Kansas Relays Showcases Effort Behind Record Mile Run
Kansas Relays at Memorial Stadium highlighted not just Jim Ryun's 3 55.8 mile but the dedication of KU coaches Bob Timmons and John Mitchell. The event featured moments of sportsmanship as Gary Ard gifted his gold watch to Art Cortez, and Ryun rewarded Yergovich with a watch for winning the mile.
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Topeka and Manhattan Drivers Set Hot Pace
Plaza Speedway in Junction City hosted racing Sunday with Topeka and Manhattan drivers taking top spots. Manhattan’s Jim Goodson won the A feature. Red Andrews and Del Smith captured the heat and trophy dash titles for Topeka, with Del Smith placing second in the A feature.
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Plaza Speedway
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Red Andrews
Roland Rocker
Salina
Bill Sarick
Francis Hoppensedt
Oklahoma State coach tightens security after spying rumors
Oklahoma football coach Jim McKenzie announced on Monday he is toning up on spectator chance of the remaining nine games amid spying rumors at Norman.
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Jim Macknzie
Lawrence Country Club Hosts Topeka In Interclub Match
The Lawrence Country Club will host Topeka Country Club for an interclub golf match starting at noon. A buffet will follow the 12 noon match at the Lawrence course.
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Topeka Country Club
Jay Gridmen Eager but Ragged As Rookies Scrimmage
Kansas University football opens spring drills with a two hour scrimmage showing a largely freshman backfield producing two touchdowns. Coach Jack Mitchell reviews film and plans further evaluation with another scrimmage slated for Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Journal-World
Baseball Highlights From Yesterday’s Games
Indiana defeated Kansas City 2-0 as Sam McDowell allowed one hit with a sixth inning single by Josef Yarrabull. Carl Yastrzemski doubled and singled twice driving in three runs as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 8-5 for New York’s seventh consecutive loss.
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Griffith Wins Second Title Sparks Court Action Plan
Emile Griffith, new middleweight champion and 2-1 welterweight upset winner over Dick Tiger, intends to pursue a court injunction to keep the welterweight crown. If blocked, Tiger may get a rematch or Griffith could defend against Joey Archer or Nino Benvenuti.
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No Butterflies For Wing Star In Opened Playoffs
Bert Marshall of the Detroit Red Wings says he feels calm ahead of his first Stanley Cup playoff game and aims to win. The rookie defenseman, called up in November, posted 19 assists this season and scored his first NHL goal in the semifinal series against Chicago. Montreal skated an hour in preparation for tonight's second game of the final series after a 3-2 loss.
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