Ex Jayhawk Norm Cook shifts from Olympic bid to Celtics draft
Norm Cook, 6-9, after failing to make the Olympic team in Raleigh, heads home from the USA trials. He has relinquished fill-in duties and now prepares to join the Boston Celtics as a first round draft pick, while working at Ted Owens Basketball Camp in Lawrence.
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Draft decision ends college eligibility for Norm Cook
In the events surrounding the 1970s NBA draft, Norm Cook weighs staying at Kansas. Donald Dell calls that a Celtics first round selection seems likely. Cook ultimately stays in college for the moment and heads home to decide. He later reflects on joining the NBA and potential sudden wealth.
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Pros skip Open Golf as tough qualifying drains tour players
Several top PGA Tour players abandon attempts to qualify for the U S Open citing the three week, 72 hole grind and the lengthy local and sectional qualifiers. Veterans like Dave Hill, George Archer, Allen Miller, and others question the payoff amid rising prize money elsewhere. The record entry pool of 4,428 was pared to 150 through 36 hole local and sectional rounds across 58 and 13 sites, respectively.
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CWA routs Dairy Queen as McHenry shines on mound
McHenry slugged three singles while pitching six hit ball to pace CWA to an 11-2 win over Dairy Queen in Holcom League action at Holcom Complex. Green brothers aided with key hits including Ryan's two run homer and Darren's triple and single.
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Preakness winner Elocutionist owner denies retirement talk
Chicago owner Eugene Cashman says Elocutionist remains sidelined by a leg injury. The 1 year old has been sent to a Kentucky farm for rest while awaiting further veterinary evaluation.
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Lawrence Merchants Triumphs In City Slow Pitch
Lawrence teams posted several results in the city slow pitch leagues. In Men’s 44 division, Lawrence Merchants defeated Rose Keyboard 2 to 0 and Campus Hideaway beat Sambo’s 12 to 1. Other notable scores include Mass St. Deli 22 over Merchant A’s 0 and second 51 Flood 18 over Cornucopia. In Men’s 3A Div 2 Morris Sports 14 topped Bay Leaves 4, Wagon Wheel 7 over Gramophone Shop 14 to 6, and FMC 6 over Psychobats 9. In Men’s A Div 1, Lawrence Paper Co 20 defeated Hot Dogs 1, Ouallyn Dairy men 17 beat Kresge 7, Pizza Hut 14 over Johnny Colyer 3. Women’s A Div 1 saw Harbor Lights top Countryview 6, Whitford Chevrolet 18 over Hallmark 15, and Douglas Co. Bank 17 over Lawrence Bank J.
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Tanana learns it's risky to throw to Hank Aaron
Milwaukee fans saw Hank Aaron belt his 748th career homer and power the Brewers to an 8-2 win over the Angels as Frank Tanana struggled with a soft curve and nine hits allowed. Aaron's blast capped a five-run third inning, with Don Money and Gary Sutherland also homering. Chicago Sting forward Miro Rys earned NASL all star honors.
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Stram Springs Surprise Acquirement of Gilliam
New Orleans coach Hank Stram announced the Saints claimed quarterback Joe Gilliam off waivers from Pittsburgh for 100 dollars. Gilliam, once a top NFL passer, joins a QB group as Stram says he is one of the finest young passers and adds value despite past issues.
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Baseball Standings and Open Schedule Snapshot
East Division standings show New York leading with 31 wins and 22 losses, Cleveland 27-27, Boston 26-27, Detroit 24-30, Baltimore 24-34, Milwaukee 22-79. AL West lists Kansas City 37-19, Texas 32-20, Chicago 27-26, Minnesota 27-28, Oakland 27-34, California 24-37. Tuesday games include KC at Detroit and Baltimore at Chicago among others. wild card daily scores not shown.
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Maine tops Washington State in College World Series upset
Maine coach John Winkin hailed a defining victory as the Black Bears beat Washington State 6-3 to stay alive in the College World Series. Jack Leggett and John Dumont drove in two runs each while Eric Wilkins took the loss. Arizona and Eastern Michigan sat idle as Maine prepared to face Arizona State.
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