Jaynes Traded to Falcons Sparks Mixed Feelings
Kansas City quarterback Dave Jaynes, a former Kansas All American, was traded to Atlanta for tight end Tom Geredine. Jaynes voiced disappointment yet optimism about a fresh start, while Atlanta fields Bartkowski and Sullivan as QBs after agreeing to acquire his arm strength for to start anew.
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Royals debut ends in doubleheader losses for Rangers
Frank Lucchesi, newly fired Rangers manager, faced Whitey Herzog in his first game as Royals boss after Herzog was appointed the Roy als skipper. Kansas City swept Texas 6-3 and 6-1 in the twi night doubleheader as Lucchesi blamed the baptism on the club’s tough start while Herzog celebrated a triumphant start against his former club.
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Royals Sweep Rangers as Leonard Shuts Door in Nightcap
Herzog praised rookie Dennis Leonard who pitched a complete game in the second contest as Frank White provided a dozen fine plays at shortstop. Al Cowens homered and tripled to drive in four runs, while Cookie Rojas and Tom Grieve delivered key hits in a scoring burst.
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Brewer and Nicklaus Share Canadian Open Second-Round Lead
Gay Brewer and Jack Nicklaus fired strong rounds amid windy conditions at Royal Montreal to tie for the lead in the Canadian Open. Brewer carded 68 and 68 for 136, while Nicklaus also totaled 136 after a 71 in the tougher weather. Ken Still shot 67 to sit one behind at 137 as others trailed in the rough conditions.
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Bearded KU Endocrinologist Finds Kansas Pond Fishing Deeply
John Hough 31 of Lawrence and KU PhD candidate moves to Knox College after nine years in Kansas. He favors bass over catfish and bluegill, shares ponds with owners, and emphasizes catch and release to keep the sport thriving. He notes six to seven pound bass are common in Kansas ponds and praises simple gear and portable boats for pond fishing.
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Borg sweeps Higueras to tie Sweden Spain in Davis Cup
In Barcelona Bjorn Borg defeated Jose Higueras 63 6 1 6 1 to level the European Zone Group A final at 1-1 in a Davis Cup tie. Buzz Capra of the Braves will miss the rest of the 1975 season due to tendonitis. Golden State forward Keith Wilkes confirms name change to Muslim via NBA petition.
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City teams stay alive in Slo-pitch Sub-State
In Leavenworth the Men's Sub-State Slo-pitch tournament sees seven of eight Lawrence teams still active after Friday games. Only 51 Flood falls 5-3 to Springbok. Hallmark dominates Carlyle Buick 14-6, while Town Tavern survives by forfeit and other results push several Lawrence entries into the losers bracket.
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Rozelle Rules Case Sends Cullen Bryant to Lions
NFL Commissioner Rozelle used the option compensation clause to trade Los Angeles Rams running back Cullen Bryant to Detroit after an impasse over value in the Jessie case. Bryant’s attorney and Bryant himself oppose the move, while Lions GM Russ Thomas touts Bryant’s potential. Giants tackle Larry Jacobsen breaks his left ankle and may miss the season.
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Hawks Battle Paola In District II Legion Round One
Ottawa Lawrence meets Paola in first-round District II Legion baseball at Orlis Cox Field with 6:30 p.m. start. Olathe and Kansas City Post 399 won late, while Lawrence faces potential Monday action if victorious.
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Trans Miss narrowed to quarter in Kansas City semifinal play
In Kansas City the Trans Miss golf semifinals pair Tim Wilson of Texas against Kirk Goss of Oklahoma State and Warren Aune of Dallas against Tom Evans of Northbrook. Winners advance to 36 holes Sunday for the championship at the Kansas City Country Club course. Wilson edged D A Weibring 1 up with a clutch 3 foot putt after Weibring hit tree trouble and a bunker shot.
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Buchanan Retains European Lightweight Title in Italy
Ken Buchanan stopped Giancarlo Usai in Caligari Italy to defend his European lightweight championship. Usai was stopped in the 12th round as Buchanan retains the title and improves his record.
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