KU picked fourth in North in preseason poll
The Big 12 preseason media poll places Kansas University fourth in the North with 70 points, nine behind Kansas State. Nebraska is the unanimous North favorite, with Missouri second and Colorado sixth, while in the South Oklahoma leads followed by Texas and Texas A&M. Jayhawks coach Turner Gill cautions that preseason rankings mean little without on-field production.
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Camping Woodard recalls childhood and flight’s lasting impact
Lynette Woodard, soon turning 50, reflects on her Wichita childhood amid 1965 Pratt Street aviation disaster that killed Tracy Randolph and damaged homes after a KC 135 crash. She recalls scarce women’s basketball access, early picks, and a neighbor who gave her a blue and gold “Go Navy” ball that fueled her love of the game.
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Lawrence native Ralph Houk dies at 90 after storied career
Ralph Houk born August 9 1919 in Lawrence graduated Liberty Memorial High earned Silver Star Purple Heart and Bronze Star as WWII hero before managing New York Yankees to two World Series titles in early 1960s Also led Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers in a 20 season career He died at home in Winter Haven Florida at age 90 Scott Slaboden Houk’s grandson said he died peacefully after a brief illness He rose from Lawrence farm boy athlete to major league catcher and Hall of Fame era manager ending a life marked by service and baseball triumphs.
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