SPORTS The University Daily KANSAN September 21,1983 Page 16 Son may follow him to KU Manning's hiring announced By COLLIN HERMRECK Staff Renorter Staff Reporter University of Kansas basketball coach Larry Brown yesterday morning confirmed the appointment of Ed coach to coach to the Jayhawk basketball team The 40 year-old Manning replaces Jo Jo White, who was fired by Brown this summer. "HE'S A COMMUNICATOR," Brown said of his new assistant. "He does relate to the kids well, and I'm just happy that he's going to be with us." "The most important thing is that I feel comfortable with him." Reports said that Manning's son, Danny, would hold a Thursday press conference to announce his plans to attend KU. Danny Manning is considered one of the top three high school Brown was Ed Manning's coach from 1972-1974 while Manning played for the Carolina Cougars of the American Basketball Association, and because of that Brown said, "He generally knows what I expect." players in the country and will play for Lawrence High this season. SPORTS ALMANAC AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L W. L. Pet. GB Baltimore 92 57 147 Detroit 86 64 573 New York 86 64 573 Toronto 83 69 10% Milwaukee 70 71 330 Detroit 81 64 13 Cleveland 70 71 640 x Chicago 89 61 593 y Kansas 84 60 487 Texas 72 79 467 17 Tennessee 72 79 467 17 California 66 85 437 23 Minnesota 65 85 437 23 Michigan 65 85 437 23 x-clinched division Manning's basketball experience includes seven years as a professional. Yesterday's Results **saturday's Results** Derrel 14, Baltimore 1, 2 am, rain Derrel 14, Baltimore 1, 3 am, rain Rain in Minnesota at Chicago, raid Turmeric 7, Seattle 3 Carver 14, Cleveland 7 New York 3, Boston 2 California 6, Kansas City 4 Tampa 2 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct. Gb. Philadelphia 78 12 352 Pittsburgh 79 12 352 Tennessee 78 12 352 Montreal 79 12 352 St. Louis 73 78 483 Chicago 73 78 484 Indiana 67 84 148 Detroit 67 84 148 Los Angeles 86 61 572 74 Atlanta 81 64 544 7 Houston 78 71 547 4 San Diego 76 74 507 13 San Francisco 76 74 672 15 New York 71 64 547 13 FOOTBALL The United Press International Board of Champions Top 20 college football ratings, with first place votes in parentheses (total points based on 15 points for first place, 14 for second. 1 Nebraska (39) (1-4) 2 Texas (10) (4) 3 Iowa State (1-2) (4) 4 North Carolina (3-4) 5 Alabamus (3-4) 6 Iowa (3-4) 7 Washington (2-0) 8 West Virginia (3-4) 9 Oklahoma (2-4) 10. Okahama (1-1) 176 11. Georgia (1-4) 142 12. Southern Methodist (2-0) 138 13. Florida (1-4) 128 14. Anurun (1-1) 119 15. Boston College (3-0) 85 16. Notre Dame (1-4) 85 17. Michigan (1-1) 65 18. Arkansas (1-4) 35 19. Iowa Arizona State (1-0) 33 20. Arkansas State (2-0) 33 Sophomore forward Kerry Boagni the team was pleased with Brown's catch. ODDS NFL Favorite Sunday Sept. 25 Buffalo Sunday Oct. 7 Dallas Miami Sunnyside Minnesota Detroit 2/1 Tampa Bay NY Islander 2/1 Georgia浦那 Kansas City 7/ Miami Pittsburgh New England 8/ Pittsburgh Baltimore Dallas L.A. Raiders Denver 4/ Washington L.A. Rams Seattle 2/ San Diego Cleveland 7/ Atlanta Arsenal Monday Sept. 26 Green Bay 7/ COLLEGE Clemson Georgia Tech 11 Michigan St. Illinois 2 Virginia Boston Calif. 11 College Cornell 12 Georgia No. Carolina 11 Kentucky Tennessee 14 Pittsburgh Maryland 2 Syracuse Rutgers 8 Peau St. Tennessee 7 Tampa Tennessee 7 Army Dartmouth 6 Ohio St. Iowa 3 Illinois Northwestern 14 Florida Missior 7 Nebraska UCLA 18 Michigan Wisconsin 9 BYU Air Force 1 Colorado Oregon Sea 17 Oregon Oregon 17 So. California Kansas 20 No. Carolina Oklahoma 15 Okla. Oklahoma 15 ARM OKLA. 15 Texas Tech Texas Tech 7 Purdue Minnesota 10 Arkansas Missouri 10 Worcester Vermont 11 LSU Washington 25 TCU TCU Miami (Fla.) Notre Dame 1 "EVERYBODY'S HAPPY and ex- evers." Boogan said. Baltimore (14-7) Weekend National Football League and College odds as posted by Harrah's Reno-Tahoe Sports Book "He's a great person for the job. And since he has played college and pro ball, he can sympathize with us, with playing and in our schoolwork." Beaigm, however, said it was hard to compare his new coach to White. "I can't compare anyone with JoJo. Boaigi said. "That's like comparing Dr. J. and Magic Johnson. They're both great people." The person who just done so much for me. Bogni said he thought most of the new coach's help would come in the defensive rebounding area because he was well positioned center and forward in his career. Sophomore center Greg Dreiling said that although he had not had much of an opportunity to talk with Manning, he was happy to have him at KU. "I'm just very much ready to get the season started." Drrelling said. "I'm looking forward to getting into the thick of things." DREILING, who had to sit out last year after transferring from Wichita State, said, however, that the team would be unable to not having White around this