New Big Eight Football Rule Allows Downfield Screens
Coaches in Kansas City discussed a new rule effective this fall that permits ineligible linemen to downfield on screen passes behind the line. The change aims to clarify pitchout rulings and may spawn multiple new screen plays, with reactions from Iowa State's Earle Bruce and Kansas coach Bud Moore.
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Flynn Buick Stan's win in league play faces early qualifiers
Larry Wright hit two homers and Monte Steenson drove in six runs as Dick Flynn Buick led the AAA Fast Pitch League after day one of Lincoln Association Life Underwriters junior golf championships. Bill Falloon tops Boys 14-15 with 53, Pat Jones 56, others 57 58. Jim Placke leads 10-11 with 31. Roy Ballard Field nightcap features Flynn earning five frames, Marv Razor collects three hits, Stan's Lounge beats Dean Brothers 8-6, Scott Votava homers twice.
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O Rourke Leads North Shrine Kicking Unit At Memorial Stadium
North Platte High star O Rourke demonstrates power and accuracy as he nails 45 and 50 yard field goals during Shrine Bowl prep. Coach Bob Els praises O Rourke and the team kicking game while considering lineup decisions for Saturday's game and noting other strong specialists like Mike Sculley and Dan Hurley.
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Track at State Fairgrounds rated below average by jockeys
Jockeys describe the track at the State Fairgrounds as below average with deep inside footing and uneven ground in the 4% furlong chute. Manager Henry Brandt says the first issue is fixed, the chute slope remains and holes are not confirmed. Rider Tim Doocy and others call the turns and chute hard to ride, while David Pettinger earns a riding triple in Wednesday’s races.
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Commonwealth and Sam's split semifinal in slow pitch playoffs
In Ellis Field, Commonwealth defeats Sam's 10-6 to win game one, Sam's rebounds with an 8-4 victory to even the best-of-three. Colonel Sanders 19-3 over Seward Merchants gives Kentucky lead in their series. Wendelin homers for Commonwealth.
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Murphy pursues national baton twirling title in Denver
Houston Rockets guard Calvin Murphy, 29, competes in the National Baton Twirling Championship in Denver seeking a national title before retirement. He began twirling as a child in Connecticut and views baton twirling as a demanding sport requiring focus and athleticism while recalling past teasing and his basketball success.
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World team trains at NWU before Mexico City championships
The defending world champion United States freestyle wrestling team trains twice daily at Nebraska Wesleyan University ahead of next month’s world championships in Mexico City. Team members span two age groups with Mike Shoff of Peru Nebraska the sole local heavyweight, and veterans like Mike Flores of Houston returning for a third time.
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