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University Daily Kansan / Tuesday, September 17. 1991
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Sands runs to Kansas records
Julie Jacobson / KANSAN
Coaches Vic Adamle, center, and Glen Mason congratulate Tony Sands after his move to No. 20 Kansas' all-time career rushing list.
By David Mitchell
Tony Sands left St. Thomas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., as the leading rusher in Broward County history.
Kansan Sportswriter
Three years later, he is on the verge of becoming the most productive runner in Kansas football history. Sands led the team to five wins and record of five Jayhawk rushing records.
Two games into the season, he has become the all-time rushing attempts leader, passing John Riggins' record of 518. He has also tied Laverne Smith's record of 21 career rushing touchdowns. With 157 yards against Tulsa on Saturday, he moved past Riggins and Gale Sayers into second place behind Smith on the all-time rushing list.
At 5-foot-6, 175 pounds, Sands does not possess the physical stature of the men whose records he is chasing. With a combined record of 8-24-14, the team are not of the same caliber of those the record holders played for, either.
Smith and Riggins played on teams that were good enough to earn bowl bays. Sayers was a two-time All-American in the league, and played in the National Football League.
Kansas coach Glen Mason said that the Sands never ceases to amaze him.
"I think right now he's really one of the great stories in college football," he said.
Sands' 174-yard performance Saturday boosted his career total to 2,677 yards, 397 yards behind Smith. He needs three more rushing touchdowns to pass Charlie Hoag's record of 23. He has 100-yard rushing games already this season, Sandes needs three more to break Smith's career record of 13.
the guy "
In Wednesday's news conference, senior offensive tackle Christopher Perez said what impressed him most was his team oriented approach.
"He's out there for the team," Perez said. "Everybody talks about the records he's breaking and will continue to break as the season goes on, but exciting because he wants to see the team succeed more than anything else."
Tulsa defensive back Stephen Ford said that Sands has deceptive speed and agility.
"Tony is a quick little guy." Ford said. "I was surprised how easily he bounced off people, and I thought he'd go down easier than he did.
"There's no doubt that he's one of the longest running backs we'll face all year."
Sands credited much of his success to the Kansas offensive line.
"One player does not make a team," Sands said. "I want to thank God and those guys (the offensive line). I wish they them for anybody, I love them all."
Tony Sands Breaks Records
Most yards earned
Laverne Smith
Tony Sands
Gale Sayers
John Riggens
100-yard games
Laverne Smith Tony Sands
Most rushing attempts
551
518
Mostrushing touchdowns
Tony Sands 21
Laverne Smith 21
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Twins give 3 hits, beat Royals 9-0
The Associated Press
He did.
Tapani became Minnesota's third 15-game winner, pitching three hits in 7/13 innings and struck out 22. The Kansas City Royals 9-6
MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Tapani is one of baseball's best control pitchers, so when he started last night's game with a walk, he knew he needed to get better.
Tapani (15-8) is 13-2 since June 5. He struck out seven and walked two and Paul Abbott finished with hisiless relief.
The game started with Tapani walking Kirk Gibson. He then retired the next 13 batters, six by strikeouts.
Moon rallies Oilers against Chiefs, 17-7
"I knew I wasnt going to last long if I pitched like that," Tapani said. "As a result, my stuff get better."
The Associated Press
HOUSTON — The Houston Oilers didn't repeat history last night, they added to it.
"The first inning was a little shaky, but after that he was in good control of the game," Twins manager Tom Kelly said.
Warren Moon did not pass for 527 yards like he did in the Oilers' last meeting with Kansas City, but he did rally them in the third quarter this time. He completed eight straight passes, including a 4-yard pass to Haywood Jeffries, leading him to a 17-7 victory over the Chiefs.
Jeffries, who caught nine passes for 245 yards against the Chiefs last December, caught five passes Oliers go-ahead touchdown drive.
"That's the type of receiver I've got to be," Jeffries said. "I'm a big guy out there. I love the pressure there. I'm leading a leader. It's in my contract."
"It was one of the most physical games I've been involved in in quite
The Chiefs sacked Moon only once but he was pressured and pounded the entire game.
a while, it put a lot of pressure on me," Moon said. "We decided I had to get rid of the ball quicker in the second half."
