Friday, September 23, 1977
University Daily Kansan
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Thompson to unleash air attack on Kansas
By GARY BEDORE
Sports Writer
When the Kansas Jayhawks 1977 non conference football schedule was announced, most fans did not see Washington among the likes of UCLA and A. M. A.
But, don't be surprised if there are a few worried faces in Memorial Stadium tomorrow when the Jayhawks battle the 13th-ranked Cougars, who may present Kansas with its biggest test of the young season.
A Band Day crowd of 50,000 is expected for the 1.30 m.mame.
KU head coach Bud Moore realize the Cougars are a much improved team this
"I don't know that I've seen a team with the either olden they have." Moore said.
Washington State will be bringing its potent passing machine to Kansas in quarterback Jack Thompson, commonly called "The 'Drown' Sampson."
The 8-3, 212-pound junior, who was born in American Samoa, ranks second in Cougar and Strawberry.
LAST YEAR, Thompson played late in the fourth quarter in KU's 35-10 win over the Cougars. He quickly completed four of seven passes for 55 yards and proceeded to have a banner team score against the Chargers in 298 competitions in 355 attempts for 2,762 yards. He completed 59 per cent of his passes and threw for 20 touchdowns.
"We got an indication of what Thompson can do last year," Moore said, "and we know their receivers are as fine as you'll ever see.
`meir receivers run very good patterns and have speed and quickness to go with it.' Thompson runs the Courager's vear offence against him, but he has minus 20 yards rushing so far this year.
But his passing is a different story. In Washington State's opening victories over Nebraska and Michigan State, Thompson pitched passes for 538 yards and four touchdowns.
THE KANSAS secondary has not faced
ANHEIM, Calif. (AP) -Bert Blyleen, the right-handed curve-ball specialist, hurried a no-hitter last night to lead the Texas Rangers to a 6-4 victory over the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baseball Standings
Blyleen, 14-12, then struck out Thad
Rosley to end the game.
Texas' Blyleven no-hits Angels
Ron Jackson reached first base to lead off the third inning on shortstop Bert Campanets' error, but Andy Etchabren grounded into an inning-ending double play.
AAA teams
| | W | L | Pet. | GB |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| New York | 90 | 91 | 651 | - |
| Baltimore | 89 | 81 | 563 | 1½ |
| Dallas | 82 | 74 | 481 | - |
| Detroit | 72 | 81 | 474 | 21½ |
| Cleveland | 67 | 90 | 413 | 16 |
| Milwaukee | 84 | 105 | 414 | - |
THE 26-YEAR-OLD Blyden, who was born in Holland and grew up only five miles from Anheineb Stadium, struck out seven and walked only May, who was pitch-hitting
Bilyleen faced 28 batters—one over the minimum. The Rangers committed an error, but the runner was erased in a double play. Carlos May walked on a 3-2 pitch in the ninth inning for the only California baserunner.
TICKETS & RESULTS
Baltimore 7. Toronto 1
Detroit 5. Boston 1
Chicago 5. Seattle 4
Tampa 8. California 0
Kansas City      95        55        632
Texas          86        58        538
Phoenix         87        56        508
Minnesota       86        73        542
Cincinnati       79        61        634
Oakland         72        91        742
Baltimore       91        91        728
Last night's victory delayed the inevitable, preventing the Kansas City Royals from clinching their second straight AL West Division title. One Texas loss or one Kansas City victory will give the Royals the flag.
KANSAN
Today's Games
**All in all MP3P**
_Milwaukee (Haul 16) at Minnesota (Golf 16) 1.15
p.m.
Minneapolis (Flanagan 12-30) at Cleveland (Walsh 8-7).
Friday
Texas (Perry 13) at Oakland (Krogh 12), 9 p.m. (m
Barrick (Barring 14) at Seattle (Abbey 11.5), 8 p.m.
Boston (Patton 5-0) at Detroit (7-6) 7:00 p.m. Kansas City (Leonard 18-11) at California (Simpson 6-2)
W 18 L 17 Pat. GB
Philadelphia 68 88 53
Pittsburgh 88 65 74
New York 73 73 42
St Louis 79 71 42
Montreal 79 71 42
Toronto 65 65 16
P. New York (Gallant 12-4) at Toronto (Jefferson 9-18), 8:30
pm.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
n--Los Angeles    92    60    .005      11
b--Boston     72    70    .005      11
Houston     87    60    .005      18
San Francisco 70    83    .458      22½
Miami    70    83    .458      22½
Atlanta    90    94    .388      22½
Fitch and company will battle Thompson's targets, who rank among the nation's top ailments.
His favorite touchdown target is 5-9, 170
much passing in its first two outings, and Eichl's faces Thompson will be tough.
