Big Eight football outlook brightens US college slate
In a wide preview, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Oklahoma State confront a tougher league with no easy losses. Pepper Rodgers inspires KU players while Vince Gibson and John Majors push Iowa State and OSU to improved forms. Kansas targets Ettinger at quarterback and lands freshman standouts Randy Canfield and Leonard Gray, promising a potent KU lineup and heated spring battles.
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White Leads KU Players in NBA College Draft Wave
Jo Jo White headlines KU selections with first round pick by the Boston Celtics. Kansas teammates Dave Nash and Bruce Sloan go to Chicago and Philadelphia respectively. Gene Williams of Kansas State signs with Phoenix after a second-round nod, with Oklahoma State’s Joe Smith to Los Angeles.
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KSU Quarter Miler Holbrook Hurt in Motorcycle Accident
Kansas State senior Terry Holbrook from Belle Plaine suffered a shoulder injury in a Manhattan motorcycle accident. He is expected to wear a sling for three to four weeks and is a standout who won the 440 yard dash at the 1968 Big Eight outdoor meet and the indoor quarter mile in February.
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Arnold Falmer Four-Time Masters Champion
Instructional golf note discusses striking the ball first on iron shots to create backspin and control. It explains how the clubhead meets the ball, divot position, and how backspin affects flight and accuracy, highlighting technique tips from 1969 NATL News Syn.
Montreal Expos manager Gene Mauch ejected after illegal punt
Montreal’s Gene Mauch was ejected in the fifth inning after kicking the resin bag twice following a balk call on pitcher Mike Wegener during the Expos 5-3 loss to Atlanta. Umpire Stan Landes tossed him for illegal procedure as Atlanta rallied to take control.
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Rozelle Ready To Name Three NFL Team Transfers
New York AP reports pro football owners resume merger talks with focus on moving three teams from the 16 team National League to the 10 team American League. Commissioner Rozelle expected to announce the three teams if leagues agree. Realignment would feature three divisions two with four teams and one with five with one NFL transfer in each division.
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KU Aide Cooper Joins Hadl Camp In Topeka
Kansas University aide John Cooper joins John Hadl Football Camp staff in Topeka for a June 23 to 28 camp at YMCA Camp Hammond. The program runs for 14 to 17 year olds, limited to 40 participants, with a $100 fee per boy and staff including Al Woolard.
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