KU Flies the Friendly Wet Skies in Spring Game
Kansas quarterback David Jaynes threw 56 times for 469 yards as the Blues beat the Whites 40 21 at Haskell Stadium in a rain interrupted spring game. Emmett Edwards caught 10 passes for 199 yards with a 42 yard TD and Marvin Foster added a 56 yard score.
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Fambrough Says Whites Will Throw In Rain Sooner Than Later
Schmitz grabbed stray aerials as the Whites prepared to throw regardless of weather. Fambrough noted the rain made the field chewed up and backs unable to cut, but he projected a deeper squad and a stronger team than last year with a commitment to passing. About 2,000 fans witnessed the message live.
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Statistics Team Statistics Passes In Confusing Game
The game features mixed rushing and passing totals with Blue White Pantses posting 469 passing yards led by Jaynes 30 of 56 with three interceptions. Receivers include Edwards 199, Saathoff 53, Wester 69, Gale 38 and others totaling large yardage.
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Jayhawk grid honors highlight Page awards and Weaver scholar
Senior co captain Kenny Page from Dodge City captured three of six annual Kansas football trophies at the spring game. Mike McCoy from Hiawatha earned the Arthur Weaver scholarship. Pat Ryan of Raytown and Tommy Oakson of Lawrence won the Ray Evans trophy and the Jayhawk Trophy respectively, honoring leadership and all around excellence.
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KU Builds Momentum After Drake Relays Strides
Kansas track coach Bob Timmons lauded a strong Drake Relays showing with Barr Schur winning high jump at 7-0 and the sprint medley team matching and beating KU’s time. Jayhawks split victories, boosted by Callen and Ryun’s performances despite illness, eyeing Big Eight title defense May 19-20 in Boulder.
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Riling Grounds Ace at Lawrence Country Club
Gene Riling, reigning club champion, scored a hole in one on the 170 yard No 2 hole at Lawrence Country Club. He finished 36 39 for a 75 on the par 72 layout, with playing partners Dick Hewitt Tom Greene Bob Stoland and Charlie Sharp. This is his second ace at the course.
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Finley accuses Kuhn of overstepping in Vida Blue dispute
Athletics owner Charles O. Finley says baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn arbitrarily involved himself in Vida Blue contract talks, potentially costing Blue a deal with Oakland. Finley blamed Kuhn for pressuring Blue to sign and vowed not to leave the offer open until Kuhn retracts and orders Blue to accept.
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Wilt Scoring Big as Lakers Win With Chamberlain Dominance
Wilt Chamberlain scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat their opponent 106-92. The timing hints at his scoring return, with the big center providing strong both ends play despite an injury concern for Dave.
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Wilt Chamberlain Heart Problems Mentioned By Hannum
Alex Hannum recalled Wilt Chamberlain’s 1964 heart issues while with the San Francisco Warriors, noting chest pains and a late arrival to camp. The story ties Chamberlain’s condition to the Lakers Knicks playoff series, with DeBusschere nursing a right side pull as Knicks and Lakers vie in New York.
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