Wiley shines on first day at NCAA Outdoor meet
Kansas rising in the NCAA Championships as Cliff Wiley posts the day’s fastest 200 by 21.03 and runs in the 100 and 400 relay. Jayhawks face semifinals in 100 and 200 with hurdles, steeplechase finalists led by Coleman Wagner Roscoe Mason. Some KU hopefuls falter in high jump and pole vault.
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Injury threatens Verser at Shrine Bowl sleepover
Ottawa reports David Verser, Sumner star, suffered a groin pull during Shrine Bowl practice and is doubtful to play at KU Memorial Stadium. The 6-2 195-pound receiver aimed to prove all-America claims, while pursuing hopes to play both football and basketball at Kansas.
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Ramirez Stuns Panatta to Reach French Open Semis
Mexico’s Raul Ramirez defeated defending champion Adriano Panatta of Italy 7-6 6-3 7-5 to advance to the French Open semifinals. Teeguarden and Marsikova captured the women’s doubles title with a 5-7 6-4 6-2 win over Gourlay and Fox.
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TV Sports Schedule Highlights This Weekend
Friday features NBA playoffs Philadelphia at Portland. Saturday offers World Racquets Championship action, Baseball Boston at Minnesota, Kemper Open golf, Wide World of Sports, Sports Spectacular, and French Open tennis. Sunday Noon NBA playoffs Philadelphia at Portland, plus French Open tennis.
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Astros rally past Reds in 11 to end skid
Cincinnati led 3-0 before Houston seized control with a three-run homer by Bob Watson off Rawly Eastwick in the ninth and a three-run rally in the 11th. Art Howe doubled home the decisive runs as Houston beat Cincinnati 6-4 in 11 innings. Mets top Expos 7-4 with Lee Mazzilli driving in three as New York edges Montreal.
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Knight files notice of Pacers default amid sale talks
Indianapolis AP Billy Knight, NBA's No.2 scorer last season, filed formal default of payment with the Indiana Pacers as the team faces payroll trouble. Pacers president James Hilliard said the club will be sold or take a positive step by Monday, with $100,000 payroll funds tied to a purchase option. Hilliard indicated payroll would be met by noon today. Two groups remained in talks about buying the Pacers.
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Shue weighs pulling McGinnis in pivotal playoff clash
Philadelphia coach Gene Shue considers benching 6-foot-8 star George McGinnis as the 76ers trail the Portland Trail Blazers two games to two in the NBA finals. McGinnis shoots 33 percent and averages 9.8 points while Maurice Lucas dominates Portland’s defense.
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Sixers weigh lineup changes as McGinnis faces pressure
Sixers coach Gene Shue held a 90 minute closed session and a 30 minute team meeting to assess benching options including Steve Mix for offensive and rebounding help. George McGinnis spoke openly about his struggles after a 130 98 loss that tied the series with Portland and urged production.
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Bennett Leads Optimist Win Over DeSoto 8-1
Breakfast Optimist baseball team breaks a two-week layoff with an 8-1 victory at Holcom Complex. Chris Bennett pitched a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lift Lawrence to 2-0, while Coy Randel drove in three and stole three bases. The Optimists move to 2-0 and travel to Blue Valley on Sunday.
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Novotny Returns to KU in Williams Fund Role
Kansas athletic department confirms two administrative changes. John Novotny is returning to head the Williams Educational Fund and Jerry Waugh reclaims his former post as assistant athletic director for operations. Novotny, 38, will serve as assistant AD and executive director of the Williams Fund, saying home is where the heart is as he re joins the Jayhawk program. Don Fambrough remains as Williams Fund assistant director. The piece notes Novotny's prior KU service and his SIU resignation before returning.
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Kempf Signs Three High School Signees for Kansas
Kansas women’s swim coach Gary Kempf announces three letters of intent from Janet Lindstrom Des Moines Iowa Vicki Ingham Wichita Southeast and Linda Savidge Overland Park. Lindstrom swept the Iowa championships in 100 free and 200 IM. Ingham excells in breaststroke and Savidge set Kansas prep state records in breaststroke and IM. Walk-on Nancy Fenn transfers from Arizona State and was a Kansas prep diving champion.
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Portland at Philadelphia playoff clash tied series 2 2
The Associated Press notes Friday's NBA game had Portland visiting Philadelphia with the series tied 2 2. Sunday features Philadelphia at Portland in an afternoon rematch.
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