Former KU football star Donnie Shanklin dies at 62
Donnie Shanklin, KU football MVP of the 1969 Orange Bowl, died August 30 in Amarillo Texas at age 62. A Mount Zion Baptist Church service in Amarillo honors his legacy. He rushed for 732 yards on 182 attempts in 1966 and later played in the NFL CFL and WFL before a second career as a professional golfer.
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Kansas men's golf earns 2008-09 All-Academic Team honor
Kansas University men s golf team named to Golf Coaches Association of America All Academic Team for 2008 09 with a spring GPA of 3.13 the top among KU male sports teams. Coach Kit Grove praised the team for prioritizing academics.
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KU Soccer Downs Long Beach State 3-1 Behind Dolinsky Hat Trick
Monica Dolinsky scored her first goal of the season and assisted on Berry’s, as Kansas University defeated Long Beach State 3-1 at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Cressy and Berry added goals, Liebetrau posted four saves, and KU led 3-0 at halftime before Rhode Island awaits.
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Hillman to return as Royals manager in 2010
Kansas City manager Trey Hillman will be back with the Royals in 2010, GM Dayton Moore confirms. Moore says injuries and underperforming stars, not Hillman, fueled a rough season, and Hillman rejoined the team after personal leave.
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KU basketball notebook notes Aldrich strength gains
Kansas University coach Bill Self, who grew up in Oklahoma, discusses football culture and tailgating. Center Cole Aldrich boasts a 305 pound hang clean, teammate Tyrel Reed hit 308, with Aldrich planning to catch up. Aldrich values another national title over NBA top pick, in a Sporting News Q and A.
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Jayhawks split at home in Jayhawk Invitational
Kansas University volleyball split Friday matches at the Jayhawk Invitational. Karina Garlington led a 3-1 win over Lipscomb with 20 kills as KU extended its home opener winning streak to 30 years, then fell to Florida International 3-1. Tolefree posted seven block assists, Garlington 16 kills, Mayfield 13. KU to face Creighton at 1 p.m.
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Angels rally past Royals for 2-1 win
Los Angeles won 2-1 as Jered Weaver allowed one run over seven innings and Vladimir Guerrero delivered a two run single in the eighth. Kansas City’s bullpen meltdown produced eight walks and the Angels pulled away late, earning Brian Fuentes a save and widening the gap on Texas in the AL West.
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