Kansas State Kansas/Colorado Iowa State in Big Eight tourney
Kansas meets Kansas State in a marquee Big Eight first round while Colorado faces Iowa State as the 20th tournament starts. Oklahoma and Nebraska won tight openers, with Nebraska rallying past Missouri to advance and coach Cipriano noting nerves and lost poise in a shaky late finish.
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Kansas Kansas State Big Eight showdown starts 7 30 p m in Kansas City
Lineups show Kansas with Walt Wesley Ron Franz Bob Wilson Al Lopes Des Lewis facing Kansas State led by Nick Pino Roscoe Jackson Larry Weigel Dennis Berkholz and Sammy Robinson. The sellout crowd of 10 500 will hear on WREN WIBW and KU Sports Network.
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Oklahoma and Oklahoma State face draft pressure in sports linked study
The draft rules threaten student athletes at OU and OSU if they fail to pass 15 credit hours per semester with a two point average. OU counselors warn impact on football and other programs while other states lack the requirement. Archival notes also discuss coaching shifts and Kansas State vs Kansas basketball preview.
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Spartans to Receive Hawaii Leis for Rose Bowl Visit
Michigan State Rose Bowl football team will get baskets of papayas leis and flowers at its California hotel today after arrival in Honolulu with AP reporting.
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Spartans Set for UCLA Clash in Hose Bowl
Charlie Wedemeyer leads the Spartans as they face UCLA in the Hose Bowl on January 1, sparking high expectancies for a postseason showdown.
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Shawnee Heights rolls past Eudora in Tonga tourney
Shawnee Heights defeated Eudora 73-42 as Kirke Larson and Arlo Stockebrand led Wamego in a 74-43 win over Colony. Gary Woodman scored 27 for Shawnee Heights while Bert Holmes totaled 14 for Eudora. Semifinals are Wednesday with finals Thursday.
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KU Fresh Lettermen Named For 1965 Cross Country
Kansas University announces numeric awards for its 1965 freshmen cross country squad. Recipients include Gene Johnson from Yankton South Carolina, and Wichita pair Mike Petterson Jim Ryan Mike Sheahan and Larry Woelk.
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Gophers Edge Cornell in Philadelphia Classic Opener
Minnesota under captain Archie Clark edged Cornell 84-82 in the Quaker City Classic opener in Philadelphia. Clark scored 25 with nine assists as St. Joseph's beat Niagara 95-72 and Temple over St. Bonaventure 98-72. Other early round results featured LaSalle, BYU, and Providence in various tournaments.
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Chandler Surges In Comeback of Year Bid for Packers
Green Bay outlasted Baltimore 13 10 as Don Chandler tied the game with a 22 yard field goal and then won it with a late kick. The Packers face Cleveland in the NFL title game with Bart Starr questionable due to a bruised shoulder and Zeke Bratkowski preparing to start.
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Stockton and Capozzi Lead 1966 USLTA Youth Rankings
Richard Stockton of Garden City New York and Connie Capozzi of Middletown Ohio head the United States Lawn Tennis Association 1966 boys and girls 14 singles rankings. The list also has Jake Warde of Denver top in boys 12 singles and Marcelyn Louie of San Francisco No 1 in girls 12 singles. Stockton also leads the boys 14 doubles with Erik Van Dilien.
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Williams Nears Hall of Fame Election in First Year
Boston star Ted Williams appears a sure bet for Hall of Fame enshrinement at Cooperstown after 19 seasons with the Red Sox. The Baseball Writers Association mailed ballots to about 415 members with a 30 year activity window and a January 15 deadline. Williams led in batting six times and homers four times, with a .406 career average in 1941 and 521 homers overall.
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Packers Tough In All Phases, Collier Claims
Browns coach Blanton Collier praised the Packers as a complete threat in defense and offense ahead of the NFL championship in Green Bay. He highlighted Ray Nitschke, the linebackers, and emphasized Packers quick defensive line play and the running of Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor.
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Lawrence High Eagles Rank No 5 in Class AA Poll
Lawrence High School stands 5 1 with a 5 1 record and ranked fifth among Kansas Class AA powers in the Topeka Capital Journal poll. The team is idle until January 8 when it faces top ranked Wyandotte in Kansas City.
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Yankees Top White Sox In 1965 Meeting 10 Wins In 18
The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox in a 1965 series showing dominance by taking 10 of 18 games. The White Sox, who stood second, struggled to keep pace during the interleague stretch.
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KU Stars Escaped Elevator Tragedy At Muehlebach Hotel
Walter Wesley and several Kansas University players escaped an elevator mishap at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City. The team, staying for the Big Eight Tournament, planned to play Kansas State at Municipal Auditorium at 7 30 tonight. Wesley helped summon assistance after the car sank below basement level and doors jammed.
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Kansas Cross Country Names 1965 Letter Winners and 1966 Captain
Coach Bob Timmons recommends seven track men for varsity cross country awards at Kansas University for the 1965 season. Tom Yergovich of Kansas City elected captain of the 1966 KU cross country team, continuing a Wyandotte High School graduate as captain. Letter winners include Jose Contreras, Curtis Grindal, Dave Kamrar, John Lawson, Eugene McClain, Allen Russell, and Tom Yergovich from several cities and states.
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Mets Hire Scheffing As Player Development Director
New York Mets name Bob Scheffing former Cubs and Tigers manager as director of player development. Scheffing previously led Chicago and Detroit organizations and takes over a key scouting and coaching role for the Mets.
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Don Gutteridge Coach of White Sox Since 1955
Don Gutteridge has served as a coach for the Chicago White Sox starting in 1955, adding long tenure to the club’s coaching staff.
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