OU Big Favorite Over Kansas in Key Big Eight Clash
Oklahoma aims for another victory as quarterback decision looms. Steve Collins may start for the Sooners if healthy, with Melson and Tink Collins also in rotation. Kansas, led by Glen Mason, eyes an upset at Memorial Stadium as OU sticks to a mixed attack and seeks to improve passing to complement the run.
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New Mexico State
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Ada
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Blyleven blanks Royals on seven hitter 2-0
Bert Blyleven pitched a seven hit shutout as the California Angels defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-0 for Blyleven s 17th win and fifth shutout of a season that showcased his 2.73 ERA. Angels manager Doug Rader praised Blyleven s performance and the veteran s remarkable season.
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Lawrence High Volleyball Prevails After Harsh Test
Lawrence High improved to 16-0 overall and 6-0 in the Sunflower League by beating Manhattan Shawnee Mission West and Shawnee Mission East in a tough stretch. Senior Kristin Kampschroeder and Erin McElwain keyed the net while coach Joan Wells urged consistent play to avert letting opponents dictate the match.
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Kampschroeder
Erin McElwain
Lancers
Doubles Duo Proves Doubters Wrong for Lawrence Girls Tennis
Kirsten Bieri and Tracy Allery, longtime partners from Lawrence High, emerged as top state contenders with a 12-1 record this season and a strong quadrangular win showing. Coach Dick Wedel recalled initial doubts about their pairing but saw growth as they swept three straight matches at Algamar, while Bieri and Allery credited years of combined practice and teamwork.
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Koncz the Old Man Leads Kansas Jayhawks Linemen
KU's 22 year old defensive tackle Koncz, nicknamed Grandpa, is the elder statesman among three fifth year seniors on a Kansas roster that has few long-tenured players. He started 10 of 11 games last season and is a co captain this year, nearing graduation with a business administration degree.
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Bill Hundelt
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Boonville
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Autograph forgery case hits Belton youths
Two Belton Missouri boys aged 13 and 14 are accused of forging signatures of George Bratt and Wade Boggs on baseball memorabilia. They swindled schoolmates and card shops out of about 3000 dollars, with Cass County juvenile authorities now involved. Dale Harris of Backstop baseball card shop was the principal target of the scheme.
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Wade Boggs
Belton
Brett and
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Cass County
Doug Kohler
Dale Harris
Kansas City
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