Royals Skipper Sees Fame Fade But Eyes Young Royals
Bob Lemon said fame is fleeting as he promotes a competitive Royals spring. He notes a lineup set for 1971 with more in-house competition and a pitching plan to avoid injuries. Lemon believes the Royals have aging maturity and improving experience for the season.
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Plunkett No 1 in Pro Draft Riggins Goes to Jets
New York AP report states Stanford quarterback Jim Plunkett was chosen No. 1 by the Boston Patriots in the NFL college draft. Archie Manning of Mississippi went second to the New Orleans Saints. Dan Pastoorini was picked third by the Houston Oilers, and J. D. Hill from Arizona State went fourth to the Buffalo Bills.
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Trade-driven first round reshapes draft night
The 1972 NFL draft opened with major trades as the Rams sent six players including linebackers to Washington for Myron Pottios and two high picks. Jets landed John Riggins while Green Bay acquired Alden Roche in a swap that moved picks.Joe Profit and Frank Lewis were among first round selections as teams chased veteran stability and young talent.
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Lawrence Sophomores Cruise Past Highland Park 90-47
Lawrence High sophomore team shot 59 percent to beat Highland Park 90 to 47 at the LHS gym. Ron Wellman led with 19 points and Bob Nauman added 18 as 12 Little Lions scored. Lawrence improves to 7-8 and visits Topeka West next Thursday.
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Ali Promotes Sold Out Frazier Show Still Selling Seats
Muhammad Ali brags that MSG has sold every ticket for the March 8 heavyweight bout with Joe Frazier at New York’s 19,500-seat arena. Both fighters have $2.5 million guarantees. Ali pledges more TV sales and keeps his publicity image lively at the Fifth Street Gym in Miami Beach.
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Lawrence merchants bolster KU Relays with six committees
Kansas Relays receive renewed organizational support from Lawrence merchants who form six committees including transportation, awards, marathon, housing, information center, and banquet. KU coach Bob Timmons says the move tightens structure and spreads responsibilities while student organizers led by Dr Ed Elbel continue as a parallel group.
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Osawatomie High Retires Dickey Prep Number 10
Osawatomie Kansas honors Lynn Dickey Day with an oil portrait unveiling at Osawatomie High School. Wednesday the prep number 10 was retired and the Lynn Dickey Award created for outstanding athletes. The town marks the event with a special souvenir edition and a banquet featuring Vince Gibson.
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City Basketball A LEAGUE Standings Update
McLouth 42 Meanies 33 Heckway 53 Old Pros 43 in latest A LEAGUE rankings with teams trading spots and scores as standings tighten.
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Jets Broncos Swap Kickers For Super Bowl Bid
New York Jets acquire Bobby Howfield from the Denver Broncos in a trade that swaps him for Jim Turner. Howfield expects the Jets to reach and win the Super Bowl next year, while Turner praises his Jets teammates after their 16 to 7 upset of Baltimore in Super Bowl III.
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Kivisto Earns Honor Roll as Freshman Star
Tom Kivisto a Kansas University freshman from Aurora Texas posted a 3.6 GPA on pre medical studies while playing for the frosh basketball team and ranking as its second leading scorer. The Journal World noted he was initially omitted from the athletic department honor roll list.
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Chiefs Schedule Three Preseason Games at Municipal Stadium
Kansas City announces three 1971 preseason games at Municipal Stadium. The Chiefs face the Atlanta Falcons on Aug 14, the New York Jets on Aug 30, and the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept 4, all games kicking off at 8 05 p m.
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Lions shuffle lineup after win to prep for Shawnee Mission East
Lawrence coach Darrell Falen again rearranges his starting five to use Craig Vann and Lyle Nottingham as guards with John Walker next to Jim Scheve and Dan Dukelow. Bob Floyd moves to forward as the Lions seek their best five. Shawnee Mission East counters with aggressive full court pressure and outside shooters Bill Wilson and Judson White.
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