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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1968

Page

7

Kansas Jayhawks rest after three games in four days

Kansas University basketball coach Ted Owens excused the Jayhawks from Tuesday practice after a 72-59 win over Murray State at Allen Fieldhouse. The team resumes workouts Wednesday before a two game road trip to Utah State and Stanford. The Jayhawks led 25 points early before a late rally by Murray State, finishing with 24 turnovers. Owens cited fatigue as a factor but praised the victory.

Kansas Murray State Allen Fieldhouse Ted Owens Jayhawks Utah State Stanford

Racers Press Slows Syracuse Arm in Halftime Tug

Owens notes two reasons for KU's slowdown after a 12-0 Kansas start. The Racers used full court pressure causing turnovers while Syracuse struggled to score early. By halftime Kansas led 35-22 as Cal Luther's team steadied but fell short of the early burst.

Racers Syracuse Jays Owens Murray Cal Luther Kansas Jayhawks

Jayhawks top Loyola to reach 6-1 on road trip

Jo Jo White led Kansas with 22 points on 10 of 16 shooting and 11 remaining games as he climbs the all time scoring list. Dave Robisch added 19 points on 8 of 10. Kansas shot above 50 percent for the third time this season and improved to 6-1.

Jays Loyola Syracuse Jo Jo White Jo Jo Kansas Charlie Black Wayne Hightower White Colorado Dave Robisch Springfield Ill

Buffs Stun Lobos and Cats Slip in OT

In Big Eight action Kansas State and Iowa State faltered while Kansas Colorado and Nebraska notched key wins. Kansas beat Murray State 72 59, Colorado toppled New Mexico 79 72, Nebraska defeated Michigan State 73 59. Kansas State lost 87 84 at Houston in overtime and Iowa State fell 78 65 to Northern Illinois.

Jayhawks Murray Colorado New Mexico Nebraska Michigan State Wildcats Cyclones Kansas State Houston Iowa State Northern Illinois Towa State Oklahoma State Pan American Tulane Missouri Marvin Stewart Cornhuskers Steve Honeycutt Gene Williams Jerry Venable K-State Town State Jim Smith Bill Cain Midwest Indiana Chicago-Loyola Notre Dame Minnesota Michigan St Kansas Murray St Detroit St. Bonaventure Southwest Mo NW Mo Southwest Oklahoma Fort Hays Pittsburg Omaha Pershing Neb Sacred Heart Wichita Trinity Tex Missouri- Rolla Central Missouri Northeast Missouri Southwest Missouri Northwest Missouri Nebraska Wesleyan Graceland Lincoln Fisk Missouri Southern School of the Ozarks Harris Siu-Hdwardsville Southwest Stephen F. Austin Texas A&m New Mexico St Hardin- Simmons Kansas St Lamar Tech Tulsa Far West Colorado Wyoming Stanford Ohio St Washington St S. California Cincinnati Idaho South Dakota Nevada W.linois

Ailing Jayhawks Resume Grid Drills Ahead of Orange Bowl

Kansas football returns to practice for week two as 11 players miss last week with flu and hip or knee injuries. Four sit out contact while McGowan Wertzberger Lawson Lieppman remain limited. After practice the team jogs at Allen Fieldhouse and moves toward Miami for the December 26 flight to prepare for Penn State on New Year’s Night.

Kansas Penn State George McGowan Kenny Wertzberger Steve Lawson Keith Lieppman Allen Fieldhouse Pepper Rodgers Jayhawks Miami

Jets land eight on AFL East All Star squad

The New York Jets, Eastern champions, place eight players on the AFL East team for the January 19 game in Jacksonville. Notables include Joe Namath, George Sauer, Don Maynard, Winston Hill, Dave Herman, Jim Turner, Gerry Philbin, and Verlon Biggs.

NEW York New York Jets Joe Namath George Sauer Don Maynard Jacksonville Fla Namath Maynard Sauer Jets Winston Hill Dave Herman Jim Turner Gerry Philbin Verlon Biggs Houston

Pitt Steelers Fire Austin Coach After Poor Run

The Pittsburgh Steelers fired head coach Bill Austin after a brief tenure marked by disciplined but ineffective play. The team, seeking a new coach, noted Austin tutored under Vince Lombardi and Green Bay and stepped in after Buddy Parker quit.

Pittsburgh Bill Austin Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League Austin Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Buddy Parker Steelers Peel Auta

Big Blue Review Captures Jayhawks Bowl Season Retrospective

A new 40 minute documentary record album titled Big Blue Review chronicles Kansas University's most successful football season in six decades. Narrated by Gary Bender the album offers game highlights and interviews with Jayhawk coaches and players. Copies go on sale on campus in January with advance orders at 3.50 dollars plus 0.50 mailing to 217 Flint Hall.

