KU trackmen vary as Olympics near
In Los Angeles ahead of the Olympic Trials, Kansas sprinter Steve Williams headlines the field with a 20.99 clocking in the 200, while Mark Lutz and KU alumni Jim Jackson Lulu post 21.95 in the 200. Delario Robinson and Danny Seay also resurfaced for the AAU meet amid Olympic postponements.
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Jayhawks note limited entry for AAU meet near Trials
Kansas track athletes discuss selection strategy ahead of the Olympic Trials. Seay aims to seize form after a slow start while teammates Theo Hamilton Sat Colson skip the event for practice. Four Jayhawks compete at the Junior National AAU in Knoxville with Rainbolt high jump, McCall 400 meters, East 800 finals, Todd javelin.
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Rick East
Brian Todd
Split ends phobia on facing Palmer
Paul Splittorff and the Kansas City Royals defeated Jim Palmer and the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 in Kansas City. Otis and Mayberry hit two-run homers, giving KC their eighth win in 10 games while Baltimore dropped to six straight losses and Palmer took the loss.
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Defending Kansas Amateur titleholder Rose advances in match play
In Hutchinson Frank Rose of Topeka, winner of three of the last five titles, won 3 and 1 over Bob Vickers and moved to face Bob Harvey of Olathe in the next round. Ex champions Jack Stevens Bobby Dare Roger Brown and Dave Dennis were also eliminated in the first round. Harvey rolled Scott Templeton 6 and 5. Bill Kipp stayed alive by beating Steve Foulston 4-3 and faced Scott Day.
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Topeka
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Olathe
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Wellington
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Arkansas City
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Independence
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Bill Kipp
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Kipp
Scott Day
Lawrence
Gary Chilton
Bryan Morton
Salina
Bees invade Reds bullpen as they top Pirates 6 1
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 1 behind Don Gullett who allowed six hits. Bees swarmed Three Rivers Stadium causing a mid game removal by a beekeeper. George Foster drove in his 51st and 52nd runs to boost the Reds to a four game NL West lead over the Dodgers.
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Montreal
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Bob Boone
Philadelphia
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Ron Schueler
Riggins Joins Redskins In 1.5 Million Five Year Pact
Running back John Riggins leaves the Jets for Washington citing a pass oriented offense. He signs a series of one year deals with the Redskins amid a depth laden backfield including Larry Brown Calvin Hill and Mike Thomas. Riggins aimed for a 1.5 million five year contract and discussed his decision at a news conference with his wife Mary Lou present.
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Dallas
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Philadelphia
Lawrence Polk to Start in Shrine Bowl Clash
Lawrence's Polk and Wellsville's Reese named starters for the East in the third annual Kansas Shrine Bowl at Cessna Stadium Wichita. Polk to tight end Reese to slotback with Mike Coleman in line for heavy tailback action. Parade at 2 pm precedes 7 30 pm kickoff and proceeds benefit 19 Shrine hospitals for crippled children.
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Lawrence
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Wellsville
Wichita
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Reese
Mike Coleman
J. W. Emerson
Manhattan
Rain cancels Kansas Women's Amateur final. Macgee champion
The Kansas Women's Amateur final round was washed out by heavy rain. Karen Macgee, 36, was declared champion without swinging a club on the basis of Beverly Boozer's one stroke lead after 18 holes. Beth Boozer finished fifth with 81 77 158. Bev heads to Lawrence High as a junior this fall.
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