year. "I think everyone's going to adjust." Dreiling said. "This is a sport where there are so many hirings and firings." Nothing in this game is stable. Hammng's only coaching experience was in the 1977-78 season as an assistant basketball coach at North Carolina & TU University in Greenbosen, N.C. He attended Jackson State University in Utica, Miss, and lettered three times. He began his professional career in 1968 with the Baltimore Bullets of the Hall of Fame, Ball Association and played with Chicago and Portland the next two seasons. From there he signed with the Carolina Cougars. In 1974, he went to the New York Nets for one season and then signed a two-year career with the Indiana Pacers in 1975. United Press International KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Catcher Don Slaughter slides into the dugout while attempting to catch a foul ball in the third inning. Slaught failed to make the catch. The California Angels beat the Royals 6-4 last night. Attorney wants to end KC Royals drug inquiry By United Press International KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Attorney for Kansas said that he might call a special grand jury to wrap up a cocaine investigation involving several members of the Kansas City Royals, a newspaper reported yesterday. the Kansas City Times that a federal grand jury meeting today in Kansas City, Kan., probably would be "made aware" of the investigation. But a special grand jury might be convened to wrap the matter up, he said, adding such a decision possibly could come later this week. The grand jury met for today only, and was not expected to hand down any new evidence. U. S. Attorney James Marquez told Brett to undergo bone scan for bad back By United Press International Third baseman George Brett, who has experienced back problems and missed all but one of the Kansas City Royals' last nine games, is scheduled to undergo a bone scan today, the club's trainer said. "It's been there all along, and it has just begun to give him a problem." Royals trainer Mickey Cobb told the Kansas City Times. Paul Meyer, the team's doctor, examined Brett's back Monday. X-rays indicated an abnormal spine fracture in Brett's back and a congenital defect. Liberty nabs third victory over Aussies By United Press International NEWPORT, R.I. — U.S. defender Liberty won her third race in the America's Cup finals yesterday, shattering the myth of Australia II superbowl champion competing with Aussie skipper John Bertrand to blame himself for the 43 second loss. "It was the worst start we've had," a somber Bertrand said after the Americans took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, moving one victory from a successful 25th defense of the world's most prestigious sailing race. "We'll be approaching Wednesday's race with a vengeance." Bertrand vowed. "We still have to win three and not get a victory," the america has monopolized for 132 years." Although the Australians had the option of asking for a day off Wednesday with 15 to 20 knot winds predicted, they decided to race in what might be the last match of the finals with Liberty's strength in strong air. Australia II Syndicate Chairman Alan Bond said that he didn't request a lay day because, "we really can't dial up God and get assurances of the winds we need. . . A 12-meter has to go in all conditions." Defending Cup champion Dennis Conner said that part of his strategy was tacking as little as possible. He said he'd put duels where duels were an Australian strangle point. But Bertrand said that a judgmental error on his part before the starting line was the major reason the wing-keeled boat lost. "I was late to hit the starting line." Bertrand said. The stumed Australians watched tuerty's stern throughout the six-kilometre distance, despite the 8-to-12 knots, which, unless usually favor the Australian yacht. Committee suggests making fresh ineligible By United Press International KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A National Collegiate Athletic Association select committee plans to suggest that freshmen no longer be eligible to participate in varsity football and basketball, a spokesman said yesterday. John P. Schaefer, acting chairman of the Select Committee on Athletics Problems and Concerns in Higher Education, said that the 16-member chairman could participate because sports could help an undue burden on students. athletic coaches, had a hard time in reaching a consensus. Schaefer said that this was one point that his committee, whose members were working on the plan, did. "Superimpose that type of time commitment on top of an academic load on one who may have gotten into the university as a marginal student to begin with. We believe that this places an undue burden on a lot of students and virtually assures academic failure." 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