Towle Brings Kansas a Blue Chip Recruit
Kansas coach Don Fambrough aims to build a strong program with homegrown talent. Steve Towle, Shawnee Mission West linebacker, will sign with Kansas in Kansas City, regarded as a top state and national prospect. Towle chose KU over Nebraska amid ongoing efforts to land Specht and Adams, shaping KU’s bright recruiting outlook.
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Kansas State and Oklahoma State Split Big Eight Baseball Twinbill
In a split Big Eight doubleheader, Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 7 to 1 in the opener while OSU rebounded to a 20 to 2 win in the nightcap. Key contributions came from Cross Reed and Thompson for the Cowboys and Droege Lerhmann for K State. Kansas State later shutout Washburn University in non conference play, 2-0 and 13-0. Missouri split with Texas A M, taking the first game 11-3 and losing 10-4, while Houston edged Nebraska 6-5.
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Red Machine Faces Another Dent As May Injures Knee
Cincinnati slugger Lee May damaged knee ligaments in a collision with Tim Foli during a 6-3 exhibition win over the Mets. May joins pitchers Merritt and Simpson, outfielders Bolan, and shortstop Concepcion on the sidelines while Koosman-anchored Mets later games showed Bruceic boosts.
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Four KU Gals Qualify for National Gym Meet at Penn State
Four Kansas University gymnasts join coach Anie Catlett for the DGWS nationals in Des Moines regional qualifiers. Sue Tagg from Sioux City Iowa qualified on balance beam and floor. Cindy Price from Lawrence advanced on uneven parallel bars. Lisa Galbraith of Wichita and Joan Smith of Lawrence qualified on floor. The meet runs April 9 10 at Penn State University.
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NCAA probes Porter eligibility after early pro pact report
NCAA says it is investigating reports Howard Porter signed with the ABA's Pittsburgh Condors, potentially nullifying Villanova's 1970-71 season. Porter allegedly agreed to a $350 000 contract and later signed an affidavit denying any pro deal. if true, Villanova's NCAA run and final against UCLA could be struck from record.
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Neumann to Play In All Star Game
Sophomore Ole Miss star Johnny Neumann, leading scorer last season, will play in the East West Senior All American Classic in Memphis. He recently left college to sign with the Memphis Pros and will join the West team coached by Bob Pettit, joining Kansas’ Dave Rohisch.
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Perry New Grid Boss At Wyandotte High
William T. Perry 26 was named head football coach at Wyandotte High School Kansas City Kansas, replacing Clyde Strimple who resigned in December. Perry, former Kansas standout, has coached four years in Belleville, Illinois.
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Palmer Nicklaus Campbell Skip Greensboro Open
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus will skip the Greater Greensboro Open as they prep for the Masters. Glen Campbell is barred from the 190000 tournament due to a handicap regulation. Gary Player, Lee Trevino, and Billy Casper lead a strong field at Sedgfield Country Club.
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Rosemary Casals Tops Melville In Caribe Hilton Opener
Rosemary Casals the top seed from San Francisco defeated Kerry Melville of Australia 6 4 6 4 Tuesday in the first round of the Caribe Hilton Invitational Tennis Tourney in San Juan Puerto Rico.
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