Lions Beat Topeka 54 44 to Reach Hayden Tourney Semis
Lawrence High edged Topeka 54 44 in the Hayden Christmas Tournament first round at Topeka High. The Lions, led by Browning Harris and Trull, advance to face Ward of Kansas City at 7 30 p m.
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Finley and Kansas City A's feud over relocation threats
Charles O Finley threatens to move the Kansas City Athletics to a cow pasture with 30 000 temporary seats and to own the beer concession. He has long clashed with city fans and officials while keeping the team in limbo amid attendance declines and publicity stunts.
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Lions edge Topeka in battle for league title
Lawrence built a 17-12 first quarter lead and 45-36 after a strong third as Browning and the Lions stifled Topeka. A late surge by Topeka faded, Browning and Taylor shined, and Lawrence claimed the win 48-44 despite Topeka’s late push led by Wewers and Keaton.
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Villanova Upsets Dayton in Garden Cage Tourney
Villanova Wildcats rally from nine down to beat Dayton 77 73 at Madison Square Garden. Finkel fouled out with 6:54 left, Villanova rides seven straight points to take a 71 70 lead and never trails again.
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Lombardi Signs 5 Year Contract With Packers
Green Bay officials announced Vince Lombardi signed a new five year deal extending his tenure to January 1 1969. The coach GM has led Green Bay to three Western Division titles and two NFL championships, while rumors linked him to other NFL teams.
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Blackwell Mayor Proposes A's Move to Oklahoma Town
Blackwell Oklahoma mayor William Kasl says if Kansas City Athletics fail to secure a new lease at Municipal Stadium the club could relocate to Blackwell a city of about 10 000 in northern Oklahoma Kasl outlines the plan as a solution to stadium troubles and ownership issues to be evaluated by club officials.
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Quarterbacks Dominate Bowl Preview On New Year's Day
The bowl slate peaks New Year’s Day with Cotton Rose Orange and Sugar bowls. North Carolina faces Air Force in the Gator Bowl as Terry Isaacson stars for the Falcons, while Don Trull leads the West in the Shrine Game. Blue Gray features Larry Rakestraw for the Blue and Carl Eller anchors the East pass rush. Otto Graham coaches Coast Guard in the Tangerine. Navy Texas Rose Illinois Washington Nebraska Auburn Alabama Mississippi also on tap.
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