Cowboys Tipped Huskers on Tap Tonight
Kansas University's Jayhawks meet Nebraska in the Big High preseason tourney at Municipal Auditorium aiming for fifth place. Kansas guard Dave Robisch led a 29 point, 12 rebound effort as Oklahoma beat Kansas State and Oklahoma State earlier, while coach Ted Owens benches guards Neal Mask and Fred Basilevac for readiness. Nebraska seeks its first tourney win over KU, who must improve defense and execution after a 72-56 win over Oklahoma State.
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Jayhawks beat Oklahoma State after clock glitch in Big Eight tourney
Kansas City report notes KU overcoming a first half 6-1 deficit as a malfunctioning scoreboard delayed play. Dave Robisch drew two free throws on a rare intentional foul, making four points and boosting KU to a 27-20 lead. Crowd attendance set Sunshine League records as Kansas State and Oklahoma State alums faced off in a pre season fundraiser. KU's Bob Kivisto, previously struggling, nailed four straight three-pointers to close the game.
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Jayhawks Fall From Top Twenty In AP Poll Change
Kentucky holds the top spot with UCLA close behind after a 102 100 win over Notre Dame. South Carolina and North Carolina stay 3rd and 4th as Washington climbs to 9th. Tennessee New Mexico State Houston Ohio State follow, with Davidson St Bonaventure Notre Dame Penn in the next group.
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Buffs and Sooners Clash For Big Eight Title
In Kansas City AP reports Oklahoma coach John MacLeod says the Sooners earned a boost from their tourney run as they meet Colorado in the Big Eight final after Colorado rallied past Missouri 75-72 and Oklahoma erased a nine-point Kansas State deficit to win 72-67.
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Oklahoma Beats Kansas State to Reach Final in Tight Comeback
Oklahoma trailed 33-24 late in the first half but forged ahead led by Garfield Heard and Charlie Hardin. Heard scored 24 as Oklahoma edged Kansas State 53-52 late then held on to win by two free throws from Scott Martin. Missouri and Colorado battled hard as Cliff Meely led a Buff rally before a late foul sealed Missouri’s fate. Oklahoma advances to the title game for the first time since 1953, meeting Colorado after their consolation showing.
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Raiders Hope Wells Returns for Chiefs Showdown
Oakland edging toward a possible return by Warren Wells, the AFL touchdown leader, as the Raiders resume workouts for Sunday’s title game against Kansas City. Wells, sidelined by a shoulder injury, is optimistic about playing, while coach John Madden weighs lineup choices based on Rod Sherman’s surprising two touchdown grabs in the regular season finale.
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