Linwood High appoints Clara Shub as first Kansas female wrestling coach
Linwood High School in Leavenworth County names 23 year old Clara Shub as wrestling coach after male staff decline the post. Shub also teaches vocal and instrumental music for grades 7 8 and 12 with help from superintendent official Dean Sheets. Her husband Charles pursues a PhD in computer science at Kansas and the couple lives in Lawrence. The move marks the only officially sanctioned woman high school wrestling coach in Kansas.
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University of Kansas
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Aging stars and timeless grit in football and baseball tales
Earle Pettit reflects on aging athletes across eras. He cites George Blandа and Johnny Unitas as examples of longevity and charm while recalling Doak Walker, Kyle Rote, Satchel Paige and others who thrived across decades. The Cleveland pennant run spotlights a rookie pitcher and Satchel Paige’s mystery age.
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Lou Grozas
di Russells
Casey Stengels
Ted Wishamaes
Ben Hogans
Archie Moores
Yesteryear
Cleveland
Indians
Tribe
Boston
Satchel Paige
Bill Veeck
Burle Pettit
Raiders and Parkers Set for SWC Opener at Home
Raiders face Arkansas at home in a SWC opening game coached by Bob Bass. Arkansas with new coach Lanny Van Eman uses a pressure style while dealing with injuries. Razorbacks arrive with a 4 8 record and rely on leading scorer to spark offense as they visit for a pivotal nonconference clash turned league opener.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Leon Black
Iowa
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RED Raiders
Almer Lee
Eft
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Milton Adams
Rice SMU Post Wins Non conference clashes
Rice and SMU posted easy victories Monday night while TCU faltered at the free throw line in a 85 74 loss to Denver. Gary Reist went nine for nine, Rice beat Tulane 5 69 and SMU rolled past Dallas Baptist 88 63.
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Tulane
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Reist
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Gene Phillips
Athlete of Year Blanda Tops Annual Honor
George Blanda, 43, Raiders quarterback and kicker, named Male Athlete of the Year in The Associated Press poll. He edged Bobby Orr and Johnny Bench as football and basketball dominated the top ten with Cassius Clay and Willis Reed also high in the rankings.
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Johnny Bench
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Atlanta
Joe Frazier
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Willis Reed
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Clay
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Jim Plunkett
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Blanda Darts Off
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