Hadl Honored in Lawrence on Biggest Night of My Life
John Hadl, longtime Lawrence native and San Diego Charger quarterback, was feted by 700 friends and fans in Lawrence. He praised his hometown, honored teammate Doyle Schick, received three No 21 retired jerseys and a pair of Tiffany chandeliers, and thanked local supporters and mentors.
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Viebrock Secures Fifth Win as Hawks Beat El Dorado
Right-hander Dave Viebrock improved to 5-0 for the Lawrence Hawks after a shaky but clutch performance at Municipal Field. A four-run third inning powered the Hawks past El Dorado 4-3, with Tim Hill, Lee Ice, Dave Steffen, Rob Floyd contributing key hits and runs. The win marked the Hawks' fourth straight and lifted their season record to 13-6 as they prepared to travel to Topeka Host 74.
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Royals Rally Past Twins in Second Game Comeback
In Kansas City, Dick Woodson and Roger Nelson clashed after Nelson earned the win in relief as the Royals erased a 3-0 deficit to beat Minnesota 8-3. Lou Piniella drove in three with a fifth inning double, while John Mayberry smashed a three run homer.
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WHA Aims to Sign Hull Tuesday in Cross-Border Push
The World Hockey Association plans a $2.5 million transborder flight to lure NHL star Bobby Hull to join the Winnipeg Jets. News conferences are set in St Paul and Winnipeg as the WHA prepares for its first season and promotes the signing of the 33 year old Golden Jet, second all time in NHL goals.
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City Slo-Pitch Recap with Forfeit Wins and High Scores
In the City Slo-Pitch CLASS AA American Division results Eagles forfeited Burnett Instrument zero to seven goals. Starlight Tavern and Freds Tune Up faced off in the National Division with Starlight taking 15 and Freds 10. Journal-World and Jaycees posted 18 and 3 in a Delta Functions clash. Over the Hill Gang defeated LASA 16 to 11 as O Dells and Meyers Daily combined for a 26 to 7 score.
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LTC Tops Manhattan In Dual Track Meet
Lawrence Track Club swept the boys 13 14 division and won all events en route to a 474 288 victory over Manhattan in a four age group dual track meet at Haskell Stadium. Next LTC event is a Playground Track Meet at 9 30 a.m. Thursday at the high school.
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Chiefs Cardinals kickoff time moved to 7 05 p m
The exhibition game in Kansas City between the Kansas City Chiefs and the St Louis Cardinals will start at 7 05 p m on August 12 after a one hour advance.
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Noon Kiwanis 17 Lawrence Redi-Mix 1. Noon Optimist 10 Lions 6.
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Tampa Dragster Wins Nationals at Grand Nationals Tulsa
Don Garlits of Tampa Florida won top fuel with a 6.64 second run at 219.39 mph to beat Don Cook of Kirksville Missouri. Larry Goldstein claimed funny car and Don Grotheer took pro stock as nearly 28 000 attended the three day meet. Garlits had earlier qualified with a track record 6.55.
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