Mathews White and Johnson Spark Key NL Actions
Ed Mathews powered Atlanta past Houston 4-2 with a seventh inning two run homer at the Astrodome. Bill White drove in five for Philadelphia in an 11-5, Chicago-whipping win as Deron Johnson added two late Reds baserunners but Atlanta, Philadelphia and Cincinnati all produced decisive NL developments.
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Coaches weigh play both ways amid spring football concerns
Kansas State coach Doug Weaver faces a dilemma choosing whether players should play offense and defense or specialize. Oklahoma's Jim Mackenzie cites speed standards as a top issue, while Missouri’s Dan Devine notes a lack of experienced substitutes after a Sugar Bowl run. Kansas opponents KU, Nebraska, Iowa State, and Nebraska's Devaney discussed.
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Spencer Hits 14th Homer as Hankyu Braves Edge Hawks 1 0
Former major leaguer Daryl Spencer belted his 14th homer of the season, providing the lone run as the Hankyu Braves shut out the Nankai Hawks 1-0 in a Japanese league game Monday night.
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KU's Small Middle Guard Eyes Season Start
KU sophomore Ken Wertzberger, 205 pounds, competes for starting middle guard amid weight worries. He plans weightlifting to reach 215–220 pounds and notes spring progress, teammate ties, and KU’s projected backfield with Shanklin, Harris, and Zook.
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Torres Retains World Light Heavyweight Title in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas Eddie Cotton, 40, loses a unanimous 15 round decision to champion Jose Torres. Referees had it 70-67 and 69-67 68-67. AP score 69-69. Cotton, Seattle native, fights were tight but Torres held the belt with plans for a Garden bout if negotiations proceed.
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KSHSAA Pushes for Friday Night Telecast Protection
The Kansas State High School Activities Association seeks protection from telecasts of professional football on Friday nights. Secretary Brice Durbin said each high school should write Congress letters as part of a nationwide drive led by NFHS. Durbin, at a Kansas Coaches meeting, argued Friday telecasts would ruin high school football.
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Utah Champs Liberal Score Triumphs in NBA
Utah champions from Smith field erupted for six runs in the first inning to win 9-2 over Savageville Virginia in the National Baseball Congress Tournament Monday night. Ron Hammett of Liberal Kansas allowed only four hits to beat Baton Rouge Louisiana 5-0 in a first round game. Huntsville Alabama defeated Tucson Arizona 8-6. Losers stay in the double elimination format with more games today including Yerington Nevada versus Lansing Illinois and Valdosta Georgia against Kokomo Indiana.
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Coaches Association Elects Hays Mentor
Arlo Buller, football coach at Hays High School, was elected vice president of the 34th Kansas Coaches Association during a Wichita clinic. He will become president next fall. Also elected were Bob Knight of Clay Center as secretary and Gene Smith of Topeka West as treasurer.
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