Toomey Leads Semi-Decathlon Win at MSG Invite
Olympic champion Bill Toomey won four of five events at the U S Olympic Invitational indoor meet in Madison Square Garden drawing 13 293 fans. He topped rivals in shot put long jump 55 meters and 400 meters with a 6 2 47 set in the 55 meters and 35 9 in the 400 while Rick Sloan edged him in the high jump and Bob Seagren excelled in pole vault.
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New York
Bill Toomey
Toomey
Madison Square Garden
Mexico City
Willie Davenport
Bob Seagren
Madeline Manning
Bob Beamon
Poland
Irena Kirstenstein Szewinska
Laguna Beach
Calif
Washington, D.C
Rick Sloan
Sloan
Tommey
Bill Gaines
Gaines
San Diego
Davenport
Mexico
Seagren
Celtics Stay Alive with Dominant Lakers Win
The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124 to 102 as Havlicek and Jones scored 30 and 27 points respectively to overturn last season's finals matchup. Wilt Chamberlain led the Lakers with 35 points while Philadelphia beat Seattle 115-109 and Chicago topped Phoenix 133-121. In the ABA, Dallas edged Indiana 120-116 with Beasley, Powell and Boone scoring in the 30s.
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National Basketball Association
Los Angeles Lakers
Philadelphia
New York
Colts
Baltimore
Seattle
Chicago
Phoenix
Dallas
Indiana
John Havlicek
Sam Jones
Boston
Los Angeles
Bailey Howell
Tom Sanders
Celtics
Wilt Chamberlain
Lakers
76Ers
Hal
Jerry Sloan
Clem Haskins
Bulls
Bob Boozer
Jim Washington
Gail Goodrich
Pacers
Kentucky
John Beasley
Cincy Powell
Ron Boone
Mel Daniels
LSU Board Reverses Decision Sets Charity Game at Tiger Stadium
The LSU Board of Supervisors reversed an earlier ruling and approved a charity matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in Tiger Stadium on August 23. The game benefits a charitable cause.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors
Pittsburgh Steelers
New Orleans Saints
Tiger Stadium
St Benedicts Romps Quincy in Kansas Conference Showdown
St Benedicts shot 56 percent and defeated Quincy 93 to 64 at Atchison avenging last week’s loss. Don Dallao sparked a first quarter surge as the Ravens pulled away in a dominant win. In Emporia, Bob Bruns topped his own College of Emporia record with 47 points in a 99-81 victory over Tabor.
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St. Benedicts
Quincy
Atchison
Don Dallao
Ravens
Kansas
Emporia
Bob Bruns
College of Emporia
Tabor
Valley Falls Suffers Second Straight Loss At Meriden
Meriden defeats Valley Falls 71 68 ending Valley’s 16 game win streak as Bill Cook scores 37 for Meriden while Valley’s Allen and Bill Simpson manage few points. Dragons close regular season and prepare to meet Jeff County North in district tourney.
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Meriden
Valley Falls
Dragons
Valley
Jeff County Nrotch
Allen
Bill Simpson
Bill Cook
Holdouts Return to Camps As Players Coupers Recede
The baseball player boycott shows cracks as Steve Blass joins the Pirates camp and others like Ron Reed Phil Niekro George Stone Claude Raymond Don Cardwell report to camps with several teams. Owners reject a 5.9 million compromise and seek a league wide poll. some stars weigh continued absence amid pension dispute.
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Ron Reed
Phil Niekro
George Stone
Claude Raymond
Atlanta Braves
Don Cardwell
New York Mets
Boston
Juan Pizarro
Jerry Stephenson
Red Sox
Major League Baseball Players’ Association
Blass
Bob Moose
Dick Ellis
Bruce Dal Canton
Gene Alley
al Oliver
Bob Robertson
Pirates
Pierce Stays Alive In State Mat Meet
EL DORADO Richard Pierce advanced to the consolation round in the State Class 5-A 4-A wrestling tournament after a Friday setback. The 112 pounder must beat Mike Shinn of Hutchinson to continue, after being pinned in the opening round by Newton’s defending champ Mike Metzler. Greg Albert also exited after a 6-4 loss to Vernon Smith of Newton.
