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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
4
John Brown of Missouri leads the 1972 All-Big Eight basketball selections with 548 points as a junior. Seniors Bud Stallworth Kansas Bobby Jack Oklahoma Chuck Jura Nebraska and David Hall Kansas State join him on the first team, with Lon Kruger of Kansas State on the second five.
The Associated Press picks the 1972 All-Big Eight with First Team members Bud Stallworth of Kansas and others including Bobby Jack Oklahoma John Brown Missouri Chuck Jura Nebraska and David Hall Kansas State. Second Team includes Jim Creighton Colorado Al Eberhard Missouri Martinez Denman Iowa State Scott Martin Oklahoma Lon Kruger Kansas State. Honorable Mention lists several players from Oklahoma State Nebraska Missouri Iowa State and Kansas State. Stallworth leads in scoring and rebounding totals while Jura and Jack also post strong season figures.
Yates Center and Onaga opened the Kansas Class 2A tournament with a 1 30 p m clash in Hutchinson. Winners advance to a semifinal Friday while first round losers are eliminated. A pep assembly at Yates Center High fueled the Wildcats’ road trip.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hold a baseball tryout camp in Chanute at City Park on July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scout Herbert Hess from Wichita will lead the event with further details to be announced. Chanute Recreation and Parks Superintendent Al Guidt confirmed the camp today.
Oakland owner Finley uses reserve clause to bind Vida Blue to 1972 contract as talks stall. Blue seeks $50 000 plus free agent status after rejecting renewal offer. Cardinal GM Devine flags differing stance with Joe Torre amid Indians sale talk. Mileti pursues Indians purchase as AL clubs delay decision. Exhibition games yield Giants over Cubs and other results.
Public sale of farm items to be conducted at a farm location 6 miles north of Independence Kansas with directions via Sycamore and Cherryvale to Cloverleaf. Auction emphasizes a complete farm sale with items to be listed at the event.
A Saturday March 1, 1972 auction offers 64 head of cattle including Herefords and stock cows, plus Charolais and Angus stock. farm machinery such as a 1959 Massey Ferguson tractor and various plows, mowers, and implements. horses, a 1967 GMC truck, misc items, and a 3 piece bedroom set. Cash terms with on-site lunch and no removal before settlement. safety disclaimer noted.
Ed Bittman owner Col Jiggs Abshier and Col Olin Goins listed as auctioneers for a sale tied to Peoples State Bank in Cherryvale with clerk designation included.
A Missouri High School Class L basketball quarterfinal in Maryville ended 52-50 in overtime as Baytown South defeated Kansas City Central. The game sparked a chair throwing riot with 13 treated for injuries and 75 to 100 minor injuries among fans and players in a near capacity crowd of 3000. Officers eventually restored order after more than 45 minutes of unrest.
The Chicago Bulls, leading the NBA in defense, showcased strong resistance Wednesday night for part of the game, underscoring their defensive identity and intensity.
Baseball results include New York N. 4 Detroit 3 in 12 innings and Minneapolis 7 Pittsburgh 3. Chicago A. 11 Boston 7 in 14 innings, San Francisco 10 Chicago N. 8. In NBA action the Bulls edged the Hawks 98-96 with a strong first half defense, bolstering Chicago to a 52-22 record.
Archie Bennett a 21 year old University of Arkansas defensive tackle was in fair condition after being shot in the stomach in his dorm room. Authorities said teammate Ron Revard 21 a center at Arkansas placed a loaded rifle against Bennett during horseplay and the weapon discharged.
Hutchinson Junior College edged Barton County 72-71 to repeat as Region 6 champion and earn a berth in the National Junior College Tournament. The Blue Dragons led 42-37 at halftime, trailed late, then regained the lead with 8:56 left and held on for the win.
Pittsburg State College upset NAIA sixth ranked Marymount 72 65 in the District 10 final. Pittsburg improves to 21 7 and advances to the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City starting Monday. Pittsburg dominated rebounds 42 37 and handed Marymount its first defeat in 36 games.
The St. Louis Cardinals prep for their first exhibition game in St. Petersburg against the New York Mets. Manager Red Schoendienst plans to use pitchers Rick Wise Jim Maloney and Dennis Higgins.
More than 200 students walked out of Nickerson High School in protest of the dismissal of football Coach Mike Meek and basketball Coach Terry Stratman. Reno County school board president Michael Chalfant declined to discuss reasons for the firings. The student spokesman warned the dismissals could end interscholastic athletics for the year.
In Fort Myers Kansas City Royals beat the right-handers 6 to 0 in an intrasquad game. Left-handed hitters produced nine of the club’s nine hits while Steve Busby impressed by pitching six outs without a hit and 11 pitches.
East Maine defeated Massachusetts 83 to 79 in a Southeast game. Gardner‑Webb edged Lenoir Rhyne 77 to 76 in District 29. Hutchinson beat Barton County 72 to 69 in Region 7. Cincinnati triumphed 122 to 105 over Phoenix in a separate match. ABA notable scores include Kentucky 98 over Carolina and Virginia 127 over Floridians.
NEW YORK AP Indiana Missouri and Lafayette accepted NIT bids while Ohio State declined after a players vote negative. Ohio State sits second in the Big Ten with Indiana fourth as the field grows to 11 teams for the March 17 Madison Square Garden start. Indiana travels to Purdue while Missouri, 20-5, closes with Oklahoma. Missouri is led by 67 John Brown.
Tennessee State topped Eau Claire of Wisconsin in the final Associated Press small college basketball poll as the Tigers claimed four first place votes and 22-1 regular season, while Eau Claire finished 23-1 and held nine first-place votes. Louisiana Tech and Florida Southern also received first-place votes.
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