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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1968
Page
7
Houston, ranked No. 1, routs TCU 103 to 68 to win the NCAA Midwest Regional and extend its winning streak to 32. Elvin Hayes dominates with 39 points and 15 rebounds as UCLA awaits, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar struggles after an eye injury.
Bob Strampe of Warren Michigan won the Greater Buffalo PBA Open Tourney defeating Teat Semiz of River Edge New Jersey 246 to 201. Strampe also beat Therm Davis Chicago and Nelson Burton Jr of St Louis to claim the title and a 6000 dollar winner’s check while Semiz earned 3000 Burton 2000 Davis 1800 and McMillin 1600.
Neosho County Community Junior College Panthers led by Walter Hawkins 18.3 ppg Slip Brandon 18.2 ppg and Mike Samuel 17.5 ppg. Hawkins also led rebounding with 16 rpg while Samuel shot 75 percent free throws. The team averaged 78.2 points and 72.1 allowed per game, with a 45 percent field goal mark and 46 per game rebound edge.
Dan Sikes captures victory in the Citrus Open with a 274 total after a final round 66, finishing one stroke ahead of Tom Weiskopf who earned 275 and $13,800. Jack Nicklaus tied for third at 276, suffering a late bogey after a water hazard on 14. Weiskopf's 66 boosted his season earnings to $60,042. Sikes seeks year earnings target of $100,000 with a Masters bid looming.
Wyandotte High School captured the Class AA state title with a 69-54 win over Topeka in Lawrence. The Bulldogs shot 53 percent and outrebounded Topeka 43-44, earning a holiday for students. Wichita East beat Great Bend 70-45 for third. Wamego went 25-0 to win Class A at Hutchinson, defeating Larned 60-55. Garnett took third with a 49-47 win over Colby. In Class B at Emporia Tribune beat Garden Plain 61-51 for the crown, Garden Plain finishing strong after a rough first half. Pittsburg College High won third over Ness City 60-8. Brewster claimed Class BB by edging Lucas 59-51 at Dodge City. Argonia defeated Deerfield 64-8 for third.
Kansas and Duke are favored to advance in the National Invitation Tournament as they clash with Villanova and St. Peter's respectively. UCLA and Houston prepare for a Los Angeles showdown while Dayton Fordham Long Island U Notre Dame also vie for spots in the semifinals. Kansas relies on a 6-10 6-6 6-5 front line and Jo Jo White in the backcourt against Villanova with Johnny Jones scoring 38 for the Wildcats in a 82-76 win over Temple.
Washington defeated Atlanta 9 to 3. Cincinnati beat Baltimore 7 to 5. Houston won over Minnesota 7 to 6. New York A lost to Los Angeles. Oakland defeated New York N 3 to 2. Pittsburgh shutout Philadelphia 5 to 0. Boston edged St. Louis 3 to 2. Detroit beat Chicago A 8 to 4. San Francisco tied Chicago N 4 to 4. Cleveland defeated California 3 to 2.
Sonny Liston 223 pounds from Las Vegas stopped Bill Mc Murray 210 pounds of Sacramento in Reno Nevada to win by knockout in the fourth round.
The Royster Junior High golf team, led by ninth graders Bob Malson and Dave Harris and eight graders Nick Allen and Scott Hubble, begins SEK league match play at Coffeyville with five players and a 9 hole format. Coach Larry Nelson expects improvement on last year’s fourth place. six meets are planned, with Chanute Invitational on April 8 and a league meet at Coffeyville May 2.
Eastern Regional North Carolina defeated Davidson 70 to 66 to reach the NCAA final. Ohio State edged Kentucky 82 81 while Houston beat Texas Christian 106 to 9 percent in the Mideast and Kansas State beat Missouri or opponent 63 in the Midwest. UCLA defeated Santa Clara 87 to 66 and New Mexico State beat New Mexico 62 58 in the Far West. Notre Dame beat Army 62 58 in the NIT first round while Long Island University topped Bradley 80 77 and Fordham defeated Duquesne 69 60 Dayton defeated West Virginia 87 68. Oshkosh Wisconsin beat Westminster Pennsylvania 102 68 for third place. ABA results include Villanova quarterback Bill Andrejko posting a 610 pass completion percentage with 114 completions in 187 attempts.
Ruth Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs John Roth of R 2 Dewey Oklahoma won the first place trophy in pole bending and took fourth in barrel racing at the indoor arena horse show Friday evening. UCLA sophomore Zenon Andrusyshyn led major college punters last season with a 44.2 yard average on 34 punts.
Central State of Wilberforce Ohio captured the NAIA championship beating Fairmont State 51 48 to claim the oldest large college tournament crown. Coach William Lucas led the Marauders to a two title in four years with four freshmen among the starting lineup. Jamerson of Fairmont was MVP and Oshkosh took third. Hayek led scorers with 116 points while Denham topped in rebounds with 74.
In Detroit AP report, fresh man stars fueled a youth movement at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Meet. Villanova topped team scores led by Larry James 35 1 3 points and the one mile relay NCAA record 3 14 4. Bob Beamon and Jim Ryan each posted standout wins in jumps and miles.
Kathy Whitworth won the Orange Blossom Women's Golf Open in St. Petersburg after a clutch 20 foot birdie on the 18th hole. Sandra Haynie and Gary Kimball tied for second as Haynie and Kimball each earned 1350 dollars.
Scout News Service reports Chanute Girl Scout Service Team Five met at Mrs. Albert Kilem's home for a luncheon. A filmstrip on menstrual hygiene will be shown April 23 at the First Methodist church basement. Day Camp plans set for June 24 to 28 at Camp Wonderworld with fees 2.50 to 3.50. Cookies sale runs March 22 to April 6. proceeds fund camping opportunities. Troop reorganizations and new leadership target May 1. local leaders average about two hours daily.
Short local items from the Chanute Tribune dated March 18 1968. Community notices and quick updates reflect happenings in Chanute and nearby areas.
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