Offensive Line Trouble Spot as Kansas Football Opens Spring
Kansas begins spring drills under coach Don Fambrough with 83 players and 29 lettermen, including nine starters from 1971. The focus is rebuilding the offensive line and installing a pro style offense as the Jayhawks aim to compete with Nebraska Colorado and Oklahoma while improving depth on both sides of the ball.
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Oklahoma
Delvin Williams
Vince O'Neil
Jerome Nelloms
Billy Riggins
Robert Miller
Odell Weidner
Garrett Donaldson
Mike McDaniel
John Bryant
Roger Bernhardt
Vel Don Perkins
Jim Schumm
Fedro Dillon
New Orleans
Gordon Stockemer
Andale
Jayhawks
Kenny Page
Steve Roach
Eddie Sheats
Steve Towle
Mission West
Dean Baird
Hoisington
Gary Palmer
Pat Ryan
Palmer
Ryan
James Bowman
Gary Adams
Rocky Bron
Mike Burton
Denny Lan
Football Spring Drills and 1972 Schedule Overview
Spring drills run five weeks starting Monday with practices set for Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday at 3 30 p m with Saturday scrimmages varying. Spring game April 29 at Haskell Stadium kickoff 7 30 p m. 19 lettermen lost including 13 starters and 29 back including nine starters. 1972 schedule lists nine home and away games from Sept 9 Washington State to Nov 25 Missouri with Band Day Parents Day Homecoming and other events.
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Jerry Evans
Jaco
Terry Adams
Mike Gardner
Mitch Sutton
Don Perkins
Bob Bruegging
Eddie Sheats
Washington State
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Florida State
Minnesota
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Nebraska
Iowa State
Oklahoma State
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri
Bench Notes and quotes on college basketball and sports figures
Sports chatter ranges from UCLA prospects and Johnson's baseball move to juco recruiting and coach sightings at Hutchinson. Quotes cover bidding for top prospects, pricey blue chips, and players facing scrutiny in college and pro circles.
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UCLA
Hutchinson
Gordy Westhoff
Wyoming
Juco
Lakers Surge To Records Amid Close Win Over Suns
The Lakers beat Phoenix 112 110 on Jerry Wests jumper with two seconds left. Los Angeles tied an NBA record with its 6th win, and set a home winning streak mark at 35. Charlie Scott impressed in his Suns debut before being traded to the Lakers division next season.
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Jerry West
Philadelphia
Charlie Scott
Scott
Gail Goodrich
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Buffalo
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Baltimore
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Houston
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Los Angeles
NBA
Seattle
Central Junior High Falls 96 25 at Ottawa Track Meet
Central Junior High opened its 1972 track season with a 96 to 25 defeat at Ottawa. Coach Nanny Duver’s Mustangs travel to Hayden next Wednesday. Individual placings include Jeff Tryon 1st in 100 yard hurdles and Bob Hardy 2nd in the 880 with 2 16.21, Larry Lindell 3rd in the 220, Ray Van Meter 3rd in the mile, Keith Kopf 2nd in shot put, and Wellman 3rd in high and long jumps.
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Central Junior High
Ottawa
Nanny Duver
Mustangs
Hayden
Jeff Tryon
Roger Wellman
Bob Hardy
Bob Garcia
Larry Lindell
Ray van Meter
Keith Kopf
Wellman
David Baughn
Casper opens lead at Greater New Orleans Open golf tourney
Billy Casper fired a 68 to move to 10 under par and lead by two strokes after two rounds at Lakewood Country Club. Jack Nicklaus and Jim Colbert shared second at 136. Ralph Johnston and Dave Eichelberger 137. Gary Player 142.
