Jayhawks Struggle With Ball Passing Early In Season
Kansas coach Ted Owens sees his 2-3 team failing to move the ball with crisp passing despite signs of potential in pre season practice and a Crimson Blue tuneup. The piece cites erratic ball handling, difficulty feeding the post, offensive rebounding issues, and looming tough tests before January. It notes eagerness and learning as key to turning fortunes, with broader comments on rising pro ticket prices and spectator appeal.
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Dolphins Set Pace With 13-0 Unbeatens State
New York AP reports the Miami Dolphins atop NFL stats with a 13-0 mark. They lead in total offense 4473 yards and rushing 2781 yards and rank first in total defense allowing 3040 yards. They also top AFC rushing defense at 1417 yards while pass defense sits second and passing offense eighth. They need 105 rushing yards in their final game vs Baltimore to break the 1936 Lions team rushing record.
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United Black Youth 2 First Natl Bank 1. Burnett Instrument 1 over Polecats 0. Burnett Instrument 0 over Sandy's 3. Crowd Pleasers 0. Sandy's 3 over La Tropicana 0. Garrett's Market 3 over Crowd Pleasers 0.
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Colonels Keep Dominant Start, Beat Cougars 119-112 in ABA
Kentucky Colonels opened with a 42-20 first quarter and held off a late Carolina rally to defeat the Cougars 119-112. Dan Issel 29 points 18 rebounds Artis Gilmore 22 points 17 rebounds Louie Dampier 20 points 8 assists.
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MSU to Pour More Money Into Football
Michigan State names Dennis Stolz as new head football coach with a $25,000 salary and promises to boost recruiting, staff, and funding to restore national prominence. Stolz, 39, formerly Alma College coach, was recruited by Daugherty and approved by the Board of Trustees.
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NU Tickets Go Wanting For Orange Bowl
Lincoln Nebraska. University of Nebraska ticket manager Jim Pittenger has about 500 unsold seats for the Orange Bowl game against Notre Dame on New Year's Day. Nebraska was allocated around 13 000 tickets for the trip to Miami for the third straight time. Pittenger cites three reasons for the lack of a sellout: repeating in the same bowl, not aiming to be No 1, and not being No 1 in the conference.
Tonga Wrestlers Halt Osawatomie
Tonganoxie matmen hiked their dual record to 3-0 by flattening Osawatomie 35-11. Marty Soetaert and Frank Smith won by falls for the Chieftains while Don Barbary Chuck Yates Charles Conrad Gary Starcher Vince DeMaranville and David McAlexander posted decisions.
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Fights Last Night in Las Vegas Boxing Card
Mat Donovan of West Indies weighed 155 pounds and out pointed Jose Martin Jores of San Diego, also 155, in a ten round bout held in Las Vegas Nevada last night.
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Blanda Tops NFL Grayboard List as Oldest Pro Player
George Blanda, nearing 45, becomes the oldest major league pro football player according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He will kick for the Oakland Raiders against the Chicago Bears, surpassing Ben Agajanian who retired at 45 plus two months.
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