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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1977
Page
9
Wendell Henrikson, a 58 year old 160 pound walk-on at Kansas State, stands out in the Big Eight where linemen tower over him. He helped lift a weak offense last year and is expected to stay healthy to help the Wildcats end a two year conference victory drought.
5 Foot 8, 160 pound quarterback Wendell Henrikson defies odds at Kansas State. He survived five games last season and threw for 1066 yards while coach Ellis Rainsberger touts him as the best natural, instinctive QB he has seen in 20 years. Henrikson emphasizes confidence and leadership as Kansas State eyes a potential scoring edge in the Big Eight, despite injury risks. Friday Missouri.
Cardinals reliever Al Hrabosky credits his beard for confidence as he closes out the win over the Giants 3-2. The piece traces his mood shift after shaving and notes NL results: Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 in 10, Braves top Cubs 4-3, Reds crush Mets 11-4, Astros down Phillies 3-1.
In Sofia Bulgaria, Chang Lienhua of the All China Sports Federation says northern China yields disciplined skaters as boys and girls practice simple moves across the countryside, highlighting a strong skating culture.
Chang, head of China’s university sports federation, explains that while a large youth population fuels speed skating and other sports, Beijing seeks IOC recognition under one China including Taiwan. He notes China’s talents in table tennis and basketball, and urges IOC to follow the International University Sports Federation in recognizing one China.
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