4 Thursday, June 16, 1977 University Daily Kansan KU sportsman buried yesterday By BRYANTGRIGGS Staff Writer Danny Knight Danny K牢, 24, a former big-Eight Conference player at the University of Kansas, was buried yesterday in Salina after being in a coma for 20 days. He died June 8 from a cerebral aneurysm—a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. consciousness at his home. The '610' former KU center had been suffering from headaches since last fall, Don Baker, sports information director, said Tuesday, but physicians had been unable to explain the cause of the headaches although a series of medical tests was conducted. Knight was admitted to Tustin Community Hospital in Tustin, Calif., near Los Angeles, when, according to the Los Angeles Times, he awake May 19 feeling ill and went back to bed, never to regain consciousness at his home. Like many kids growing up, Knight's bigger, bulkier skirt. The Saker. But that skirt has shortened. HIS PROFESSIONAL CAREER lasted less than a year, when he left for the Philippines to play professionally with the team associated with the European circuit. He was never drafted after graduation from KU in 1975, but was able to try out with the UCLA Bruins. Upon his graduation from KU, where he received a bachelor's degree in journalism, Knight played for Athletes-in-Action, a team of college football players, at the teachings of Christianity, Baker said. In his only season with the team it won the AAU Senior Men's Championship April 1978. He then went to the Philippines to start his professional career. After a successful career at Hutchinson High, Knight was recruited heavily by several universities and junior colleges before he decided to attend KU. Because of his scholastic ineligibility, night didn't play basketball until the second half. BUT HE MADE UP for lost time by being named most valuable player in the --until now there have been two choices: brand name Junior Fashions at high prices, or discount quality at discount prices. J.Watson's --until now there have been two choices: brand name Junior Fashions at high prices, or discount quality at discount prices. $2.00 cover . SHOWDOWN An outstanding country rock group 9-12:15 DISCO Tues., Wed., Thurs. with Ted Oshirak LOVER D. True. Word. Thine with Tad Oghisak DISCO TOES, Wed., thurs. with Ted Simak Pool, basketball, basketball, backcammon, dominos, Michelob Pool, pinball, fussball, backgammon, dominos, Michelon on tap. Open 7 days HILLCREST SHOPPING CENTER 841-BEER that's about to change. FADS and FASHIONS IS NOW OPEN AND WITH SAVINGS THAT GO ON AND ON AND ON . . . That's because day after day FADS and FASHIONS saves you up to 60% on brand name Juniors fashions. At FADS and FASHIONS, in DOUGLAS COUNTY, you can choose nationally advertised famous name brand fashions at everyday savings of up to 60% below department and specialty store prices. No limited quantities, no gimmicks, no special giveaways. The values you see at FADS and FASHIONS continue year 'round. If you're already a FADS and FASHIONS shopper, you know that savings on famous name fashions happen everyday. If you're not... come discover savings everyday of the year... you won't be disappointed! MONDAY thru SATURDAY 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. THURSDAY 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 717 Mass ● LAWRENCE, KANSAS ● 842-9988 Jayhawk Classic and being "the one factor" that sent the Jayhawks to the NCAA finals in Greenbush, N.C., in 1974, according to Ktivio Knisto, Knight's former teammate. Kiviste, now KU women's tennis coach, was with Knight on the 1974 Big Eight championship and attended the 1982 greatly described Knight as a guy of great understanding and warmth. "He didn't have as much talent as some of the other players on the team had, but through his will and determination he was able to compete with the best of them," Kivisto said. championships in 1974 and 1975, Knight was also a substantial influence in leading the Hutchinson High basketball program to reach the national finals. The Hutchinson Salt Hawks placed second in the tournament his junior year and finished in fourth place when he was a Like the cornerstone player he was in helping KU to two straight Big Elight the Class 5-8 State Tournament his senior point in the record by scoring 88 points in three games. The Hutchinson-raised cager was born March 25, 1923, and is survived by his widow, Arlene, and daughter, Tiffany; four parents, Bobby and Barbara Knight; brothers, Marc, Kelly and James, and sister, Michelle, all of Salina. CONTEMPORARY CLOTHES for the lass with sass DARING YOUNG DESIGNS MODERATELY PRICED Sized 3 to 15 and 6 to 16 Holiday Plaza 841-JANE 25th & Iowa LIMIT 3 With This Coupon VISTABURGER Made from ¼ lb. fresh ground beef. Savings also applies to Vistaburger basket. COUPON EXPIRES JUNE 30TH Req. 70 $ ^{+} $ CORN DOG LIMIT 3 With This Coupon Fresh made. Dipped in batter, fried to a golden brown. 35¢ COUPON EXPIRES JUNE 30TH Reg. 50c 1527 West 6th, Lawrence 842-4311