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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1966
Page
4
Kansas University defeats Iowa State 63-57 at Municipal Auditorium to claim a third consecutive Big Eight Conference tournament title in 1967. Key players include Jo Jo White 19 points and Phil Harmon 19, with Bohnenstiehl leaving after a knee injury.
Stuart Lantz of Nebraska led the Big Eight Basketball Tournament in scoring with 66 points across three games in Kansas City, dethroning Don Smith of Iowa State. Jo Jo White of Kansas was MVP with 51 points, and Don Sidle of Oklahoma led rebounds with 8.0 per game. The all tournament team featured White, Smith, Lantz, Bohnenstiehl, Seyfert and Sidle as top candidates.
Kansas defeats Iowa State 63-57 to claim the Big Eight Tournament crown. Coach Ted Owens cites the win as proof KU can compete with top conference teams and rely on man-to-man defense, with standout performances from Jo-Jo White and Phil Harmon amid injuries to Bohnenstiehl.
Wilt Chamberlain, Billy Cunningham and Chet Walker each scored 23 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat Detroit 137 to 113 in Fort Wayne. Chamberlain hit eight of 13 shots while Cunningham went 11 of 16 and Walker 10 of 13. DeBusschere led Detroit with 18 points.
Tomay, 28, offensive coach at Davidson College in Davidson North Carolina, is set to join Kansas University football staff under Pepper Rodgers. Rodgers has already hired Don Fambrough and John Cooper, with Floyd Temple assisting scout duties. Announcement on further eight-man varsity additions expected after bowl games.
Charlotte AP report notes author editor and lecturer Harry L. Golden showed slight signs of improvement today though physicians say he remains in critical condition.
New Orleans AP Bryant and Devaney meet as top coaches for the 33rd Sugar Bowl. Bryant’s Alabama Red Elephants hold a .898 record since 1962 with three national titles. Devaney’s Nebraska Cornhuskers aim for his 83rd college victory, matching Bryant in prestige and success.
Georgia Tech remained the favorite in the Orange Bowl against Florida despite injuries. The point spread slipped to 1% as reports suggested several key players from the season finale against Georgia may see limited action.
Atlanta Braves Inc reported a net income of 991 885 for the year marking a record profit in its first Atlanta year while subsidiaries posted a gross income of 7 8 million. The prior year in Milwaukee showed a 1 517 061 loss and gross income of over 2 1 million.
A compiled list shows Duke and Wake Forest tied 78 78 and Iowa 78 Cincinnati 64 Dayton 74 New Mex St 48 Creighton 73 North Texas 70. UCLA 107 USC 83 in Los Angeles Classic final. Wisconsin 77 Arizona 77 in Quaker City. Louisville 72 Princeton 63 and St. Joseph's 41 Rhode Island 41. Rhode Island 41 Brigham Young 73. Lobo Invitational results New Mexico 64 Colo St 49 NYU 79 Texas A&M 67.
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