Friday, October 7, 1977 13 University Dally Kansan UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Sports Digest From the Associated Press, United Press International Managers announce pitching plans NEW YORK--Managers Whitney Herogz of the Kansas City Royals and Billy Martin of the New York Yankees announced their pitching plans last night for a game in Phoenix. Herrzog said the Royals would start Dennis Leonard, one of three 20-game winners in the American League this season, tonight in game three. The Left-hander Paul Splittorf, the winner of Wednesday's playoff opener, will be the Royals' star if a fifth game is necessary. Martin declined to name his Herzog said left-hander Larry Gura would go in tomorrow's fourth game against right-hander Edi Figuerona of the Yankees. Watson bows in World Match VIRGINIA WATER, England—Severiano Ballesteros, the youthful flagship of the "Spanish Armada" that has ruled European golf this season, shrugged off his rout of Tom Watson in the 36-hole quarter-finals yesterday at the World Match Play championship. "Nick Fails of England, Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, they are all the same to me," the 30-year-old Ballesteros said after beating Watson 5 and 4 in the final. Akbed asked his chances to win this international classic that now has been whittled down to four men—Ballesteros, Australian Graham Marsh and John Rigby. "We need to do it," he said. "It depends on my putter," he said. "Right now my putter is good. The music is coming." There were only sad songs and dreary digges for Watson, however, on the chill, cloudy and occasionally rainy day at the tree-lined Wentworth Golf Club. "I don't like to play badly and lose, and that's what I did," said Watson, who appeared tired and strained after an extensive schedule that produced six international titles, including the British Open and Masters, and propelled him to the top of the world standings. In the other matches, Irwin, now favored to win his third title in four years in Europe's richest event, destroyed Hugh Baiochio of South Africa, 8 and 7, Marsh beat "Super Mouse," Manuel Pinoer of Spain, 3 and 2 and Floyd won the last two holes for a 1-up win over Lanny Wakins, the PGA champion. Reynolds. Rams come to terms LONG BEACH, Calif.-Veteran linebacker Jack Reynolds, who had threatened to out the 1977 pro-ball season, came rumbles yesterday with a hit on his right shoulder. Reynolds, an eight-year man from Tennessee, was signed to a previous contract in August and was immediately traded to Tampa Bay for draft NFL commissioner Peter Rozelle refused to approve the contract because it contained certain violations of the collective bargaining agreement with the contractholder. REYNOLDS, 29, returned to the Rams but did not sign he was placed on the retired reserve list. His attorney, Jack Thomas, once said it looked like if the 528 had been 315. Reynolds need not be counted on the 45-man roster for a period of two weeks unless he is inserted in a game. San Francisco denies trade talks SAN FRANCISCO- The San Francisco Giants, swamped with irate calls following a report that Cincinnati was trying to work a trade for pitcher John Montefusco, yesterday denied having had any recent player conversations with the Reds. In a one-sentence statement, Giants General Manager H. B. (Spee) Richardson said, "I don't have any problems with Cincinnati—or any other team that he chooses for the Chicago Jets." Montefusco, who completed the first year of a five-year contract with the Giants this season and has been plagued by injuries while compiling a 7-12 record. The Cincinnati report said the Reds were outfitted offsideer Cesar Geronimo, pitchers Jack Billingham or Fred Norman and minor league infielder Dave Miami's sunny skies and the prestigious Orange Bowl are waiting for the Kansas Jayhawks, but, if given a choice this week, coach Bad Moore would gladly take cooler weather and the friendly confines of KU's Memorial Stadium. By GARY BEDORE Sports Writer The Jaywahs are to battle the University of Miami at 7 p.m. local time tomorrow in Miami, Fla., for the Jaywahs' fourth road game in their first five contests. After the Miami encounter, Kansas is set to play consecutive home games against Colorado University and Oklahoma State University. "TMJ just thank this is the last game on the road for awhile." Moore said. Hopefully our team is excited to play the game at New York, but excited about where the game is played. Jayhawks to trv for second win "But we'd rather play in