Semifinals set in Ralph Miller Classic basketball tourney
Chanute and Humboldt won Thursday night to reach the semifinals of the first Ralph Miller Classic. Chanute defeated Caney 85 48 while Humboldt beat North Elk 73 32. Coffeyville edged Centre 46 45 as Council Grove rolled over Cherryvale 54 42 setting up tonight’s featured matchups.
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Humboldt
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Council Grove
Caney
North Elk
Bulldogs
Trojans
Centre
Terry Ross
Cherryvale
Jack Deniston
Mark Pasley
Ralph Miller
Deniston
Mike McLean
John Coble
Tournament of Champions first round results and scores
Tournament of Champions games feature Manhattan over Coffeyville 46 to 36 and Ward over Larned 63 to 47. Liberal defeats Shawnee Mission South 70 to 61, Dodge City edges Shawnee Mission East 56 to 49, and Kapaun Mt Carmel beats Wellington 61 to 55 in OT. Other results include Wichita West 68 Haven 38, McPherson 60 Newton 60, and Kansas City Washington 56 Great Bend 60. In consolation, Augusta defeats Nickerson 65 to 55 and detailed box scores follow for Coffeyville B Centre Council Grove Cherryvale Humboldt Chanute Caney and other teams.
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Manhattan
Coffeyville
Ward
Larned
Liberal
Shawnee Mission South
Shawnee Mission East
Panther guard closes in on Neosho County scoring mark
Neosho County Jaco star David Mitchell trails the school all time scoring record by 62 points as the Panthers prepare for an Eastern Division clash with Labette County at Parsons. Mitchell, a 6-0 sophomore guard, also nears the season assist record with 105 through 15 games, while teammate Ron Allen leads NCC JC in career points at 971.
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Arizona University
Girls Regional Cage Tourney Opens Next Week in Grenola
Eleven teams gather in Grenola Kansas for the Class 1A girls regional tournament with the winner advancing to state. First round Monday features Dexter versus McCune at 5 30 p.m. Cedar Vale versus Elk Valley at 7 p.m. Thayer versus South Haven at 8 30 p.m. Byes include South Elk LeRoy Argonia Central of Burden and Udall. Finals set for Saturday February 3.
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Coach Frazer crowned NAIA coach of the year
Kansas City AP notes Jim Frazier of Missouri Southern earned the 1972 NAIA coach of the year honor. The Missouri Southern coach led the team to a 12-0 national Division I championship season after a 4-6 finish in 1971, with post season wins over Doane Nebraska and Northwestern Iowa.
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Walton Leads UCLA Past Loyola for 60th Straight Win
Big Bill Walton dominates with 32 points and 27 rebounds as UCLA extends its undefeated streak to 60 games in an 87-73 win over Loyola Chicago at Chicago Stadium. Coach Johnny Wooden guides the Bruins in this top ranking matchup.
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Fairbanks Signs Rich Pro Pact
The New England Patriots announce the signing of Oklahoma coach and general manager Chuck Fairbanks in a deal reportedly worth 1 million plus, including 200000 a year for five years and fringe benefits such as stock options and education. The move comes as the club seeks to end NFL wilderness and gear up for the draft.
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Rams Acquire Had from Chargers for Bacon and Thomas
Los Angeles Rams obtain quarterback John Had from San Diego in exchange for defensive end Cay Bacon and running back Bob Thomas. In basketball trades Philadelphia 76ers move John Black to the Kansas City Omaha Kings for Tom Van Arsdale and a third round pick. Golf opens with Snead at six under 66 in Palm Beach Gardens while Casper leads Pebble Beach Pro Am at six under 66.
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