Schenk Secures Olympic Triple Crown in Speed Skating
Ard Schenk of the Netherlands won the 10,000 meters in a 15:01.35 Olympic record to complete a speed skating triple crown at the 11th Winter Games. Beatrix Schuba won women's figure skating gold, while Bernhard Rossi and Even-Aka Lundbach claimed alpine and cross country titles.
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Miss Holmes
North Hollywood
Calif
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Miss Lynn
Rockford, Ill
Karen Magnussen
Canada
Norway
Hjalmar Anderson
Ivar Ballangrud
Bernhard Rossi
Switzerland
Even-Aka Lundbach
Sweden
Lions overpower Ottawa 77 53 to snap skid
Lawrence Lions burst to a 50 percent field goal night and overwhelmed Ottawa 77 to 53 to end a four-game losing streak. Starters Brad Black and John Walker led with 33 points and 20 rebounds combined while Ottawa hung on with outside shooting from Larry Waymire and Van Jamison before Lawrence pulled away in the second. The Lions outmuscled Ottawa 46 18 on the boards and limited Ottawas offensive rebounds. Coach Darrell Falen praised patience and inside attack as keys to the win over Ottawa and eyed a Friday road game with Topeka West after a Saturday sweep of Ottawa with the Lions B team winning 53 34.
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David Rogers
George Sabol
Bob Nauman
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Ohnstead
Sheila Vann Leads State Hoop Contest With 32 Bullseyes
Nine Lawrence youths competed in the Basketball Free Throw Contest against winners from six Kansas cities. Sheila Vann won first in the 13 to 14 year old girls with 32 out of 50. Mike Spradlin tied for second in 10 and under boys with 30. Other local results include June Koleber 24 for a three way tie second, Laura Torres 26 for fourth, Beverly Boozer 23 for fifth, and Terri Neider 14, Theresa Reilly 18, Margaret Wale 16 for younger girl divisions.
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Laura Torres
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Margaret Wale
Terri "Neider
Theresa Reilly
KC Owner Honored At Atlanta Dinner
Kan sas City's Ewing Kauffman was named Owner of the Year by the Braves 400 Club in Atlanta. Fergie Jenkins Cubs pitcher, Tony Oliva Twins hitter, Earl Williams Braves rookie, and Enos Slaughter Old Timer of the Year were also honored. Charley Fox of the Giants commented on Willie Mays age question.
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Minnesota Twins
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Atlanta Braves
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Charley Fox
San Francisco Giants
Willie Mays
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Willie
NHL Hockey Saturday Results Across Multiple Games
Reported Saturday results show Philadelphia 3 over Toronto 1 and St. Louis 6 New York 6. Montreal 4 Vancouver 2. New York 3 Toronto 2. Boston 4 Detroit 2 and Buffalo 8 Minnesota 1. Pittsburgh 1, Chicago 5, Minnesota 2, St. Louis 2, Philadelphia 2.
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Shrine Berth To Endacott Ex Jayhawk Named To Hall Of Fame
Paul Endacott former Kansas great and Phillips Petroleum president was among six inductees to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Lawrence native captained Phog Allen s Missouri Valley champions and was 1923 national player of the year. Enshrinement is April 20 at Springfield College with others including Ed Diddle and Cliff Wells.
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Western Kentucky
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Bob Douglas
Cliff Wells
Rife Stars as Sophs Batter Ottawa 44-32
Lawrence High sophomores defeated Ottawa 44 to 32 as Joel Rife led with 18 points and 19 rebounds. The Little Lions, now 7-7, prepare to host Topeka High on Thursday.
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Andretti Back Into Limelight At Daytona Continental
Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx combined to win the Daytona Continental six hours on the 3.8 mile course. The 1969 Indy 500 champ cited renewed form after 1970 71 setbacks and said Ferraris led the way with a Ferrari family affair. Ronnie Peterson and Tim Schenken trailed in a second Ferrari four miles behind the leaders.
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Sweden
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Australia
Regents approve Osborne as Nebraska football coach
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents named Thomas W. Osborne as head football coach effective January 2, 1973. He will succeed Bob Devaney, who retires from coaching after the 1972 season but will stay on as athletic director.
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University of Nebraska Board of Regents
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Three Lions Wrestlers Qualify For Regionals After District
Lawrence High wrestling went to Junction City for the district tournament and qualified three for regionals at Mission North next Saturday. Jimmy Culver finished second at 105 pounds, Gary Breipohl third at 98, and Gary Fornelli fourth at 119.
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Jimmy Culver
Gary Breipohl
Gary Fornelli
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