Albertan Benches: Bob Billings Shapes KU Ties to Pro Sports
Lawrence magnate Bob Billings, a KU alumnus with oil and land holdings, has long advised ex Jayhawks in pro careers. He recently paused pursuit of the Kings NBA franchise, saying he favors spending time on Lawrence college programs and exploring pro college collaborations. He envisions closer college pro ties, including facility use at Allen Fieldhouse if revenue justifies it.
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Jo Jo White
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Los Angeles
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Knox Dates Falen Job Description at Lawrence High
Superintendent Carl Knox continues refining the job description for Darrell Falen at Lawrence High. Knox will report at a special School Board meeting next Wednesday. Falen resigned as basketball coach two weeks ago after five years, with talks of becoming assistant athletic director and football coach that were delayed by the board. Falen denies any vote of confidence issue, stating the report misrepresented the board’s stance.
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Darrell Falen
Lawrence High
Knox
Falen
Lawrence High Girls Honored For 1972 73 Sports Teams
Lawrence High School recognized girls from volleyball basketball softball tennis gymnastics track and field and four girl golf teams at a Thursday night ceremony in the LHS cafeteria Athletic director Al Woolard led the event with coaches Joan Lundstrom and Paige Carney presenting awards Janet Nurman Washburn University spoke on The Challenge of Sport urging goal setting and personal growth describing LHS as a pioneer in Kansas scholastic sports for girls and noting sports mirror life pressures Fear and anger should be channeled constructively to win inner battles before outer contests.
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LHS
al Woolard
Joan Lundstrom
Paige Carney
Woolard
Janet Nurman
Washburn University
Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence
Fishing Report Summary for Kansas Lakes and Rivers
Fishing conditions vary across locations with river levels fluctuating. Council Grove and Milford show good white bass and crappie, while Cedar Bluff and Kirwin report clear water and all species fair to good. Perry and Douglas County note above normal or normal levels with fair to good results for walleye, bass, crappie, and channels.
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Cedar Bluff
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Shawnee County
Unser Sees Victory Ahead in 57th Indy 500
Indianapolis AP Bobby Unser, 39, lines up from the No. 2 front row as he seeks a third Indy 500 win. He predicts a victory and about 250000 prize money, praising rivals Johnny Rutherford Mark Donohue Gary Bettenhausen Mario Andretti and mentioning A.J. Foyt in the back.
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Dan Gurney
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Johnny
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Mark
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Oaks Climb Back on Top In AA East
Jerry Hairston powered the Iowa Oaks to a 6-4 win over the Indianapolis Indians with two two run homers including the ninth inning game winner, boosting the Oaks to a one half game ahead of Omaha. Evansville beat Omaha 5-4 as Ron Espy hit a triple and Alan Ashby a double in the eighth. Wichita Aeroes toppled the Bears 6-4 to widen their West lead. Oklahoma City Tulsa game rained out.
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Tulsa
Iowa
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Oklahoma City
OSU signs 7‑foot Lonnie Boeckman to letter of intent
Oklahoma State announced the signing of 7 foot 3 inch Lonnie Boeckman from Okeene Oklahoma to a national basketball letter of intent on Thursday.
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