Jay s Clash With Wyoming In Potent East clashes
Kansas fights a two game skid at Wyoming tonight as 7 35 tipoff from Allen Fieldhouse. Coach Bill Strannigan brings Flynn Robinson and Al Eastland to face Dick Harp led Jayhawks in a rugged nonconference test. Kansas seeks momentum after losses to Michigan State and Arkansas with M State rebound notes.
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Big Eight standings show Kansas State and Kansas tied for last
The Big Eight race presents an odd picture with Kansas State and Kansas at the bottom while unbeaten Oklahoma and Iowa State lead. Iowa State hosts Drake after a 63-55 upset of Indiana, and Kansas State travels to Marquette after a home upset by St. Louis.
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Colorado
Northwestern
Oklahoma State
Michigan State
Wyoming
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Missouri
State College of Iowa
Nebraska
Southern
Dipper Warriors in turmoil after three tight NBA games
The Warriors faced a rough stretch with defeats to Detroit 123-116 and St. Louis 145-129, then a 110-102 loss to Chicago’s Zephyrs. Wilt Chamberlain top scored in two games but was benched late in the St. Louis matchup.
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New York
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Batting Title Ruled Official for Runnels
Pete Runnels of the Boston Red Sox won the American League batting title for 1962 with a .326 average. The 34 year old veteran, in his 12th big league season, becomes the second player to join Rogers Hornsby in a select club.
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Big Eight Basketball Standings and Schedule
Conference standings show Colorado, Oklahoma State and Iowa State near the top. Week schedule lists games Monday and Friday with Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri and Nebraska facing several opponents, plus results from last week including Oklahoma 84 over St. John's and Colorado 82 over UCLA.
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Arkansas
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Northwestern
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Air Force
Eddie Evans Leads John’s of New York Past Intersections
Eddie Evans scored 25 points as John's of New York defeated an intersectional foe. The victory, highlighted by a 43 point solo performance, pushed the Big Eight to 15 wins and 6 losses on the season for an impressive .714 percentage.
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Bridges Sets Scoring Record in ABL Win Over Oaks
Bill Bridges of Kansas City scored 55 points to set an American One League single game record, powering the Steers to a 125-103 victory over the Oakland Oaks. He hit 21 of 33 from the floor and 13 of 19 from the line, with Grady McCollum's late basket sealing the win.
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Oelschlager Earns Academic Berth in Big Eight
Oklahoma and Oklahoma State players lead the 1962 Big Eight all academic football team chosen on grades and athletic performance. Repeaters include James Huge and Dennis Ward. Other honorees span Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa State and Kansas with names such as Duane Cook Wayne Lee Rodney Replogle Don Derrick Bobby Adcock Dwain Carlson Tom Hertz Larry Switzer and Ron Oelschlager.
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Okla
James Huge
Nebraska
Dennis Ward
Oklahoma
Huge
Ward
Duane Cook
Wayne Lee
Rodney Replogle
Don Derrick
Bobby Adcock
Oklahoma State
Dwain Carlson
Tom Hertz
Missouri
Larry Switzer
Iowa State
Ron Oelschlager
Kansas
Inter-Loop signing pact aims to curb college football recruiting race
Big Eight and SWC sign an inter conference letter of intent for high school footballers to curb costly recruiting. The pact, tied to annual meeting outcomes, sets signing dates, a 72 hour campus visit ban, and penalties for players who switch leagues.
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Griffith Victory After a Low Blow
In Las Vegas Emile Griffith retained the world welterweight title with a ninth round technical knockout of Jorge Fernandez. The foul near the groin, ruled unintentional by referee Harry Krause, sparked controversy as Fernandez disputed the punch’s landing point.
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Sayers Stars With 7.2 Yard Average In 1962
Gale Sayers of Kansas led major college backs with 7.2 yards per carry in 1962 finishing third nationally with 1 125 rushing yards. He trailed Jim Pilot New Mexico State 1 247 and Eldon Fortie Brigham Young 1 149. Armand Baughman also stand out as the lone junior fullback with 400 rushing yards without a loss.
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Gale Sayers
Kansas University
Omaha
Sayers
Jim Pilot
New Mexico State
Eldon Fortie
Brigham Young
Armand Baughman
Hoppmann Signs with Montreal Alouettes
Dave Hoppmann, Iowa State quarterback and leaders in total offense in 1961, signed Sunday to play for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. At 6 foot 1, 195 pounds, he was a draft pick of the New York Giants and piled up 1,636 yards rushing and passing in 1961. he ranked 11th nationally with 1,477 yards that season. The Alouettes plan to use him as an offensive halfback.
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Buckeyes, Bearcats, and Buffs surge in midwest college basketball
Ohio State stays undefeated in a 76-69 win over West Virginia as Cincinnati rolls to an 86-59 victory over George Washington. Colorado defeats Northwestern 69-64 after an upset of Wichita, while Indiana, Wisconsin, and Oregon State also win amid a crowded top ranks.
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Lee Mclear
Virginia Tech
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Charlie Marcon
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St. Louis
Kansas State
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McClinton Sparks Dallas to Victory With a Long Dash
Curtis McClinton powered Dallas with a 69 yard touchdown run and 105 rushing yards as the Texans beat Denver 17-10. Abner Haynes set a league mark with 19 touchdowns in a season while Oak land fell to Houston 32-17 and Boston kept pace in the AFL East race.
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