KU Baseballers Head South With Four New Faces in Lineup
Kansas coach Floyd Temple showcases two sophomore infielders Paul Womble and Keith Lieppman as part of a fresh Kansas lineup during outdoor practice. He aims to bolster an infield blamed for 45 unearned runs last season, contributing to a 7-20 record.
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Jayhawks open spring with four newcomers on lineup
Kansas begins a six games in seven days swing to start the season with St Marys College in San Antonio. The roster features four new starters including Womble Lieppman Anderson Temple in the outfield and left and center fields. Pitching opens with Randy Stroup and Rich Slicker assigned as starters with Ullom planned for Friday.
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Hadl's Decision May Affect Alworth's Status
Chargers quarterback John Hadl becomes a free agent next week and Lance Alworth says Hadl leaving could influence his own plans for 1970. Alworth, Chargers star receiver, weighs four good years left and wants a winning situation with the right quarterback.
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Sam Jones Eyes New Season After Retirement Talk
Sam Jones of the Celtics signals a return as he looks to the NBA playoffs after a 111-107 win over San Diego. The doubleheader at the Spectrum in Philadelphia capped Boston’s fourth place finish and kicked off the divisional playoffs next Wednesday. Ramsay predicted a tough opener against Boston while Jones said the season would be finished if they didn’t top the standings. The Knicks and Tigers mention appears in passing as part of the broader sports wrap.
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Knicks Lead Customer Race For Pro Teams
The New York Knicks top pro basketball attendance with 569 984 paid at 37 Madison Square Garden games averaging 15 404. Los Angeles 11 538 Philadelphia 10 133 Boston 8 910 Baltimore 7 556 San Diego 6 047 follow as NBA teams occupy the top six. Indianapolis ABA rise totals 228 826, average 6 201, boosted by Bobby Leonard era.
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Romano Perez to Fight Non-Title Bout in North Adams
North Adams welterweight champ Al Romano will meet top contender Isidro Perez in a 10 round nontitle bout at the North Adams Armory on April 5. Promoter Sam Silverman announced the overweight bout under New England boxing plan.
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Buoniconti Leaves Pats for Miami in Major Trades
Nick Buoniconti joins the Dolphins in a multi player trade, trading to Miami for Kim Hammond John Bramlett and an undisclosed draft pick. Leroy Mitchell exits Boston in exchange for Charley Frazier Sid Blanks Ron Caveness and Larry Carwell from Houston. Buoniconti backs a knee return and says Miami can field an explosive offense while shore up defense.
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Coleman Pitches Senators Past Braves in Exhibition
Coleman, Washington’s bright pitching prospect, allowed two hits in six innings as the Senators beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1. Hank Aaron homered off him in the fourth era, then Dick Bosman finished a four-hitter. Epstein, Cullen drove in two runs each for Washington.
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Davenport Named Outstanding Indoor Track Athlete
Willie Davenport, unbeaten in 15 high hurdle races, was named outstanding indoor track athlete by the Track Writers Association of New York. The 25 year old Southern University senior set world marks at 45 50 70 and 120 yards and tied the 60 yard record twice. The Olympic 110 meter high hurdles champion was also drafted by the San Diego Chargers.
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Steitz Elected President of National Basketball Federation
Ed Steitz of Springfield Massachusetts was named president of the National Basketball Federation at the annual meeting held Monday in Louisville Kentucky. The Springfield College sport figure succeeds in a leadership role guiding the federation.
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Fights Last Night Punches Highlight Boxing Card
Jerry Quarry from Bellflower California outpointed Buster Mathis in a New York bout. A Detroit area fighter from 2384's Grand Rapids Michigan fought in the same night. Jimny Revie of London stopped John O'Ftrien in Scotland as the card produced knockouts and decision wins.
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