University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, August 30.1977
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Nolan to keep 'em rollin' in Los Angeles
By JASON NUSS Sports Writer
KANSAS CITY. Mo. —The sign read "Keep 'em rollin' Molen." No, the sign isn't in Kanesota city but in Ames, an Iowa city in Kansas City. But yes, the sign did refer to Nankum Cronwell.
Cromwell, who for the past four seasons wore number nine for the Kansas Jayhawks, returned to the area Saturday night as number 21 for the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. 27-19 in an NFL exhibition contest.
No longer a hard-running wishbone quarterback, Cromwell saw action with the Rams on the specialty teams, held for over an hour. The safety the final eight minutes of the game.
The 35,000 fans in Arrowhead didn't have to wait long to see the 6-1, 196-pound rookie from Ransom in action. On the opening kickoff, Cromwell chased Kansas City's Larry Branson out of bounds at the 33-yard line after a 39-yard gain.
"I see a lot of action on the specialty teams and it gets pretty wild at times," Cromwell said after the game. "But I like to play as a team by the specialty teams by their play on the specialty teams."
Cromwell's holding for placekicks is in new to him, and twice on extra point attempts Saturday night, the Chiefs broke through the Rams' line to block the kick.
very important, and we work on it quite a bit. I don't think there was anything wrong with our exchange on the ones they blocked, but we'll just have to wait until we see the
"I've only been holding for kicks just this year and it's a lot of work," Cormwell said. "We're not expecting to get it."
In the fourth quarter Cromwell made his first appearance on detense. He replaced free safety Bill Simpson, a four-year veteran.
Three plays later, Chief wide receiver Henry Marshall cut across the middle and grabbed a Tony Adams pass for a 30-yard gain, only to have it called back because of a
"I made a mistake on Marshall," Cromwell said. "He made an inside move, and I should cut him off. That's just one of the things I'm going to have to learn."
"I're really happy with the knee," Cromwell said. "Dr. Wertzbert did a great job."
Considered one of the most exciting players in KU history, Cromwell rushed for 1,783 yards in his career, fifth on the all-time KU rushing records.
Starting as a safety his first two seasons at KU, Cromwell was switched to offense to the defense.
His first start at quarterback came in the third game of the 1975 season against Oregon State University. In 28 carries, Cromwell rushed for 294 yards, a KU touchdown.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Cromwell finished the 1975 season with 1,124 yards and added 540 yards last year before a knee injury in the sixth game ended his colleague career.
Sports Digest From the Associated Press, United Press International
Brock breaks Cobb's record
Brock's record-breaking theft came in the seventh inning against the San Diego Peeps. He had the record of 892 career steals in the first inning.
SAN DIEGO—The St. Louis Cardinals' Lou Brock, already the holder of most of the major league's base-steaing records, store his 893rd base last night to shatter the mark that Tv Cobb set 49 years ago.
The St. Louis left fielder then broke the record with his 281 stole base in the season after he had bounced into a fielder's choice to wipe out a runner in front of him.
Cromwell said that playing defensive back in the NFL was more complicated than he expected. He said that there were a lot of different variations and techniques he must learn and that it would take a lot of time and work.
Cromwell, who was raised in the small town atmosphere of Ransom, said Los Angeles was nice, although he hadn't had much time to see it.
or him.
Brock went on the first pitch by San Diego's Dave Freisleben. Catcher Dave Roberts' throw was wide, as it was in the first inning, and Brock slid in as shortstop Bill Almon dropped the ball.
Independence out of running
NEWPORT, R.I.-The New York Yacht Club America's Cup Committee yesterday eliminated the 12-meter yacht Independence from the race between three American yachts for the right to defend the Cup against a foreign challenger.
challenger.
The six-member committee, formally dressed in black yachting blazers,
cruised up beside Independence in a 20-foot launch and relayed the news to the yacht's skipper, Ted Hood of Marblehead, Mass.
One thing Los Angeles hasn't changed about Cromwell is his dressing habits. He left the Ram's dressing room wearing jeans and cowboy boots.
jacket snap, this knot secures Hood, a saliener, successfully defended the cup in 1974.
Cromwell's knee, which was injured early in the second half in last year's game against Oklahoma, seems to have healed completely.
Hood, a saimmer, asked abruptly. Independence was eliminated a few hours after she was defeated by the leader, contesting for the challenger's role.
Courteous; the medal
Courageous stands at 9-1 and Enterprise, the third boat involved in the trials,
is 4-7.
Steelers hit with injuries
The injuries come at a bad time. Coach Chuck Noll has only a few days to prepare the Steelers for their next preseason game against Philadelphia at Three Rivers Stadium Friday night. Several of the injuries will not be healed by then.
