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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1997
Page
13
North Dakota linebacker Andrew LeClair, a KU freshman, reports with 30 newcomers amid memories of the 1997 floods. LeClair, 6-2 215, discusses family impact, warm weather lure, and plans to red-shirt as KU begins orientation and practice weeks.
Lawrence High graduate Joy Stover, 21, will compete for Northwestern in the World University Games in Sicily after finishing at nationals in Nashville. She ranking among world top ten milers and contemplates retirement in 1998 if Olympic dreams fade, with World University Games as a potential springboard.
Reggie Jefferson drove in two to back a strong start as the Royals defeated Boston 6 4. Palmer went deep twice including a 445 foot blast, while Benitez added a three run shot and Palmer's RBI double propelled Kansas City past Aaron Sele who lasted 234 innings in a rough outing.
Woodling observes Kansas football in a rebuilding phase under new coach Terry Allen. After a 1996 collapse and coaching changes, the Jayhawks face a tough schedule with potential improvements but limited favorable games. Memorial Stadium upgrades and a hopeful honeymoon accompany the transition as Allen learns the Big 12.
Norman Oxia report: Lawrence's Rebels reach the Final Eight with a 7-4 win over Springfield Suns. Pitcher Michael Gleason gets the win and Seth Schornick the save as Kyle Cook, Matt Rebout and Monte Mitchell lead at the plate. Rebels then lose 2-0 to Cucamonga Dodgers and fall 4-1 to the San Antonio Rangers ending the season 27-22.
Murray went 5-for-7 with a grand slam and seven RBIs as Lawrence's Rebels won 14-5 over Morganroth Baseball and then edged Renton 6-5. He pitched a complete game with six strikeouts. Dan Ford added 4-for-6 with a triple and two RBIs, Matt Devine had 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.
Mik Hill, 28, a Baker University graduate and former Lawrence High assistant, will coach Free State High's inaugural baseball team next spring. He'll also teach American history and physical education and assist with football. The Firebirds finalize their coaching lineup and seek a new practice field for games. Junior Matt Maigaard joins as the lone varsity Lions transfer.
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