Kansas University Jayhawk Big Blue Review Gary Bender EU Sports Network Flint Hall

Pittsburg State Dominates Nebraska Omaha in Plains Clash

Pittsburg State jumped to an early lead and cruised past Nebraska Omaha 81 69 to go 2 0 in the Plains Division of the Rocky Mountain Conference. Fort Hays State lost 85 63 at Southwestern Oklahoma as its season slips. Archie McGill scored a school record 48 for Southwestern Oklahoma. Mike McAtee led Fort Hays with 14.

Pittsburg State University of Nebraska At Omaha Kansas Fort Hays State Southwestern Oklahoma Fort Hays Pittsburg Plains Archie McGill Mike McAtee

Big E Extends Scoring Lead and Rebound Standings

Elvin Hayes of San Diego rockets up the NBA scoring list with 938 points in 31 games and climbs to third in rebounds with 553 after a 27 rebound performance against Milwaukee. Wilt Chamberlain leads rebounds 637, while Russell has 556. Hayes averages 30.3 points and 17.8 boards per game.

New York Elvin Hayes San Diego National Basketball Association Hayes Bob Rule Seattle Rocket Milwaukee Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Bos Bill Russell Chamberlain Russell Big E Cincinnati Jerry Lucas Detroit Terry Dischinger Adrian Smith Oscar Robertson Len Wilkens Robertson Guy Rodgers

Fairbanks Says Sooners To Stress Conditioning

Norman Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks says the University of Oklahoma football team will emphasize conditioning on day two of practice ahead of the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl against Southern Methodist. All players except end Joe Killingsworth, out for the season, are in good shape.

Fairbanks Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Sooners Southern Methodist Chuck Fairbanks Joe Killingsworth

Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids

New York doctor reports a medication that can promptly stop itching relieve pain and shrink inflamed hemorrhoids. Tests show steady reduction with Preparation H noted as the unique formula. The product also soothes irritated tissue and helps prevent infection.

New York, N.Y

Cage Results From The ASRACATED Press

The results show numerous college basketball scores with teams such as Columbia over Lehigh 85 47 and Buffalo over Penn State 66 60. Notable upsets include Tulane 114 over Texas Tech 91 and Nebraska 73 over Michigan State 59.

Columbia Lehigh Buffalo Penn State Holy Cross Northeastern South North Carolina Clemson Vanderbilt Bowling Green Mississippi Furman Louisville Florida St Western Kentucky Austin Peay Tulane Texas Tech Mississippi St Auburn Florida Alabama Kentucky Wesleyan Akron

OSU Quarterback Injures Shoulder

Rex Kern, Ohio State University quarterback, dislocated his left shoulder in a blocking drill. Coach Woody Hayes said the right-handed thrower will wear a sling for at least a week.

Columbus Ohio Rex Kern Ohio State Buckeyes Woody Hayes Kern

National League Pitching Honors Sweep 1968

Bob Gibson and Juan Marichal dominated NL pitching honors for 1968 official averages show Gibson posted a 1.12 ERA in 34 games with a 22 9 record and a 15 game win streak Marichal led in wins with 26 and finished 269 16 326 innings pitched though forced to face 295 hits Jenkins led in starts with 40 Osteen and Sadecki each lost 18 games Abernathy appeared 78 times all in relief Culver threw the first no hitter July 29 with Perry and Washburn tossing back to back no nos in San Francisco

Cincinnati Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Steve Blass Pittsburgh Pirates Gibson Detroit Tigers Grover Cleveland Alexander Philadelphia Phils Marichal Ferguson Jenkins Chicago Cubs Bill Hands Claude Osteen Los Angeles Dodgers Ray Sadecki Giants Ted Abernathy Cincinnati Reds George Culver Philadelphia San Francisco Gaylord Perry St. Louis Ray Washburn Cards

Eastern Pro Basketball League extends Harry Rudolph contract

NEW YORK AP reports owners of the Eastern Professional Basketball League renewed president Harry Rudolph's contract for two more years in a move extending leadership of the circuit.

NEW York Harry Rudolph

Pre-Christmas high school hoops schedule across region

Area teams wrap up before holiday break with several games this week. McLouth Linwood DeSoto and Oskaloosa finish after Tuesday, while Tonganoxie meets Holton Thursday and Valley Falls Perry and Lecompton cap pre vacation play Friday.

Journal-World McLouth Linwood DeSoto Oskaloosa Tonganoxie Holton Valley Falls Perry Lecompton

Community Health Week Highlights Local Health Services

The article promotes Community Health Week from Oct 20 to 26 emphasizing health education on communicable diseases immunization and care opportunities in the health field. It urges year round effort and notes pharmacists play a role in guiding youth toward health careers and ongoing community health outreach.

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