Jayhawks Defense Lapses Surface In Scrimmage
Kansas University football opened the two day session with a damp Memorial Stadium scrimmage. Coach Jack Mitchell criticized the defense as the third and fourth teams built an early lead before the first team rallied. Quarterback Steve Renko connected on 9 of 10 passes for 68 yards and two TDs, while Sid Micek added 125 yards on 13 of 21 passing with two scores as the jayhawks shuffled units and evaluated personnel amid a 27 17 result.
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Fairchild shines at end as KU reshapes line
In Kansas football, Larry Fairchild has emerged at end after a March knee operation, adapting from tackle and center. A minor ankle sprain paused a scrimmage but officials endorse his progress as he helps fill the wide void left by two departed ends. Fairchild, a Grandview recruit, backs coach praise for blocking and growing receiving and reading keys, with Mike Shinn and George Worley ahead on the depth chart.
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Fine Year Likely in Big Eight With Stars and Thrills Plentiful
After touring Big Eight camps, Earl Morey predicts Oklahoma and Nebraska will clash for the title, with Missouri and Kansas contending for third. He notes strong lines across the league, cites Dennis Claridge and Jim Grisham as top backs and linemen, and highlights coaching contrasts between Crowder and Cutchin alongside Bud Wilkinson’s steady leadership.
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Indians Mark 100000th Big League Game In DC
Washington AP The Cleveland Indians lost 7-2 to Washington in the 100000th major league game amid a large crowd in D C Stadium. Bennie Daniels earned his fifth win as a ceremonial first pitch by Daniels preceded the game, and the ball is to be donated to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Comedian Jerry Lewis and Hollywood All Stars played a preliminary charity game attracting the crowd. The 1871 club’s first loss was 20-0 to Fort Wayne.
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Line Depth Is Big Problem Facing Mitchell at Kansas
Kansas coach Jack Mitchell says the Jayhawks face line size and depth issues despite a strong passing game and deep backfield. With a tougher 1982 schedule and several key injuries, Mitchell aims to improve 15 to 20 percent, harnessing quarterback Steve Renko and standout freshmen while relying on a fast defense and improved kicking returns.
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Kickoff Turning Point In Cards 35-0 Defeat
In St. Louis, the Cardinals suffered a 35-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the final NFL exhibition game. St. Louis coach Wally Lemm called the opening kickoff the turning point, while Norm Van Brocklin’s Vikings closed exhibition play 4-1 and outrushed the Cards 197-43. The NFL pre season ends this weekend with several games including Giants vs Eagles and a Hall of Fame clash on Sunday.
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Western Regional Softball Tourney Ends First Round Play
In Springfield Missouri AP The first round of the four state Western Regional Softball Tournament ends today with a Kansas City bye and a Springfield versus Kansas City clash. Friday results had Springfield 1 Des Moines 0 St. Louis 24 Omaha 0 St. Joseph 81 Lincoln 0 and Topeka 30 Cedar Rapids 0. The winner meets St. Louis, St. Joseph faces Topeka in double elimination play that concludes Sunday.
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Missouri gym addition contract awarded to Sharp Brothers
Sharp Brothers Construction Co. of Kansas City won the general contract for an addition at the University of Missouri gymnasium for 460660 dollars. The project includes an indoor Olympic swimming pool and a smaller outdoor pool as part of the facility upgrade.
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Second, Third Seeds Eliminate in Kansas City Tennis Meet
In the Heart of America International Tennis Tournament, the second seed Peter Scholl of Germany fell to Francois Godbout of Waterloo, Canada 6 4 6 3 in the quarterfinals, while the third seed Steve Wilkinson of Iowa City lost 7 5 10 8 to Cliff Drysdale of South Africa who advanced to the semifinals.
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Palmer Nicklaus In Feature Action At World Series
Arnold Palmer aims to swap pain pills for birdies as he teams with Jack Nicklaus in the World Series of Golf a $75 000 event at Firestone. Nicklaus vows to get serious while Boros and Charles join the pair in a two day 36 hole format with a $50 000 first prize.
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AFL Televised Games Highlight Chiefs Bills Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs face Denver in a 9 tonight telecast from Denver on Channel 9. A 2 30 p m Sunday game between the San Diego Chargers and the Buffalo Bills will be shown on Channels 9 and 13. Ex Kansas star Curtis McClinton plays fullback for KC and former Jayhawk All American John Hadl is the Chargers quarterback.
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