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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1973
Page
8
Florida State uses a young roster with 15 sophomores and six freshmen among its top 44 as head coach Larry Jones steers a rebuilding season after a 9-7 loss. The Seminoles face Kansas next, with ex players Huff Parris Smith McMillan Thomas now pursuing pro careers and Sexton stepping in at quarterback.
Tigle and Ed Davis move up at tight end after Huff's four TD passes to KU. McMillan and Thomas replacements challenge the Rams and Steelers. FSU’s small inexperienced secondary features four sophomores and juniors. Standout Hodges Mitchell eyes another big game after last year’s 130 yards on 23 carries in Lawrence. Glosson adds freshman depth at running back alongside Bob Mackinnon. Kicking looks solid with Ahmet Askin and Joe Downey handling field goals and punting.
Several Big Eight coaches reported midweek preparation as Grogan's status at Kansas State remained uncertain due to a sprained ankle. Missouri listed Ken Gregory questionable for Virginia, while Chuck Link returns from knee injury. Oklahoma State eyed a focused workout ahead of Arkansas. Nebraska named Marvin Crenshaw starter at offensive tackle with Larry Mushinskie set if Brent Longwell cannot play.
Nolan Ryan earned his 19th win of the season with a five-hitter and 24th complete game as California beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in the opener of a two-night doubleheader. He struck out seven to reach 350 career strikeouts, surpassing Rube Waddell’s 1904 AL mark. He noted he would be disappointed if he breaks the strikeout record without 20 wins. Other AL scores: Angels 9-4, Red Sox 3-1 over Yankees, A’s 3-0 over Twins, Brewers 7-4 over Indians, Tigers 10-1 over Orioles, White Sox 4-3 over Royals in 12 innings.
Local high school schedules list Friday games across multiple leagues including Mission Northwest at Lawrence and Topeka High at Wyando te plus Paola at Immaculata. In pro baseball notes Vida Blue earns win number 19 aiding Oakland and Kansas City’s chase for the A's third straight division title while Aurelio Rodriguez keys Detroit's 10-1 win and George Scott drives four in Brewers 7 4 victory over Cleveland.
Kansas' golf team heads to Oklahoma City for the All-College Golf Classic at Lincoln Park West. The 54-hole tournament runs Thursday to Saturday, sponsored by Oklahoma City University. Coach Chuck O'Neal leads a five-man squad with Mike Fiddelke Bill Mossimann and Tom Peterson among the possibles.
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