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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

5

Kansas Lands Five Freshmen Signings For 1969 70

Jayhawks coach Ted Owens announces the national letters of intent from Mark Williams Denver Mike Bossard Washington D C Randy Canfield Wichita Leonard Gray Kansas City Sumner and Ken Sumrall Osawatomie bringing total signees to five He notes the group is fast with solid outside shooting and strong rebounding while admitting no standout ball handler exists among them

Kansas University Ted Owens Mark Williams Denver Colo Mike Bossard Washington, D.C Randy Canfield Wichita Southeast Leonard Gray Kansas City Sumner Ken Sumrall Osawatomie Gale Catlett Owens Jayhawk Aubrey Nash Neal Mask Bud Stallworth Bob Wivisto Jayhawks Gray Bossard Williams Sumrall Canfield Kansas Ted

Prep basketball stars shine in city talent lineup

The piece highlights players from Wichita Southeast Kansas City Sumner and other schools, detailing tallies like Sumrall 1 331 career points and Nash 16.4 points 20 rebounds per game. It notes positions shifting from pivot to backcourt and praises scoring averages, field goal percentages, and all state honors.

Randy Canfield Wichita Southeast Leonard Gray Kansas City Sumner Mike Bossard Washington, D.C McKinley High Aubrey Nash Mark Williams Denver Colo South High City Prep Ken Sumrall Osawatomie Hutchinson Gardner

Baseball scores and weekend schedule roundup

Final scores include Philadelphia 6 Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 4 Montreal 3 Houston 7 New York 6 St Louis 1 Los Angeles 9 San Francisco 3 Pittsburgh 0. The schedule lists matchups Philadelphia at Atlanta Montreal at Cincinnati New York at Houston Chicago at San Diego Pittsburgh at San Francisco St Louis at Los Angeles and Pittsburgh at San Francisco 2 and St Louis at Atlanta N with only game scheduled.

Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati Montreal Houston New York St. Louis Los Angeles San Fran Pittsburgh Chicago San Diego San Francisco V. L. Pet G.B. Chicag Aseensere Id Gas St Louis Neeeen New York Ones Montreal Seseee Il Atlanta Priererys Los Angeles Ua Houston Mastview

Baseball scores and schedule from a New York sports page

The brief lists results New York 4 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 7 Seattle 1 Baltimore 4 Oakland 3 Boston 4 Chicago 2 Kansas City 4 Washington 3 Detroit 6 California 3. It shows matchups Minnesota at New York Seattle at Cleveland Oakland at Baltimore Boston at Chicago Kansas City at Washington California at Detroit Minnesota at New York and Minnesota at Washington with additional note Monday's Game.

New York Minnesota Cleveland Seattle Baltimore Oakland Boston Chicago Kansas City Washington Detroit California Seatila Ats Ana

Hawks Open Home Schedule With Weekend Legion Games

The Lawrence American Legion Hawks face North Kansas City at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Municipal Field in their home opener. Right-hander Steve Kelly starts Saturday with lefty Dan Wyrick on Sunday after a 1-0 season opener loss. Next week they travel to Olathe and host Hutchinson in a Sunday doubleheader.

Steve Kelly Lawrence American Legion Hawks North Kansas City Hawks Municipal Field Dan Wyrick Kenny Page Wyrick Independence Olathe Hutchinson

Navigational Rally Planned in Topeka by SCCA

The Kansas region of the Sports Car Club of America will stage a navigational rally tonight at 8 p.m. Registration starts at 7. The event named Black Moshannon Revisited proceeds regardless of weather, with the take-off point at Brookwood Shopping Center.

Topeka Kansas Sports Car Club of America Brookwood Jets Dallas Minnesota Vikings USC Ohio State Texas Oakland Ernie Derr Ramo Stott Otis Lenny Funk

Fights Last Night Across Global Ring Matchups

The Associated Press reports a series of boxing results with fighters from Mexico City Tokyo New York Dallas St Louis Memphis and other cities. Lomeli Jara Mexico outpointed Narvaez in New York while Roldan Mexico outpointed Valiente in Los Angeles. The card also lists Olivar in Mexico City stopping Sakurai in Tokyo and Cobbs over Keen in Dallas with Mody Williams drawing in St Louis and Memphis.

ST. Bocis Don Cobbs St. Louis Cassius Keen Dallas Norbert Mody iRobert “Lonebhird Wilhiamas Memphis Enn Drew

Indy Drivers Eye Pole After Rain Delays Qualifying

In Indianapolis drivers and crews awaited a new chance to qualify for the 53rd Memorial Day Indy 500. A. J. Foyt led pre qualifying laps at 171.426 mph and Roger McCluskey reached 170.519. Mario Andretti, pole winner in 1966 and 1967, suffered a crash but escaped with minor burns.