After being held to 63 yards passing in the first half, Moon directed a 93-yard third-quarter drive that helped the Oilers open the season with a 3-0 record for the first time in club history.
The Oliers, one of five undefeated teams in the NFL, were aided by Kansas City penalties, four of which gave Houston first downs.
"We've beaten three teams that had a better record than we did last year," Oilers coach Jack Pardee said.
"It boiled down to the kind of game we thought it would be, with the special teams making a big play. It might not have been the best offensive effort, but it was enough to win."
Rookie Mike Dumas recovered a fumble that put up Houston's first touchdown and Cris Dishman intercepted the ball. He scored 9-40 left in the game that preserved
the Oilers' lead.
DeBerg threw 40 yards toward Fred Jones but Dishman matched Jones stride for stride and plucked the pass off in the end zone.
Kansas City (1-2) relied on big running backs Christian Okoye, who gained 75 yards on 17 carries, in Word, who got 54 yards on 14 carries.
"I felt our players played their tails off," Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer said. "They played one of their best games but it was not good enough. It was a gutty effort but that doesn't tain any dividends."
Ian Howfield kicked a 23-yard field goal with 21 seconds left for the final margin.
The Oilers increased their Monday night football record to 10-6, including four consecutive victories.
Moon's 527 passing yards against Kansas City last December was the second-best mark in NFL history and led Houston to a 21-9 victory. He settled for completing 29 of 38 for 233 yards Monday night.
Braves must win on the road to earn title
The Associated Press
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves proved they could stay in contention for the National League West championship at home. Now, without their lute, tomahawk-chopping fans and their spark plug lead-off man, can they maintain their lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road?
The suspension, imposed immediately after the results of drug tests were available, cannot be appealed, a representative for the Braves said. However, Nixon can file a grievance through the players' union, although it is not known if the suspension would be lifted during the grievance.
Otis Nixon, the major league's leading base-stealer with 72, was suspended yesterday by the commissioner's request for violating baseball's drug policy.
"I'm sure everyone is shocked and surprised," Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said. "This is the first I've heard about anything like this."
He said the team would do its best to make use of Nixon's absence.
"He's a real popular guy, a great
guy, he said. "Everybody gets along with him real well. He's a good guy to have on the team and in the clubhouse. We have great leadership and are going to be missed."
A statement by the commissioner's office said Nixon had violated terms of his aftercare program. He went through drug rehabilitation in 1987 and returned to the Cleveland Indians but never was suspended for any drug violations.
Nixon's suspension came one day after the BRAves completed a 6-home stand, Sunday. During the home stand, the Braves won two out of four games and three games that even overshadowed a three-man no-hitter earlier in the week.
Now, the Braves will see if the momentum can carry into their seven-game road trip, which started yesterday night in San Francisco.
"We did all the things that were necessary to win a game, a series, a division," general manager John Schuerholz said.
"Our confidence is growing each and every day," David Justice said after the Braves crushed Los Angeles 9-1
Three sellout crowds totaling 136, 083 were the Bravays ridden at a $2-5 discount on Friday night to win the next two from the Dodgers, 3 to win 11 innings on Sunday, and 4 to rout on Sunday, keyed by Sid Bream 5 first-iinning grand slam.
The trip includes two-game series with San Francisco and San Diego and ends with a second consecutive week in Los Angeles. The Dodgers, this time in Los Angeles.
"This road trip is going to be crucial for us," Justice said. "We have to play great on the road. If the Dodgers hold on, they're going to do good at home."
Sunday to take in a 1/2-game lead over the Dodgers to take in the final three weeks of the season. "We just feel like we can beat them," he said, but bit of momentum going on the road."
Atlanta is trying to become the first National League team to jump from the cellar to the title the next year since divisional play began in 1969.
Lawrence junior takes top spot on Kansas cross-country team
Saul finishes first, fourth in two races
By Jeff Kobs
Kansan Sportswriter
Julia Saul, a former Oregon Duck,
has helped the Jayhawk women's
crosscountry team take flight this season.
