Hadl Day honors KU star John Hadl with praise and memories
The piece extols John Hadl, former KU quarterback and NFL Man of the Year, noting his grounded character, lifelong Kansas ties, and high school and college honors. It recalls Al Woolard’s memories of Hadl, career versatility, and staying connected to longtime mentors as he rose in football prominence.
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John Hade
Lawrence and KU
NFL
San Diego
al Woolard
John
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hadi
Nanny Duver
Woolard
LHS
Cackles Woolard
Larry Hatfield
Danny Wrench
Hadl
Had
Andretti Sets Fast Test Pace at Pocono Raceway
Mario Andretti posted an unofficial 182.5 mph lap during tire tests at Pocono International Raceway. The speed, on the 2.5 mile tri oval, topped the official record while testing Firestone tires for the July 2 Schaefer 500 in a Viceroy special owned by Parnelli Jones.
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Mount
Pocono, Pa
Mario Andretti
Pocono International Raceway
Andretti
Firestone
Schaefer
Parnelli Jones
ASU Edges Oklahoma 1-0 as Bane Dominates
Arizona State 3 hit 17 strikeout pitcher Ed Bane shuts out Oklahoma 1-0 in the College World Series. USC beats Connecticut 5-4 in 11 innings to sit unbeaten in the double-elimination event. Connecticut, Texas, Temple, and Oklahoma face losers bracket games as the field shrinks. Bane allowed three singles and struck out every Oklahoma batter.
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Omaha
Neb
Arizona State
Southern California
Ed Bane
Oklahoma
Southern Cal
Connecticut
Bane
Cal
Brock
Texas
Temple
Westminster
Calif
Can Am opener at Mosport goes to Hulme as Donohue falters
In the Mosport Park Can Am opener, Denis Hulme wins as Mark Donohue’s Porsche suffers turbo trouble after leading early. Pete Revson finishes third for McLaren with vibration issues ending his bid. The race also notes Le Mans results, Bonnier’s fatal incident, and other major racing outcomes.
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Donoeute
Hulme
Pete Revson
McLaren
le Mans
Henri Pescarolo
Joakim Bonnier
Jackie Stewart
David Pearson
Mercury
Cambridge Junction
Mich
Pearson
A. J. Foyt
Wood Brothers
Michigan International Speedway
Bobby Allison
Richard Petty
James Hylton
Donnybrooke International Speedway
Brainerd
Minn
Denny Long
Sterling
Ill
International Motor Sports Association
Donohue
Mosport Park
Revson
Hayes Wins Sunnehanna Amateur with 277
Johnstown Pennsylvania reports Army Spec. 4 Mark Hayes from Oklahoma City won the 19th Sunnehanna Amateur Golf Tournament of Champions by five strokes. Hayes, an All-American Collegiate Team member, shot even par 70 to finish four rounds at 277 three under par.
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Johnstown
Army
Oklahoma City
Mark Hayes
Dragster Driver Killed After Crash at Dragway 42
Gregory Glass, 24, of North Canton, dies in a drag race accident at Dragway 42 West Salem Ohio. He was thrown from his car after losing control and the vehicle flipped end over end. pronounced dead on arrival at Lodi Hospital.
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Marvin Miller
Players Association
Miller
Wayne County Sheriff's
Glass
Lodi Hospital
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