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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
6
A Kansas reader critiques spring burning in the Flint Hills. Fire clears grass for grazing but harms soil, wildlife nests, trees, and roadside hazards. The piece notes erosion, loss of nesting birds and insects, damage to fenceposts and poles, and occasional threats to homes as fires spread.
Sam Miranda cooked outside in the rain at the Kansas basketball awards dinner while discussing Roger Powell a top Illinois prep star who later signed with Kansas. Powell joined a line of Illinois recruits turned Jayhawks and Miranda's reputation as an Illinois talent scout is noted though a steak reference ends the piece.
A Kansas Southern Illinois track dual at Memorial Stadium was miscalculated. Initial 85 69 Kansas win was corrected to 81 73 Kansas after a final results error, with placings in individual events unchanged.
Australian Bruce Devlin captured the Houston Open in rain delayed final round at Westwood CC. He hailed a sand trap blast on 14 as the key, finishing 72 holes at 278 ten under, two strokes ahead of Doug Sanders, Tommie Aaron, and Lou Graham.
The New York Nets forward Tom Trooper Washington may miss the ABA championship game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left eye injury described as a cyst or sty by a doctor. At 6 foot 8, his absence could affect the Nets in the second game of the best of seven series.
Bruins aim to clinch the Stanley Cup in five games against the New York Rangers at Boston Garden. Orr scores twice despite a knee issue, Marcotte adds a short handed goal, and Eddie Johnston stars in net as Boston seeks the championship at home.
Riva Ridge, Derby winner, arrived at Pimlico Stall No. 40 to begin preparations for the May 20 Preakness Stakes. Pimlico officials project an 11-horse field for the $150,000-added race. No Le Hace is noted as a potential entry after a 3½ length Derby finish.
In the NHL best-of-seven, Boston holds a 6-1 series lead over New York after Monday's results. Tuesday features New York at Boston, with a potential if-necessary game Sunday in Boston.
Baker University holds a seven stroke lead after the first round of the District 10 NAIA golf tournament in Wichita. Baker posted 311 while Fort Hays State and Washburn tied for second at 318, followed by Pittsburg State 319 and Emporia State 327. Individual scores list several players from Baker, Fort Hays, Washburn and Emporia State.
The Alvamar Hills Golf Club in Lawrence will host the Kansas City Club's 50/90 Anniversary Tournament on May 25. Tee-off is 1 30 p.m. with about 90 players expected and lunch at noon at the Alvamar clubhouse.
Tuesday results show Milwaukee, Oakland, Boston, California, New York, Minnesota, Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Cleveland, Texas, Baltimore and others in action with various pitchers and records. Wednesday schedules list multiple matchups across leagues including San Francisco Montreal and Los Angeles New York.
The Associated Press reports no immediate game. Indiana leads New York 1-0 in a best of seven. Remaining dates include Friday in Indiana, Monday in New York, and Thursday in Indiana with potential Saturday and a seventh game if needed.
Bobby Etter, place kicking specialist, re joins the Atlanta Falcons after a 1970 training camp cut. A 1966 Georgia graduate, he remains the Falcons all time scorer with 128 points in 1968.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation sponsors track and field qualification meets for boys and girls for area and state Junior Olympics starting at 9 30 a m this Saturday May 13 at Lawrence High track. Elementary meets run May 13 and 20 with top finishers advancing to the June 3 Lawrence area meet at Haskell.
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