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EL Dorado
Richard Pierce
Greg Albert
Lawrence
Pierce
Mike Shinn
Hutchinson
Mike Metzler
Newton
Albert
Vernon Smith
Smith
Mike Lotko
Wyandotte
Melen Dez Edges Hidalgo In New York Boxing Bout
New York lightweight David Melen dez, 148, outpointed Dominican Dario Hidalgo, 148, in a ten round boxing match in New York.
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New York
David Melendez
Dario Hidalgo
Dominican Republic
Perry 65 Jeff 60 in tiebreaker score details
Perry defeats Jeff with 65 to 60 as key players Stebbing 11 Wermanth 27 Wert 7 Barnet 2 Brita 6 Chil ders 2 and Coppinger 9 lead scoring for Perry while Jeff North contributions include Baker Jt Navinsky Bailey 25 Meanie 2 and Schneider 4.
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Perry
Jeff North
Baker
Navinsky
Bailey
Meanie
Bertels
Keines
Coppinger
Schneider
Stebbing
Wermanth
Wert
Barnet
Brita
Childers
Jayhawks face Nebrasketball test amid post season hopes
Kansas enters a key weekend with an assured NIT bid if it defeats Nebraska and Oklahoma. Kansas State's title chances fade as it hosts the Midwest Regional while Colorado, Kansas and other Big Eight teams shape late season prospects. Nebraska adds depth with coach Devaney adding Powers and Thornton to the staff and Jim Brooks out with mononucleosis.
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Oklahoma
New York City
Colorado
Kansas
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K-State
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Cats
Missouri
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Jim Brooks
Brooks
Joe Cipriano
Army
Tennessee
Colorado Soph
Cliff Meely
Iowa State
Meely
Burdette Haldorson
Forty four McLouth students named to honor roll
McLouth High School announces the first semester honor roll listing forty four students. Seniors include Patty Bear Keith Bowie Thomas Bowman Cecil Fewins William George Glenda Halsey Charlotte Housworth Betty La Mar Kathleen McPherson Ronald Medling Helen Schenck Diana Welliver Brenda Long and Brenda Reiter. Juniors Darlene Burton David Graham Samuel Lobb Kenny Hollingsworth Robert Sample Allen Smelser Gregory Smoots Judith Sparks Charisse Wild. Sophomores Ginger Ambler Randy Curtright Cathy Ford Sherelyn Haswold Jewell Herbst Tina Holden Judy Kimmel Judith McAferty James Shannon Michael Vernon Cindy Butler. Freshmen Anne Bowen Patty Burton Cheryl Dalaba Judy Houseworth Gail King Jolene McPherson David Miller Pam Packer Ronda Sanders Charlotte Shultz.
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Patty Bear
Keith Bowie
Thomas Bowman
Cecil Fewins
William George
Glenda Halsey
Charlotte Housworth
Betty la Mar
Kathleen McPherson
Ronald Medling
Helen Schenck
Diana Welliver
Brenda Long
Brenda Reiter
Ginger Ambler
Randy Curtright
Cathy Ford
Sherelyn Haswold
Jewell Herbst
Tina Holden
Judy Kimmel
Judith McAferty
James Shannon
Michael Vernon
Cindy Butler
Anne Bowen
Patty Burton
Cheryl Dalaba
Judy Houseworth
Gail King
Jolene McPherson
David Miller
Pam Packer
Ronda Sanders
Charlotte Shultz
Organist Piet Kee to Lead Kansas University Master Class
European organist Piet Kee, organist of Haarlem and Alkmaar churches, will conduct an 8 p.m. master class at Kansas University in Swartout Recital Hall on Monday and Wednesday. He will present a two-session workshop 2 2:30 p.m. and 4 5 p.m. and perform in the dedicatory recital series on the new organ. Joan Lippincott, head of organ at Westminster Choir College, will close the series with a recital at 3:30 p.m. on March 9.
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Tex
Washington
Winter
Texas Tech
Texas
Piet Kee
Kansas University
Swartout Recital Hall
Kee
Haarlem
Alkmaar
Netherlands
Swarthout
Joan Lippincott
Westminister Choir College
America
Court Docket Highlights Traffic and License Violations
Listed cases show numerous speeding fines from 10 to 30 dollars. Other offenses include improper passing, no tail lights, stop sign violations, no headlights, fictitious registration, inadequate safety equipment, no driver’s license, overlength vehicle, and purchasing a vehicle without title. Names span Kansas and neighboring states with ages from 18 to 54.
