Oklahoma U recruits Texas stars despite Big Eight rivals
The piece portrays Bud Wilkinson building a dominant Oklahoma football program by recruiting heavily in Texas, sparking friction with Nebraska and other rivals. It cites John Hadl’s canceled visit, Monte Kiffin Jr.’s situation, and Kansas coach Jack Mitchell’s comments on Oklahoma’s continued Texas-heavy recruiting as a threat to conference parity.
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Oklahoma University
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Ohio State
Enarh
Lawrence
John Hadl
LHS
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Hadl
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Texas
Bud
Wikinson
Nebraska
Bill Jennings
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Will
Monte Kiffin Jr
Lexington
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Kiffin
Merie Applebee
Oklahoma Central State College
Edmond
Applebee
Cornhusker
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University of Nebraska
Sooner
Gregg McBride
Omaha World-Herald
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma High
Wellington
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Jack Mitchell
Big Red
Lone Star State
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Southwest Conference
Okies
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Jack
Wilkinson's dominance fuels KU football recruiting drive
Wilkinson remains top and Mitchell aims high as Kansas looks to rival Texas. Coach Mitchell vows to match Wilkins on coaching depth and recruit to boost competitiveness. OU eyes Oklahoma and Texas, urging Big Eight rivals to elevate home-state talent, with semifinals Friday and finals Saturday for the tournament.
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Mitchell
Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansan
State Baseball Meet Opens Thursday In El Dorado
TOPEKA Wichita West and Dodge City will open the Class AA high school state baseball tournament at El Dorado Thursday. Other first round games matchups follow as teams begin the state event with hopes of advancing in the postseason.
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Topeka
Wichita West
Dodge City
el Dorado
Dr H T Jones Invitational Golf Tourney May 18
The fourth annual Dr H T Jones Invitational golf tournament is set for Sunday May 18 at Lawrence Country Club. Entry is 5 dollars including the tournament and one practice round. Wilbur Norton is club professional.
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Lawrence Country Club
Wilbur ‘Norton
Polish Is Highlight Of Jay Drill
Kansas University coach Jack Mitchell led the ninth spring drill focusing on polishing the team. Homer Floyd returned to pads but limited contact as practice set resumed with blocking and timing drills. A full scrimmage is planned for Saturday at the Stadium, with Wednesday scrimmage to test adjustments and film reviewed for personnel shifts. Ted Gibbons, Bowdoin ex-end and Rockingham Park official, noted as part of the session.
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Jack Mitchell
Kansas University
Homer Floyd
Homer
Mitchell
Bowling Notes Show Night League Scores and Winners
Auto Glass and Rankin Drug led early play in a crowded Monday night bowling card. High scores featured R. Schmidtberger at Auto Glass and Milas from VloF posting strong marks, with Nash Pharmacy and Timber Island Club among notable weekly totals. Tuesday night ladies and Thursday Sunflower League results highlight Pladium, Parsons Jewelers and Harrell’s outfits sharing top points while Clark's Quarry dominates Plumbers & Fitters.
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Qbers Jr
Miss
Dairy Queen
Happy Hats
Rimneys_ Rankin Drug
Edmonds Conat
VFW
Ag A
R. Schmidtberger
R. Schmidtberzer
H. Nowen
Palmer
C. Grover
Charlton Ing
Darly Quean
Rankin Drug
Nash Pharmacy
Fritzel Lockers
Richardson Ing
Timber Island Club
Standard Life
Cooper- Warren
Vincents
New York Cleaners
Barteldes Seed
Weavers
Pee Whee
Folks
Cowan
Coaner- Warren
Brewington
Timber Inland
We Pladium
Anderson Furniture
Alyn
Pladium
M. Needham
J. Barnett
Reeves
No Ambler
Golden Crest
Ther Hisores
Dalsing
Coles
Ind
Gufler Omiflers
M. Hareoles
McClunge
Ander- BL
Golden Crest Dairy
Lawrence Sanitary Muk
Betty B
M & H Trailer Court
Reeves Grocery
eHarrell
Texaco
Harrell
R. Kennedy
C. 8
Kennedy
C. S
Needham- Ford
Snodgrass
Logan-Moore
Clark
Quarry
Plumbers & Fitters
Cities Service
Chuck Waxon
Logan Moore
Jacques Realty
Blackie
S. Nesdham-Ford
Jayhawk Motors
A. B. Coker & Son
Green Lantern
Golf and Tennis Finals In the CIC at Winfield
Finals in the Central Conference CIC sports at Winfield will feature tennis singles finalists Ronnie Houdek Southwestern and Virki Laum rung Pittsburg State. Doubles teams from Southwestern and Emporia State reach tins. Medal play in golf sees Carl Pugh Emporia State leading 108 after 27 holes, with Bill Anderson Washburn at 111 and Adin Leach Pittsburg at 113. The two man golf bracket leads to Monday as Leach and Sambol tally 234. Washburn tops four man golf with 476.
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Kasic
Ronnie Houdek
Southwestern
Virki Laumrung
Pittsburg State
Emporia State
Carl Pugh
Bill Anderson
Washburn
Adin Leach
Pittsburg
Leach
Don Sambol
Anderson
Art Proctor
Dave Buckley
Bill Fowks
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Milt Stoffer
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Lawrence Tire CO
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