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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1972
Page
4
Chanute built a 26-2 first half lead and held on to beat Pittsburg 51 47 in a junior varsity game. Larry Rogers scored 17 in the first half, Chanute protected the edge with late baskets by Steve Marts who tallied 12 points.
Pittsburg junior varsity survived a fourth quarter rally to beat Chanute Blue Comets 54 to 52 at the fieldhouse. Brad Bright scored 21 for Chanute with 15 in the final period, but Pittsburg blocked his last shot to seal the victory. Randy Turnbill led Pittsburg with 14 points.
Pittsburg defeats Chanute 49 47 in a Southeast Kansas League game. Tony Branson scored the winning basket and Don Free added late free throws as the Dragons overcome a 10 point Chanute lead. Larry Rogers starred for Chanute with 13 points and Marty Savadra sparked the Comets with defense and steals.
Chanute led 20-11 early and 26-17 at halftime but Pittsburg surged late. Branson scored 15 for Pittsburg while Rogers led Chanute with 16 as Pittsburg won 49 48 after a late turnover and Free and John added 11 and 10 for the winners. Chanute travels to Columbus next Tuesday seeking first win.
Marmaton Valley edged Crest 61 59 as Steve Spencer led with 23 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Kendall Adams had 22 points for Crest, while Marmaton Valley dominated rebounding 41 29 despite shooting 24 percent in the first half.
A dense list of Kansas high school basketball results shows varied margins with teams such as Garden City, Independence, Russell, Gardner, Great Bend, and Shawnee Heights posting wins and losses. Other notable scores include Pittsburg 49 over Chanute 47 and Northeast of Alma 73 over Girard Chetopa 53.
The list records numerous high school teams and their scores in a regional competition. Notable shows include El Dorado 72 over Derby 57 and Hutchinson 64. Other matches feature Wichita area and smaller towns such as Newton, Junction City, and Salina Central.
Chanute High School hosts a double dual wrestling meet at the gym with afternoon matches at 1 p.m. and the evening session at 6 30 p.m. Participants include Chanute Caney Fredonia and Parsons.
Readable fragments show team names and scores including Moorman Mfg Co entries and Woodpilers League play. Notable figures include Laurie Norris and Greg Burghart with high game counts and multiple team references such as Chiefs Jayhawks Rockets Vampires and Pink Panthers.
The calendar lists daily after school programs and gym activities across venues including Launching Pad Royster and Central Park Pavilion. It notes church league games at Lutheran Church and First Baptist, with mixed gender fitness classes and junior high nights scheduled for December 1 to December 15.
The Big Eight Conference severed relations with the United States Olympic Committee and shortened Kansas State University's probation from three years to end January 1, 1973. Commissioner Charlies M. Nevias said the action followed the NCAA break with the USOC and noted Kansas State had adjusted to conference rules after a September review.
Baltimore Colts visit the Kansas City Chiefs in a late season NFC AFC clash with both teams out of playoff contention. Colts QB Marty Domres ready after injury with Kinney and Adamle sidelined by colds. Willie Lanier returns at linebacker. Colts beat Chiefs in a prior preseason game.
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