Chiefs Gamble In Draft
Kansas City closes a 12 round 17 player draft with two defensive ends two linebackers a quarterback a tackle two wide receivers a defensive back and a running back. Andre Herrera from Southern Illinois the sleeper candidate earned 1569 rushing yards last season and is highlighted as a standout.
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Dave Green
New Mexico
Mark Vitali
Purdue
Maurice Mitchell
Northern Michigan
Raymond Burns
Ucla
Gary Green
Baylor
Colorado
Tony Reed
Big Eight Leads NFL Draft with 41 Selections
The Big Eight tops all conferences for the third straight year with 41 players drafted, including four in the first round. Colorado led with nine picks, Kansas seven, Nebraska six, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma five, from the end of the 12th and final round through rounds six to twelve.
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New York Giants
Jury Is Still Out On Secretariat's Fatherhood
Lexington AP reports Secretariat, last of the Triple Crown winners, may be one of the greatest race horses yet faces questions about his success as a sire. As a $6.4 million syndicated stud, he has not clearly stamped his progeny with dominance. his first 30 offspring are being watched to determine his impact.
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Arthur Davidson
KU Hires Norwood to join Jayhawks coaching staff
Lafayette Norwood, longtime Wichita Heights High School basketball coach, was named an assistant coach at the University of Kansas joining two vacancies created by resignations. The move could affect pursuit of star recruit Darnell Valentine, who helped Heights to a 23 0 season and the Kansas Class 5A title, with North Carolina and KU in a recruiting battle.
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Duncan Reid
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Reservation Deadline Extended for Royals Rangers Trip
Ottawa University and the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee extend the deadline for reservations to next Tuesday for the May 12 Kansas City Royals against Texas Rangers game excursion. Tickets available at both sponsor locations.
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Kareem Jabbar to clash with Walton in Lakers Blazers series
Former UCLA stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton prime for a playoff duel as the Los Angeles Lakers host Portland in the NBA semifinals. The Lakers, 41-4 at home, beat Golden State 97-84 in their latest playoff win after a Warriors sweep in Oakland.
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Russell Out As Supersonics' Coach
SEATTLE AP Bill Russell resigns as coach and general manager of the Seattle Supersonics after four seasons. Owner Sam Schulman ends the dual role contract with a $150,000 per year payment for two years. Sonics finished 40-42 and missed the playoffs, prompting the change. Candidates mentioned include Jerry Tarkanian and Bob Hopkins. A news conference on a new coach and staff is planned.
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WCT Netters Battle Themselves
Kansas City AP report on Fibak and Okker winning a five set doubles match at the World Championship Tennis tournament amid Davis Cup pressure. Fibak admits nervousness over country representation as several stars wrestle with choosing national duty or personal glory.
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Wotjek Fibak
Tom Okker
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