Hogan fades from competitive golf after injury and retirement
Ben Hogan, 62, retires from competitive golf due to a lingering knee injury. He recalls nine holes at Shady Oaks where pain and his left knee hinder full swing, preferring private discussions over a public announcement. He remains involved in golf equipment design as a private, focused figure from Texas.
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Sports ramblings touch on Royals, KU, and local scene
The column muses on the Kansas City Royals era amid internal Busby scandal rumblings, praise for Lawrence Holcom Complex, and notes on KU football blue jerseys, Osh Kansas Shrine game sites, and various local teams. It also covers baseball setups, basketball rivals, and quarterback speculation without firm conclusions.
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Lawrence High
Kansas lands Parkland star Little in Jayhawks class
Walt Little from Parkland High Winston Salem North Carolina signed a national scholarship with Kansas. He is 6 2 and 175 pounds with 4.6 speed. Last season he caught 30 passes for 843 yards and eight TDs. Little is KU football’s 29th signee this year and earned all conference and all district honors along with Parkland MVP and Forsyth County Super 25 recognition.
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New Hawks Ownership Vows Atlanta Stay and Bold Signings
The Atlanta Hawks new owners led by Simon Selig Jr pledge to keep the team in Atlanta and pursue top draft picks David Thompson and Marvin Webster. They expect NBA approval, aim to hire a new president and general manager, and report coach Cotton Fitzsimmons signed a one year contract while stepping down as GM.
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Shawnee Legion Edges Optimists In Tight Baseball Game
Shawnee Legion scored all its runs in the last three innings to defeat the Optimists 5 to 4 at Holcom Complex. Kevin McCurdy had an RBI single for the Optimists who plated four in the fourth, Doug Easum doubled for the Optimists, and Shawnee pitcher McCollum earned the win as the Optimists suffered their fifth loss in five starts. The Optimists host DeSoto Eudora Thursday at Holcom.
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Mul-Key Traded From Redskins To Colts for Draft Choice
Washington announces kick return specialist Herb Mul-Key has been traded to Baltimore for an undisclosed 1977 draft pick. The move impacts return game depth as both teams reshape special teams roles ahead of upcoming seasons.
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White Sox top Red Sox 9 2 in Monday exhibition win
Chicago, in last place in the AL West, beat Boston 9 to 2 as Chuck Tanner notes the club has played strong baseball despite standings. The White Sox collected 15 hits off Bill Lee and added two off Dick Drago.
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Eulogies for Pre as 3000 Attend Oregon Rites
In COOL BAY Oregon about 3000 mourners including family and townspeople paid last respects to Steve Prefontaine, 24, the famed distance runner who died in a Friday car crash in Eugene after a strong 5000 meter effort. Coaches Bill Bowerman and Walter McClure praised his drive, influence, and push for international competition and aid for American athletes.
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