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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1975
Page
5
In 1967 Greg Luzinski impressed as a two sport prospect for Kansas University under Pepper Rodgers. He visited KU but signed a pro baseball contract instead. Luzinski later led the league in homers and RBIs with the Philadelphia Phillies.
In 1968 Greg Luzinski visited Kansas and signed a national letter of intent. Coach Floyd Temple doubted his baseball ability while Tomey and Rodgers debated his future. By June he was drafted by the Phillies and sent to Huron. The piece speculates on a hypothetical football career at Kansas in 1969.
Boston Bruins forward Dave Forbes, 26, pleads not guilty to aggravated assault in Hennepin County District Court over a January incident in which he allegedly struck former Minnesota North Stars player Henry Boucha with a hockey stick. The case could bring a five year jail term and $5000 fine if convicted.
Rep. Jack Kemp testifies for the NFL defense on the Rozelle rule in a U S District Court suit. He says the rule benefits players by preserving competition and notes an option clause allows a 10 percent salary cut then free agency. Kemp calls the rule a reform and cites league testimony against the players.
Milwaukee's Bob Sheldon and Boston's Jim Willoughby, both in the majors after a brief stint in the minors, delivered key moments. Sheldon drove in three runs for the Brewers in a 4 3 win over Kansas City, while Willoughby earned his first save with five strikeouts as Boston beat Minnesota 6 3. The Yankees, A's, and Tigers won as well, keeping the AL East tight and leading teams atop the standings.
American and Polish teams split wins in Prague with the U S men taking seven of 12 events for a one point lead while the U S women trail by one. Dave Babiracki of Granada Hills California won the 10 000 meters in his first race at that distance.
Peru State College in Nebraska announced the selection of Jerry Joy, 34, a Friends University coach with a 38-1-3 record, to lead the Bobcats football program. Joy, a Shubert native and former player, succeeds Bob Riley who resigned to coach high school football in Casper, Wyoming.
Pam Teeguarden of Los Angeles defeated Lotta Stenberg of Sweden 7-9 7-5 to advance to the semifinals of the $50,000 Swedish Open Tennis Championships in Barstad Sweden. Carmen Salvino led Fresno Open Bowling in match play at 12-4 as the $50,000 event continued in Fresno California. Ricochet declared winner of Two Ton World Sailing Championship after protests were dismissed by the International Racing Jury. Aggressive II finished second, Vendetta third, Notre Dame du Luc fourth, Agape fifth.
Summary of league games shows Hallmark 10 downed by 0, Gill Agency 12 over FMC 1, Anderson Trucking 13 over Allen's Top 3, Seventh Spirit 10 def East 23rd Car Wash 0, Waxman Candles 11 over Eddy 5, House of Usher 12 over Meadow brook 8. Women A division saw Mass St. Deli 20 over Hallmark 18 and KCQ 24 over Masterbuilders 9. Girls elementary results list Slammers 16 over Whompers 15 and Southside Sluggers 18 defeating Blue Eagles 12 while Woodlawn Starlets fell 15 to Big Macks 8.
San Francisco AP reports National League All-Star pitching staff includes Mike Marshall, Andy Messersmith, Don Sutton, Tom Seaver, Jon Matlack, Tug McGraw, Randy Jones, Jerry Reuss, and Phil Niekro. AL starters include Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, Catfish Hunter, Jim Kaat, Rich Gossage, Nolan Ryan, Jim Palmer, and Steve Busby. Seaver 8th All-Star, Messersmith 122 strikeouts, Jones 11-5 with 1.77 ERA.
American East standings show Boston leading with 44 wins and 37 losses tied with Milwaukee at 44 39, New York 43 38, Baltimore 38 41, Cleveland 37 44, Detroit 34 46. West table lists Oakland 51 31, Kansas City 45 37, Texas 40 44, Chicago 38 42, California 39 46, Minnesota 37 45. Monday results: Boston over Minnesota 6-3, Detroit over Chicago 2-1, New York over Texas 5-2, Milwaukee over Kansas City 4-3, Oakland over Cleveland 7-3. Tuesday games include Minnesota at Boston, Chicago at Detroit, Texas at New York, Milwaukee at Kansas City, Baltimore at California, Cleveland at Oakland, with several n routing. National League standings show Pittsburgh 50 31, Philadelphia 47 37, New York 41 38, St. Louis 39 42, Chicago 39 45, Montreal 34 43, Los Angeles 55 29, San Francisco 39 44, San Diego 38 45, Atlanta 36 46, Houston 30 57. Tuesday results include Pittsburgh over Chicago 5-0, New York over Atlanta 3-1, Cincinnati over Philadelphia 7-3, Houston over Montreal 5-1, St. Louis over San Francisco 8-6, with upcoming games listed for several matchups.
Plymouth Massachusetts AP reports John F Jack Barry longtime Globe sports writer died Monday at Jordan Hospital following a heart attack last Tuesday at his summer home in Manomet.
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