Florida State and UCLA Set for National Title Showdown
UCLA led by Bill Walton's 33 points and six blocks edged Louisville 96–82 to reach the final, while Florida State’s Otto Petty sparked a 79–75 win over North Carolina. Coach Hugh Durham says FSUs pace will test UCLA as John Wooden warns of Petty’s trouble.
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Panthers fall to Crowder in twin bill at City Park
Neosho County hosted Crowder College in a two game set at City Park. Crowder won 7-2 and 1-0 as pitcher Mike Waterbury and Dave Beetley worked well, while Panthers coach Carl Robb praised improved defense and hinted at a competitive season to come.
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Parsons triumphs in four and two man divisions at high school golf meet
Parsons captures the four man team title with 318 and the two man crown led by John Daley and Jim Overby as Parsons 332 edges Chanute 334. Independence’s Marty Searcey stars in four man with back to back 38s while Chanute’s Stan Morton shoots 71 to pace a close group.
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NFL adopts seven yard hash marks move to aid offenses
NFL owners approve four rule changes centering a seven yard shift of hash marks toward the field center to widen the offense. Dallas coach Landry and Miami coach Shula say the adjustment will help quarterbacks like Bob Griese and scramblers work with wider space and more options against strong defenses.
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Nicklaus quits smoking for Masters prep
In New Orleans Jack Nicklaus said he quit smoking as part of Masters preparation. He stated nerves improve when not smoking after shooting a six under par 66 to join a five way tie for first in the Greater New Orleans Open. Also posting 66 were Billy Casper Mason Rudolph Bunky Henry and Bob Payne.
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Junior High Golf Team Places Third
Coffeyville Bartlesville led a seven team junior high invitational as Scott Hale shot two over 38 to lift Bartlesville to 162. Royster Junior High of Chanute was third at 177 with Rob Johnson 42 Sutcliffe 42 Haight 46 Cloke 47 and Crawford 47. Only four scores counted toward the team total.
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Exhibition Baseball Thursday Results
Texas defeats Atlanta 7 to 3 while New York A tops Boston 13 to 7. Baltimore shuts out St. Louis 11 0 and Houston beats Montreal 7 to 1. Pittsburgh edges Los Angeles 11 6 and New York N wins 8 to Philadelphia. Minnesota over Detroit 10 8 and Cincinnati prevails 4 to 2 over Kansas City. Chicago N over Cleveland 8 to 3.
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