Kansas Jayhawks ride high and deep in wild basketball night
A rousing Kansas basketball recap notes a dramatic shift from early deficit to victory as KU’s bench heat lifts the team against Oklahoma State. Dale Greenlee and Wilson Barrow spark the comeback while Andy Hopson dominates rebounding and OSU’s Sam Aubrey laments cautious play. The piece also surveys Colorado and Missouri struggles in the Big Eight race and questions KU’s consistency.
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Mike Fiddelke
Dale Greenlee
Wilson Barrow
Mercury
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Danny Knight
Andy Hopson
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Ray Cole
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Aubrey
Colorado Sox Walseth
Cliff Meelys
Foreign Legion
Mighty
Missouri
Boulder
Ace Lee Haven
Marc
Tigers
Tiger
John Brown
Nebraska
K-State
Dickson Breaks Through to Win San Diego Open in Style
Tulsa native Bob Dickson ended years of doubt by carding a final round 72 to win the Andy Williams-San Diego Open at Torrey Pines. He finished 278, 10 under, three strokes ahead of Bruce Crampton who faltered on the closing holes.
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Torrey Pines
Pacific Ocean
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Arizona
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
America
Britain
Bobby Jones
Petty Wins Fourth Daytona 500 In Nail-Biting Finish
Richard Petty claiming his 149th career win and $34,100 prize after a dramatic Daytona 500 duel with Buddy Baker. Baker led 157 of 194 laps before engine trouble ended his challenge, as Petty sprinted to a 3 hour 10 minute 50 second victory at Daytona International Speedway before 103,000 fans. Bobby Isaac finished second, with Dick Brooks third and A J Foyt fourth.
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Daytona International Speedway
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Dodge
Cale Yarborough
Plete
Bobby Isaac
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Dick Brooks
A.J. Foyt
Chevrolet
Hershel McGriff
Pistons Dominate KC Quint In Lopsided Win
Detroit capped a season turnaround with a 144-100 victory over the Kansas City Omaha Kings. Bob Lanier posted 25 points 13 rebounds while Dave Bing added 21 points and nine assists. John Mengelt scored a season high 22 and Jusitus Thigpen shot well. Nate Archibald played only five minutes due to a bruised knee scoring five points.
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Kings
Nate Archibald
Bob Lanier
Bing
John Mengell
Justus Thigpen
Baldwin Matmen Advance to State Meet
Two Baldwin High School wrestlers earn state bids after regional rounds at Douglass. Tony Robbins, a sophomore at 105 pounds, placed fourth, and Kirk Brown, a senior at 155 pounds, finished third to qualify for state 2A and 1A tournaments at Oakley Friday and Saturday.
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Tony Robbins
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