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Harold D. Howard
Kansas Sn Mo
Don A. Parker
Eudora
Robert G. Boecker
Wellsville
William L. Hess
Edgehill Rd
Cheryl L. Hand
Phillipsburg
James E. Dyer
Baldwin
Charles S. Lanning
Kansas City
Kan
Vv. T. Gammill
Donald F. Humphrey
Ottawa
David M. Kovac
Terry W. Corwine
James D. Armstrong
W. 26Th St
Marguerite N. Gulley
Mechanic St
Loyd Nelson
Springdale
Ark
Kenneth L. Prewett
Shawnee
Dennis G. Alder
Emmett
Neb
Milton E. Beardsley
Carman
Inl
John E. Basham
Liberty
Jerald R. Sawyer
Parsons
Richard D. Davidson
Naismith Dr
James E. Jenkins
Kansas
Six Filings For Wellsville Unit Judged Invalid
Six of the 17 filings for the Wellsville city commission election were ruled illegal, cancelling the March 4 primary. County Election Officer Bruce Spears said the ruling, tied to a state statute, required filings with the city clerk. Candidates ruled void included Ray R. Brecheisen and Lois Anne Bloss. April candidates include Charles Rogers for mayor and several council hopefuls.
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Wellsville
City Commission
Bruce Spears
Ottawa
Ray R. Brecheisen
Lois Anne Bloss
Clarence W. Coffman
Ross Gault
J. R. Simmons
J W Davidson
Sign-Up Held For Ballard Classes
Enrollment for Spring session classes is being held today at Ballard Center. Classes include art tutoring adult sewing ballet guitar Girl Scouts preschool story hour wise money spending primitive dance wood working typing creative dramatics piano and music therapy with transportation from schools for Ballard Center attendees.
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Elm St
Community Children’s Centers, Inc
Poster Writing Contests Held by Lawrence Human Relations Body
The Lawrence Human Relations Commission sponsors a poster and essay contest for high school and junior high students. Topics include brotherhood and harmony among diverse people, race relations and fair housing. Schools provide idea materials for entrants.
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The
Lawrence Human Relations Commission
KU Footballer Emery Hicks Hurt in Mishap
Emery L. Hicks, 21, KU football team member, is in good condition at Watkins Hospital after a Friday night crash at 25th Street and Ridge Court. A teenage passenger, Susan Waymire, 15, Ottawa, was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Police logged vehicle damages and noted additional minor accidents in the early morning hours, including a 1409 West 21st Terrace incident and separate collisions on 6th Street, Iowa Street, and Maine Street with modest property damage.
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Emery L. Hicks
W. Campus Rd
Kansas University
Watkins Hospital
Fred W. Brown
Ottawa
25Th St
Ridge Court
Brown
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Susan J. Waymire
Hicks
John E. Kanzig
22Nd St
Claude Elms
Elms Service
23Rd
la. Sts
21St Ter
Kanzig
Martin Patrick
Overland Park
6Th St
Iowa St
Larry P. Keearns
Ala
Christopher Samuelson
R. I. St
Maine St
Keearns
Samuelson
Reform Systems Expanded At Kansas University Study Plan
The University expands a social work training program focused on correctional systems with a 38664 dollar grant from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare Arthur J Katz chairs the project guiding graduate students The field sites include Kansas City Missouri for adult offenders and Topeka for juvenile offenders with placements at the probation office Municipal Corrections Institution and Alcoholic Treatment Program plus Boys Industrial School.
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Kansas University
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Arthur J. Katz
Kansas City
Topeka
Boys Industrial School
KU Graduate Wins Freedoms Contest
Lt. Col. Robert D. Brient a Kansas University class of 1944 graduate now living in Richardson Texas won the 1968 Defender of Freedom letter writing contest by the Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Pennsylvania His essay titled A Free Ballot A Free Country earned him the George Washington honor medal and a $100 prize.
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Kansas University
Richardson
Tex
The
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Brient
George Washington
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