KU coaches sign top prep talent for next year
KU basketball coach Ted Owens and track coach Bob Timmons pursue blue-chip prep players as they defend conference titles. Freshmen Rich ard Bradshaw Chester Lawrence Greg Douglas Jim Hoffman and Carl Janis join a strong incoming class.
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Bob Timmons
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Chester Lawrence
Greg Douglas
Jim Hoffman
Carl Janis
Sam Miranda
Bob Mulcahy
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Fred Basilevac Jr
Pierre Russell
John Stacy
Richard Essington
Jim Ryan
George Byers
Ben Olison
Leodies Adams
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California
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Randy Julian
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Arkansas
Karl Salb
Salb
John Mitchell
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Keith Christensen
Pepper Rodgers
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Robinson Fuels Semi-Pro Club Triumph Over Chanute
Dave Robinson drove in five runs with a homer and two singles as the Lawrence Viking semi pro team beat Chanute 10 to 4 in a practice game at Municipal Field. Lawrence improves to 2-0 in practice tilts and opens Southeastern Kansas Semi Pro League play against Parsons at 8 p.m. Tickets are 75 cents.
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Chanute
Municipal Field
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Parsons
Charllie Strong
Duke Dana
Bob Helm
Dick Dlubaugh
Strong
Oklahoma State
Helm
Dave Bishop
Jim Stewart
Dlubaugh
Girls softball league seeks teams this summer
Girls interested in playing softball with the Recreation and Park Department should form teams now. Each team must have at least 12 players and pay $1 per game for officials. Deadline to enter is Wednesday. A meeting to explain rules is Wednesday at the South Park Recreation Center. Submit teams to Pat Rehm at the Recreation Center before Wednesday.
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South Park Recreation Center
Pat Rehm
Recreation Center
Carter Convicted on Three Counts in Tavern Murder
Rubin Hurricane Carter and co defendant John Artis were found guilty of three counts of first degree murder for a tavern shooting that killed a bartender and two patrons. A life sentence was recommended with sentencing set for June 29.
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Paterson
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John Artis
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Modell Named NFL President In New Setup
Art Modell owner of the Cleveland Browns will serve as unpaid NFL president in a reorganized league run by Commissioner Pete Rozelle. The two leagues merge by 1970 with Milt Woodard continuing as AFL president. Rozelle says future plans include an AFL NFL All Star game possibly after January 1971.
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National Football League
Pete Rozelle
Art Modell
Cleveland Browns
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Rozelle
American Football League
Modell
Cleveland
Milt Woodard
AFL
Cincinnati
Private briefing aims to avoid first-lap crash at Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials held an unprecedented private briefing with drivers and crew chiefs early Friday to prevent a repeat of the 1966 crash that eliminated 11 cars from the 500. Some Grand Prix drivers were missing and will be called into a second briefing later.
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Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sports Roundup and Schedule Amid Frantic Weekend Results
Friday results feature Hlousten Chicago 4 New York 1 and Philadelphia 7 St. Louis 4. Baseball notes list upcoming games including Atlanta at New York and Chicago at Los Angeles with Monday showcases and a crowded American League standings page.
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Loosen Up Before Golf With Quick Club Drill
If you lack time for practice balls, use a club behind your back under your arms and swing to a full backswing and finish. Repeat until you feel the swing loosen and able to take a full tee shot without strain.
Mets blank rain as Cardwell hurls three hitters
Bran Cardwell pitched three hitless innings and struck out eight in a dominant outing for the Mets as they shut out the rain and continued their strong run. The offense backed him with timely hits including two singles and a double, sealing a decisive victory.
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Bran Cardwell
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Furl
Scientist Favors Mexicans In Davis Cup Semifinals
In Mexico City AP report scientist William Miller argues Latins have faster reflexes than Anglo Saxons, giving Mexico a potential edge in the Davis Cup semifinal against the United States. Miller and U S captain George MacCall acknowledge U S strength led by Arthur Ashe, with Osuna poised for singles and possibly doubles.
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Bill’ Miller
U.S
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Cdt
Osuna
Arthur Ashe
U.S. Army
Martin Riessen
Sevanston
Clark Graebner
Beachwood
Ohio
Barber Stockton Share Open Lead In Oklahoma City
Barber and Stockton shared the second round lead at the Oklahoma City Open. Barber shot a 72 to finish two under par 142 after a 70 Thursday, while Stockton added a 71 to match the two round total. Players back at 148 trailed by one.
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Stockton
Oklahoma City
Okla
Miller Barber
Dave Stockton
Jim Colbert
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