Coach Rupp ends run for Congress after family pressure
Lexington AP report notes University of Kentucky basketball legend Adolph Rupp did not file by the Wednesday deadline for a U.S. House seat. The 70 year old coach said family urged him not to pursue Congress and he will stay with UK basketball. He had previously indicated he would seek Congress if unable to continue coaching after 42 years.
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Bulls Face Lakers Without Boerwinkle In Semifinal
Chicago Bulls start the Western semifinal at the Forum against the Los Angeles Lakers but will be missing 6-11 center Tom Boerwinkle due to a reinjured left knee. Coach Dick Motta also frets over Chet Walker's thigh and availability as he struggled for scoring in the opener.
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Braille Baseball Schedules Free for Blind Fans
Major league baseball announced that Braille schedules are available free for blind fans from the Library of Congress. Requests should be sent to the Library of Congress Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington D C 20542.
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Attack Redskins Name Sparks Indian Group Protest
A delegation of Indians led by LaDonna Harris and Leon Cook met Redskins president Edward Bennett Williams to urge renaming the team. Harold Gross criticized the use of Native symbols calling the song “Tontoism” while noting Williams avoided an official stance.
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Thayer Wins 2 Games At St. Paul
Thayer High School opened its baseball season with a doubleheader sweep of St. Paul winning 5-2 and 18-16. Gene Cox delivered a bases loaded double in game one as Ben Showalter earned the first win with nine strikeouts. Stan Wheeler led the offense with two bases loaded triples and Rudy Cole added four hits. Wheeler pitched in relief for the victory in game two as Thayer overcame a 14-6 deficit. Thayer travels to Prescott next Thursday.
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Rockets Freshman Track Squad Seeks Ninth League Crown
The Royster Junior High Rockets aim to extend their undefeated dual and triangular streak into spring. Coach Maurice Elliott notes strengths in hurdles, high jump, shot put and discus with key performers Bright Mitchell Sigler Borjas and Brenner. Independence Coffeyville and Iola loom as rivals as the season opens.
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McDowell Sees Best Form Aims Giants Pennant Edge
Sudden Sam McDowell says he is in peak shape in four years as he anchors the Giants pitching staff. He allowed five hits in eight innings against the Cubs in an exhibition win while Ken Henderson drove in four runs. The piece notes optimism for a possible NL pennant and mentions related signings and league tensions over strikes.
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Kansas prep hoops great Ralph Miller cited among state all time stars
A Kansas debate on the best high school basketball player includes Nino Samuel of Salina Central and Lucius Allen. Ralph Miller of Chanute, who starred for KU and later coached, is highlighted as a prewar era standout with 1,680 CHS career points from 1933 to 1937.
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