Nash Sparks Sooners to Narrow Big Eight Lead
Aubrey Nash ignited Oklahoma in a 71-68 win over Kansas, lifting the Sooners to a pivotal upset bid in Norman. Nash scored 12 points in the second half as Scott Martin and Andrew Pettes narrowed KU’s advantage late, while Kansas still led the league at 8-0 with Missouri second at 6-2.
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Nash lifts Kansas past Oklahoma with late free throws
Aubrey Nash led Kansas with 18 points including clutch free throws in a 66 62 win at Oklahoma. The Jayhawks outboarded the Sooners 30 27 and all five KU starters scored, while Nash redeemed his past struggles against OU.
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Baseball Holdouts Signal Shakeup as Unsigned Stars Seek Raises
Pitcher Bill Zepp and infielder Larry Brown lead a group of unsigned major leaguers threatening to delay spring camp. Zepp would prefer Detroit and may sit out summer if no deal with Twins or Tigers is reached. Brown expects a trade from Cleveland after rejecting $29,000. Other holdouts include Sam McDowell, Dennis Higgins, Vada Pinson, Ray Fosse, Dave McNally, Boog Powell, Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins, Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Tony Perez, and Tony Oliva seeking six- and seven-figure contracts with various clubs. The spread of demands signals potential roster upheaval as clubs negotiate in coming weeks.
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Jaycats Reach AAU Finals in Topeka Showdown
Lawrence Jaycats advance to the Missouri Valley AAU final against the Topeka Independents at Hayden High 8:45 p.m. as starters Chroust and Norwood miss tonight. In the semifinals, Thompson and Mendell each scored 23 points to beat Manhattan Ant-Pest 100-91. Holliman added 18.
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Earthquake Not Slowing Indoor Mile Champion Mason
Miler John Mason of the Pacific Coast Club ran 3 58.9 in an indoor mile, a dead heat with Henryk Szordykowski of Poland, despite an earthquake in Southern California that knocked him from bed and left him bruised and sleep deprived.
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Yowarsky Named Oilers Defensive Line Coach
Walt Yowarsky, an NFL assistant coach with the Atlanta Falcons, was named defensive line coach of the Houston Oilers on Monday. The move adds veteran experience to the Oilers staff.
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Melbourne Australia Tie Blake at 14354
In Melbourne Australia a tie with Blake and 14354 points marked a decisive finish. British finisher stopped Wahu Mahanea representing New Zealand with an eight point margin.
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Hoyt 72 Perry 70 in Loop basketball thriller
Hoyt remained undefeated in league play at 14 0 with a 72 70 win over Perry Lecompton Perry finished 6 8. Rod Scully led Perry with 21 points while Doug Fritz added 14 before fouling out. Perry coaches praised effort as late turnover cost a tying chance.
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Keyes Undergoes Second Achilles Surgery in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles back Le Roy Keyes had a second Achilles tendon operation on Monday at Graduated Hospital. Dr. James E. Nixon performed the procedure as the team official confirmed.
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Lew Alcindor Keeps Scoring Pace With Bucks
Lew Alcindor of the Milwaukee Bucks leads the NBA scoring race with 1,964 points in 62 games for a 31.7 point average with five weeks left in the regular season. Johnny Green posts the top field goal percentage at .596 and Dick Snyder leads in free throws at .858.
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Tigers Stay Two Behind By Dumping Iowa State
Missouri defeated Iowa State 80-66 to stay in second in the Big Eight. John Brown led with 23 points and Henry Smith added 22 as the Tigers built a 39-29 halftime lead. Iowa State's Jack DeWilder scored 22. Missouri improves to 6-2 in conference and 14-6 overall. Iowa State falls to 2-8 in league and 5-17 overall. Nebraska visits Colorado tonight.
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City Basketball Scores Roundup of League Games
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