Artificial turf eyed to curb knee injuries at KU Memorial Stadium
The piece argues knee injuries plague football players at Kansas University with several stars sidelined. It discusses AstroTurf as a solution, potential costs, benefits for multi sport use, and the possibility of KU adopting artificial grass to revive Memorial Stadium amid heavy field use.
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Hill Opens Memphis Open With 5 Under 65 Lead
Babe Hiskey, who aced the 182 yard 12th for a car, trails leader Dave Hill by two strokes after a 5 under par 65 opening round in Memphis. Hill parred 14 greens, adding an eagle and three birdies as Bert Weaver and others chase at 66 and 67.
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Idaho
Golfers Start Qualifying in H. T. Jones Tourney
Golfers began qualifying today for the 13th annual H. T. Jones Golf Tournament at Lawrence Country Club. Qualifying may occur Saturday before the final 18 holes Sunday, with the event delayed from Thursday due to rain.
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Lynch Named Public Relations Assistant for NY Racing Association
Veteran turf writer Pat Lynch is appointed PR assistant to NYRAC president Edward T. Dickinson. Lynch previously worked for the defunct New York World Journal Tribune.
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Americans Reach British Amateur Golf Quarterfinals
Four Americans advance to the quarterfinals at Formby led by Bob Dickson from Muskogee Oklahoma. Jim Grant Ron Cerrudo and Marty Fleckman join the last eight with Dickson facing Alan Moss of England in the next round. Semifinals are set for Formby with the 36 hole final on Saturday.
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John Young
Ed Tutwiler
Indianapolis
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Murphy
Bacone Wins Juco Title With 10-4 Win Over Odessa
Bacone edges Odessa Texas 10 to 4 to clinch the National Junior College baseball championship. Bacone's starting nine contributed most runs, earning the title after rebounding from a prior loss that forced a Thursday playoff.
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Proper Golf Grip At Top Of Swing Determines Downswing Path
The article explains that hand position at the top of the swing is crucial for directing the downswing. It notes two checks: fingers around the top of the shaft with palms beneath it and the back of the left hand in line with the left arm. A correct grip helps produce a proper clubhead path.
L A Meet Showcases Clarke Ryan Smith Hines in Sprint Duel
In Los Angeles the Coliseum Compton invitational opens with star international names. Ron Clarke runs the 5000 meters as Tracy Smith may challenge him in three miles. Jim Ryun vs. clock in the mile. Tommie Smith and Jim Hines duel in the 220 yard dash with Bob Seagren and Ludvik Danek also featured.
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Texas Southern
United States Faces Argentina in World Basketball Action
In Montevideo US meets Argentina while Russia plays Poland as co favorites. Brazil beat Uruguay 63 45 in the opening game of the final round. Brazil is a two time winner of the world games.
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Jalopy races scheduled at Lawrence Speedway tonight
Law rence Speedway will host jalopy races with time trials at 7 30 p m and the first race to start around 8 30 p m.
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Baseball roundup as Williams powers Cubs past Reds and Perry fires two-hitter
Billy Williams of the Cubs hammered two home runs and a single with five RBIs in a 7-6 loss to Cincinnati. Gaylord Perry of the Giants tossed a two-hitter in a 7-1 win over Pittsburgh.
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Senators Winning Streak Grows After Epstein Trade
The Washington Senators have won four straight since trading for Mike Epstein, including a 1-0 victory over California. Epstein is set to join the lineup once he overcomes his self imposed exile, with Camilo Pascual recovering his form in a 1-0 win. Other AL scores see Minnesota 4 Boston 0, Cleveland 8 Detroit 2. NL results include Cincinnati 7 Chicago 6, Houston 4 New York 1, San Francisco 7 Pittsburgh 1, St. Louis 5 Atlanta 4 in 10, Philadelphia 6 Los Angeles 1.
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Local Youths Prep for Kansas Junior Olympics
About 150 Lawrence youths train for the 14th annual Kansas Junior Olympics on June 9 and 10. They hold a 9 a.m. Saturday workout and 3 to 5 p.m. practices through Thursday at the high school track. Girls compete next Friday at Memorial Stadium SE corner at 9 30 a.m. report. Boys report at Memorial Stadium SE corner at 8 a.m. next Saturday.
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Roig Leads Lions In Tokyo Win Over Hawks
Tony Roig former Washington Senators third baseman hit a two run double to lift the Nishi tetsu Lions to a 2-1 victory over the Nankai Hawks in a Pacific League game on Thursday in Tokyo.
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French Tennis Tourney Becomes Aussie Festival
Paris AP reports the French International Tennis Tournament shaping as an Australian festival with two men in the final and two women in the doubles semifinals. Tony Roche defeats Nikola Pilic in five sets to reach the final, Roy Emerson wins his match, while Australians Lesley Turner Judy Tegart and Annette van Zyl Pat Wolkden advance in women's doubles.
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