Wildcats cling to top spot as Cyclones force scramble
Iowa State edged Colorado 60-58 in overtime at Ames to break a first place tie. Kansas State remains 7-2 after a 50-48 win over Nebraska. Oklahoma State sits 5-3 with road tests ahead. Missouri and Kansas push for status in the chase as early-season standings stay tight.
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Haskell Indians ride strong defense to near conference crown
Wayne Postoak’s Haskell juco basketball squad, 11-1 in league play and 17-3 overall, finished second in the Interstate Conference last season and look poised to challenge for first. Two standout defenders Marvin Two Two and Maurice Elk Nation led a ball stealing, fast breaking unit that kept rivals on edge. The team’s postseason fate rests on Kansas City’s last two games as Haskell isn’t yet rated for juco playoffs.
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Luke Appling Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
In a historic second ballot, Luke Appling earns induction to Cooperstown joining Ty Cobb. Appling drew 189 of 225 BBWAA votes, surpassing the 75 percent threshold with a record 2 218 games at shortstop for the Chicago White Sox and a career batting average over .300 in 16 of 20 seasons.
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Abner Oakes Leads Dartmouth Teams in Multiple Sports
Abner Oakes coaches Dartmouth hockey while Ed Jeremiah serves with the U S Olympic hockey team. Oakes also oversees freshman hockey, soccer, and lacrosse at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire.
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Franz Leads KU Frosh Against Kansas State Tonight
Kansas University freshman Ron Franz, 67, from Ward High in Kansas City will face heavy defensive pressure Thursday as KU hosts Kansas State frosh in Allen Fieldhouse at 7 30. Franz aims to sustain his 24 point per game scoring pace and strengthen KU's rebounding while guarding Nick Pino nicknamed The Stick from Santa Fe New Mexico.
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Jayhawks Host Nick the Stick Pino in Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas University freshman team, 2-2, faces 7-1 Nick Pino and Kansas State yearlings at Allen Fieldhouse. K State, 2-3 after a 74-55 loss at Manhattan, relies on height advantage. Franz leads KU with ~24 ppg. Finnigan Dreiling Davis and Kampschroeder boost scoring. Coaches prepare zone defense against taller Wildcats.
Cotton Aims for Garden Title Shot in Persol Bout
United States star Eddie Cotton, the top light heavyweight contender, fights undefeated Johnny Persol of New York in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Cotton seeks one last title chance, hoping a win leads to a title defense against Willie Pastrano if Pastrano defeats Gregorio Peralta on April 10.
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Pro Cage Monday Results Highlight 129 115 Scores
Cincinnati defeats San Francisco 129 to 115 at St. Louis as Baltimore wins 110. Today's games include Los Angeles at New York and Philadelphia at Boston with several matchups listed for future dates.
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Major Leagues Study Private Plane Worry After Hubbs Death
The Associated Press report notes major league clubs weighing if players should pilot their own planes after Ken Hubbs crash. Boston Red Sox alone cited an understanding restricting pilot licenses. others review policy, citing rights issues. Hubbs and Gastall are the two players known to die in private aircraft crashes.
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Providence Accepts NCAA Berth Over NIT Distinction
Providence, the defending NIT champion, chose the NCAA tournament over the NIT, joining nine NCAA selections including Loyola Chicago, Villanova, Creighton, Texas Western, Louisville, Oregon State, Utah State and Seattle. The Friars, 17 3 after beating Scranton 95 75, will compete in the NCAA East Regional with Temple and other conference champions. Regional first rounds set for March 13 14 with finals in Raleigh Minneapolis Wichita and Corvallis.
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Wildcats Clinch First With 9 2 SECH Record Victory
Kentucky rose to sole first place with a 9 2 SEC mark as Nash poured in 32 points, tallied 12 steals, and controlled both balls and offensive boards while the 19 2 overall team ranked third nationally.
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Don Carter Signs Million Dollar Bowling Pact
New York AP reports Don Carter of St. Louis, six time pro bowling champion, signed a contract with a bowling ball maker Monday likely worth one million dollars over ten years. The 36 year old bowler holds five world invitation titles, four all star PBA tournaments, and six PBA crowns.
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