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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

20 Apr 1972

Page 9

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

9

Wilt Chamberlain and KU Relays memories across Kansas

Longtime fans recall Wilt Chamberlain blocking Bucks shots and his dunk free throws as a Kansas standout in the 1950s and 60s. The article links his exploits at KU with Memorial Stadium debates, Track plans, and the enduring Kansas Relays lineage led by figures like Cal VanderWerf and Jim Hershberger.

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Wilton Chamberlain Milwaukee Buck Gail Goodrich Big Dipper Wilt Maurice King Kansas City King Chamberlain North Carolina Gene Elstun Ron Loneski John Parker Lew Johnson Elstun Loneski Bob Billings Clyde Lovellette B. H. Born Johnson Newton Bill Brainard Bucks Philadelphia Tex Winter Kansas State NCAA San Francisco Bill Russell Dons K-State Kansas Relays KU Athletic Board Memorial Stadium Cal VanderWerf Hope College Cal Frank Botts Colorado Jim Hershberger VanderWerf Pioneer Cemetery
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Three Preps Aim at Mark In Long Jump

The 1940 Relays long jump mark of 23-3 by Albert Woods faces possible eclipse as Greg Nichols, Loren Jones, and Darrell Bennett have posted top marks this season. The prep division features 44 Kansas and eight Missouri schools with seven events finalizing Friday and others in prelims and semis. Steve Riley defends the pole vault title while Chris Perez and Steve Hermann headline mile and walk events.

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Kansas Relays Albert Woods Coffeyville Greg Nichols Hays Loren Jones Phillipsburg Darrell Bennett Wyandotte Kansas Missouri
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Buffet Set For Friday at Kansas Relays Dinner

About 200 are expected for the annual Kansas Relays buffet Friday at the Kansas Union. The 6 p.m. event includes a Q and A session with track and field stars and a panel moderated by Bert Nelson. Coaches and Chamber members host. proceeds support the Relays.

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Kansas Union Chamber of Commerce Randy Matson al Feuerbach Charlie Greene George Daniels
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Lions Enter 10 in Relays

Lawrence High coach Tom Waller sends a 10 man Lions relay squad to the Kansas Relays led by Charley Bockhorst in the discus Tad Scales in the pole vault and Brad Black in the high jump. Remaining entries include Ron Wellman Mike Wellman Rinkenbaugh Lemesany Schmitendorf and a distance medley quartet.

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Lawrence High Tom Waller Waller Scales Bend Brad Black Waller’s Black Lawrence Ron Wellman Mike Wellman John Rinkenbaugh Glen Lemesany Tom Schmitendorf Vince Miller Dave Crawley Rinkenbaugh Lemesany
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