Owens aims to whip Jayhawks into better shape for long December stretch
Kansas University coach Ted Owens demanded improved conditioning after a 1-2 start, with Bruce Bohnenstiehl and Bruce Sloan sidelined by illness and injury. He planned a heavy practice regime and lineup experimentation as KU faces eight games in 15 days starting Friday against Cincinnati in the Flower Sunflower Doubleheader, with future rotations uncertain.
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Four All-Americans In 19th Senior Bowl
Four All Americans head the 27 man South squad named for the 19th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama on January 6. Alabama end Dennis Homan and Tennessee center Bob Johnson lead the offensive and defensive first teams with others from Clemson Texas and more joining. The game features top college stars turning pro, with a $1000 prize to the winning side and $750 to each loser.
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Fred Carr
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D. D. Lewis
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Ernie Ruple
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Forrest Blue
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Dan Sartin
Mississippi
Marvin Upshaw
Trinity University
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Tommy Roussel
Bobby Johnson
Robert Atkins
Grambling
Andy Beath
Duke
James Hill
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Hutchinson Ace Heads to KSU in 1970 Signing
Kansas State University coach Vince Gibson announced the signings of Hutchinson Junior College star Mack Herron a 5-6 175 pound half back from Chicago and Hutchinson Juco guard John Stucky a 6-1 220 pound player from Mound Ridge Kan Herron was the national junior college 100 yard dash champion with a 9.5 clock and dominated rushing in two years at Hutchinson.
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Umpires Association Admits First Woman Member
Wichita AP report: Bernice Gera becomes the first woman to gain membership in the National Baseball Congress Association of Umpires as baseball expands female participation in officiating.
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Rice Feeds Half the World’s Population
The statement notes rice as the staple diet for about half of humanity, underscoring its global importance in nutrition and culture. It highlights rice’s role in food security, agriculture, and socioeconomic livelihoods across diverse regions.
LHS Volleyball Teams Take First and Third at Tourney
Lawrence High School posted a championship win by the Black team and a third place by the Red team at the annual LHS Sports Day Tournament held in the LHS Gymnasium. William Chrisman School finished second in the eight-team event. trophies and charms went to the winners while plaques were awarded to runners up.
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Tom Pettit
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Cardinals face looming injury crisis after Browns loss
The St. Louis Cardinals may have three starters sidelined. Running back Johnny Roland had knee surgery for torn ligaments. Tackle Ernie McMillan and defensive lineman Chuck Walker are doubtful with a strained knee and a bruised blow ahead of the season finale against the New York Giants.
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Kansas Cage Slate Sets 1968 69 Schedule
Kansas University releases the 1968 69 basketball schedule including nine non conference opponents and Sunflower Doubleheaders with Syracuse Creighton. The Jayhawks open November 30 against St Louis at Lawrence and close March 8 with Kansas State at Lawrence.
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Football coaches depart rapidly amid MAC shakeup
Colgate's Hal Lahar resigns to focus on athletic director duties ending a 53-40-8 era. Neil Wheelwright becomes head coach after Lahar's 47 season. Bob Gibson of Bowling Green also resigns after a 19-9 record guiding the Falcons. The MAC sees multiple coaching exits including Snyder at Marshall and Strang at Kent State.
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Houston
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Bill Weeks
New Mexico
Clay Stapleton
Iowa State
Mike Giddings
Utah
Jim Miller
Boston College
Buff Donelli
Columbia
Wilburn Tucker
Tennessee Tech
Cmdr
Frank 8. Kapral
The
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Leo McKillip
Idaho State
TV Timeouts Stir Baltimore Fans at Colts Saints Game
Rain drenched fans booed 17 TV timeouts at the Colts vs Saints game. Officials say timeouts are scheduled around game flow with two minute commercial breaks and may be called at ball changes. A call for a committee to study the timeout system was urged by journalist John F. Steadman.
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Yaz earns MVP honor from Boston writers
Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox was named Most Valuable Player by the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. The banquet also honored Jim Lonborg Outstanding Pitcher Dick Williams Manager of the Year and Dick O Connell Executive of the Year.
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Princeton Defenses Key in 83-54 Rutgers Rout
Princeton overwhelms Rutgers 93-54 on the road as Pete Carril emphasizes Van Breda Kolff inspired defense. Christ Thomforde scores 15 for the Tigers who improve to 4-0 while several ranked teams post wins across the nation.
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Lions Fall to Effingham In Dual Meet Loss
The Lawrence High School wrestling team dropped 33 12 to Effingham before about 150 fans in the school gym. It was the Lions second setback in three meets this season, after a fourth place at the Manhattan Invitational where Manhattan led with 102 points. The Lions also lost to Effingham B 29 19. They host Bonner Springs Thursday in a dual meet.
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Richard Pierce
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Ron Ball
Mike Wright
Cliff Courtney
Steve Bowles
Jack Ayser
Robert Hartman
Mike Madden
Pat Lang
Mike Greer
Tom Oakson
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Dan Locke
Denver Traded Willis Thomas for Jeff Congdon
In a Basketball Association move Denver sent Willis Lefty Thomas to the Anaheim Amigos in exchange for Jeff Congdon. The swap was announced Monday as teams retool for the season.
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Big Eight Teams Split Four Monday Contests
Indiana beat Kansas State 89-83 for its first win over the Wildcats in three seasons. Colorado upset Texas 90-75 and Hawaii defeated Nebraska 82-74 while Oklahoma State toppled MacMurray 78-60. Kansas State leads 2-2, Colorado notches 15th straight home win, Nebraska drops to 3-2.
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College basketball scores roundup across regions
East Princeton defeats Rutgers 83 64 Saint Bonaventure edges Xavier 93 69 King s College Queens 82 and Kony 15 St Michael s 85 Clarkson 77 South Miss 71 Memphis State 66 Virginia 84 South Carolina 82 VMI 83 Furman 80 Nae 101 Miami Biscayne. Arkansas 85 Centenary 65 South Miss at Alabama postponed 60 Midwest Notre Dame 79 Southern Methodist 69 Purdue 78 Ohio University 66 Indiana Kansas State 83 Marquette 87 Air Force 61 Bradley 83 Murray State 78 Detroit 86 West Virginia 81 Oklahoma State 78 MacMurray Wichita 122 Arizona State 105 Cincinnati 89 South Dakota 65 Chicago Loyola 119 St Johns Minnesota 85 Southwest Rich 88 Tulane 81 are Mex St 101 Adams St Far West Utah State 116 Evansville 93 Brigham Young 90 Australian Olympio 65 Colorado 90 Texas 75 Hawaii University 82 Nebraska 74
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Pro Cage Report ABA Monday's Results
The Dallas team defeated Indiana 119 to 114 and Oakland beat New Jersey 127 to 105 in ABA Monday games. Dallas led early and held off Indiana in a close fourth. Oakland used a strong second half to pull away from New Jersey.
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