Lawrence." Moore hopes the Jayhawks can solve some of the turnover problems they have had on the road this year, he said. Last week against them top-ranked Oklahoma, the Jayhawks aided the Sooners to a 24-9 win by turning the ball over five times. "We've accomplished a good deal this week." Moore said. "Our practices have been better, but it remains to be seen if we can eliminate the mistakes. "It DEPENDS on how well we execute our game plan." Last week, the Hurricanes defeated the University of the Pacific, 24-3, and in between over Florida State University, 28-17, and lost to Georgia Tech University, 10-6. Kansas will have to execute well to penetrate the Hurricane defense. Miami has held its four opponents to an average of ten points a game. In the season's first game, Miami gave Ohio State the allotled advantage, score itself and lost to the Buckeye, 10-6. Tech, like Kansas, runs the wishbone, but Miami coach Lou Saban said yesterday in a phone interview that he was worried about the defense could stop the J Jaywalk's wishbone. "WE PLAYED Georgia Tech, but their wishbone is not as good a one as Kansas," he said. "Playing in that tough (Big Eight) really makes a difference." "I think Kansas has a powerful team, possible the strongest team we've faced to date." But Sabat's praise will not help Kansas run past some of Miami's talented defensive corps. Middle guard Don Latimer, 6-3, 24 pounds, provides a momena figuring up the ball. Guterson got 12 solo attacks against Houston and 16 tackles against Notre Dame last year. "He's so big it's unbelievable," Moore said earlier week. "We'll have to figure it out." ALONG WITH Latimer, the Hurricanes have defensible Bryan Ferguson, 6,1-138 pounds, who has had eight career saves. He called back last week because of a penalty. Offensively, the team from Miami may resemble the NFL's Miami Dolphins. The Hurricanes run from a pro-set formation with wide open spaces after coaching the professional Bills bills Colorado defense to test Cowboys The OSU veer offense was stripped last week of two of its options when Nos. 1 and 2 quarterbacks Harold Bailey and Jimmy Derrick were sidelined with injuries. Both excelled at running the Cowboy offenses and defending defences from stacking up on Miller. Both Alabama and Texas are unbeaten but the Longhorns, for the first time in a year do not have Darrell Royal as coach. Roy was replaced by Fred Akers. Kansas will be on the road for the fourth time in five weeks when it tricks into the Deep South. Kansas is winters in Texas at Texas A & M at UCLA or at Oklahoma. . "I didn't mind Darrell Royal leaving," everaask will be after its fourth victory in a row after a season-opening defeat against Washington State while Missouri will be looking for two in a row against an Iowa State team still struggling to get its offense in motion. said Switzer. "I just wish he had taken that bid belfack (Earl Campbell) with him." MIAMI OFFENSE has been directed by three quarterbacks because starter R.J. Baker has been bothered by a hip injury, Baker, however, will start for Miami tomorrow. He has completed 28 of 69 passes for two touchdowns and 70 yards. "Terry Miller is the finest running back in the nation," said Colorado Coach Bill Mallory, whose team will have the home field this year against Oklahoma State. "His combination is unmatched and unmatched anywhere else. It will be difficult to stop him. But we'll try." Baker has new targets to throw to this year because his three receivers from last year graduated. Leading the Hurricanes is Kyle Ripken, who has made ninereceptions for 115 yards. "It is our intention to throw the ball," Saban said, "but I like to think we have a good running attack; we've been improving every week." "They have a versatile offense," Moore said. "They can run the ball effectively and throw the ball well. It's the first team we've played with." UCLA that has a combination of the two. But the slower Randy Stephenson will be playing quarterback this week and Coach Jim Stanley admits "there's going to be a whole bunch more pressure on Terry." MILLER HAS averaged 159 yards in his four games this year but the Colorado defense has only allowed an average of 119 vards on the ground in its four games. Miller goes back up against Colorado tomorrow but things are as easily as ever. The game is over. Indeed, Miami has improved its total offensive yardage from 197 yards against Ohio State University to 284 against Georgia State and 300 yards last week against Pacific. last year. The offense has