Watson De-Feathers Hawks With Shutout
Lawrence Post 199 defeated the Hawks 8-0 as Jeff Watson tossed five perfect innings in a seven inning game. Bob Parker reached on a swinging bunt in the sixth for Lawrence. Lee Ice and David Steffen contributed for the Hawks.
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Hawks Drop Opener As Watson Dominates High Hill
Watson struck out 12 in a complete game shutout as JOURNAL-WorLD edged the Hawks. Kansas City exploded for three runs in the third inning, giving them the win and dropping Lawrence to 4-4 on the season with Loren Taylor taking the loss. The Hawks schedule includes a 6 pm doubleheader opener against Hutchinson at Municipal Park before a Sunday trip to KC Post 399, then a break until June 13 to host Manhattan.
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Gabriel joins McCormack As Eagle Hopeful
Rams trade quarterback Roman Gabriel to the Philadelphia Eagles for two players and three draft choices. Harold Jackson and Tony Baker go to Los Angeles along with the top 1975 draft pick and No 1 and No 3 in 1975. Eagles coach Mike McCormack hopes Gabriel plays two solid seasons then hands over to John Reaves. Gabriel, 32, leaves after 11 Rams seasons with 22 223 passing yards 154 TDs and a 3.4 interception rate, a team record.
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Four Left in Scrap For State Amateur Title
In Kansas Amateur Golf action at Kansas City four players reach semifinals. Frank Rose of Topeka defeated Jim Vickers and Bob Enger to reach Sunday’s final four, while Dakin Cramer of Wichita edged Trent Ash then routed Bill Whitney. Charles Van Dyne and Steve Gill also advance with close matches. finals set for Sunday.
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Kansas Comes Up Pointless At NCAA Track Championship
Kansas entered the final day of the NCAA meet without a team score as UCLA led with 20 points, Texas El Paso 16, Kent State 14, Cincinnati and Penn State 12. Jayhawks faced hurdles and sprints setbacks with Mark Lutz not advancing in the 100 and 220, Delario Robinson missing the 120 hurdles final, and Bob Bornkessel failing to finish strong in the hurdles. Kansas still hoped for points from Sam Colson, Kent McDonald, Barry Schur, Randy Smith, and Terry Porter, but prospects looked slim. Missouri and Kansas State each had two men advancing, while Kansas State’s Fred Merrill and Rick Slifer reached semis and high jump finals respectively.
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North Carolina lands Detroit recruit LaGarde
Detroit Catholic Central star center Tom La garde, at 6-foot-10 and 195 pounds, announced he will play for the University of North Carolina. Tar Heel coach Dean Smith praised his speed agility hands and outside shooting.
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Chargers Prepare For John Unitas Debut As Legend Grows
San Diego publicists released statistics showing John Unitas leading NFL passers in completions yards and touchdowns. The Chargers displayed a No 19 uniform with a lightning bolt helmet as owner Eugene Klein hailed him as the greatest quarterback in football history. Coach Harland Svare recalled old Colts Giants rivalry while Unitas appeared fit and younger than predecessor John Hadl.
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Milburn sets NCAA 120 yard hurdles mark at NCAA meet
Rod Milburn wrapped his college career with a 13.1 second 120 yard high hurdles, setting the NCAA record and tying the event’s second fastest time ever. The Olympic champion hinted at pro football or track options, conditional on offers from the Rams.
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Amateur earns 36 hole lead at Philadelphia Golf Classic
Jim Barber, a 24 year old rookie, shot 67 Friday to finish 36 holes at 182 12 under par and lead the Philadelphia Golf Classic. Tom Jenkins and Forrest Fezler tied for second at 135 while Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino and Tom Weiskopf trailed. Barber surprised veterans by posting the lowest two round score in the event's 10 year history.
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