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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
19
Kansas quarterback David Jaynes shows growth as he heads into his junior year. The Bonner Springs product recalls a fame filled rise and a sobering 8 2 season, with standout K State win and four interception free closes, yet seeks to prove himself beyond headlines.
Kansas quarterback David Jaynes reflects on a harder prep year and a more defined plan for 1979. He credits improved maturity and an offensive line he trusts as he and Kansas pivot to a pass oriented attack to win games and aim for a bowl.
AMHERST Massachusetts AP The New England Patriots hope to keep improving with Jim Plunkett directing the offense and a stronger defense after a 6-8 record. Plunkett's rookie year honors and increased mobility lift expectations as the team reshapes backfield and receiving corps with Carl Garrett Randy Vataha and Bob Windsor key additions and battles for other spots ongoing.
Chicago Bears win 20 17 over the Houston Oilers with a late three point free kick. Larry Rowden recovered a fair catch free ball at the Oilers one enabling Mac Percival to boot the deciding field goal with three seconds left. Oilers coach Billy Peterson accepted blame for the miscue.
Statistics from the American League leaders include runs, hits, and batting with players such as Rudi Oak and Piniella KC leading in various categories. Key names appear across fields including Morgan Bonds Stargell and Stargell Colbert in runs and RBIs. Pitching leaders show Nolan Cin and Carlton Phi with strikeouts and decisions.
George Chuvalo stopped Tommy Burns in a heavyweight bout in Los Angeles. Clemente Mueino from Mexico City and avid Sotelo from Guadalajara drew in another heavyweight match in Mexico City.
Houston manager Harry Walker says the Astros are within reach in the National League West as they beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 while Cincinnati lost to Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2. Dodgers cut Cincinnati’s lead, recalling last year’s late surge. Tommy Helms, ex-Cincinnati, contributed a two run triple in Houston’s seventh inning rally.
The report notes mixed conditions across areas. Turtle Creek upper end turbid yet clear in south. channels doing well in upper, white bass active lower. flatheads fishing slowly. Council Grove turbid with fair channel fishing. John Redmond normal with turbid, fishing fair. Toronto clear and excellent for channels. Ink City turbid with good for most species. Milford high water, good for channels. Kanapolis muddy and slow. Cheney and Glen Elder slow. Wilson fair for channels and white bass. Kirwin very low and clear, slow. Douglas and Leavenworth counties normal level and clear, fishing fair to good.
TOPEKA three Lawrence squads play tonight in the Northeast Kansas Regional Softball tournament. Pizza Hut faces BRCA of Topeka while the Lawrence All-Stars meet Stormont Vail Hospital and the Lawrence Indian Club clashes with GI Forum.
A double elimination women's slo pitch tournament is scheduled August 26 and 27 at Broken Arrow and South Park. Entry fees and rosters must be submitted by August 21. The event limits participation to the first 16 teams to apply.
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