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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
7
Kansas Jayhawks defensive back Mike Burton, a Washington High recruit, was injured by a pet piranha named George in his apartment. He received medical treatment, returned to practice, and voiced concern over the fish’s behavior and appetite.
Kansas head coach Don Fambrough expressed satisfaction with the Jayhawks first fall practice saying overall players were in good condition. He noted a few weight problems but few mistakes as the squad worked two hours in the morning two in the afternoon and a half hour after dinner focusing on the kicking game.
Lawrence High football coach Frank Gibson began fall practices with morning fitness followed by afternoon play installation. He split 47 varsity and B players and 30 Little Lions for drills and installed eight basic plays including two passes as he plans continued conditioning and skull sessions until pads on next Wednesday. Season opener is September 10 against Shawnee Mission East at home.
Pizza Hut, a team of Haskell Junior College teachers and students, earned a spot in the State Softball tournament by defeating Kansas State Penitentiary 9-4 in the Northeast Kansas District tourney losers bracket. A four run rally in the fourth inning broke a 4-4 tie as George Tiger led ESP with seven hits through three innings before Pizza Hut pulled away.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce sets the KU Football Preview for 2 30 p m Saturday August 28 at Memorial Stadium. The banquet is removed this year but an autograph signing and photo session with new coach Don Fambrough his staff and players will precede the first full scrimmage. Public invited.
Five Big Eight teams opened drills Thursday as Nebraska prepared to join, with Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Colorado State following. Nebraska coach Bob Devaney warned the team will fight to defend its national title despite losing four starters.
In Dallas at the Cotton Bowl the Browns announce Mike Phipps will start at quarterback over Bill Nelsen. Nelsen may see action. Cowboys aim to extend their preseason win streak after beating the Rams, with Craig Morton favored over Roger Staubach due to bruised ribs.
Tonight at 7 30 Cleveland faces Dallas on channels 4 and 27. Saturday at 8 New Orleans visits Kansas City on channels 9 and 13.
West Islip NY veteran discus thrower Al Oerter says he will not compete in the 1972 Munich Games citing family priorities. He won Olympic golds in 1956 1960 1964 and 1968 and plans to participate in smaller meets while avoiding full Olympic preparation.
Billy Kidd, first to win amateur and professional world ski titles in a year, will serve as a special commentator for NBC TV at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo Japan.
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