OU Braves Football Opens Aug. 22 Under New Coach Don McLeary
Ottawa University football begins August 22 with about 70 athletes in camp under rookie head coach Don McLeary. A preseason banquet at 5 50 p m marks the kickoff with two a days starting August 23 and a 4 p m intrasquad scrimmage on September 4. The opener is September 11 versus Bethany in Lindsborg. Newcomers number 30 of the roster, including 26 freshmen, alongside 24 lettermen from 1975 and 16 returnees. Senior leadership includes 14 seniors, the largest non-frosh class. McLeary, new in the coaching chair after positions at Tennessee and Morehead State, expresses optimism about recruiting and early impact from fresh talent such as Mark Hughes and Alan Cunningham.
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Ottawa University
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KU Sprinter Wins Landmark Decision
United States District Judge Richard D. Rogers ruled NCAA aid calculations unconstitutional and restored KU sprinter Clifford Wiley to full eligibility. The decision found BEOG grant inclusion in aid calculations violates equal protection and could reshape athletic scholarships nationwide.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
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U.S. District Court
University of Kansas
Clifford Wiley
NCAA
Howard University
Wiley
Kansas
Rogers
Big Fight
Baltimore
United States
BEOG
Association
Baseball Antitrust Exemption A Target for Congress
Washington report says members of a House committee pressed to remove baseballs antitrust protection. Rep Gil lis W Long championed New Orleans Superdome project and argued baseball left U S cities without teams by expanding to Canada this year. He urged legislation to end the exemption to address fans demand and player fairness.
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New Orleans
Washington, D.C
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D-La
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D-Calif
Mixed-Up Roles Are Royals' Demise
In Kansas City, Thurman Munson belted his 11th homer off Steve Mingori to lift the Yankees to a 2-1 win over the Royals after rain delays. Mingori tied a career high with 10 innings pitched as New York overcame KC’s strong pitching and missed calls on an inside-the-park run by Al Cowens that Piniella disputed.
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Pittsburgh
al Cowens
Lou Piniella
Cowens
Piniella
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Randolph
Buck Martinez
Tom Paquette
Hal McRae
Bills
Chris Chambliss
Craig Net
Gori
Mickey Rivers
Roy White
Yankee
Palmer Narrowly Misses No-Hitter In Twins Win
Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer moved Grich toward first on a ground ball that eluded his glove for the lone hit in a 2-0 win. Grich nearly made the play diving, while Mark Belanger and Doug DeCinces sparkled on defense. Palmer earned his 15th win as AL leaders. Oakland edged Milwaukee 2-1, California beat Boston 5-4, and Detroit split a twin bill with Texas 7-5 and 3-0.
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Baltimore
Bobby Grich
Jim Palmer
Grich
Mike Cubbage
Minnesota Twins
Palmer
Cubbage
Mark Blanger
Cy Young
Doug DeCinces
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