Big Eight title race could end tonight with two pivotal games
Kansas State at Iowa State and Kansas at Oklahoma could settle the Big Eight chase. Current standings place K State 93, Iowa State 84, Kansas 84, Nebraska 85, Oklahoma 75 with several possible outcomes. Three or more teams eye a share or sole lead depending on tonight's results.
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Panthers Open Region 6 Sub-Regional With St Johns
Neosho County Community Junior College Panthers, ranked No. 1 in the upper bracket, face St Johns Eagles in the opening round at Coffeyville. The tournament runs today through Wednesday with semifinals and final, leading to a national tournament bid.
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NCCJC
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Chuck Pierson
Chris Kirkwood
Mike Samuel
Dave Martin
College Basketball Scores From Across the Nation
The Associated Press reports numerous college games with big wins and tight contests. Notable results include Princeton over Columbia 68 to 57, Harvard 98 over Yale 89, UCLA 115 over California 71, Kansas 70 over Oklahoma State 58, and Wisconsin 104 to Purdue 84. Oregon State beat Stanford 76 in an overtime clash.
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Sub regional basketball tourney games to be broadcast
All Region 6 sub regional basketball games begin at Coffeyville and will be aired on KGGF 690 AM. The NCCJC versus St. John's contest will start at 4 p.m.
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Pittsburg and Coffeyville Tie SEK Basketball Standings
Pittsburg and Coffeyville end Southeast Kansas League play tied for first after a 56-53 upset by Columbus over Coffeyville. Both teams finish 10-4, ending Coffeyville’s bid for an undisputed title as Parsons’ upset helped Polaris threaten.
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Jayhawk Thinclads Win Big Eight Indoor Title
Kansas led by Jim Ryan and George Byers at Municipal Auditorium as the Jayhawks clinched a Big Eight indoor track title with 172 points. Oklahoma runner-up with 41, Missouri 35, Nebraska 3, Kansas State 22, Colorado 15, Oklahoma State 9, Iowa State 0.
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Coffeyville 7th Bout Rockets For Invitational Title
Coffeyville Junior High 7th graders defeated the Royster Rockets 29 to 22 to take first place in the invitational tournament. Coffeyville led 16-10 at halftime and 24-14 entering the final period as Graham led with 11 points for Coffeyville. Rockets finish season 7-3.
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Comets Battle Parsons In AA Regional Tourney
The Chanute Blue Comets face the Parsons Vikings in the Class AA regional basketball first round at Fort Scott with games set for Thursday and Friday leading to state tournaments March 14 16. Wyandotte and Wichita Southeast drew byes as regional pairings were announced for four classes.
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Four Valley Teams Eye Dual NCAA NIT Bids in May Tourneys
Missouri Valley fans anticipate up to four teams entering the NCAA Midwest Regional or NIT. Louisville aims for its 12th straight win in a regional test vs Bellarmine while Bradley and Cincinnati look set for the NIT in New York. Drake also contends as Drake and North Texas push for late-season affect in the standings as Wichita State nears a sub .500 finish. Willie Davis shines for North Texas as Drake edges Tulsa.
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VFW Baseball Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
An organization meeting for the summer VFW baseball program is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the club room to recruit managers for the Major Minor Pee Wee and Rookie leagues and discuss rules. Interested persons are urged to attend.
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Kansas City Club Name In Contest
A contest opens to name Kansas City's 1969 American League expansion club running through March 17. The winner earns a paid trip for two to the All-Star game in Houston. Judges are the team’s board. entries must include name and contact details with a brief explanation.
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Houston
Chanute Tribune Briefs March 4 1968
Local page notes brief items from Chanute and nearby areas. Only fragments readable on page seven, including sparse updates from city and county authorities and community notices.
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