Lions roll past Junction City 62-44 for 12th win
Lawrence High used a defensive shift and a second half scoring surge led by Mike Harding and Tom Miller to beat Junction City 62-44 on the Blue Jay court. Miller scored 20, Harding 17, Maxwell 9 as the Lions improve to 12-5 and prepare for Ottawa and Manhattan tests.
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Pennel Re Writ es Pole Vault Mark and Upset in Two Mile
In Los Angeles John Pennel set a world indoor pole vault record at 16 feet 10 inches and later expressed aim for 17 feet indoors and 17 5 outdoors. Bill Bailie, a 31 year old from New Zealand, won the featured two mile race with a late burst in the final three laps.
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Kenyan Keino limits injuries in bold US chase
Kipchoge Keino, limping from a pulled muscle, finished fifth in the long race as Bailie led 8:37.4 with Clarke 8:38.4 and Keino eyeing more Southern California meets this summer. Jim Grelle won the mile in 4:03.1 with John Damien second in 4:04.4.
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Jim Grelle
Portland
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Kansas State Teachers
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New Zealand
Basil Clifford
Ireland
Rick Riley
Spokane
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Kansas football signs Derrick Van McCord and Tim Scanlon
Kansas coach Jack Mitchell announces KU letter of intent from Derrick Van McCord of De LaSalle High School Kansas City Missouri a 6 0 guard who earned Scholastic Coaches All America and All State honors He is the 18th signing this week including nine from out of state Also De LaSalle end Tim Scanlon 6 3 205 signed KU last week
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Kansas City
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de LaSalle
Tim Scanlon
Falcons Stock 42 Veterans to Launch Atlanta Franchise
Owners in Palm Beach will fill the expansion club with 42 veterans for the Atlanta Falcons as the NFL adds a new team. The move marks a key step in establishing the Falcons with experienced players ahead of the league’s new season.
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Jays and Nebraska Head for Showdown
The Big Eight race tightens as Nebraska and Kansas hold top records while Kansas State under Tex Winter eyes the title. Kansas State beat Colorado 65 55 with Earl Seyfert scoring 20. Nebraska routed Iowa State 81 70 and Kansas crushed Oklahoma State 59 38.
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Mo Valley Honors Could Be Decided On Wichita Court
Wichita may seal its Missouri Valley title on its home court with Bradley on Thursday and Cincinnati on February 22. The Shockers, riding a 12 game win streak, lead a five team race as Cincinnati tops the standings at 7-3 and St. Louis and Tulsa chase with strong wins.
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Saldivar Retains World Feather Title In Mexico City Bout
Vincente Saldivar 124 pounds from Mexico knocked out Floyd Robertson 124 pounds from Ghana in the 2nd round to keep the world featherweight crown. Ted Whitfield 145 of Amherst outpointed Kid Bassey II 145 from Jamaica over 10 rounds in Boston. Mike Cruz 131 of Puerto Rico outpointed Paul Armstead 131 of Los Angeles in San Juan. Valdo Miro Pinto 118 of Brazil outpointed Manny Barrios 118 from Mexico in Rio de Janeiro over 10. Pat Gonzales 119 of the Philippines outpointed Shigeo Mirasawa 1202 of Japan in Tokyo over 10.
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Kansas Frosh eye perfect season after 73-65 win
Kansas University freshmen, 7-0, beat Independence Junior College 73-65 as Richard Dumas scored 28 for the Pirates. Don Ross led KU with 26, with Arndt and Sloan adding double figures. Jo Jo White sat out the varsity start. Mike Woods, a mid year transfer, watched from the bench.
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Lawrence Bowling Tourney Opens With Team Action
The 1966 Lawrence Men’s Bowling Tournament started at the Pladium with team rounds. Leaders after opening weekend include Class A Jayhawk Bowling Supply 2969 and Ober’s No. 2 2952, Class B List and Clark Construction 3126, Class C Jayhawk Bowling Supply 2908. Special prize leaders are Dick George 244, W E Schlugs 243, Gary Lawellin 239. Seventy-two teams roll tonight through Wednesday as doubles and singles follow Thursday to Sunday, with the event ending next Sunday night.
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Tighe Signs Two Year Scouting Deal With Braves
Former Detroit Tigers manager Jack Tighe has agreed to a two year contract to scout for the Atlanta Braves.
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Detroit Tigers
Atlanta Braves
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery New Drug
New York special report says a healing substance named Bio-Dyne shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows progressive shrinkage and statements that piles have ceased to be a problem with preparations sold under Preparation H at drug counters.
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Wilt Near Point Record As 76ers Face Pistons
Wilt the Stilt needs 937 points to tie NBA career scoring mark of Bob Pettit as Philadelphia aims to top the Detroit Pistons. Wilt has averaged 37.6 points per game this season entering tonight's matchup.
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Lions Gym Domination Sets Stage for State Meet
Lawrence shines at the East ern Kansas Regional gymnastics meet in Atchison led by Ken Snow with three medals and the all around title. Steve Mitchell adds two firsts while Roger Hemphill and others cap strong Lawrence show as title hopefuls for the Wichita State University state meet.
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Hornets Rally Threatens CIC Lead In Tuesday Showdown
After a rocky start under 19th year coach Gus Fish, Emporia State aims to even its season at 9 9 and seize undisputed CIC first place with a Tuesday night win in Emporia. Pittsburg State leads the conference at 6 1 and 15 7 overall while Fort Hays State stands 10 8.
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College basketball scores from Providence to Montana State
A wide run of college basketball results list Providence and St Bonaventure and many others. Notable tallies include Kentucky over Auburn 77 64 and Notre Dame crushing Detroit 176 67. Wisconsin 102 beat Michigan 120 102 and Texas 110 over Texas A M 82.
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Photographer Thomas Dowell McAvoy Dies in Virginia
International News photographer and pioneer of candid photography Thomas Dowell McAvoy, 60, died Saturday in Alexandria Virginia from an apparent cerebral hemorrhage.
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Knickerbockers Highlight Barnett and Reed Duo
Dick Barnett and Willis Reed star for the New York Knickerbockers as they seek pivotal performance. The duo's scoring and leadership are expected to drive the team in key games this season.
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Snow blankets Colorado ski areas with up to 12 inches
A heavy storm across the Central Rockies brought fresh snowfall to Colorado ski areas over the weekend. Vail reported 12 inches, Aspen 4 to 8 inches, Breckenridge 4 to 8, Steamboat Springs 3, and Winter Park 5, as cold temperatures lingered. The event impacted the region from Denver westward with varied accumulations.
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