Saul, Lawrence junior, transferred to Kansas from the University of Oregon this semester and has become a coach for the women's cross country program.
"She has made an immediate impact," Kansas coach Gary Schwartz said. "She's just that type of person."
Saul bypassed Kansas after high school, opting to attend Oregon instead.
"I was set on getting out for college at least two states away," Saul said. "Oregon was just very appealing to me."
However, when Oregon dropped her major, Saul decided to return to Kansas to continue her education and her running.
For two years Saul ran for the Oregon Ducks, a team that finished fifth at last year's nationals. In that time, Saul won five spots on the number five spot on the plate.
"I want to go into nursing, and I knew KU had a good program," she said. "I knew lcould still run here."
And runs she has.
Saul is running in the No.1 spot at Kansas and has led the Jayhawks in both of this season's meets.
At the season opener, the Hawks dominated, coming up two points south of a perfect score in the victory against Southern Illinois and Murray State.
Saul led the team and the race with a time of 17:24.
At last week's Jayhawk Invitation,
a Alaskan finished first for Kansas and
at least two other schools.
She said the role of team leader was a new one to her.
Kansas, a seventh place finisher at last year's Big Eight Conference meet, has never finished higher than fourth in the conference. The team took second place at the Jayawk Invitational, though, well ahead of Big Eight foes Colorado, Oklahoma and Missouri.
"It's good to come to Kansas and to help this team get noticed." Saul said.
"It's definitely something different for me." she said. "It might help
Julia Saul, Lawrence junior, warms up before cross-country practice.
because I'm not placing myself behind
teammates I think I should be behind."
"heman runner Kristi Wuester
Freshman runner Kristi Kloster said that Saul was a good leader.
"She works really hard in practice as well as the meet," she said.
thankful for Saul because senior Cathy Palacios, who paced Kansas in every race last year, had a fractured ankle.
Palacios said that she was also thankful to have Saul on the team.
Schwartz said he was especially
"It is nice to have someone to fall back on like Julia," she said.
MU players take conference honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri earned one victory during the weekend and two Big Eight players of the week yesterday.
pommonnere quarterback Phil Johnson, who hit 20 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers' 23-19 victory againstillusionierne, will serve as host for conference offensive play of the week.
The Springfield native/oran for 21 yards to give him 318 yards in total offense.
"After one mistake, he doesn't fall apart and play more cautions," Coach Bob Stull said. "He's really tough."
Junior cornerback Maurice Benson was named conference defensive player of the week after making 10 tackles, breaking up two passes and returning a punt 42 yards to set up a score.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Volleyball team will play tonight
The Kansas volleyball team, coming off a weekend victory at the Jayhawk Classic, will play host to Oral Roberts University at 7:30 tonight at Allen Field House.
Oral Roberts, which just started women's volleyball this season, was not on the original roster. Roberts has never played.
with Kansas to play.
The Jayhawks, 10-1, have won all three tournaments they have played in this season and AKRONO KLEPSON.
They will travel to Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday to play in the Iowa Tournament.
Cincinnati pitcher suspended, fined
LOS ANGELES — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Norm Charlton was suspended for seven days and fined by the National League yesterday for deliberately hitting Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia and saying he might try to hit him again.
The suspension was effective immediately, but Charlton appealed NL president Bill White's rulings, making the left-handed reliever eligible to play during a hearing.
"I have a regret for talking about it publicly," Charlton said. "It's probably not the way I should have handled it, but that's the way I did it. There's not much I can do about it now. I made a mistake by saying it."
A statement from White said, "Charlton was suspended for his comments admitting he deliberately threw at Mike Scioscia of the Dodgers and his treats concerning hitting Mr. Scioscia in the future."
Moore leads U.S. Senior Amateurs
FRANKFORT, M. — Clarence Moore of Winnosboro, S.C., shot a 3-over 42 yesterday, leading the first round of stroke play at the 17th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.
Playing in winds that gusted more than 40 mph, the 1988 U.S. Senior Amateur champion opped a field of 160 players in the first of two rounds of stroke play.
Following today's second round, the low 64 will begin match play, which is scheduled for tomorrow through Saturday at Crystal Downs Country Club.