Defensive ends L. C. Greenwood and Gary Dunn will be out for almost a month with sprained knees.
PITTSBURGH (UPI) — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost more than an exhibition game to the New England Patriots in Boca Raton, Mass. Sunday they came out on top, 31-20.
Rookie running back Laverne Smith will also sit out the Philadelphia game with a toe injury suffered last week against the New York Jets.
Campfield hurts knee during'Hawks practice
Starting halfback Bill Campfield injured his knee yesterday during the Jayhawk's afternoon practice. Athletic department sources said Campfield was believed to have a hypertensible knee and could miss up to a week of practice.
The injury to Campfield came after his impressive performance Saturday in a KU scrummage in which he carried the ball five times for 104 yards.
MOORE SAID KU's backs needed to improve their blocking.
Head coach Bud Moore praised Campfield's running along with the running of the other members of the first team offensive backfield. Norris Banks had six carries for 99 yards and Mike Higgins had nine carries for 155 yards.
"Billy has been the only one to do any blocking to brace about," he said.
Moore also praised quarterback Mark Vicenche, who he said, "operated well."
Vicendee completed two of nine passes for 32 yards. Brian Bethek, now the number two quarterback behind Vicendee, completed two of five for 23 yards.
Safety Tom Fitch intercepted a Bill Lilis
strike, 45 yards for the defensive highlight of the
game.
DESPITE THE STRONG individual ef-
fidence he totally pleased with his
team's performance.
"We had too many penalties and too many fumbles. We made enough mistakes to cost us a game," Moore said. "They were lucky. You couldn't be occurring, and don't do a winner."
"I would have liked the mistakes to be eliminated. Of course you strive for perseverance."
The 'Hawks had a light workout Sunday and had a full practice yesterday. Moore announced that tight end Kirby Cristwell had been returned to the first team, but he added that the tight end competition between the Hawks and the Marry Murphy was a 'day-by-day situation.'
THE JAYHAWKS worked yesterday on
outside running, kicking and goal-line
Moore said the team didn't accomplish much yesterday, because "some of the players (were) interested in being in other places than on the field."
"The team is not as excited as we need to be. he said. We can't afford to waste a day."
The Jayhawks' first game will be Sept. 10 against Texas A&M at M College Station, Tex.
Staff Photo by GEORGE MILLENER
Nolan rollin'
His number 'changed' and he's no longer at quarterback, but John Cromwell is still the Ransom Rammer to area football fans. As a rookie for the Los Angeles Rams, Cromwell is vying for a spot as a safe. He is also working on the specialty teams and holds a position in the team's minutes of action Saturday night in an exhibition game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
KANSAS FOOTBALL '77 Coming at You
Student Season Ticket Sales Begin August 30
Another exciting year of Kansas football is upon us. Make plans now to be a part of the color, pagentry and fun that awaits you in Memorial Stadium this fall.
Five home games beginning with Washington State Sept. 24 and including rivals Kansas State and Missouri are a part of your student season ticket. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, Aug. 30, and run until Friday prior to the home opener.
*Student Season Ticket — $20
**Student Spouse Season Ticket — $20
Ticket sales will be conducted in the East Lobby of Allen Field House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. according to the following schedule:
Aug. 30 (Tue) — Seniors. Sept. 1 (Thu) — Sophomores.
Aug. 31 (Wed) — Graduate Students Sept. 2 (Fri) — Freshmen.
and Juniors.
Student seating is assigned on a seniority basis. During the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 students may purchase tickets only on the day their respective class is scheduled. The University's system for class assignments will be followed as described above. A student may always purchase tickets, however, after his respective class day if he wishes. Tickets will remain on sale until the first home game Sept. 24.
Five Exciting Home Games
Sept. 24 — Washington State.
Oct. 15 — Colorado.
Oct. 22 — Oklahoma State.
Nov. 5 — Kansas State.
Nov. 19 — Missouri.
Purchasing Procedures:
1. Come to Allen Field House (East Lobby).
2. Bring validated I. D.
3. Present I. D. at classification table.
4. Receive class card
5. Present class card at ticket sales table.
6. Pay for ticket.
7. Receive ticket and sign name.
Group Seating Procedures:
1. Bring all validated I.D.'s.
2. Follow procedures above (special table will process group orders).
3. Seat assignments for groups are made according to the lowest class ranking of any member of the group. If a student chooses to sit with someone not in his class he must come not earlier than the day assigned for the lower class ranking.
- Restricted to full-time students (minimum of six hours).
** Must show proof of marriage.