Pageantry Caps Olympic Opening Amid Schranz Controversy
In Sapporo the Winter Games opened with Emperor Hirohito present as 50,000 filled Makomanai Stadium. Despite Austrian skier Karl Schranz’s expulsion over advertising income, the ceremony proceeded with vibrant uniforms, a full parade, Olympic hymn, and the lighting of the flame. USA team attire drew attention while Greece led the march and Japan hosted the event with torchbearer Wannhi Tsujimura advancing the flame.
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NCAA plans to challenge 1.6 ruling in federal court
In San Francisco and across the country NCAA officials say they will press their 1.6 rule challenge after a federal judge found the rule violated two Cal Berkeley athletes' constitutional rights. The ruling is preliminary and may be appealed, with the rule remaining in effect pending further action.
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KU Forced to Cancel Jayhawk Swim Meet
Kansas coach Dick Beamon announced the Jayhawk Invitational set for February 10 to 12 is canceled after Nebraska and Missouri withdrew from the planned six team field. Kansas will host Oklahoma in a February 19 dual in Lawrence and may add another dual on February 12.
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Bruce Named Tampa Head Coach Replacing Fulcher
Earle Bruce, 40, an Ohio State University assistant coach and 1953 graduate, was named head coach of the University of Tampa football team. He replaces Bill Fulcher, who resigned to take the Georgia Tech job after one year at Tampa. Bruce previously coached in Salem, Sandusky, and Marsillon, Ohio before joining Ohio State in 1966.
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Lions Ready To Face Topeka In Sunflower League Clash
Lawrence seeks momentum as 6-1 start gives way to January slump with a pivotal Friday night battle against Topeka High in the LHS gym. Coach Darrell Falen expects a pair of wins amid lineup changes, including senior Craig Vann, while Topeka shows midseason bounce potential with a 5-8 record. Both teams sit at 2-3 in league play.
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Czechs and Swedes Make Early Olympic Ice Showdowns
The Czechs beat Japan 8 2 after a four goal burst in the second period to advance in Class A. Sweden crushed Yugoslavia 8 2 as the Russians drew a bye, placing all three in contention for gold as Japan and Yugoslavia move to Class B.
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NHL Scores Reported By The Associated Press
Wednesday results show New York blanked while Stanalh posted a 2 0 victory over California. The report notes games were scheduled with limited details available.
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KU SIU Indoor Track Dual to precede clinic at Allen Fieldhouse
More than 100 high school track coaches and about 500 athletes will attend the Kansas-Southern Illinois indoor dual and a coaching clinic at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas coach Bob Timmons invited 400 Kansas and Kansas City area high schools. the event is free to the public and will feature stations for demonstrations after the meet. The dual begins with long jump at 4:30 p.m. and runs to 7:45 p.m. The running portion starts at 6 p.m., with the mile at 6 p.m. and the mile relay at 7:40 p.m.
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Rich Cowboys and Colts land big NFL draft gains
In the 19 hour draft Dallas and Baltimore, the defending champs, were seen as richer. Dallas took nine players in the first four rounds, while Baltimore added strong second round picks. Green Bay, Cincinnati, Chicago, Denver, St. Louis also did well. Buffalo grabbed Notre Dame's Walt Patulski first overall.
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NFL Draft Sees 31 Big Eight Players Picked
The NFL draft ends with 31 players from the Big Eight chosen, 43 from the Big Ten and 32 from the SEC. Oklahoma linebacker Albert Qualls heads to Baltimore, while Kansas State guards Marion Latimore and Steve Beyrle go to the Jets and Patriots. Colorado guard Scott Mahoney and Nebraska quarterback Van Brownson also hear their names called as Kansas and Oklahoma players populate picks through the 15th round.
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