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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
7
New York AP Pele says American pro football holds no lure. He doubts a placekicker role, noting the game is unfamiliar and violent. The Brazilian icon recalls meeting Jets players and contemplates acting like O J Simpson rather than playing football.
No. 1 Indiana edged No. 20 Kentucky 77-68 in overtime at Louisville. Scott May and Kent Benson each scored 27, sparking a late surge after Kentucky tied 64-64. Indiana, now 4-0, avenged last season's NCAA loss as Bobby Knight praised his team's character.
Nick Roman, a Shaker Heights insurance salesman, sues the Kansas City Chiefs for 29800 back pay and 50000 in punitive damages alleging contract breach after injury in training camp. Cleveland owner Art Modell says he is unsure how to respond as a court order seeks 29800 from the Chiefs’ gate receipts.
San Diego defeats New York 24 16 as Joe Namath sits out part of Monday night game for breaking curfew. Rickey Young leads Chargers with 111 rushing yards and scoring runs, while John Riggins and Steve Davis score for the Jets.
Joe Namath returns to action but the Jets trail the San Diego Chargers 14 3 at half and never catch up. Dan Fouts and Jesse Freitas combine for 109 passing yards while Riggins adds a late Jets touchdown amid a 24 10 defeat.
In San Juan Puerto Rico Orlando Cepeda faces a marijuana possession charge with bail set at 50 000 cash 5 000 of which is due by Monday A friend and former teammate offered to post 5 000 cash if a repayment date is agreed Jermidio Cortes Cepeda ally posted bail and was released pending a Thursday preliminary hearing related to two boxes seized at San Juan International Airport
Kansas coach Bud Moore says the team fell short in Monday practice due to cold weather and rough warmups. Tight end Jim Michaels suffered a minor pulled leg muscle. The Jayhawks travel to El Paso for a December 26 Sun Bowl matchup with Pittsburgh.
James Liquor defeated Stonebacks 74 to 48 while River City Roofers beat Green Monster 63 to 45. Kansas Const edged Weavers 37 to 29 and Mother King George won over Jaws 79 to 50.
Haskell Indiana Tribe loses 72 58 at Trenton Junior College as Lew Schneider battles mono and Russ Bland dominates inside with 27 points. Harold Murphy leads Haskell with 17 and Harrison Shackleford adds 14 off the bench.
St Louis adds 19 year NHL veteran and Blues scout Leo Boivin as assistant coach. Bruce Snyder named Utah State head coach replacing Phil Krueger after his resignation last month. Stew Johnson signs with San Antonio Spurs ABA. Ingemar Stenmark wins World Cup special slalom in IiPiterno. C L Buster Chatham dies at 73, Ranger and Pirates scout.
Lawrence High girls basketball will be without top scorer and rebounder June Koleber a 5 11 senior due to pneumonia. The Lions face Shawnee Heights in the LHS gym with the JV at 6 15 and the varsity after around 8. Lawrence is 3 0 and ranked third in the state by the Topeka Capital Journal.
Kansas State defeated Central Missouri State 77 to 57 in Manhattan. Chuckie Williams scored 20 and Darryl Winston 15 as K State pulled away late while Central Missouri struggled to match pace and finished with 15 by Rick Gosnell.
Centron defeats Kresge 2 1. Campus Hideaway wins 3 0 over SW Bell. Golu Ryu beats Janell’s 2 1 and LMH edges Sandy’s 2 1.
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