from 1966 and helped the Wildcats reach three NIT berths and two NCAA tournaments including 1971 runners up to UCLA.
Harman Willee drove in six with a homer and an infield hit as Minnesota beat Kansas City 49-8. Bryant relieved the ailing Reberger in the first and pitched nine innings with eight strikeouts for a 4-2 win over St Louis.
AP league leaders list shows batting, pitching and fielding leaders across American and National Leagues. Key figures include Bonds, Garr, Stargell, Mays, and Seaver among others, with top batting averages, home runs, runs, hits, and strikeouts noted for the season so far.
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