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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1975
Page
6
Sports notes recall packed high school gyms and rousing crowds at Neosho County Junior College games in 1966-67 and 1967-68. Players Walter Hawkins Tyrone Brandon Mike Samuel and Joe Parks energized the era with high energy play and fan approval.
Local writer urges Chanute residents to pack the NCCJC Panthers and Chanute High School games to lift team energy. Debut of new Chanute coach Tom Thorne praised as fans urged to attend both Chanute High and Neosho County games including Iola and Johnson County matchups.
Independence Pirates overcome a 34-32 halftime deficit to defeat Neosho County Community Junior College 81-65 in first round action. Led by Chester Giles and John Hunter, Independence pulled away after intermission, dominating inside with 29 rebounds and nine blocked shots while Rennie Kelly scored 22 for the Pirates.
Chanute high school wrestling dropped a 32-25 decision to Fort Scott in a tight meet. Mike Miller and Mark Nelson suffered early losses, but Art Barriger Tim Finley and Gary Catterson sparked Chanute’s comeback before Fort Scott claimed the final margin. Chanute heads to Caney and El Dorado tournaments this weekend.
Royster Rockets swept two of three from Sedan. Freshmen won 62 34 while eighth grade prevailed 34 18 and seventh graders lost 36 26. Wes Audiss led freshmen with 16 points and Dan Haight led Royster 9th with 12. The next action is the Holiday Tournament with Chanute Fort Scott and Pittsburg teams slated to play.
Dave Parker of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the National League slugging crown with a .541 season percentage. Greg Luzinski led in total bases and RBIs, finishing second at .540, followed by Mike Schmidt .523, Johnny Bench .519, and George Foster .518. Top 10 also includes Willie Stargell, Joe Morgan, Bob Watson, Dave Kingman, and Ted Simmons.
Yankees send Bobby Bonds and Doc Medich in separate trades at the winter meetings for five pitchers and infielders. Bill Veeck, now White Sox chief operating officer, immediately moves Bill Melton to the Angels and nears another three player swap. Angels acquire Bonds for Ed Figueroa and Mickey Rivers. Padres also obtain Doug Rader from Astros.
Herb Nobles scored 25 points and 16 rebounds to lift Kansas over Boise State 61 56 in Lawrence. Kansas trailed at halftime before an 8 0 run late in the game gave the Jayhawks the lead and the win. Norm Cook added 12 points and seven rebounds. Boise State’s Pat Hoke had 20 points and 14 boards.
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