Aquahawk Swim Meet Opens Amid Busy Officials at Lawrence
The two day Aquahawk event at Lawrence Municipal Pool began late with about 400 swimmers expected and 70 from Aquahawks. Officials, judges and timers filled the pool area as morning sessions opened with a flag procession by younger Aquahawks.
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Countryside
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Yale Rd
Americans dominate at U S Pan African West Germany meet
Ethiopian sergeant Yifter won the 10 000 meters in 28 44 2 as the U S led Germany and Africa in Duke Stadium events. Winners included Ed Preston 100 meters Stan Vinson 400 meters Jerry Wilson hurdles Russ Rodgers pole vault Debra Lapenter 400 meters and Wolfgang Killing high jump with Keith Guinn close behind.
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Ed Preston
Arkansas State
U.S
Stan Vinson
Eastern Michigan
Jerry Wilson
Southern California
Keith Guinn
Kansas
Killing
Elder Grabs Early Lead In Pleasant Valley Classic Opener
Elder eagled the 7,119 yard Pleasant Valley course to a four under 67 giving him a two round total of 135 seven under par and a one shot lead over Lee Trevino who shot 66. Trevino trails by one at 136 as tensions rise between the Masters pioneer and the former Masters hopeful.
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Pleasant Valley Country Club
Lee Trevino
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CWA and Elks win in Friday Holcom League action
In Holcom Complex games CWA beat Cosmos 5-4 erasing a late deficit with Sam Adams singling home the tying run and Larry Aiken delivering a two run homer. Elks beat Dairy Queen 3-1 behind Kent Shelley who allowed one hit in four innings and contributed a hit.
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Gaylon Bullard
Rick Cates
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Jim Stinson
Dana Anderson
Larry Mowrey
Greg Torneden
Randy Strickland
Eagles
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Packers cut veteran punter Widbey in camp
The Green Bay Packers released veteran punter Ron Widbey who failed his physical at the start of 1975 NFL camps. Widbey, who averaged 43.1 yards per punt in 1974, sat out last year after back surgery and had previously joined Green Bay from the Dallas Cowboys in 1972.
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Packers
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Widbey
American Basketball Association
Dallas Cowboys
Jets Trade Earlie Thomas To Bills In Draft Pick Swap
Earlie Thomas moved to Buffalo from the New York Jets for an undisclosed future pick. Several veterans shifted teams as Widley was not retained by Green Bay, and a rookie returned to the Giants. Cheyunski and Cowlings joined the Baltimore Colts from Buffalo and Houston, respectively, while Ricky Townsend rejoined the Giants after a brief leave. Harmon Wages joined Philadelphia as a free agent after playing in the World Football League. Duane Thomas contract talks continued with Redskins officials as players reported to training camp. Chiefs released 14 rookies and free agents including Atkins and Snell. Starr criticized departing rookies Giaquinto and Fuhriman for leaving camp after bonuses.
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Redskins
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Carlisle
George Allen
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Roy Snell
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Bob Fuhriman
Hawks end home slate with 10-0 win over KC Post 399
The relaxed Lawrence Legion Hawks shut out Kansas City Post 399 10-0 at Holcom Complex. Danny Easley, Steve Jeltz, and Mark Ice drove early runs as KC errors and wild pitches exploded the five inning game. Chuck Fabac improved to 4-6 on the mound. Hawks move to 25-16 with road dates ahead and district tourney opener July 26 in Ottawa.
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Mark Ice
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Jeltz
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Wempe
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Jay Pestinger
Chuck Fabac
Mel Lisher
Manhattan
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Salina
Ottawa
Paola
Trans Miss golf field tops 320 entrants in Kansas City
The Trans Miss meets Monday in Kansas City with about 320 entrants for the 1960s era amateur event. 63 players will contest the title against defending champion Tom Jones of Tulsa at the Kansas City Country Club, venue for the 1901 start.
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Jim Colbert
Tom Watson
Jim Vickers
Wichita
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
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Minnesota
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Missoula
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Roger Brown
Arkansas City
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Kansas
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Wilmington
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Delaware
Kirk Goss
Daniel Gray
Ft. Worth
Tex
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Superdome Delay Does Not Halt Saints Home Opener
New Orleans officials confirmed the Superdome will not be substantially complete by its August 3 opening. The delay will not affect the Saints home exhibition schedule, with the team set to play in the Dome on August 9 as planned.
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Superdome
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TV Sports Schedule Highlights Today's Lineup
Noon to 7:15 p.m. broadcast slate includes women’s pro tennis on Channel 4, Milwaukee vs Chicago White Sox baseball on Channel 4-27, Champions on Channel 13 and 4, women’s golf US Open on Channel 2 and 29-13, Sports Spectacular on Channel 5, Wide World of Sports on Channel 7, and baseball matchups Kansas City vs Detroit on Channel 13-41 and Oakland vs Baltimore on Channel 4-27 with 1:30 p.m. women’s tennis on Channel 27.
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Sharp cutbacks seen in Kansas State University sports
Kansas State University faces a severe financial crisis with a projected deficit of 365000 dollars as of June 30. The Intercollegiate Athletic Council discussed drastic measures including possible dormitory sale and loan offers to ease debt, with a decision expected after a subsequent meeting.
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Chiefs Waive Smith in 14 Rookie Cuts at Training Camp
Kansas City announces waivers on 14 rookies including former Kansas University basketball star Tommie Smith who tried out as a wide receiver. Smith, a four year absence from football, praised for athletic toughness, was one of three cuts in the first week reducing camp to 82 players. Smith may return if allowed by KU and other teams.
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