San Diego 2, Cleveland 1
Chicago 5, Philadelphia 3
Montreal 2, St. Louis 0
Albuquerque 4, Houston 4
"I think the secondary is looking forward to the challenge," he said. "On film they are very impressive. I don't think I've ever seen a cannock can throw the ball as well as Thompson."
Chairman (Monks 4-8) at Atlanta (Caps 12-13), 9:30 a.m.
Bishop (Cardinals (Cards) at Montreal (Caps) at 10:30 a.m.
Pittsburgh (Rooster 12-4) at Chicago (R. Reuschel 20-4).
19.5 in x 14.5 in
Philadelphia (Christenson 16-8) at Montreal (Regue 16-4)
7:05 pm
GAME BAINS JOHNSON SEIB BOWERMAN CONSENSUS
Washington State at Kansas Washington State 27-20 Kansas 27-24 Washington State 21-14 Washington State 21-17 Washington State
Kansas State at Wichita State Kansas State 17-14 Kansas State 32-17 Kansas State 17-7 Kansas State 14-7 Kansas State
Oklahoma at Ohio State Oklahoma 34-21 Oklahoma 38-24 Ohio State 38-20 Oklahoma 38-24 Oklahoma
Iowa State at Bowling Green Iowa State 34-10 Iowa State 40-3 Iowa State 35-10 Iowa State 17-6 Iowa State
Texas-EU Paso at Oklahoma State Oklahoma State 28-7 Oklahoma State 27-14 Oklahoma State 35-10 Oklahoma State 31-14 Oklahoma State
New Mexico at Colorado Colorado 35-7 Colorado 34-10 Colorado 30-7 Colorado 38-10 Colorado
California at Missouri California 21-17 California 23-21 Missouri 21-14 Missouri 17-10 Tousup
Baylor at Nebraska Nebraska 31-14 Nebraska 35-12 Nebraska 35-21 Nebraska 28-6 Nebraska
Last Week's Record 8-2 .700 5-3 .625 5-3 .625 5-3 .625 4-3-1 .571
Season Totals 12-4 .750 11-3 .697 12-4 .750 12-4 .750 10-4-2 .714
"We haven't been tested that much by the people, they will make our job that much more difficult."
b.m.
Los Angeles (Rhodon 18-9) at Houston (Lemongallo 8-14)
- cocina (Ger) 15:14 at San Diego (D'Aquila 1-1/
Froelder 7-8)
Kansan Predictions
Making the Kansas football predictions the fall are Rob Bale, the Kansas sport editor; Dave Johnson, the academe sport editor; Jerry Bale, editor, and Dan Dawson, the academic college editor.
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5. (Wooldruck Auff.)
pound fanker Brian Kelly, who has caught all four of Thompson's TD passes this year.
with The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry,
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IT'S THE GREATEST, GROOVIEST,
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Against Michigan State, Thompson found Kelly open in the end zone twice.
with Bill Maley and the Comets, Little Richard (1957, 75m, b/w) (Woodruff Aud.)
Mike Levensteel, 6-1, 180-pound split end,
was caught 12 passes for 194 yards this year
and 16 for 155 yards.
Tight end Eason Ramson, who is co-captain for tomorrow's game along with strong safety Don Schwartz, has three catches this year for 71 yards.
WASHINGTON STATE'S defense is not well-known, but the Cougars are led by left cornerback K Greene, who had five interceptions last season and was an honorable mention selection on the All-Pacific Eagle Conference team.
Washington State head coach Warren
Williams said about KU's乌庐
offense attacking the ball.
"Kansas has a fine wishbone attack, and
will be the first time we've seen it since
launching in 1980."
The Jayhawks' wishbone will be run by either junior Jay Briethke or freshman Jef Hines, who saw four-quarter action in the third round. "Moore has not said which of the two will start."
Halfback Bill Campfield still is recovering
from a hyperextended knee and his status for the game is doubtful.
Mike Hikegi, who has gained 124 yards rushing, and Max Ediger, who has gained 79 yards passing. Norris Norris, who picked up 98 yards against UCLA, should see action at both halfback and fullback. When Banks takes over at halfback, Sam Smith will line up at
TOMORROW'S GAME end an eight-game series between the two teams, Kansas
The Cougars will be playing their third consecutive game on the road and must travel to Los Angeles to play the University of Southern California next week. Kansas plays Oklahoma at Nernan next Saturday, and they will be guilty of looking beyond tomorrow.
"I hope our players aren't looking ahead," Powers said, "Kansas beat us last year, and we will have a hard time on Saturday."
With the Jahayhaws sporting an 0-2 record, some people think he must win for himself, but Moore does not.
"We don't ever put all our eggs in one"
he said. "We put all our games one at a time."
Jack Thompson
"All games are must games, but it would foolish to say the result will make or break them."
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