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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
17
Bob Murphy led after the opening round of the U S Open as a mysterious figure in Jack Nicklaus’ spikes drew attention. Nicklaus praised his driving while lamenting irons as his weakness. He finished at four over par on the Champions Golf Club course.
Murphy posted a sparkling 66 to top the field as Nicklaus fell back amid a crowded leaderboard. Barber and Geiberger followed in pursuit while Archer Weiskopf Befram among others pressed at the Masters venue. Murphy credited hard work and his new daughter for his improved play as he chased the title.
After nine straight losses the Phillies beat the Dodgers 1-0 on Billy Champion’s five-hit shutout and Grant Jackson’s seven-hit effort. Jackson improved to 3-6, while Singer suffered the loss. Dodgers’ recent woes continued with nine shutouts this season, and Montreal, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Chicago also won.
Kansas University expands its Athletic Board with three new faculty appointees Gary Maranell Elmo Lindquist and Del Shankel and one new alumnus John Eberhardt replacing Herb Harms. Gary Carrico new comptroller replaces Keith Nitcher and student reps David Awbrey and Steve Stanton appointed with more to come. Carryover faculty Oldfather Woodruff Stinson Haines Cobb Shenk Balfour Gunn continue. alumni reps Morgan Williams Heath Roberts Stewart stay.
A 52 player squad led by Heisman winner O J Simpson was named for the 36th College All Star game at Soldier Field on August 1. The collegians face the New York Jets with Otto Graham as coach and Terry Hanratty Bob Douglass and Greg Cook at quarterback.
Olympic champion Bill Toomey Russ Hodge and Rick Sloan announce they will skip the AAU national decathlon championships in Salina Kansas the qualifying meet for the U S team to face the Russians next month They cite poor conditions and heat at Salina as reasons and note the August meet at the Los Angeles Coliseum July 18 19 as the selection event groups expect NBC TV color lighting influence.
Regional and national matchups listed with players and records including Montreal San Francisco Los Angeles New York Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Seattle Oakland Boston and Washington. Notable pitching lines and team pairings headline a full slate of today’s major league games.
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