KU Title Hopes Rekindled By Rout of KS
Kansas University marches back into Big Eight play after a decisive 86 66 win over Kansas State at home as Walter Wesley and Ron Franz lead with 24 and 23 points. Colorado’s 57 54 victory over Oklahoma State reshapes the conference race with KU at 7 4 and looming dates versus Oklahoma State and Colorado.
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Davidson Is Tourney Choice In Southern League Action
Davidson Wildcats hold a 22 game winning streak as they enter the Southern Conference tournament in Charlotte. Coach Lefty Driesell says the title is essential for an NCAA bid after two previous tournament upsets. Davidson, 23-1, faces Virginia Military in the first round while other top teams match in national races.
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Clay Apartment Fire Leaves Boxing Champion Unharmed
Fire damaged the second and third floor flats of a 30 apartment building on Chicago’s South Side, estimated at 6 000 dollars. Cassius Clay was away at a nightclub. fire marshal found no arson and Clay denied enemies’ involvement, after Malcolm X was killed in New York.
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Scholander Wins Sullivan Award Amid AP Athlete Honors
Olympic swimming champion Don Scholander adds the James E. Sullivan Award to his list of accolades after four golds in Tokyo. The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year honors his top amateur status and exceptional performance this year.
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Missouri rallies to beat Oklahoma in league tilt
Oklahoma State still leads the Big Eight chase as Colorado nips Colorado 57 54 in Boulder. OSU sits 8 2, Colorado 7 3, Kansas 7 4. Kansas State 86 66 loss at Lawrence leaves KU fading. Oklahoma State beat Kansas 68 64 in OT. Missouri wins 89 82 at Columbia.
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State Gym Honors To Lawrence Club
The Lawrence High gymnastics team won its sixth state title at the 7th annual state championships in Wichita posting 41 points. Wichita East finished second with 23 as Perry era history is noted with Rector succeeding.
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Grelle Sets Pace In Indoor Mile Wins
Jim Grelle of Los Angeles dominates the indoor circuit with three mile victories this season. He employs a slow early pace and a late kick, winning the AAU indoor championship in 4:07.4 at Madison Square Garden after trailing Witold Baron of Poland briefly. He previously won 4:07.1 at the New York A.C. Games and 4:13.2 at the Toronto Maple Leaf Games.
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Lions Sophs Defeat Ottawa Quintet 39 31 at LHS Gym
The Lawrence High sophomores beat Ottawa 39 31 on Saturday at the LHS Gym. Lawrence jumped to a 15 4 start and led 20 14 at halftime. Chip Maxwell scored 14 and Ron Commons 11 to lead the Lions.
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