Big Eight basketball debacle and pro draft analysis
The Big Eight’s NBA draft shows five players from Kansas, Colorado, Kansas State, Nebraska, and Oklahoma State go in the first 10 rounds. Bud Stallworth stands out as the likely pro with options including Seattle or Denver, while Hall Creighton Jura and Clack face steeper odds. Wilt-Kareem talk dominates: Motta backs LA, noting Jabbar’s scoring, and the piece previews football power in the Big Eight with Nebraska favored to repeat, Colorado a rising threat, and KU’s patience in rebuilding under Don Fambrough.
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Smith Named Oberlin Track Chief and Assistant AD
Olympian Tommie Smith is named assistant athletic director and head track coach at Oberlin College Ohio, a move he says fills a need beyond his name. He recalls no prior offers and cites a desire for meaningful positions and reform minded leadership from Oberlin officials.
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Second Place Up for Grabs in Bowling Tourney
In the seven day event of the Women's International Bowling Congress tourney leaders held firm on Wednesday. Seven new entrants reached second place across divisions. Heart of America of Kansas City moved to second in Division II team with 2,294 pins. Garland Nebraska duo Jean Murphy and Doris Craig claimed second in Division I doubles with 1,097. Corydon Iowa pair Nora DuBay and Linda Allen took second in Division II doubles with 1,032.
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