Tigers Versus Cyclones Open Big Eight Tourney
Oklahoma 6-0 ranked hosts Texas? No, Missouri and Iowa State join the field as favored to reach the semifinals after untouched marks. Missouri cruised past Colorado 98-78, shooting 63.4 percent overall, with a 71 percent clip by starters and 22 points from John Brown.
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Missouri and Iowa State Clash in Big 12 Style Upset Looms
Missouri shot well against zone defense as Al Eberhard and Felix Jerman each scored 17. Iowa State, led by Bill Benson and Wes Harris with 18 apiece, rallied from a halftime deficit to finish strong. Nebraska coach Maury John noted sluggish start and benching of four players to spark a comeback.
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Tommie Added Up Picked basketball over football for KU
Kansas sophomore Tommie Lynn Smith chose basketball over freshman football for better playing chances. Now a fixture on KU's young team, he averages 7.2 rebounds and 7.2 points per game and eyes a return to track while preparing for a Big Eight tournament clash with Kansas State at Municipal Auditorium.
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Unser Predicts 200 at Indy
Bobby Unser, fastest on a closed course ever, predicts 200 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May. He cites a 1971 179.35 mph qualifying lap and a 1972 race record as proof that aerodynamics and tires push speeds higher.
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Marquette Edges Northwestern In OT To Extend Streak
Marquette, ranked third, edged unranked Northwestern 89-85 in overtime at Milwaukee Arena to extend its home winning streak and keep a near perfect start. Larry McNeill led Marquette with 32 points, Rick Lund scored 22 for Northwestern, and George Frazier added late free throws sealing the win.
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Sporting News selects Finley sportsman of the year 1972
The Sporting News named Oakland A's owner Charles 0 Finley sportsman of the year for 1972 and praised his baseball innovations and A's title run. It also named Don Shula NFL coach of the year, the third time in five years.
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Lawrence Sophs Rally To Beat Winnetonka In Tourney
Lawrence High senior varsity? No, Lawrence High sophomores erased a halftime deficit to defeat Winnetonka 55 to 46. Salome scored 20 points, 14 in the second half, as Lawrence improved to 32 percent shooting after intermission and earned a place game against Mission West.
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Goofs Hurt North in Blue Gray Game
In Montgomery Alabama the Blue squad lost 27 15 to the Grays as Ken Phares of Mississippi State returned a 34 yard interception for a Gray touchdown Don Strock of UPI led the South with two drives and was the game MVP despite no scoring passes Charlie Coffey praised Strock and the Grays while Vince Gibson cited dropped passes and interceptions as the turning points Slipped receiver comment noted and Grays remain ahead 20 13 1 in the series all star classic.
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