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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1973
Page
6
Boston star Tommy Harper shrugs off injuries that would bench others. Coach Eddie Popowski once pinch hit in an Eastern League playoff with a cast. Harper is a throwback to a bygone era of baseball grit.
Harper, a 32 year old outfielder, is taped from waist to feet by Bud dy LeRoux and plays left field despite a severe groin pull. He still runs hard when the game begins while the Red Sox maintain a 7 3 lead over Kansas.
Harper showcased hustle as Kansas City played before 10 653 fans and lost 9 3. He stole second with two outs in the eighth, reached third on Guerrero’s single to shallow right, then advanced again before the play ended.
Steve Howley sprinted home on a single as Harper, Miller and Fisk sparked Boston to topple Kansas City. Fisk drove in three, Miller added a run-scoring trio, and John Curtis improved to 3-5 with Newhouser closing. Tonight Pattin faces Drago in Kansas City.
The Lawrence Legion baseball team begins a six game grind with only one day off over six days. The Hawks of Tony Ice carry a 32 record into the series as they visit Olathe for one game then Shawnee here Wednesday. Friday hosts KC Post 199, Saturday a Hutchinson doubleheader, and the stretch ends next Sunday at KC Post 399.
Kansas University shot putter Rudy Guevara 5-11 250 pounds from Newark New Jersey is in San Jose California training with Olympic thrower Al Feuerbach. He completed his sophomore year 1972 73 and is not due back at KU this fall. He finished second in the Big Eight outdoor meet with 58 6 and will not compete in the NCAA meet in Baton Rouge Louisiana this weekend. The Journal World reported his departure May 21.
Todd Jesdale resigns as Cornell University varsity rowing coach after 22 years, effective immediately, to pursue private business. University officials confirm his departure and plan for a successor to lead the program.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation announces 80 local youths qualified at Ottawa for the State Junior Olympics Track and Field Meet in Manhattan. The 30 girls and 50 boys will be listed in Wednesday's Journal-World. workouts continue this week at Lawrence High Track. contact 843-4600 for details.
Ted Runner of the University of Redlands is named assistant manager of the U S track team. The squad will compete in Africa and Europe this summer, per the Amateur Athletic Union.
Kansas coach Mike Howard announced two high school signees Bill Clarke of Shawnee Mission South Kansas and Dennis Cahill of Catholic Memorial Eagle Wis along with transfer Steve Vann from Northeast Missouri State who won the MIAA singles title last year. Clarke and Cahill hold state titles in Kansas and Wisconsin respectively and aim to boost Kansas Big Eight NCAA title hopes.
Texas, coached by Darrell Royal, posted a 45-4 record over the past five seasons to top the nation's college football win list. Penn State ranks second with 47-5. The National Collegiate Sports Services released the rankings noting 14 programs won at least 80 percent and 11 had the same coach across all five years.
New York AP report details the major league summer free agent draft with David Clyde of Westchester High School Houston chosen as the No 1 pick. The round lists players by position and college or high school origin with several notable names including John Stearns Robin Yount Dave Winfield and Lee Mazzilli.
Presbyterian College of South Carolina led by top seed Milan Kofol remained in contention on day two of the NCAA tennis championships as all six players stayed alive to challenge favored East Texas and Redlands.
Gordie Howe and sons Marty and Mark join the Houston Aeros in a deal that could lock up Howe talent for the WHA. The elder Howe contemplates coming out of retirement to play alongside his boys with the Aeros, while Mark and Marty face a two year wait before NHL eligibility.
Kansas University will send nine athletes to the 52nd annual NCAA track championships in Baton Rouge Louisiana this weekend. Top entrants include javelin thrower Sam Colson pole vaulter Terry Porter and sprinter Mark Lutz with hurdlers Delario Robinson Greg Vandaveer and Bob Bornkessel steeplechaser Kent McDonald and high jumpers Barry Schur and Randy Smith.
Rain halted action in the Hook Baseball League for 13 to 14 year olds at Broken Arrow Park. Lions led Buzzi 1-0 into four innings as Scott Pine faced Ricky Cates in a pitchers duel before rain forced a Sunday resumption and left a second game unplayed.
Phil Halton, a 22 year old from Waco Texas, forged into contention at the Royal Porthcawl course in Wales. The Royal and Ancient Club praised his swing as among the best since Jack Nicklaus as he defeated Harry Hopkins in the first round of the British Amateur.
Michael Paige, a Beverly Hills band leader, shot a hole in one at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Reno on the 12th hole. His ace would have won a $20,000 Rolls Royce if made during Harrah’s 15th Invitational rounds on Tuesday to Thursday, but was in a practice round.
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