Conference All Stars Named In Big Eight
Kansas City AP story names the 1972 Big Eight Conference basketball first team selections. Seniors Bud Stallworth Kansas, Bobby Jack Oklahoma, Chuck Jura Nebraska, David Hall Kansas State, and John Brown Missouri head a strong lineup, with Jim Creighton Colorado and Scott Martin Oklahoma narrowly missing. Lon Kruger of Kansas State earns a second-team berth. Brown scores 32 in a pivotal win over Missouri to reach 48 points on the season. Stallworth leads with 25.3 ppg. Jura and Hall post solid totals as Kansas State displays balance. Stallworth is the lone returnee from 1971.
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All-Big Eight Conference basketball selections of 1972 AP
The Associated Press picks the 1972 All-Big Eight basketball teams. First team stars Bud Stallworth of Kansas and Chuck Jura of Nebraska among others. Second team includes Jim Creighton of Colorado and Lon Kruger of Kansas State. Honorable mentions feature players from several Big Eight schools.
Pittsburg State Hands Marymount First Loss in 36 Games
Pittsburg State College defeated Marymount College 72 to 45 in the NAIA District 10 playoff final, ending Marymounts 31-1 season. Pittsburg, now 21-7, advances to the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City. Eric Grotheer scored 22 for Pittsburg, while Jerry Rowland led Marymount with 22 and Sylvester Culai added 19.
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Blue and Torre spark baseball reserve clause clash
The Oakland A s owner Charles Finley sent a renewal letter and a 1972 contract for 50 000 to Vida Blue as he prepared to apply the reserve clause to settle contract talks. Joe Torre and Ted Simmons faced similar situations with St Louis as Devine kept Torre out of camp. Mileti leads a bid to buy the Indians amid a delayed nine million dollar sale decision. In spring exhibition games the Giants beat the Cubs 10 8 and Johnstone hit a grand slam in the 14th as the Mets edged the Tigers 4 3.
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Referee's call sparks riot after high school game
In Maryville Missouri the Baytown South versus Kansas City Central Class L quarterfinal ended 52-50 in overtime amid a chair throwing riot. Police confined the crowd for over 45 minutes as 12 spectators were treated and others injured.
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Big Eight Tops Picks on Fifth District All Star List
The Fifth District all star basketball team features four Big Eight players Bud Stallworth of Kansas Chuck Jura of Nebraska John Brown of Missouri and Jim Creighton of Colorado. Second team includes Rich Fuqua Oral Roberts Larry Finch Memphis State David Hall Kansas State Steve Bracey Tulsa and Scott Martin Oklahoma. Third team lists Ron Harris Wichita State Al Eberhard Missouri Greg Sterrick Southern Illinois Bobby Jack Oklahoma and Gene Harmon Creighton.
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Bulls Defense Carries Half of Game to Slim Win over Hawks
Chicago built an 18 point halftime lead by stifling Atlanta to 12 points in the second quarter and 32 in the first half. Lou Hudson scored 33 for Atlanta while Chet Walker had 15 before leaving with a twisted ankle. Cincinnati beat Phoenix 122-105 as Mengelt scored 27 in the fourth. Archibald led Cincinnati with 35.
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Missouri Accepts NIT Bid Ahead of Ohio State
Indiana Missouri and Lafayette accepted NIT bids while Ohio State declined after a players vote. Indiana and Missouri make their first NIT appearances. Lafayette returns for the third time. Missouri is 20-5 led by 6-7 John Brown. Indiana finishes 16-? and plays Purdue. Oklahoma looms as Missouri's final regular-season foe. The NIT field grows to 11 with five spots left as MSG hosts the tournament starting March 17.
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Hutchinson JCs edge Barton 72 71 for Region 6 title
Hutchinson Junior College edged Barton County 72 71 to repeat as Region 6 champion and earn a berth in the National Junior College Tournament in Hutchinson. The Blue Dragons led 42 37 at halftime, fell behind with 8 56 remaining, then regained the lead two minutes later.
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Eastern Kentucky Dons Ride Wins to Playoffs
Eastern Kentucky defeated Morehead 98-86 to clinch the Ohio Valley Conference berth and reach the NCAA playoffs. Snowballing collapse by Western Kentucky in the playoff run and a 28-point effort by Charlie Mitchell helped seal the Colonels margin as George Bryant posted 26 points. San Francisco beat Santa Clara 63-56 to win the WCAC title and earn a bye to face the Long Beach State-Brigham Young winner in the West.
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Two Seconds Not Enough As Cougars Edged 98-96
The ABA thriller saw Carolina trailing by 20, then within two on a George Carter basket with 34 seconds left. Kentucky preserved a 98-96 win as Louie Dampier missed, a 30 second violation ensued, and a protest from Carolina's Carl Scheer followed. Dan Tisel 27 and Artis Gilmore 23 for Kentucky. Charlie Scott 27 for Carolina.
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K State Grid Clinic Set for March in Manhattan
Kansas State University announces its annual football coaches clinic in Manhattan on March 24 and 25 conducted by K State football staff and six high school coaches from Kansas and Oklahoma plus two professional players. Registration starts 12 30 p.m. Friday with events at 1 30 p.m. in the Big Eight Room.
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