KU recruits and records highlighted in academic and sports notes
Free State senior Lauren Abney was honored after signing to throw the javelin at Kentucky, posting a top national mark of 138 feet 8 inches and ranking second in Kansas 6A. Jamie Boyd became the first signee for KU coach Bonnie Henrickson, with strong Iowa high school stats. Also noted are former KU quarterback Bill Whittemore’s CFL tryout, Gale Sayers hosting a May memorial golf tournament, and a Free State softball sweep.
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Lauren Abney
Free State High
University of Kentucky
Free State
Abney
United States
Kansas
Jamie Boyd
Underwood
Iowa
Kansas University
Bonnie Henrickson
Boyd
Hawkeye
Henrickson
Saint Louis
South Dakota
Tamara Ransburg
Jayhawks
Old Dominion
NFL
Bill Whittemore
Edmonton
Cincinnati
Whittemore
Gale Sayers
KU School of Education
Alvamar
Kuedu
Alvamar Country Club
Farve Surges in 500 Free on Senior Day for Lions
Lawrence High coach Ryan Adams praised Melissa Farve after she moved to the 500 freestyle on Senior Day. Farve finished eighth with a time that underscored her versatility, as LHS placed third with 269 points behind Free State and Blue Valley North.
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Ake Yoder
Journal-World
Pirotos
Lawrence High
Melissa Farve
Ellie Lloyd
Farve
Lions
LHS
Ryan Adams
Adams
Free State
Blue Valley North
Royals Meet Yankees at Yankee Stadium Tonight
The Royals face the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York at 6 05 PM. Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 carries the telecast. Pitchers are Brian Anderson and Javier Vazquez. Royals sport a 7 13 record with 62 games back.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Sunflower
Brian Anderson
Javier Vazquez
K.C
Allen Fieldhouse Expansion Hints At New Hall Of Athletics
Warren Corman recalls early plans for Kansas Universitys Allen Fieldhouse as a 4.5 million gift funds an east side addition. The new structure, 50 feet out and 250 feet long, will recast the facade while retaining limestone. The interior will center on honoring KU athletes in a Hall of Athletics, possibly named for benefactors to be announced ahead of dedication.
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Warren Corman
Allen Fieldhouse
Corman
Kansas University
Topeka
Hall of Athletics
Hall of Fame
Fullmer Caps Rangers Rally To Beat Royals 9-7
Brad Fullmer snapped a 4-for-34 slump with a two run homer that capped Texas three run ninth inning as the Rangers stunned the Royals 9-7. Michael Young tied the game with a solo shot in the ninth, Hank Blalock added a triple, and Curtis Leskanic blew his third save in five chances.
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Kansas City
Brad Fullmer
Fullmer
Texas
Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Michael Young
Curtis Leskanic
Hank Blalock
Royals
Young
Leskanic
Free State baseball edge Northwest 5-3 in low scoring win
Free State High School won their ninth straight game by a 5-3 score over Shawnee Mission Northwest at the FSHL field. Jake Hoover pitched well and the Firebirds relied on defense in a low scoring affair, showing resiliency despite not scoring in double digits.
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Free State High
Firebirds
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Mike Hill
Lions edge SM South 2 1 in seventh frame thriller
Lawrence High earns a 2 1 win over Shawnee Mission South at Ice Field. David Freeman scatters hits while LHS capitalizes on five SM South errors and a bases loaded walk to set up Carl Lisher’s outfield bobble scoring Hutchison.
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Rd Burns
Lawrence High
Carl Lisher
Shawnee Mission South
Lisher
Lions
Raiders
Ice Field
LHS
David Petry
Hutchison
SM South
David Freeman
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Ncaa Board of Directors
CFL
Sayers
Felicia Freeman
Ashley Wagner
Shawnee Mission ‘South Story
City Swimming
journal-World Sports Writer
Cambry McNabb
Yankees
Chuck Woodling
Allen
Iworld.com
Gnewslawrence.com
By Chris Wristen
Cwristen
Ljworld.com
Free State Baseball
LHS Baseball
Bennett Askew
Courtney Hutchison
Ryan Engel
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