Gasper takes two stroke lead at Greater New Orleans Open
Billy Casper surged into a two stroke lead after a 68 in round two at Lakewood Country Club. Jack Nicklaus, Jim Colbert and Ralph Johnston chased, while Casper's 36 hole total stood at 134 to lead a crowded leaderboard.
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New Orleans
Billy Gasper
Casper
Lakewond
Gasper
Jack Nicklaus
Jim Colbert
Ralph Johnston
Dave Eichelberger
Bunky Henry
Pro wrestling recollections from Fort Worth fans and stars
A Fort Worth writer recalls early pro wrestling from 1930s to 1940s. He remembers outdoor shows, Stockyards Arena, stars like Strangler Lewis and Ivan the Terrible, and local favorites such as Tiger Billy McEwin and Charles Fisher. The piece contrasts genuine sport with showmanship and notes wrestling’s colorful characters and humor.
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Stockyards
North Fort Worth
Strangler Lewis
Gus Sonnenberg
Jim Landos
Tiger Billy McEwin
Charles
Midget) Fisher
George Barnes Sauer
Hugh Nichols
Young Samson
Doc Poole
Rassler
Ivan Vakturoff
Ivan the Terrible
Duseks
Ivan
Gene Stanley
Twao-Ton
Tony Galento
Tony
Gorgeous George
Veteran Coach Dave Craft Back At Helm For Buff Netters
Garden City High opens 1972 tennis season Monday with veteran coach Dave Craft returning to lead the Buffs. Senior Russ Boone and junior John Anderson headline the singles lineup as the team marks its 12th season since Craft revived tennis. The Buffs aim for top finishes in the West Central Kansas League, with a schedule including Dodge City, Larned, Hays, and regional events across April and May.
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Dodge City
Dodge
Russ Boone
GOHS
John Anderson
The
Buffs
Rod Baier
Bryant Daniel
Gary Fry
Mark Kitch
Garden City High
Dave Craft
Craft
Garden
Buffaloes
Finnup Park
Ben Grimsley
Boone
Daniel
Buffs Qualify for 3 State Meet Finals
Garden City High Buffs reach finals in three events at the state indoor track meet at Kansas State University. Terry Bradstreet, Mike Silman, and the Buffalo mile relay team advance in AAAA. Keller and Woodson fail to place in high jump after clearing 6-0. Finals proceed tonight with 880, 440, and relays on the slate.
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Manhattan
Garden City High
Buffaloes
Steve Keller
Doug Woodson
Garden City
Ahearn
Kansas State University
Woodson
Terry Bradstreet
Mike Silman
Buffalo
Garden
Bradstreet
Alan Bonebrake
Neil DePew
Sillmann
Keller
Wichita
Woolson
Kellar
Woedsen
Buff Cindermen
Bonebake
David Foltz
Randy Sassaman
Foitz
Buff
Mile Relay, Mile Marks Set at Kansas Indoor
Manhattan AP reports two records fell in Class 1A qualifying events at the 17th Kansas High School Indoor Track meet. Ronnie Heiniger of Powhatan clocked 4:34.3 in the mile, eclipsing Greg McMillan’s 1970 mark, while The Buckling team posted a 3:32.0 in the mile relay to beat the 1970 time.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Veteran kicker Guthrie signs with New York Jets
Grant Guthrie, 24, veteran placekicker, signs with the New York Jets. He was released by Buffalo midway through last season after a year and a half as the Bills' kicker and led Buffalo in scoring in 1970 with 54 points, hitting 10 of 19 field goal tries.
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Grant Guthrie
New York Jets
National Football League
Guthrie
Buffalo
Bills
Bulls
Rig Tomjanovich
Calvin Murphy
Rockets
Cleveland
Elvin Hayes
Houston
Milwaukee
Bucks
Lucius Allen
Lakers Set Record With 68th Win Of Season
Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 112-110 on Jerry West’s 15-foot shot with two seconds left to tie Philadelphia’s record with 68 wins. Charlie Scott debuts for Phoenix, scoring 21 in fifth NBA game, while Gail Goodrich scored 36. Lakers set home win record (35) and scored 100+ for 80th time. next host Seattle then Chicago in playoffs.
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Bill Sharman
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Gail Goodrich
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Golden State
Houston
Cleveland
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Milwaukee
New York
New York Nets
Virginia
Kentucky
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Memphis
Denver
Indiana
Seattle
Upset Dodgers Garden City Co-op Earns Big Win
Rec league post season opens with one completed game a 76 1 upset as Garden City Co op beats Dicks Dairy. Brookover Feedyards and Garden By Products advance via forfeits in double elimination tourney at junior college facility. Three more games scheduled tonight with losers bracket and winners bracket action through next week.
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City Recreation Dept
Junior College Physical Education Building
Brookover Feedyards
Kendall
Garden By-Products
National Guard
Garden City Co-op
Dicks Dairy
Coop
Villareal
Thrills Aplenty for St. Mary's Cagers
St Mary’s School of Garden City varsity and B team basketball seasons wrap with the Vikings posting a 4 8 record and 3 5 for the reserves. Melvin Ormiston led the squad and also directed the spring track program as the team battled through close losses and late-season wins. Starters include Coleman Lang Lopez Wasinger Bayer and Lang with Wasinger leading scorers at 120 points. Rebounds dominantly boosted by Coleman 124 and Lopez 75.
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St. Mary's School
John Spor
Larry Brungardt
Rick Quint
Lester Bayer
Bruce Lopez
Leo
Bob Greer
Garden City
Vikings
Melvin Ormiston
Colorado
St. Mary's
Vikes
Bayer
Lopez
Coleman
Lang
Wasinger
Master Sergeant Chuck Avery Seeks Job and Training
Master Sergeant Chuck Avery of Wahsalch Colorado Springs seeks the job and technical training opportunities described. Local officials and veteran networks may assist in matching his experience with suitable roles and programs.
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Chuck Avery
Wahsalch
Colorado Springs
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