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New Orleans
Billy Casper
Casper
Bob Hope
Buffalo Billy
San Diego Zoo
Lakewood Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Jim Colbert
Ralph Johnston
Dave Eichelberger
Bunky Henry
Labron Harris
Gary Player
Horton Powers Tigers Past Red Sox in Exhibition Win
Willie Horton slugged two home runs and drove in five as Detroit routed Boston 12-3 in an 18-hit exhibition. John Mayberry added two homers for Kansas City in a tied 8-8 game with New York until a 12th-inning Royals win. Cesar Cedeno and Jim Wynn drove Houston’s 12-9 victory, and Gene Clines homered for Pittsburgh in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia.
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Detroit
John Mayberry
Kansas City
Horton
Boston
Tigers
Red Sox
Mayberry
Lou Piniella
Cesar Cedeno
Jim Wynn
Johnny Edwards
Houston
Gene Clines
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pirates
Bob Moose
Phillies
NFL creates Pioneer Award at meetings in Honolulu
The NFL end of meetings announces the Pioneer Award to honor innovative contributors to pro football. Named after Dan Reeves the late Rams owner, the award will be presented annually with Hall of Fame ceremonies. Wil liam Sullivan of the Patriots suggested the honor as owners wrapped up business.
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Honolulu
William Sullivan
New England Patriots
Dan Reeves
Los Angeles Rams
Swedens Isaksson to Vie at Texas Relays
Kjell Isaksson of Sweden, who vaults 17 feet 10% inches for a world indoor best, will compete at the Texas Relays April 7 8. Jim Ryun world record mile 3 51 1 will run a special half mile race April 7. Randy Matson world record holder also to throw the shot at the Relays.
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Austin, Tex
Kjell Isaksson
Sweden
Jim Ryun
Randy Matson
Cotton Bowl Revenue Records Set for 1971 Classic
The 1971 Cotton Bowl raised a new revenue record for the game. Texas and Penn State shared 435205 dollars, boosting total payout to the two teams by 156213 dollars from the prior year and surpassing 357098 dollars each paid to Texas and Notre Dame in 1971.
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Texas
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Sports on the Air Telecasts Today
A busy schedule lists noon to 5 p.m. broadcast dominoes featuring Maryland versus Niagara, Louisville against North Carolina, UCLA meeting Florida State, and pro hockey St Louis versus Chicago. Golf from New Orleans Open appears on Channel 41, with auto racing at 3 30 p m and NBA and other games on multiple channels.
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Florida State
St. Louis
Chicago
Channel 9
Jayhawks Open Golf Season Facing Baker, Emporia State
Kansas University golfers opened the season at Alvamar Hills but struggled and were edged by Baker and Emporia State. An attempt to reschedule the meet will be made.
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Kansas University
Alvamar Hills
Jayhawks
Baker
Emporia State
KU Early Depth Chart Names Mixed Player Roster
Depth chart lists players across positions with numerous names from Kansas, including starters and alternates. It includes Jim Schumm, Mike Englebrake, John Weger, David Jaynes, and Gordon Stockemer among others along with linebackers and defensive backs.
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Mike Englebrake
John Weger
Dave Mirostaw
Mike McDaniel
Doug Vrooman
Mike Clemente
Wint Winter
Roger Bernhardt
Dave Rosa
Greg Beggs
Randy Rice
Roy Nordwald
John Bryant
Gordon Stockemer
Mike Garbett
Roger Stallbaumer
John Schroll
Randy Fruits
Gregg Hosack
David Jaynes
Bob Bruegging
Rich Jones
Brent Anderson
Delvin Williams
Buck Martinez Delivers as Royals Beat Yanks 9 8 in 12
In Fort Myers Florida the Kansas City Royals edged the New York Yankees 9 8 in 12 innings with Buck Martinez doubling home Bobby Knoop for the winning run. John Mayberry and Lou Piniella drove in three Royals runs apiece. Mayberry hit two homers and Piniella added a homer a double and a single.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Buck Martinez
Bobby Knoop
John Mayberry
Lou Piniella
Royals
Mayberry
Piniella
Sarasota
Dragway set to open season with trials and eliminations
The Lawrence Dragway will open for the spring and summer season Sunday with time trials at 10 30 a m and eliminations slated for 2 p m.
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Lawrence
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