Wempe eyes starting spot for Missouri Tigers football
Lawrence High School star Mike Wempe, a 1964 LHS graduate, contends for Missouri's starting offensive tackle role under Dan Devine. He trains at Goodyear in Topeka, weighs around 235–245 pounds, and aims for 235 at equipment checkout. He faces three tough nonconference games and recalls playing in KU-MU rivalries and freshman games with pride.
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Giants Need Offensive Line Mastery To Shine In 1968
Giants show scoring punch from Tucker Frederickson Steve Thurlow Ernie Kay and Chuck Mercein while Earl Morrall settles the quarterback role. But line turmoil could derail hopes with Peay Davis and Harpers battles for tackle spots plus rookies Smith and Carroll reshaping the front five.
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Stargell Caps Pirates Win With Opposite-Field Homer
Pirates top Mets 7-5 as Willie Stargell belts a ninth inning homer after adjusting to lefty Rob Gardner. The drive, Stargell's 26th, gives Pittsburgh a two game NL lead over idle San Francisco and caps a late rally sparked by Roberto Clemente.
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Arkansas Lands Terry Hopkins On Football Scholarship
Lawrence High School star Terry Hopkins said he will attend Arkansas University on a full football scholarship, reporting to the Southwest Conference program for practice on Sept. 11. The 205-pound All-State and All-American center and linebacker from the 1965 Lions was among five LHS seniors planning college careers, with Bob Taylor heading to Miami University, Norm Stuart to New Mexico Highlands, Larry Stancliff to Brigham Young, and Mickey Allen to Kansas University.
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FMC Opens Regional Softball Run In Topeka Park
FMC of Lawrence debuts in the Men's Regional Softball Tournament at Topeka City Park tonight at 7 30 p.m. facing Marlings of Topeka Forbes Air Force Base defeated Jackson Real Estate 2 1 and Van T Chevrolet crushed Lyndon 12 2 on Thursday night.
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Hornets Meet IOOF For Tourney Crown
The unbeaten Hornets face the once beaten IOOF at 6 30 p m today at Municipal Field for the South Park League Baseball Tournament championship. A first game win clinches the title with a second game if IOOF wins. IOOF reached the final with a 2 1 victory over VFW Thursday. VFW finished third. Trophies go to the top three teams after tonight's decisions.
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Dressen's Funeral Attended by 200 Mourners in Detroit
About 200 people filled St. Aloysius Church in Detroit for the funeral of Charlie Dressen 67 former Detroit Tigers manager who died Wednesday at Henry Ford Hospital. James Campbell American League club general manager accompanied the body to Los Angeles for Saturday service and burial.
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