Donahue Replaces Green on Jayhawk Football Staff
Kansas University announces Terry Donahue will replace Jack Green on the Jayhawk coaching staff as Green leaves for Baylor to become defensive assistant to John Bridgers. Donahue, 23, coached KU freshmen last season after UCLA years. Green cites mixed emotions about the move and the program’s progress.
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Chiefs Add Speedsters In Late Draft Rounds
The Kansas City Chiefs selected two defensive backs and two flankers on the second day of the NFL draft. LSU’s Sammy Grezaffi and Alabama’s Bobby Johns went in rounds seven and twelve, while Utah’s Jack Gehrke and Boston College’s Jim Cavanaugh followed in rounds ten and thirteen. Oklahoma star Granville Liggins was picked by the Detroit Lions in the tenth round.
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Co-op and Jimboy Triumph in Adult Men's League
Co op edged Trinity Lutheran 47 to 41 and Jim boy defeated Eudora 75 to 47 in Wednesday night Adult Men's Class A games at the Community Building. Both teams earned narrow and decisive wins.
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Lanier Carries Bonnies Past Villanova In Close Rout
Bonnies star Bob Lanier dominates with 22 points and 18 rebounds fueling a 66-62 win over Villanova at the Palestra. Lanier’s defense and late buckets help St Bonaventure extend its winning streak to 16 games as critics note his impact against top rivals.
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Lions Face Junction City and Manhattan in Weekend Showdown
Lawrence High aims to reach .500 with a two game road and home stretch against Junction City and Manhattan. Coach Max Rife relies on Thoren Harris Mingus to lead a lineup built on momentum from a Topeka Invitational run.
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Horn Takes Lead in Cougar Open Bowling Showdown
Bud Horn surged to the top in the Cougar Open at Kansas City. He rolled six straight strikes in the final 247 Wednesday night to move ahead of Fred Lening, finishing the 24-game block with 2700 pins. Lening, 47, from Fairless Hills Pa, stood 26 pins behind. Horn previously stood 11th after a 1330 afternoon, then fired 200 186 269 298 210 247 to seal the lead.
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Dial Kicks Off a Program To Inspire Slum Youths
Washington AP Buddy Dial of the Dallas Cowboys launches a drive to mobilize 23 top pro football players into an organization guiding slum youth. He envisions athletes visiting cities for 20 days to promote law respect and constructive change among at risk youths.
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KU Track Team Faces SIU in Indoor Meet at Allen Fieldhouse
The 1968 KU indoor season opens at home versus Southern Illinois. Field events start 5:30 p.m. and the mile at 7:30. Jim Ryan leads KU in the mile and two mile with returning Big Eight champions George Byers Lee Adams and others. SIU features Ross MacKenzie Jeff Duxbury Jim Stewart Herman Gary Mitch Livingston and John Veron.
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Emporia Defeats Ottawa in Kansas Conference clash
College of Emporia overwhelmed Ottawa 103 to 41 as C of E shot 52 percent, made 25 of 30 free throws, and outboarded 59 to 41. Bethany beat Sterling 77-73, Bethel topped Baker 89-63. Sterling remains winless in 10 games. Shelly Morton led Bethany with 24 points.
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Herren finishes fourth in state Legion bowling tourney
Harold Herren of Lawrence placed fourth in the singles division at the 21st annual State American Legion bowling tournament in Great Bend with a handicap total of 709. William Bean of McPherson won the singles title with 765.
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Olison Drafted by Cowboys Surprises KU Star Sprinter
Kansas University senior Ben Olison, a track star turned football prospect, learned he was selected in the 10th round by the Dallas Cowboys. He praised joining veterans Bob Hayes and Lance Rentzel and said he expected to work hard after the track season. Olison had also believed the New York Jets would draft him, but Dallas beat them to it.
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