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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1971
Page
15
Kansas City finally beat Baltimore 5 4 as Fred Patek's ninth inning run scoring single broke the Orioles' two year spell against the Royals. Patek's hit followed Paul Schaal's baserunner, delivering the decisive run in a dramatic comeback.
Two years after doubters, EU center Roger Brown earns a 100000 plus pro contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll attend a rookie camp in June, then 10 weeks of development camp starting July 5. Only Brown and Jim Cleamons were offered contracts from a drafted eight. Brown aims to finish his KU degree by student teaching.
Milwaukee beat Baltimore 118 to 106 to win the best of seven ABA series four games to none. Kentucky faces Utah in 1st game of best of seven with games listed for Wednesday Friday and Saturday with possible afternoon showings.
The Texas Chaparrals of the ABA announced the signing of 6-foot-3 guard Jimmy Guyman a ninth round draft choice from Eastern New Mexico. The deal was disclosed Friday and adds depth to Dallas roster.
Five Big Eight golf squads moved on to Manhattan after an Alvamar Hills round robin. Mizzou led by Scott Bess with a 72 posted a 300 team score, 11 strokes ahead of Nebraska. Kansas State placed last at 321 with Kan sas and Iowa State third and Kan sas State near the bottom.
The best of seven semifinal series is tied 3 3 as New York visits Chicago for Sunday matinee on national television.
Kansas City fans breathed relief as the Royals defeated the world champion Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in the ninth. Paul Schaal opened the decisive rally with an infield hit, Gail Hopkins delivered a pinch hit, and Fred Patek drove in the winning run as Baltimore ceded first place to Boston after a tense finish. Amos Otis made two highlight reel one handed catches in the sixth.
Johnny Dee resigned as Notre Dame head basketball coach after seven seasons in which his teams posted 116 wins and 80 losses. He will return to his Denver law practice, saying his future plans include work beyond coaching.
John Powell of Montgomery Alabama leads the $8 500 national bass fishing tournament at Table Rock Lake with a two day total of 44 points 6 ounces of fish The standings show Glen Wells from Green Briar Tennessee in second by 11 ounces Marvin Miller of Bettendorf Iowa third Emmitt Chiles of Joiner Arkansas fourth as the event concludes today with Powell aiming for his second national title in four years.
Iowa State handed Kansas a 3 1 defeat in Friday’s opener as Don Powers allowed five hits including Corky Ullom’s two doubles. Mike Ellens scored on a triple and a sacrifice fly by Powers sealed the win to push ISU to 7 8 while Kansas fell to 5 13. A twinbill was scheduled for today with KU to face Kansas State Tuesday in Lawrence.
Four men and two women share Kansas University physical education and recreation awards. The Jack Wolfe memorial award for outstanding senior man goes to Richard C. Schmitz and Danny J. Bradfield. The Karl Falkenstien memorial award for outstanding junior man is shared by Phil Basler and Vincent Brown. The Women's Physical Education Alumnae prize for outstanding senior women is won by Joan Lundstrom and Sandra Stanek.
New York Jets announce left cornerback Steve Tannen has signed for his second NFL season. Tannen, a Florida native, started as a rookie last year for the Jets.
Freddie Steinmark, former Texas Longhorn football safety, was listed in critical condition at M D Anderson Hospital with cancer that had previously led to the amputation of his leg. He had been readmitted April 20 for evaluation and had helped Texas win the national title by defeating Arkansas.
In a tight game Chris Short of Philadelphia allowed only four hits to beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0. Richie Heber of Pittsburgh collected three hits and drove in the deciding run as the Pirates defeated San Diego 5-?
Scores show Philadelphia 1 Chicago 0 Pittsburgh 5 San Diego 3 San Francisco 7 Cincinnati 6 Atlanta 7 Los Angeles 2 St Louis 4 Montreal 2 New York 4 Houston 8. Listings include current pitchers and records and night twilight schedules for San Diego at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Los Angeles at Atlanta San Francisco at Cincinnati New York at Houston Montreal at St Louis.
Iowa State moved into first place in the Big Eight baseball race with a 3-1 win over Kansas as Colorado dropped a 6-2 decision to Oklahoma at Boulder. Kansas State swept Missouri 12-0 and 2-0 at Manhattan. Oklahoma State won 5-1 and lost 9-0 to Nebraska in the twin bill.
Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of Chuck Hixson from Southern Methodist. The 6 foot 2 inch, 202 pound quarterback was the Chiefs 13th round draft choice. Hixson was the NCAA passing champion in 1968 and runner up in 1969.
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