Lions Nab Gym Meet In Wichita
Lawrence High gymnasts dominated the Wichita East Invitational scoring 128 points to Medicine Lodge 90 and Salina 85. Individual titles went to Larry Estes, Mike Backus, Clifford Nelson, Marvin Pipes, and others as Salina and Lawrence shared multiple medals. Lawrence hosts Olathe in a Thursday dual meet at 7:30 p.m.
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Mars Serrioz
Wichita West
Jack Lee
Wichita South
Washburn
Wichita Southeast
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Wichita East
Kingman
Lawrence High Gridder Dirk Wedd Earns Three All State Teams
Lawrence High center Dirk Wedd, 6-0, 198 pounds, was named to first teams on three mythical all state squads by the Wichita Eagle Beacon Topeka Capital Journal and Kansas City Star. Wedd played linebacker and tackle for the Lions and also excels in baseball and basketball.
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Pro Cage Report From The Associated Press
National scores show New York over Milwaukee 124 99 Seattle over Baltimore 132 129 and Cincinnati over Chicago 102 116 with others including Los Angeles 128 San Diego 5 Detroit 118 Phoenix 113 Atlanta 104 Los Angeles 103. Tuesday games Cincinnati at New York Los Angeles at Philadelphia Phoenix at Chicago Atlanta versus San Francisco at Salt Lake City Detroit at Seattle. Eastern Division standings list New York as 12 4 7 points, Western shows New Orleans 16 8 667 with Dallas 9 18 619. Saturday results include New Orleans 112 Miami 104 Denver 108 Washington 97 New York 102 Denver 46. Carolina 136 Miami 123 Dallas 148 Washington 92 Pittsburgh 92 Kentucky 90 Indiana 108 Los Angeles 99.
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Thailand Wins Leap Ladies Tennis Team Gold
Thailand captured the gold in the Leap ladies tennis team competition by winning both singles matches and the doubles. Burma earned silver and Malaysia took bronze for third place.
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Lawrence High Wrestlers Fall to Washington in Season Opener
Lawrence High opened the season with a 27 18 loss to Washington as Rich Pierce moved up to 130 pounds and pinned his opponent. Roger Page, Daryl Gabriel, and Dave Jensen won by fall or decision, while Paul Dalton drew. Beltch notes six lettermen and plans twice daily practices through Christmas break. Lawrence heads to Wyandotte Thursday with one home match remaining January 30 against Topeka High.
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Perry Kaws Suffer Flat Second Quarter Loss At Home
Perry Kaws fall 70 to 45 to Savior of the World Seminary as a 21 to 8 second period doom follows a 23 to 8 opening quarter. Coach John Foster laments lack of aggression while aiming for first home win versus St. Mary's.
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Leotis Martin Seeks World Title Bout After Upset of Liston
Leotis Martin, 29, who stunned Sonny Liston, seeks a title fight with Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis. Ellis holds the WBA title after beating Martin earlier in 1967, and the NA boxing association recognizes Martin as North American champion. Liston, 37, was knocked out in the ninth round after leading earlier. Liston’s manager noted a bleeding nose and Liston’s near-immediate defeat.
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