Contact Begins Fast at KU As Dickey Misses Practice
Kansas University opened its 1964 football practice with 74 players, two sessions daily planned through Sept. 11. Vernon Dickey did not return, while Mike O'Brien might be back soon from a knee injury. Buddy Walker faces knee surgery and could miss the season. Kent Craft is out with a spleen issue. Gale Sayers and others emphasize defense as Coach Jack Mitchell focuses on punting depth and backfield coverage. A Big Eight pre-season poll has Oklahoma favored, with Missouri second and Kansas third.
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Allen Fieldhouse
Texas Christian
Jack Mitchell
Vernon Dickey
Grand Junction
Colo
Mike O’brien
Liberal
Buddy Walker
Larry Fairchild
O’brien
Walker
Kanas University Medical Center
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa State
Mitchell
Journal-World Photo
Woolard Pleased With First Day Of Lion Practice
Lawrence High School opened 1964 football practices on a soggy field after heavy rains. Coach Alan Woolard called the workout excellent given conditions and noted 115 players out, a school record. He expects a 60 man varsity but needs more evaluation before naming lineups. The Lions host Manhattan on Sept. 18.
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Fairbanks Leads Unbeaten Entry In Non-Pro Baseball Tourney
In Wichita the National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament narrows to six teams with Fairbanks Alaska the only undefeated, after a 7-5 win over Eureka California. Bellingham Washington beat Wichita Moore 3-1. Tonight Ponchatoula Louisiana faces Eureka, Fairbanks meets Wichita Glass, and Bellingham plays Wyoming Michigan. Finalists emerge Wednesday with a possible Friday finals game and a second final if needed. Army lists 15 lettermen on its 1964 football squad.
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Wichita Glass
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Roach II: Dallas Club Chooses Roach Over LeBaron
Eddie LeBaron offered to return to Dallas if wanted but the Cowboys instead signed John Roach from Green Bay to bolster the quarterback corps. Don Meredith knee injury may affect readiness for the Sept. 12 opener against St. Louis. Dallas trimmed roster to 43, releasing Benny Boyd and Wendell Hayes as Roach joined a reshaped squad.
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Meredith
SMU
Benny Boyd
Wendell Hayes
Giants Eye Hillebrand as Huff Replacement
Jerry Hillebrand a second year player from Colorado who played cornerback in 1968 for the New York Giants is expected to replace Sam Huff as middle linebacker this fall.
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Chula
Washington
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Joe Scott
Lou Slaby
Pitt
Huff
Dick Lynch
Erich Barnes
Dick Pesonen
Jimmy Patton
Alan Webb
Nelson
Baltimore
Pass Happy Tittle Gives Giants Edge in 1964 Outlook
Fairfield AP. As long as Y A Tittle stays healthy the New York Giants remain a threat to win a fourth straight Eastern Conference title. The club relies on a pass heavy attack with targets Del Shofner Aaron Thomas Frank Gifford and newly acquired R C Owens. Rookie Gary Wood of Cornell impressed with three TD passes in a recent exhibition while trade moves reshaped the defense and backfield.
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Owens
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Cleveland
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Stanford
Roger Anderson
Lane Howell
Jack Stroud
Rosey Brown
Greg Lawson
Bolin
Darrell Dess
Robustelli
Jim Katcavage
John LaVetere
Andy Styn
Back to School Accident Protection Plan Pitch
A Woodmen Accident and Life Company representative promotes a low cost accident protection plan for school children, urging parents to call for details and enrollment. The message emphasizes safety as children return to classes.
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