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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1997

Page

9

Trapp lands pro contract in Luxembourg

Former Kansas forward Jennifer Trapp, a 6 foot 1 inch guard, agrees to play basketball in Luxembourg becoming the second KU player from the 1996 97 women's team to turn pro. She notes it as a great opportunity, aims to contribute with scoring and rebounding, and plans to handle the ball more as a guard while adjusting to life overseas.

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Wooden hopes to fill No. 90 shoes with Chiefs

River Fats Wisconsin AP Terry Wooden, the Chiefs new No. 90, is a seven year NFL veteran from Seattle. Coach Gunther Cunningham praises his camp and says he is a playmaker. Schottenheimer notes his hamstring lingered last year but expects contribution to reach a Super Bowl run. Injuries slow Vanover LaChapelle Perriman Thomas Ross and Wallace for Saturday.

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Bennett wins 800 at Phillips 66 Nationals in Nashville

Brooke Bennett of Plant City Florida, the Olympic 800 meter champion, won the 800 at Caulkins Pool in 8 minutes 28.79 seconds. Diana Munz and Jamie Clil followed in 8:36.26 and 8:38.95 as Bill Pilczuk defended the 50 free title in 22.45 ahead of Walker and Hall. Amanda Adkins took the 200 back in 2:12.62 with Maurer and Oberstar close behind. Dolan topped the 200 IM in 2:01.18, Karnaugh and Montague also among top finishers.

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Kentucky football player charged in accidental campus shooting

Lexington police arrested Jason Watts, 20, on first degree assault charges after a hunting rifle discharged while he was handing it to Omar Smith, 19, outside their shared Lexington residence on July 17. Smith was treated and released from the hospital two days later. Watts says the rifle was taken to defend against a pursuing group.

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Minnesota prep star Przybilla among top recruits in state

A St Paul columnist declares Joel Przybilla Monticello 7 1 230 pounds the most recruited Minnesota prep player in history. He plans five visits among Kansas Minnesota Kentucky Indiana UCLA Wake Forest Duke Michigan with KU and Minnesota as likely favorites. Other targets include Wrenn Jones Harrington Dean and more as KU emerges in recruiting. The Big 12 schedules are awaiting AD approval before schools finalize slates not yet public.

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Francis Sporting Goods Tops Morris Construction Mud Cats 4 3

In a NBC state tournament game at Lawrence Francis Sporting Goods edged Morris Construction Mud Cats 4 3. Brenden Lata had two hits and drove in the go ahead run while Sheldon McGuire drove in two. Bobby Brubaker earned the win and Eric Brown saved. Morris was eliminated. Francis advances to face Hutchinson in losers bracket at 6 pm.

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Vaughn nets nine as Jazz beat Sonics in summer league

Vaughn scored nine points for the Utah Jazz in a 79-59 Rocky Mountain Summer League win over Seattle at the Delta Center. He played with a sprained left wrist after third quarter X-rays were negative and later practiced with the wrist taped. Greg Ostertag added 12 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.

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Rockers extend streak with 79 67 win over Mercury

Cleveland Rockers top Phoenix Mercury 79 to 67 at Gund Arena to stretch their winning run to seven. Eva Nemcova scored 17 and Janice Braxton added 15 while shooting perfectly from the floor, as Cleveland improved to 10-8 and Phoenix dropped to 8-8 and a fifth straight defeat.

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Ex Redskins Walton released on bond after domestic dispute

Former Washington Redskins defensive back Alvin Walton, 33, was ordered released on a $2,500 bond after a fight with his wife. He must stay away from her and live with his sister. Police say Walton threatened his wife with a .45 caliber handgun at their home near Manassas, Virginia.

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