Big Eight Opposes New NCAA Athletic Cutbacks
Big Eight coaches led by Tom Osborne and Barry Switzer oppose NCAA proposals to cut recruiting, staffs, and scholarships. They warn cost reductions could shrink programs and attendance, threaten revenues, and provoke realignment. Other coaches predict wider league split if measures pass.
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Barry Switzer
Oklahoma
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Physicals at OHS for Franklin County Athletes
Physical examinations for all Franklin County athletes for the upcoming term will be held at Ottawa High next Tuesday August 12. Three sessions cover junior high at 6 pm high school at 7 pm and OHS students at 8 pm. Report to the west end home team dressing room door.
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Kansas Jaycees All-Star Sports Classic in Wichita
Tickets remain for the Kansas Jaycees all-star event featuring high school stars in basketball and football to aid cerebral palsy. Don Hay at First National Bank handles sales. Mark Hughes of Wellsville and Lyndon’s Jim Silver headline East squads in football and basketball respectively at Wichita venues.
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Wichita
Don Hay
First National Bank
Mark Hughes
Wellsville
Wichita State University
Cessna
Lyndon
Jim Silver
Henry Levitt
WSU
Reds' Mound Crew Portrait of Irony
Reds boast the winningest team with Sparky Anderson using relievers to pace wins. Jack Billingham leads wins with just 11 as Cincinnati dominates the NL West. DH rules shift decisions, with AL pitchers like Palmer and Kaat chasing 20-win seasons amid rising star candidates.
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Eastwick
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Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jerry Reuss
Rick Wise
All-Star Scare Teaches Steelers A Lesson About Opponents
Latrobe AP report says Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll hopes the narrow College All-Star victory over the Philadelphia Eagles reminded the champion to take no opponent lightly. Joe Greene and Joe Gilliam boosted the comeback with two fourth-quarter scores, while other NFL moves included Rams cutting Les Josephson and Cowboys releasing Dennis Morgan among several waiver actions.
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Big Eight coaches predict strong Oklahoma team promise speed
Kansas City AP reports at a luncheon Barry Switzer says Oklahoma will have more speed and long range hitting. He praises Joe Washington and notes the team ends a two year recruiting probation. Bud Moore of Kansas jokes about a national title. Osborne of Nebraska discusses quarterback questions and strong athletes.
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Barry Switzer
Oklahoma
Switzer
Joe Washington
Bud Moore
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Moore
Jayhawks
Nebraska
Tom Osborne
Terry Luck
Huskers
Luck
Florida
Baseball Scoreboard Tuesday Games and Lineups Listed
Baseball scoreboard shows Tuesday matchups in the majors with multiple doubleheaders and listed pitchers for Montreal at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at St Louis Houston at San Diego Atlanta at Los Angeles Cincinnati at San Francisco and Cincinnati at San Francisco in Wednesday notes. Also includes Monday results: Kansas City over Minnesota 6-5 New York 2 Milwaukee 1 Chicago 4 California 2 Texas 12 Oakland 0 and other late games with listed starters.
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Royals Rally Ties Game With Mayberry Ninth Inning Homer
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog pushed a flurry of pitchers as the Royals chased the league leading Oakland Athletics. In a tense bottom of the ninth, John Mayberry belted his 23rd homer of the season to force a tie in a pivotal clash.
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Patek
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al Cowens
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Buck Martinez
Wiley
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Jerry Terrell
Bird
Phil Roof
Bostock
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SL Wins Legion B Baseball Title at Seneca
Silver Lake captured the American Legion B state title by routing Lyndon 8-1 in the final at Seneca after beating Kansas City Post 199 17-0 and Brownell 14-1 in earlier rounds. Lyndon finished 17-4, while SL ended 29-5, with Steve Pegram earning a batting citation.
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Lyndon
Kansas City Post
Brownell
Salina
Jim Silver
Steve Pegram
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