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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
6
Merv Laman, Shrine Bowl executive director, says 10 200 attended the Kansas Shrine Bowl at KU Memorial Stadium. He cites heat and location as factors and suggests moving the game to Wichita. Western Kansas fans and a 35 14 final score are noted.
Lawrence High basketball coach Ron Lang will not return next season. He led the Lions to a 7-13 record and has resigned for personal reasons while planning to continue teaching English. Principal Brad Tate said a job description was drawn up and the district will seek a replacement promptly.
Lang 31, spent four years as LHS basketball coach, posting a 41-43 record. Best season 1974-75: Lions 15-7, fourth in Class 5A state tournament. Lang joined LHS June 13, 1973, replacing Darrell Falen, after earlier stints at KU Roswell and New Mexico Military Institute.
Gene Bartow resigns from UCLA amid pressure and accepts the post of athletic director and head coach for the new basketball program at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He aims to field a 1978-79 team as the foundation of UAB athletics, with Gary Cunningham named as potential successor at UCLA.
New York aims to move Tom Seaver amid a contract dispute with management. Rumors link Cincinnati with the ace, backed by reports of a Reds package including Rawly Eastwick Gary Nolan and Doug Flynn. Eastwick refuses to sign, threatening free agency. Seaver would approve a Reds deal if offered.
Kansas City ties the 1977 opener with an 8-3 win at New York sparked by George Brett a two run homer and solid relief from Steve Mingori. Darrell Porter Pete LaCock and Paul Splittorff fueled the rally as Whitey Herzog praised renewed focus after a pregame meeting.
At the NFL spring meetings eight cities including New Orleans Pasadena Dallas Seattle Pontiac Houston Los Angeles and Miami pursued bids for Super Bowls 1979 1980 and 1981 with Houston viewed as a likely 1979 host. The agenda also covered retroactive compensation for free agents who played out options with other teams and signatures from the WFL era.
Topeka Pumas defeated Lawrence Legion B 8-7 at Holcom Complex Monday night. Dan Brenton and Rick Marcum limited hits while walking eight. Ryan Green sparked the Pumas with a double single and three steals. Darren Rorabaugh and Brenton drove in runs as Legion B fell to 2-3 and prepares to visit Topeka Wednesday.
The Minnesota Twins have signed Bart Nieuwenhuis, their second round selection from last week's amateur draft, team officials announced. The deal adds the college outfielder to the organization as part of the scouting class.
Craig Coleman of Lawrence, a West Junior High student, clocked 4:51.6 to break the boys junior mile mark at the Kansas Junior Olympics in Manhattan. Adrian Davis won the midget half mile and Noemi Davis swept two events for the girls Bantam.
The Cincinnati Bengals announce the signing of fourth round pick Rick Walker a tight end from UCLA. General manager Paul Brown calls Walker an unusually fine receiver with strong blocking ability.
Minneapolis city attorney's office reissued simple assault and disorderly conduct charges against Minnesota Vikings defensive back Nate Allen 29. He was arrested May 21 after allegedly slugging off duty officer Richard Stahura 38 at a downtown bar when entry was denied due to improper identification.
Horizon Honda edged Brewery 11 to 10 in City slow pitch Women A Division 2 action. Stinky Cheese swept Primarily Leather 17 to 0 while Blerstube beat Shaklee Sluggers 12 to 0.
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