Scot Buchanan Named 1970s Fighter of the Year
Ken Buchanan of Scotland wins the Edward J. Neil Memorial Trophy as fighter of the year after edging Joe Frazier 14-13 in a runoff. Muhammad Ali ranks third on the first ballot. Don Dunphy and Dick Sadler win their respective boxing awards. Buchanan finished 1970 with a 38-1 record.
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New York
Muhammad ‘Ali
Joe Frazier
Boxing Writers Association
Ken Buchanan
Scotland
Buchanan
Edward J. Neil
Fragier
Ali
Don Dunphy
James J. Walker
Dick Sadler
George Foreman
al Buck
Miguel Velazquez
Madrid
Scot
Ismael Laguna
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Donato Paduano
Oscar Bonavena
Madison Square Garden
Ruben Navarro
Mexico
Los Angeles
Jay Mason Sets Fast Two Mile Indoor Record at KU
Jay Mason, Kansas University distance runner from Hobbs New Mexico, broke Jim Ryan’s school and Big Eight indoor two mile record with 8 35.8 after earlier prep times. Coach Bob Timmons notes Mason’s late rise, strong work ethic, and goal to reach Rhodes scholarship, despite past disappointments.
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Jay Mason
Kansas University
Jay
New Mexico
Mason
Jim Ryan
Houston
Bob Timmons
Kansas
Timmons
Lion Sophs End Season With 59 53 Win
Leavenworth High blew past Leavenworth 59 53 in the fourth quarter to finish 11 3. Bob Parker led with 18 points as the Lion sophomores closed their season. LHS B team also won 35 18.
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Leavenworth
Lawrence High
Bob Parker
Little Lions
LHS
Manchester High Edges Fayette County After 10 Overtimes
Atlanta AP report states Manchester High finally defeated Fayette County 105 103 in a ten overtime thriller. The game stretched into ten extra periods before a winner emerged.
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Atlanta
Manchester High
Fayette County
Two More Royals Ink '71 Contracts
In Fort Myers Florida Ted Abernathy a 37 year old right handed relief pitcher and John Matias a first baseman out fielder have accepted contract offers from the Kansas City Royals. Abernathy posted a nine win three loss record and saved 12 games for the Royals last season.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Ted Abernathy
John Matias
Kansas City Royals
Cedric Tallis
Abernathy
Royals
LHS Gymnasts Poised for 11th Title in 12 Years
Lawrence High's gymnasts enter the State Prep Gymnastics championships in Wichita South as strong favorites to claim their 11th title in 12 years. The Lions arrive after sweeping their regional meet, having dominated the state scene since inception except for one year. Wichita East remains a single rival, having defeated LHS in 1968.
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Lawrence High
Wichita South
Lions
Wichita East
LHS
Lawrence
Bay State Patriots replace Boston Patriots name
The NFL team formerly known as the Boston Patriots becomes the Bay State Patriots after a directors vote. The club will no longer play in Boston, with a new 60 000 seat stadium in Foxboro set to host preseason games next August.
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Boston
Boston Patriots
National Football League
Bay State Patriots
Foxboro
Patriots
KSU Coach Named Ref For Relays
DeLoss Dodds longtime Kansas State track figure and 1959 quarter mile standout was named university division referee for the Kansas Relays. The 46th Jayhawk carnival expands to four days April 14 to 17 with decathlon events opening the meet. Dodds heads the initial referees with KU coach Bob Timmons to announce college and high school officials later.
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Kansas State
Wildcats
Kansas Relays
Dodds
Bob Timmons
Rife Keefer Lift South to Victory
Lawrence South defeated Leavenworth West 51 46 as Terry Keefer scored 19 and Joel Rife 17. The Cougars finished their season at 7 5 with Keefer Rife Holmes Schaake Striegel Pendleton contributing scoring. Leavenworth West's top scorers were Richards Rowe Dean King Logan and 16 18 3 2 6.
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Leavenworth
Terry Keefer
Joel Rife
Lawrence South
Leavenworth West
South
West
Rife
Holmes
Schaake
Striegel
Pendleton
Leavy
Rowe
Richards
Dean
King
Logan
Don Carters Bowling Trouble Night
A bowling writer recounts a rough night at the lanes with misfires and missed pins. He advises slowing the approach and aiming for flawless shots, hoping for better results next week.
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Sydney report Tony Mundine stopped Victor Basilio in Australia. Montreal bout Reynald Cantin outpointed Arthur Jones as Clyde Gray defeated Donato Paduano. Toronto card had a winner over Donato Paduano. Los Angeles card saw Antonio Cervantes stop Enrique Jana in California.
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Sydney
Australia
Tony Mundine
Victor Basilio
Mexico
Montreal
Reynald Cantin
Arthur Jones
Clyde Gray
Toronto
Donato Paduano
Los Angeles
Antonio Cervantes
Cartagena
Colombia
Enrique Jana
San Jose
Calif
Ryun Running Again Tonight at San Diego Indoor Games
San Diego AP report says top international track stars face a night of near world records. Jim Ryun squares off with John Mason in a premier mile duel alongside Chuck Labenz and Dick Quax. Ralph Doubell looms in the 1000-yard, while Australia’s Kerry Pearce and Rex Maddaford challenge Frank Shorter and George Young in the two mile. Promoter Al Franken notes strong ticket sales and a potential crowd exceeding 1,000.
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San Diego
Jim Ryun
John Mason
Los Angeles
Australia
Ralph Doubell
Juris Luzins
Kerry Pearce
Rex Maddaford
Kerry O’brien
United States
Frank Shorter
George Young
Pearce
al Franken
Ryan
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