Pro track's gamble and Ryun a comeback hope
The piece argues pro track faces funding and attendance hurdles despite backing. It notes Kansas City May 26 debut and compares pro meets to AFL and ABA past rises. It recalls Jim Ryun's high school and KU feats with a comeback at 26 contemplating earnings if form returns.
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Iowa Oaks Keep Torrid Pace With 8-2 Win Over Evansville
The Iowa Oaks extended their hot stretch by routing the Evansville Triplets 8-2, remaining a half game behind the Eastern Division lead. Omaha edged Indianapolis 9-8 to hold a slim margin as well. Keith Marshall and Jim Clark contributed seven of Omaha’s 17 hits, while Gary Sancerino homered in the seventh. Andy Kosco launched two two-run shots for Indianapolis, with Dan Driessen adding another.
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All Star Kansas football picks include Floyd and Turner
Bob Floyd of Lawrence High and Bobby Turner of Tonganoxie are named among 64 players for the Kansas All Star game on August 11 at Wichita Cessna Stadium. Floyd and Turner join 9 other East signees to KU with 8 West, under coaches from Bishop Miege to Bucklin.
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Chiefs Sign Cornish
Kansas City signs defensive tackle Frank Cornish 29 who joined from Chicago then played for Buffalo after a trade. The 6 foot 4 inch 285 pound lineman sat out injuries earlier in his career while with Miami and Chicago.
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Lewis signs with Emporia State basketball
Mike Lewis a 6-4 175 pound guard from Washburn Rural High signed a letter of intent to Emporia State. He averaged 13.6 points per game and helped Rural to a 13-7 season. he is the younger brother of ex KU star Delvy Lewis.
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Oklahoma Near Big Eight Crown Sealed in Baseball Duel
Oklahoma Sooners need only a split in a doubleheader at Iowa State to clinch the Big Eight title as they outscored Iowa State 18-9 and Oklahoma State split with Kansas State. Jackson Todd earned his eighth win and drove in six runs with a three run homer, while Glen Bannister hit a three run shot. Don McClannahan and Greg Biagnini homered for Iowa State.
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Kenyan Sprint Star Keino Missed ITA Meets For Ill Child
Kip Keino did not appear at ITA meets in Toronto and Philadelphia after traveling to Kenya for personal reasons. ITA officials learned his son was critically ill with pneumonia in Eldoret, 300 miles from Nairobi, making contact impossible. Keino had a farm outside Eldoret and six children, and was unreachable until Wednesday when ITA officials located him.
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Missouri Coach Signs Two 6-3 Guards for 1960s Team
Missouri University coach Norm Stewart announced the signing of two 6-3 guards. Scott Wolfe of Muncie Indiana and Kemper Military Academy in Boonville averaged 35.6 points per game with a 71-point burst against Higbee. Scott Sims from Kirksville was an all-state pick and averaged 19.3 points.
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