A. J. Foyt Jr Houston Roger McCluskey Tucson Ariz Mario Andretti Nazareth Andretti

Lolich Sets Detroit Strikeout Record In 6 3 Win

Mickey Lolich struck out 16 California batters in Detroit’s 6 3 victory. He tied the club record in the ninth inning while Bubba Morton and Dick Stuart were involved in the final outs. Teammate Bill Freehan helped secure the win as manager Bill Rigney admitted surprise at the crowd reaction.

Mickey Lolich Bill Rigney Lolich Detroit California Tigers Dick Stuart Bubba Morton Bill Freehan Freehan Rigney Angels

Lolich ties Tiger strikeout mark with grand slam

Mickey Stanley homer on a third inning grand slam powers Detroit past Chicago 4-2 as Jim Lolich improves to 6-1. Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Kansas City and New York win. Conigliaro, Ver Salez and Johnson notable for their teams.

Sersmith Stanley Lolich Tiger Paul Foytack Foytack Tony Conigliaro Boston Red Sox Chicago Sox Ray Culp

Ex ISU Gridder Fatally Shot in Iowa State Campus

Willie Muldrew, former Iowa State University football player, shot in a campus married housing area. He died about an hour later from chest wounds. Beth Aronhoff faces murder charges, per Story County Attorney Charles Vanderbur.

Ames Iowa Willie Muldrew Iowa State University Asst Tom Lyttle Muldrew Beth Aronhoff Story County Charles Vanderbur

Leone Shatters Freshman Javelin Mark at Toledo

Dennis Leone a 1968 Lawrence High graduate owns Miami of Ohio’s freshman javelin record with a 203 1 throw at Toledo University. The effort also sets a Toledo field record and stands as a major milestone for the program.

Oxford Ohio Dennis Leone Lawrence High Miami of Ohio Toledo University Toledo

Piniella Second Ex-Senator To Help Ruin Former Mates

Washington fans saw Lou Piniella spark Kansas City with three singles and a triple in four at bats, scoring twice as the Royals edged the Senators 4-3. Piniella noted his night against his former team, while memories of Hodges Selkirk and Cleveland lingered.

Dave Johnson Baltimore Oakland Johnson Bert Campaneris Orioles Piniella Washington Senators Kansas City Lou Piniella Royals Seattle Wayne Comer Florida Comer Hodges Mets Selkirk Bob Short Cleveland Joe Keough Joe Foy Bob Oliver Ed Kirkpatrick Hank Taylor Moe Drabowsky Dennis Higgins Oliver

Driver Killed at Springfield Track

Don Freeman of Springfield died in a hospital after his car burst into flames during the seventh lap of the 25 lap feature at the Fairgrounds weekly stock car races. None of the other 19 cars was involved. Freeman, a regular competitor, released his safety harness and tried to jump but the car hit an embankment and he could not escape.

Springfield Don Freeman Fairgrounds Freeman Speedway

Patching- Dick Selma Shuts Padres in Two-Hit Win

Dick Selma of the Cubs pitched a two hitter against his former San Wier teammates, striking out one in a 1-0 victory over the Padres. Mickey Stanley of the Tigers hit a grand slam to erase a 3-0 California lead and lift Detroit to a 6-2 win over the Angels.

Patching Dick Selma Cubs San Wier Padres Mickey Stanley Tigers California Detroit Angels

Lack of Speed Poses Questions for Bulls Kansas City Trip

Weekend notes ponder attendance impact as the Chicago Bulls play eight games in Kansas City for the pre season Big Eight Tournament. Ben Schwartzwalder criticizes his Syracuse squad’s pace and depth during spring drills.

Chicago Bulls Kansas City Ben Schwartzwalder Syracuse Orangemen Kansas

Chiefs Fans To View O J In Last Game

Kansas City AP preview of the 1969 AFL schedule notes Buffalo Bills and O J Simpson likely at Municipal Stadium for the final home game on December 7. The Chiefs open with four road games, then seven of the last ten at home, with first home Sept 14 at San Diego.

Kansas City Buffalo Bills O.J. Simpson Kansas City Chiefs American Football League Buffalo Southern California Star Municipal Stadium Chiefs Houston Detroit Atlanta NFL Oakland San Diego Boston Cincinnati Denver Kansas City Royals Miami New York Jets New York

Hamilton Wins NASCAR in Jackson 100 Mile Race

Pete Hamilton of Denham Mass drove his Chevrolet Camaro to a slim victory in a 100 mile NASCAR grand touring race held Friday night in Jackson Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss Pete Hamilton Denham Mass

Montana State coach Roger Craft resigns to enter private business

Roger Craft, head basketball coach at Montana State since 1962, has resigned effective July 1 to pursue work in private business. The move ends a long era for the Bobcats with Craft departing to start a new career outside coaching.

Bozeman Mont Roger Craft Montana State

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