Wednesday, July 06, 2005


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Football Game Moved

APLike any college town, Lawrence sees big benefits from home football games, especially against big-name opponents.Which is why city officials are smarting after the University of Kansas decided to move its October 15 home game against Oklahoma to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. - College Football -
The university says it made the decision in order to give Kansas City-area fans an easier chance to see the Jayhawks.Mayor Boog Highberger says he plans to ask university officials to consult with the city before deciding to move future games out of town. - College Football -
Officials say the games bring in millions of dollars for area restaurants, hotels and stores.The Jayhawks play six home games this year. But three of thosegames are against small nonconference opponents and aren't expectedto attract large crowds.
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APLike any college town, Lawrence sees big benefits from home football games, especially against big-name opponents.Which is why city officials are smarting after the University of Kansas decided to move its October 15 home game against Oklahoma to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.The university says it made the decision in order to give Kansas City-area fans an easier chance to see the Jayhawks. - College Football -
Mayor Boog Highberger says he plans to ask university officials to consult with the city before deciding to move future games out of town. Officials say the games bring in millions of dollars for area restaurants, hotels and stores. - College Football -
The Jayhawks play six home games this year. But three of thosegames are against small nonconference opponents and aren't expectedto attract large crowds.
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Associated Press

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