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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1967
Page
5
Winnipeg Blue Bombers face an early test as they press to build momentum in the season opener. Key players and coaches are optimistic about adjustments after a tight first-half stretch and a decisive second-half surge.
Oklahoma coach J D Martin expects a three team race for the Big Eight title with Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma State as contenders. He notes Gary Ard injury to Kansas could hurt their chances while Nebraska sprinters and Oklahoma's Bill Calhoun strong in the 440. The Sooners hope to rebound after a close loss to Kansas and a recent appendectomy.
The Kansas University track banquet will be May 25 at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union at 6 30 p m. Reservations due by May 22 at 5 p m. through the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce or the Kansas Union. Tickets cost 3 00. Former KU miler Glenn Cunningham will be principal speaker. Cunningham set the world mile record of 4 06 7 in 1937 and held it for three years. He represented the U S in the 1932 and 1936 Olympics. His son Glenn Jr is a KU freshman distance runner. Awards will honor outstanding freshmen through seniors, with the Ed Ebel Award and lettermen and captaincies announced.
Wisconsin announces Jim Boyd, a top young Canadian forward, has accepted a scholarship to attend the university next fall. The acquisition signals a major boost for the program as it adds a high profile recruit from western Canada.
Roberto Clemente slugged three homers and a double driving in all Pirates runs but Cincinnati won 8 7 in 10 innings as Tony Perez delivered the decisive two run hit. Clemens top day raised his average to .390 and RBI to 24 in a high scoring affair.
Baltimore AP report notes trainer Frank Whiteley Jr will train Damascus privately at Laurel 25 miles from Pimlico as in 1965 with Tom Rolfe. Damascus, Kentucky bred son of Sword Dancer and Kerala, aims to repeat past Derby and Preakness form while owned by Mrs. Thomas Bancroft and William Woodward Sr.’s estate, with notable jockey silks.
Yale swimming coach Phil Moriarty warned at a Bridgeport event that the high altitude of Mexico City could cause athletes to faint or die from lack of oxygen during the 1968 Olympics. He called the site selection a political decision influenced by the Mexican government.
Dighton Kan February star Larry Smith a three sport athlete at Dighton High School has accepted an appointment to the U S Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs He earned nine varsity letters four in track three in football and two in basketball He is co valedictorian with an A average and was nominated for West Point
Roberto Clemente drove in all his team's runs with three homers and a double, lifting his RBI lead while Pittsburgh fell 8-7 in 10 innings to Cincinnati. Tony Pierce blanked California on one hit over 2 1 3 innings as Kansas City beat the Angels 5-2 for Blue Moon Odom's first win.
Orioles prospect Mike Epstein returns home amid talks of a major league move and a wrestling offer. Epstein, 24, seeks immediate big league play, while Baltimore weighs trading him if he cannot crack the roster. Rochester will suspend him if he travels, with salary halted at about 9000 for 1967. A Newark promoter offered a $25000 year one and $100000 thereafter, but Epstein hinted at uncertainty.
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