Graham motivated as LHS opens drills
Lawrence High senior Charles Graham carries extra drive into the first day of two a day practices as he recovers from last year’s hand injury. Coach Dick Purdy praised the squad’s effort while Graham aimed to contribute at defensive end tight end and running back as teammates build team chemistry ahead of scrimmages and the fall jamboree.
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Charles Graham
Graham
Lawrence High
LHS
Dick Purdy
Purdy
Jayhawk
Kansas University
Decline of High School Gymnastics Spurs Alarm
The piece notes gymnastics shrinking from 845 schools offering boys programs in the 1980s to about 300 today, with girls programs dropping from 2,990 to 1,580. Key voices warn reduced exposure harms future talent, impacting high school and college levels and risking sport’s viability. Named figures include Susan True and Claire, highlighting costs, insurance, and limited seasons as core factors.
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Susan True
National Federation of State
USGF
True
USA Gymnastics
Claire
Lions keep gymnastics alive at Lawrence High
Lawrence High boys gymnastics survived repeated board votes to cut the program. Coach Brian Cooper led efforts to reinstate it after prior eliminations, noting few new high school teams exist in Kansas. He cites costs and travel as factors in programs folding while praising school support and opportunities for athletes.
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Brian Cooper
Cooper
Lawrence High
Nebraska
LHS
Bob Manning
Bob Lockwood
Two teens in Robeson County face murder charges in Jordan's death
Larry Martin Demery and Daniel Andre Green, both 18, known as lifelong friends who dropped out of high school, were arraigned on first degree murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy after fatally shooting Michael Jordan’s father. The sheriff cited their long companionship and noted the crime occurred on U S 74 near Lumberton as Jordan nappe d in his car. his body was later found in a creek near McColl South Carolina.
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Lamberton, N.C
Larry Martin Demery
Daniel Andre Green
Michael Jordan
Stone
U.S. 74
Lumberton
Jordan
McColl
S.C
Royals payroll fears as Kauffman era nears end
Kansas City Royals face potential payroll cuts after the death of owner Ewing Kauffman. GM Herb Robinson says the club may reduce spending despite a $39.7 million payroll, noting a projection of $8 million less income next year from a TV contract and ongoing debates about ownership succession.
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Ewing Kauffman
Kansas City Royals
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Ewing
Kauffman
David Cone
Greg Gagne
Royals
Robinson
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