Ex Kansas stars spark Bears and Chiefs Friday wins
Four former Kansas University football standouts played key roles in two NFL exhibitions. Gale Sayers starred for Chicago in a 13 10 upset of Green Bay in Milwaukee, rushing for 53 yards and scoring a TD. Curtis McClinton and Bert Coan led Kansas City to a 33 0 win over Miami with quick rushing scores and Coan adding a 7 yard reception. Injuries sidelined several players including Joe Fortunato, Andy Livingston, and Jon Gilliam.
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Say
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Willie West
Big Eight Coaches Predict Stronger Grid Season
Eight league coaches at a Kansas City luncheon projected a notably tougher Big Eight football season. Nebraska's Bob Devaney praised conference depth and noted a tough non conference slate. Iowa State's Clay Stapleton, Kansas's Jack Mitchell, Oklahoma State's Phil Cutchin, Colorado's Rudy Feldman, Missouri's Dan Devine, Oklahoma's Jim Mackenzie, and Kansas State's Doug Weaver outlined returning starters, youth, and uncertainties at key positions guiding expectations for a competitive year. The event featured host Chris Schenkel and remarks from KU figures.
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Colorado
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Lane
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Butch Allison
Francis Peay
Lawrence
Mike Wempe
Jim Mackenzie
Oklahoma
Mackenzie
U S Mexico Open Davis Cup Finals in American Zone
In Cleveland the United States and Mexico open the Davis Cup American Zone finals with singles matches. Dennis Ralston of the U S faces Rafael Osuna of Mexico, as Graebner and Loyo Mayo prepare for doubles and upcoming singles. Three wins secure the zone and a trip to Brazil for October.
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University of Southern California
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Brazil
Marling Edges FMC In Regional Softball Clash
The Marling Hornets of Topeka defeated FMC of Lawrence 4 3 in a first round game Friday night at City Park Topeka in the Northeast Kansas Men's Softball Regional Tournament. Noller-Watson of Topeka beat Sandy's Drive In of Topeka 3 0 in another opening round contest.
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Admission Fee Restudy Slated for Next Year
Washington AP Army Engineers will restudy admission fees at federal reservoirs before the next recreation season. Brig Gen Leber said a full season of experience and current studies are needed to evaluate the program. Rep Durward Hall R Mo has criticized the fee system as unwise unfair and unworkable.
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Batesville and Wichita Service win NHL? NBA? first round
Batesville edged Mexico 6 5 to open with 12 hits while Wichita Service routed North Platte Neb 8 1 on five hitters with Glenn Davis throwing. Three games scheduled today at 5 15 p m 7 55 p m and 10 p m central standard time.
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Hornets Capture South Park League Championship
The Hornets defeated IOOF 80 at Municipal Field to win the South Park League baseball tournament title. IOOF finished as runner up and the VFW team placed third as trophies were awarded after the game.
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Killebrew's two-run shot fuels Twins 6 2 victory over Kansas City
Harmon Killebrew belted a two-run homer his 25th of the season to spark Minnesota to a 6-2 win over Kansas City. He sits nine behind the AL home run leader as the Twins stay tied for fourth with Chicago after a first-inning rally. Perry won for Cleveland and Mays homered for San Francisco in another slate of league games.
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Boeton
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Drabowsky
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Eddie Fisher
Ken Harrelson
Fred Valentine
Jim King
Senators
Gary Bell
Yankees
Bob Allen
Luis Tiant
Leon Wagner
Indians
West Junior High Football Sets Practice and Meeting
West Junior High School football schedules practice to begin August 29. Coach Dick Edmonsson announces a general meeting at 3:30 p.m. August 26 at West Junior High for all candidates. An equipment checkout schedule and required physicals are also to be covered at the meeting.
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West Junior High
Outcasts Win Title In Girls Softball League
The Outcasts defeated the Cheshire Cats 25 to 13 to claim the championship in the Girls Softball League double elimination finals. The Outcasts finished the season with a perfect 6-0 record, with final standings list Clintonettes and Rec. Cats among top finishers.
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