Louisville and Kansas State Reach Midwest Finals
Louisville defeated Southwestern Louisiana 88-84 behind Jim Price’s lockdown defense and 25 points to advance to the Midwest regional final against Kansas State. Kansas State used nine Hall points to beat Texas 66-55, with Hall keying the late surge for the Wildcats who secured the other finalist berth.
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Bruins Edge Weber State in Far West Regional Play
UCLA beat Weber State 90-58 as Henry Bibby and Larry Farmer led with outside shooting and Bill Walton controlled boards before foul trouble. Walton left early, Swen Nater added 12 points, and UCLA advanced to the regional final in Provo Utah.
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Henry Bibby
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Bill Walton
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NAIA Semifinals Set With Top Seeds in Spotlight
In Kansas City Eau Claire Wisconsin State battles Gardner-Webb North Carolina while Stephen F. Austin faces defending champion Kentucky State in NAIA basketball tournament semifinals. Kentucky State, led by Travis Grant, surged past St Thomas 66 57 in the quarterfinals.
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Church Softball Meeting Tonight
The Chanute Church Softball League will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Recreation and Parks Department office 17 S Highland. Ray Marts league president says non church affiliated groups may sponsor a team and should have reps present. Discussion will cover feasibility of a slo pitch league.
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Ray Marts
Marts
Blue Quits Over Money Dispute
Vida Blue announced retirement from baseball after contract talks with Oakland owner Charlies Finley failed. Manager Dick Williams called the loss a setback for the A's and the sport as Blue cited a $50,000 offer as insufficient. Lawyer Robert Gerst said Blue would consider higher offers, leaving a slim chance of return.
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Oakland A’s
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Dick Williams
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Finley
Robert Gerst
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Pirate Baseball Great Pie Traynor Dies at 72
Hall of Famer Harold Pie Traynor, famed Pirates third baseman, dies at 72 from a respiratory illness. Police report he was stricken Thursday while visiting a friend in Pittsburgh.
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Labette coach Gene Schickel retires after 17 seasons
Gene Schickel, 57, longtime head coach at Labette County Community Junior College Parsons, announces retirement after 17 seasons. He led the Cardinals to a 27-9 in 1959-60 and a fourth-place finish in 1960-61 nationals. He remains golf coach and athletic director. John Patterson named successor planning to recruit out-of-town players.
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Vincennes Sparks Semi Final Bid In National Junior College Tourney
Undefeated Vincennes Indiana faces Gulf Coast Florida and Tyler Texas in the winners' bracket semifinals at Hutchinson Kansas. Ferrum defeats Southern Idaho 61 60 on a late Bermudez tip in. Tyler rallies from 16 points down to 87 31 behind Seminole Oklahoma. Tyrone Pryor of Hutchinson scores a career high 26 as mother watches from Cleveland.
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Call Tribune Carrier If He Misses You
A brief notice instructs readers to call their Tribune carrier or dial 431 0660 at 5 30 p m if the carrier cannot reach them. It reads as a small service instruction for home delivery.
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Tribune
AP Honors John Wooden Coach of the Year fifth time
Los Angeles AP names John Wooden as Coach of the Year for the fifth time. He praises his UCLA team, saying the young squad has exceeded expectations with a dominant offense and NCAA record margin of victory.
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John Wooden
UCLA
Associated Press
Beard Leads Jacksonville Open After Rain Delay
Frank Beard shot a four under par 68 to take the first round lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open. He overcame wind and rain while continuing a season troubled by a serious ear infection.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Beard
Beard
Bantams Clash With Alley Cats and Cats Fantastics
Wednesday bowling scores feature Bantams facing Alley Cats and Cats Fantastics with unclear totals 4 13 and 16 showing in the sparse OCR snippet. The result lists team names and partial scores without full context or dates.
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Bantams
Alley Cats Cats Fantastics
Fatality mars NCAA ski meet in Winter Park
The opening day of the NCAA championships was overshadowed by the death of 20 year old University of Utah downhill racer David Allen Novello. The sophomore from Salt Lake City was killed on his first downhill run after losing a ski and crashing into a tree on a heavily rutted course at speeds estimated between 50 and 60 mph. The Utah team withdrew from competition following the accident.
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Colo
University of Utah
David Allen Novello
Salt Lake City
Novelle
Exhibition Baseball Thursday Scores Across Leagues
Boston beat Detroit 10 to 6 while St Louis edged Houston 2 to 1 in four innings due to rain. Atlanta defeated Texas 15 to 14 in ten innings. Chicago A beat Kansas City 9 to 5. Los Angeles won 4 to 2 over Minnesota. Oakland blanked San Diego 4 to 0.
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Yank Thinclads Battle Soviets
Richmon d AP United States hosts a strong Soviet track squad in an indoor meeting. The American men seek a rare victory while the Soviet women are considered far stronger than their U S counterparts in this event.
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Richmond, Va
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