Wertzberger switches to offensive guard at KU spring drills
Kansas sophomore Ken Wertzberger shifts from middle guard to offensive guard under Pepper Rodgers. He details technique drills, learning curves, weight changes, and high hopes for the fall season as the team aims to improve morale and performance. His brother John is a KU football alumnus and physician.
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Birds Beat Yanks To Battle to .500
Baltimore native Tom Phoebus pitched a two-hitter in a 7-0 Orioles win over the New York Yankees lifting Baltimore to 16-16. Phoebus struck out 11 in his second win in three decisions as Steve Whitaker and Horace Clarke provided the only Yankee hits. Frank Robinson Dave Johnson and Andy Etchebarren homered for Baltimore.
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KU Track Banquet Promises 200 Attendees at Kansas Union
Nearly 200 people are expected for Kansas University’s track awards banquet at 6 30 p m Thursday in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union. The event honors KU 1967 Big Eight indoor and outdoor champions with awards for freshman through senior classes. Ed El bel Award for academic achievement will be announced. Guest speaker is Glenn Cunningham legendary mile runner and former world record holder. Cunningham and KU notes on Jim Ryan’s 3 51 3 mile mark last year. Ticket reservations deadline passed Monday. Wise Buyers Read the Classifieds.
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Infant Enrolled as King-Size Customer in Brockton
A Brockton father orders for his newborn son a KING-SIZE, Inc. package including 15 EE shoes and six shirts with 38 inch sleeves. The son, born yesterday, weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces, but the father expects great height and wants the child to enjoy the brand’s tall sizing and catalog offerings. The KING-SIZE catalog covers sizes 10-16 with extended inseams and longer body lengths.
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Stokes Signs With Dallas Cowboys After KU and NAU Stints
Stokes, a 195 pound Mobile Alabama product and former Kansas University football player, has signed a contract to try out at split end and flanker for the Dallas Cowboys. He played two years at KU before transferring to Northern Arizona State at Flagstaff where he played last year. No contract terms were announced.
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Harvey Signs With N. C. Saints After Draft
George Harvey a 6-4 240 pound Kansas University linebacker from Parsons has signed with the New Orleans Saints. No terms were announced. He was drafted by the Saints last winter.
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Kangaroos to Travel With A's on Road Trips
Kansas City A's owner Charles O. Finley announces three kangaroos from Sydney will accompany the team next month. The animals, including a male albino, will wear green and gold ribbons and travel with the club, possibly in first class or baggage area, with home pens in the park picnic area.
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Injury Forces Whitey Out of Yank Rotation
Whitey Ford has been removed from the New York Yankees pitching rotation due to a spur in the elbow of his left arm. The 38-year-old southpaw left a game against Detroit in the first inning and will miss an unspecified period after Dr. Sidney Gaynor recommended a week of rest. The team, in Baltimore for a series with the Orioles, awaits further evaluation.
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Coop Softball Powers Past Hamm's 10-7 in Opening Game
The Coop softball team scored six runs in the sixth inning Monday night to defeat Hamm's Construction 10-7 in the opening game of the men's fast pitch league. Campus Hideway forfeit over Haskell in the other Monday matchup. Tonight Craftman Industries faces Pizza Hut at 7 and Hallmark plays VooDoo Hut at 9, both at South Park.
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New Orleans Buccaneers Sign Clyde Lee
The New Orleans Buccaneers announced the signing of former Vanderbilt All American Clyde Lee who played last season for the San Francisco Warriors. Lee attended the press conference with Bucs officials Monday night.
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Mays Bunt Lifts Giants Over Phillies 3-1 in Ninth
Willie Mays sacrificed bunt in a 1-1 ninth inning rally, loading the bases and setting up Jim Bunning’s mistake for a two run Hart double that sealed a 3-1 Giants victory over Philadelphia. Herman Franks praised the strategic bunt as key to the win. Perry earned his first win since April after a rough stretch.
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Lawrence High Awards Letters Shine At Assembly
Lawrence High School honored seniors and clubs this morning. Steve Anderson won the Doug Milroy Award for top track member while many track letters went to listed teammates. Golf letters went to Glen Lessenden and others. tennis letters to several players. top Pep Club honors to Mary Ann Isaacs and peers. 1966-67 cheerleaders also received awards.
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