Jayhawks poised for 1000th win as season nears Big Eight title
KU stands 992 victories after beating Stanford 76 67, led by Jo Jo White now 4th all time at Kansas. Oregon State 991 and Kentucky 988 trail as KU eyes consecutive Big Eight titles and slate of key games including Nebraska Iowa State Missouri and Kansas State before a potential milestone 1000th win. Coffeyville finishes eighth in N I JC tourney with a narrow win over Nevada Southern frosh.
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SEK prep cage ratings show Parsons Altamont Fort Scott Humboldt
The Topeka Daily Capitol and Wichita Eagle release latest Class 3A and Class 2A basketball rankings. Parsons and Altamont are fourth and fifth in 3A by Topeka. Humboldt is fourth in 2A. Wichita Eagle places Parsons fifth Altamont sixth and Humboldt eighth with Fort Scott eighth in 3A.
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Chiefs Hank Stram Voted AFL Coach of the Year
Hank Stram of the Kansas City Chiefs was named AFL Coach of the Year in the AP voting. Stram won 16 votes while Weeb Ewbank received nine and others tallying a few. He guided Kansas City through midseason injuries before a 41 14 playoff loss to Oakland.
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Phone numbers for Tribune contact after hours
After hours contact details direct readers to call the Tribune via HE1 3400 if the primary number is unreachable. The note emphasizes dialing after 6 PM for assistance.
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Field Goal Lifts North Past South in Shrine Classic
The North beat the South 34 0 in the Shrine All star game at Miami Cotton Bowl on a 23 yard field goal by Dick Berlin. Notre Dame's Bob Gladieux set up the score with a 55 yard run and Bill Bergey earned top North honors. The South suffered turnovers and a goal line stand by Virginia's defense.
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Bluebonnet Bowl Teams Arrive in Houston for Game
Southern Methodist and Oklahoma will arrive today for the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. Oklahoma lands at 10 40 a m and SMU at 2 p m. Both teams plan workouts in the Astrodome where the game is set to be played. The event moves to the Astrodome this year after nine years at Rice Stadium. Festivities begin Friday night with a basketball classic featuring Houston San Francisco Portland and Utah State.
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Simpson Wins Player of the Year for Second Time
O J Simpson the Southern California Heisman winner is named Player of the Year for the second straight season by the Walter Camp Football Foundation in New Haven Connecticut.
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U S Grabs Lead In Davis Cup Bid
United States leads Australia 2 0 in the Davis Cup Challenge Round after Arthur Ashe Jr and Clark Graebner swept their singles clashes in Adelaide. Ashe defeated Ray Ruffels 6 8 7 5 6 3 6 3 while Graebner toppled Bill Bowrey 8 10 6 4 8 6 3 6 1 to set up a possible clinching doubles match Friday.
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Missouri Tigers Struggle in Xmas Practice Ahead of Bowl
Missouri coach Dan Devine said the team showed flat work during Christmas morning drills in Daytona Beach. He noted the Tigers were in a vacuum and not reading much about Alabama ahead of the Gator Bowl. All-Big Eight tackle Jim Anderson returned after a thigh pull and appeared to move well.
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Nancy Greene Wins Lou Marsh Trophy Again
Nancy Greene was named winner of the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy as Canada's outstanding athlete for the second straight year.
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New Faces Highlight Big Eight Show in Kansas City
The Big Eight tourney at Municipal Auditorium showcases eight of the league’s top 15 scorers among eight newcomers. Colorado leads with Ron Smith and Cliff Meely, while Kansas drill students Dave Robisch and Roger Brown spark a revamped lineup. Nebraska Oklahoma State Missouri Kansas State and Iowa State also feature major transfers and fresh starters in the season-opening event.
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Four MVS Teams Set for Holiday Tournament Action
Wichita State Memphis State Drake and Tulsa head to holiday tourneys led by Bradley facing Indiana State. Louisville and St Louis idle. Wichita State at Charlotte Invitational faces Texas. Memphis State in Poinsettia Classic meets Citadel. Drake in Dallas. Tulsa in Southern California. Cincinnati 6-1 after loss to USC. Valley games resume next week with eight contests.
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Horse Race Betting Reaches New High in 1968
Betting on legalized horse racing in the United States totaled a record 4,976,661,116 dollars in 1968, while track attendance slipped to 61,523,085 from 62,619,185. John D. Schapiro, president of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations, cites racing’s shrinking share of entertainment dollars and rising costs for young couples.
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Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Boxing Card Outcomes
In Portland Maine Jerry Graci of Arlington Massachusetts stopped Brad Silas of Washington DC in eight rounds. In Bilgao Spain Luis Folledo of Spain knocked out O K Griffith of the United States in seven rounds.
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