Nobody's Tougher Than Zook From KU to Falcons enduring NFL star John Zook
John Zook, KU alumni and Falcons defensive end, is praised for durability and toughness. He has started every regular season game since 1969, rarely gets injured, and earns the nickname The Great Zook Flying Machine for his relentless rushes. Kansas University coach and trainer recall his impressive on-field grit.
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Jerry Rhea
Atlanta Falcons
Kansas University
Dean Nesmith
Rhea
Jayhawk
Falcons
Nesmith
Deaner
John Zook
Zook
Kansas City
Chiefs
Atlanta
Kansas
Charlie McCullers
Gold jersey tale of Kansas University legend John Zook
Coaches used the gold jersey to keep players out of contact. John Zook refused, despite back trouble from a motorcycle spill before his senior year. He revealed after the season that the cycle accident might have warranted X rays and precautions. He was expected to play Saturday against the Chiefs unless sidelined by a severe hit.
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Kansas University
John Zook
Nesmith
Zook
Chiefs
Dummit Earns Shot With Rams and Tarkenton Signs
Dummit earns a shot to start for the Los Angeles Rams against the Cleveland Browns as Fran Tarkenton signs a one year deal with the New York Giants ending a four day dispute. Cleveland plans to start Mike Phipps while the Rams may let Dummit call signals in the second half. The Miami Dolphins host the San Francisco 49ers in a nationally televised exhibition. Nine more exhibitions are set for Saturday with Sunday featuring the Giants vs Patriots and Monday ending the weekend with Buffalo at Philadelphia.
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Dennis Dummit
Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland Browns
Tommy Prothro
Dummit
UCLA
Rams
Roman Gabriel
Prothro
Cleveland
Nick Skorich
Mike Phipps
Phipps
Browns
San Francisco
Fran
Fran Tarkenton
New York Giants
Giants
Houston
Wellington Mara
Tarkenton
Alex Webster
Miami Dolphins
San Francisco 49Ers
Cincinnati Dolpins
Don Shula
Miami
Jim Kirk
Larry Csonka
Bengals
Chicago
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Detroit
St. Louis
Atlanta
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Green Bay
New Orleans
Dallas
Washington
Denver
New York Jets
Oakland
Minnesota
San Diego
New England Patriots
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Baseball Leaders And Records From The League
A jumble of batting, runs, hits, and pitching leaders lists top names like Murcer, Torre, Stargell, and Beckert across the American and National Leagues. It highlights leaders in at bats, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching wins, with figures for several teams and seasons.
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Povar
Minn
Murcer
R.smith
Bast
Batangie
Bost
Oliva
Caress
Patek
Aton
Cash
Dyet
Mellon
Chie
Stoliwn
Kool
Olis
Wiel
Dobson
Oak
Blee
Ork
Blue
Qak
Lolich
Det
Brook
St.j
Ronds
S.bl
Babe
State Bell
Pitt
Torre
Stib
Beckert
Cedeno
Oust
Brock
Sta
W. Davis
Hal
Metzger
Houst
W.davis
L.A
Stargell
la May
Cin
Brock Ltd
Apee
Morkat
House
Gillett
Johnson
Sob
Seaver
Jenkins
Floyd Paced Legion Hawks In Hits ERA
Floyd led the Lawrence Legion Hawks in hitting at .331 with first-base and outfield duties and posted a 1.37 ERA in 20 innings. Tom Jennings won seven games, Dave Wiebrock had six, and Greg Ice five as the Hawks went 22-16 and earned a state-tournament berth. Elgin Baylor says 1971-72 will be his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, planning to retire healthy after turning 37 and returning from Achilles surgery, with a career marked by knee problems.
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Floyd
Tom Jennings
Mount Staff
Dave Wiebrock
Greg Ice
Hawks
LOS Angeles
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Baylor
Lakers
Fugett Wins Weekly Putt-Putt Tournament Title
Mike Fugett shot a 68 to capture first place at the weekly Putt-Putt tournament. Joe Binkley and Ron Reimer finished as runners up with 70 and 71 respectively.
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Mike Fugett
Joe Binkley
Ron Reimer
Taiwan Table Netters Dominate KC Exhibition Matches
Eight table tennis champions from Taiwan swept exhibition matches against Kansas City area amateurs. The Free China group tours the United States under sponsorship of the International Council of Christian Churches, highlighting a cultural sports showcase.
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Kansas City
Taiwan
Free China
United States
International Council of Christian Churches
Fishing Report Snapshot Across Reservoirs and Lakes
Reservoirs Pomona High murky with channels crappie and fatheads. Turtle Cook clear for channels white bass and fatheads. Perry clear for bass walleye channels bluegill and fatheads. Normal levels provide fair for bass walleye channels and crappie across multiple lakes. no total clarity in some areas. Skilled anglers report bluegill and crappie favored in murky waters.
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Perry
Milford
Lone Star
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Seheve
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