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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1973
Page
11
The Kansas hire for athletic director surprised many as Clyde Walker, considered unlikely, edged out rivals including Ray Nagel of Washington State and Jack Mitchell of the Wellington Daily News. Mitchell criticized the lineup as unimpressive besides Nagel.
Chuck Woodling profiles Clyde Walker as a hungry, varied candidate for KU athletic director. Supporters highlight his high school and college work while critics recall Stinson era concerns. Names include Homer Rice Bill Hodge Monte Johnson and Henry Shenk.
Clyde Walker will top the Kansas University athletic department's pay scale with a 28 500 dollar salary drawn from state funds. Chancellor Archie Dykes calls the figure about the Big Eight Conference median. Previous wage landmark Wade Stinson earned 25 000 before resigning six months earlier. Don Fambrough at 26 000 remains KU football coach. Kansas State AD Ernie Barrett also receives state funding.
Liberal Bee Jays overpower Wichita West Side Cowboys 7-1 to start title bid as Ryan Kurosaki notches his seventh win. Daryl Spencer and Calavan provide key hits while Kevin Brack hurls a three hitter for Liberal. Topeka Aces beat Iowa 6-5. Wichita Caravans Music defeats Conway Springs 42.
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