several different formations that the Jayhawks have been known for. Anderson has gained 1,589 rushing in his career, the fourth best mark in Miami's history. He needs 42 yards to move past Chuck Foreman into third place. THE RUNNING attack has a proven backlash in Ottis Anderson, who gained 918 points as a sophomore and got getting off to a shark run. Anderson gained 123 yards last week and has 306 yards for this year. Anderson is also Miami's pass receiver with eight receptions for 74. The game marks a switch for Kansas in that the Hawks are not playing a team ranked in the top twenty for the first time this season. Miami's schedule is just beginning to tough. After this game with Florida, the game will be played and Florida among their remaining games. Kansas' attack will be bolstered by the full-time return of Bill Campfield, who has recovered from a knee injury. Campfield will receive injuries last week in his first action of the year. ALSO RETURNING will be quarterback Mark Vicendese, but Moore announced that freshman Jeff Hines will start be starting. The fifth-ranked Buffaloes have been devastating on defense this year, holding opponents to an average of seven points a game and posting shutouts in two of the last three weeks. The Cowboys have never been shut out in the Miller era. "People are more interested in a tough schedule," Saban said. "It helps breed excitement; that's what people want." A Kansas win might breed some excitement for a team that has been struggling to improve. "Despite the disappointments we've experienced, I think there is a good attitude on this team," safety Tom Fitch said. "No one has had a more difficult schedule than us so far, and we actually are fairly close to being 4-0 right now." Oklahoma has played only three games so far, Beebe said, and would have to be considered the underdog. She said the rest of the teams were even matched. as far as records go, we'll be the team to beat," KU coach Diane Beebe said, "but it's going to take a total team effort to win the tournament." The Kansas City team is a U.S. Field team and is made up of former college players. "EXCEPT FOR OU, it's the old bit of it, an given day for the other teams." Beebe Hockey team to host four-team tournament "They have a lot of former KU players," Beebe said, "and they're always tough because the players have already had four years of experience. We play them every The KU field hockey team will try to improve its 7-2-1 record this weekend when it hosts the Jayhawk Invitational. Play was played on Thursday in the four team, round-robin tournament. Playing in the tournament are Kansas, the Kansas City Field Hockey Club, Northeast Missouri State University and the University of Oklahoma. The Jahvays have no injury problems and do not plan any major changes for the team. "They haven't played any of the other teams here and I don't know anything about them." Beebe said. "We just have to hope we don't underestimate them." KANSAS WILL PLAY Northeast Missouri AKANSAS in the opening week. Missouri plays OKLAHOMA in the opening week. year and they always give us a good game." Northeast Missouri's team is new to the Jayhawks and could give KU some problems. Beebe said. Making the Kansas football predictions this fall are Rob Rafa, the Kansas sports editor; Dave Johnsen, a associate sports editor; Jerry Berry, editor, and Dawn Bouwmer, a campus edition editor. Kansan Predictions
| GAME | RAINS | JOHNSON | SEIB | BOWERMAN | CONSENSUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas at Miami | Kansas 14-13 | Kansas 17-10 | Kansas 25-20 | Kansas 17-14 | Kansas |
| Oklahoma at Texas | Oklahoma 24-22 | Oklahoma 28-27 | Oklahoma 30-28 | Oklahoma 21-20 | Oklahoma |
| Oklahoma State at Colorado | Colorado 26-18 | Colorado 33-27 | Colorado 21-14 | Colorado 24-18 | Colorado |
| Missouri at Iowa State | Missouri 18-13 | Missouri 21-14 | Missouri 24-20 | Iowa State 18-7 | Missouri |
| Nebraska at Kansas State | Nebraska 34-10 | Nebraska 28-10 | Nebraska 33-10 | Nebraska 33-7 | Nebraska |
| Alabama at Southern Cal | Southern Cal 27-14 | Southern Cal 27-20 | Southern Cal 24-10 | Southern Cal 21-10 | Southern Cal |
| Michigan at Michigan State | Michigan 28-10 | Michigan 30-17 | Michigan 24-7 | Michigan 14-10 | Michigan |
| Ohio State at Purdue | Ohio State 35-7 | Ohio State 23-8 | Ohio State 21-10 | Ohio State 42-3 | Ohio State |
| Last Week's Record | 5-3 .625 | 6-2 .750 | 5-3 .625 | 5-3 .625 | 5-3 .625 |
| Season Totals | 34-8 .750 | 25-7 .781 | 32-10 .697 | 23-0 .710 | 31-8-3 .794 |