Dempsey Kicking Legend Inspires KU's Johnson
Jeff Johnson, born with a severely mangled right foot, carries the legacy of Tom Dempsey as he earns a place kicking for Kansas. The 21 year old former Pratt junior college walk on has endured long odds, overcoming disability to win a scholarship and join the Jayhawks.
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Jeff Johnson
Larry
Michal Johnson
Jeff
Jack
New Orleans
Detroit Lions
Johnson
Mike Gottfried
University of Kansas
Goddard
Kan
Pratt, Kans
Kansas
Pratt
Louisiana
Tom Dempsey
Chiefs Home Debut At Arrowhead Saturday
Kansas City hosts New England in an exhibition at Arrowhead Stadium as Mahopie era opens. The Chiefs aim to fix a pass-oriented attack with a stronger running game after a 35 27 win in Cincinnati. New England, under Raymond Berry, lost to New Orleans 32 20 in the opener and relies on regulars with Tony Collins showing a 64 yard first half line. Jeff Smith and Michael Gunter provide the Chiefs with late scoring and a 98 yard kickoff return started the game.
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New England Patriots
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Bengals
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New Orleans
Kansas City
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Saints
Tony Collins
Collins
Berry
Ron Meyer
Jeff Smith
Michael Gunter
Smith
Nebraska
Royals Beat Blue Jays 4-2 Behind Leibrandt Nine-Hitter
Hal McRae drove in two runs with two singles and Charlie Leibrandt pitched a nine hitter as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2. McRae and Lonnie Smith led a first inning surge, Steve Balboni added an RBI, and Darryl Motley doubled in another run. Leibrandt improved to 11-6 despite a winless stretch prior, fanning six with four walks.
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Hal McRae
Charlie Leibrandt
Kansas City Royals
Toronto Blue Jays
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Royals
Leibrandt
Jimmy Key
Lonnie Smith
Lynn Jones
Smith
Steve Balboni
Jones
Darryl Motley
Kansas City
Key
City Schedule August 19 1985 Fall Softball and Volleyball
Ottawa community schedule lists week of August 19 1985 with Coed Men’s and Women’s softball games at Forest Park and various church league volleyball sign ups. Details include dates August 19 20 22 29 and fees for 1985-86 participation cards, registration at O.R.C. Office, 115 W 4th, with play beginning September 9 and schedules in the Ottawa Herald.
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Forest Park
Dan Hope Chrysler
Udder
Hornets
Colbern Electric
Westminster Presbyterian
Quenema
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Underwood Equipment
State Farm
Budge’s Sports Center
Murphey & Son
Bones Transportation
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Free Agents
Men’s Church
Orlis Cox South
Ottawa
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Hickory Inn
North Baptist Community Foursquare
Hobb's
Ottawa J.C
1St Assembly
O.R.C
U.S.C
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5Th & Main
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa University Mabiee Center
College
W. Atch
NCAA Probes SMU Football. 45 Scholarships Cut
The NCAA imposes a three year probation on SMU football for history of violations, banning television and bowl appearances and prohibiting football scholarships next season and limiting to 15 the following year. Violations cited include cash gifts to prospects and improper benefits. Boosters are disassociated and SMU may pursue legal action against the NCAA.
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Mission, Kan
NCAA
Southern Methodist University
SMU
American Football Coaches Association
Wilford Bailey
Florida
Clemson
Grady Leads Buick Open After Second Round
Wayne Grady shot an eight under par 64 to reach 133 for the two rounds and lead by one stroke over Ken Green at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Michigan. Green carded 65 to sit at 134, while Paul Azinger and Rick Fehr were two back at 135 and 139 respectively. Other noted players included Gene Sayers Mike Nicolette and Donnie Hammond within striking distance as the field compressed.
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Mich
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Ken Green
Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club
Green
Marbledale
Conn
Grady
Paul Azinger
Rick Fehr
Fehr
Gene Sayers
Mike Nicolette
Donnie Hammond
Dave Barr
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Schwan’s Convenience
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