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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1967
Page
18
In a tense football game West led 9-5 but allowed a late 40 yard pass to All American Gene Washington as East edged West 12-9. Pepper Rodgers discusses inconsistent but explosive play calling while KU mentor Pepper Rodgers reflects on leadership and strategy amid the heartbreak.
John’s Novelty beat Lady School 1 to 0 in a Sunday night fast pitch league game. Hair Fashions and John’s Novelty contributed to the victory.
Steve Spurrier, star quarterback famed for Florida and a 1966 Heisman winner, drew boos after missing seven of his first eight passes in the seventh annual Coaches All-America game. He led the East to a 12-9 victory with a 40-yard late TD pass to Gene Washington, despite a 3-for-14, 60-yard line showing. West QB Jon Brittenum was MVP despite a 21-for-40, 244-yard day for Arkansas, while Bob Griese added a 29-yard FG for the East and Mel Farr opened the scoring for the West.
AP reports that a golfer nicknamed Lucky is favored to win the British Open at Hoylake, with Doug Sanders and Gay Brewer among contenders. Eight Americans of 130 entrants study the 6,995 yard par-72 course as Nicklaus holds both American and British Open crowns.
The Cubs under Leo Durocher stayed in second place after a 6-0 defeat to Houston as St. Louis, Philadelphia, and the Giants won. Willie Mays and Willie Stargell powered late-inning wins for the Giants and Pirates, while the Mets rallied for a 5-4 victory over Atlanta. In the AL, Minnesota swept Chicago in a twin bill as the league chased the leaders.
John Newcombe of Australia and Billie Jean King of Long Beach won the Wimbledon singles titles. King defeated Britain’s Ann Jones 6 3 6 4 to claim the crown for the second straight year as officials debate open tennis and pros.
Halstead’s Glen Davis threw a four-hitter with six strikeouts to win 10-0 over Derby, giving Halstead a two game lead in the Kansas championship. Roger Detter drove in seven runs in two games, lifting Halstead while Victoria, Lawrence, and others were eliminated in Sunday action.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Hank Stram emphasizes mental discipline as the 1967 camp opens with 45 players including 21 rookies. He aims earlier contact drills, notes 39 of 40 players from last season’s playoff team, and discusses kicker changes, rookie positions, and upcoming exhibition games versus Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
A youthful U S swim team at Santa Clara’s International Invitational set eight world records and two American records over three days. Notable performances included Mark Spitz 2:07 in the 200 m butterfly and Debbie Meyer 800 m free and 1,500 m free records. Catie Ball and Pam Kruse also posted marked times in breaststroke and freestyle events.
Councilman John Maguire says Kansas City will have ice hockey in the Auditorium this fall with a $20,000 portable rink. The plan includes three weeks for installation and a five year lease with the hockey club after delays in bidding during labor talks. More than 800 season tickets sold.
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