Preston Leads KU Past Houston In Opener
KU quarterback Preston threw 14 of 17 for 167 yards and ran solidly as Kansas overwhelmed Houston 35-13 in the Astrodome. Coach Helton criticized his team after the loss while Preston projected continued improvement and praised his line and Reed’s route. Preston, echoing Hilleary’s later career, hinted at a big season ahead with 11 games remaining.
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Kansas rushes for 346 yards to crush Houston 35 13
KU dominates on the ground with 346 yards and three rushing TDs led by June Henley Mark Sanders and L T Levine as Asheiki Preston adds a 4 yard TD pass to Jim Moore for a 35 13 win at the Astrodome Houston coach Kim Helton calls the effort surprising and short on answers while Kansas fans celebrate a strong season opener at home
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Kansas overwhelms Houston in 35-13 season opener
Freshman Eric Vann sparkles with a 15 yard touchdown on his first college carry as Kansas dominates Houston. KU gains 346 rushing yards led by June Henley with 114 and multiple backs find the end zone while limiting UH to 57 rushing yards. Clements throws for 304 yards as KU’s defense forces limited pressure.
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Lions open season at Shawnee Mission South Stadium
Lawrence High, holder of five straight Class 6A titles, begins its season at 7 30 p m against Shawnee Mission Northwest at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium. The Lions carry a 34 game win streak and 18 win streak in Sunflower League play under coach Dick Purdy who is 46 2 in four years. SMNW is 3 15 over the past two seasons after a 2 7 record last year.
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Selig hints at entering talks to end baseball strike
Baseball acting commissioner Bud Selig signaled he may directly negotiate with players to resolve the ongoing strike. In a brief phone interview he declined yet to meet player leader Donald Fehr, saying he would review all options daily. He chairs the owner’s executive council ruling in the commissioner’s absence as Day 22 of the strike unfolds.
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