Kansas Kicks and Court Jesters from a 23 Year Old Brannum Feat
Kansas story recalls Fred Brooks eating a hat after a 1950 Kansas editorial questioning Clarence Brannums age. The incident occurred during KU vs K State, with Brannum aged 23 per a K State brochure and a Manhattan birth certificate proving the claim. Brooks later reflected on the event and the wider 1950s sports journalism culture.
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Miami Upsets Tar Heels In Raleigh By 102 92
Unranked Miami of Ohio shot 57 percent to upset sixth ranked North Carolina 102 92 in Raleigh. Rich Hampton led Miami with 25 points, Phil Lumpkin 24, Dave Elmer 22, while George Karl and Bobby Jones posted 24 and 21 for UNC.
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Lakers Fall to Pistons as Slim Playoff Hopes Dim
Without West Hairston and Erickson the Lakers lost 106-98 to Detroit, dropping three straight and 3 1/2 games behind Boston for the best NBA record. Gail Goodrich led LAL with 29 as Detroit’s Rowe Mengelt and Adams, plus Bing and Campbell, paced the winners.
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OSU basketball coach Sam Aubrey resigns
Oklahoma State University announces head basketball coach Sam Aubrey has resigned effective at season end. Athletic director Floyd Gass says the resignation is for the position and Aubrey will remain at the university in another role. The Cowboys stand 5-16 with five games left in Aubrey's final contract year. Aubrey has a 16-57 record over three seasons since joining OSU in 1953.
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Pro Cage Report NBA Violence and Scores Snapshot
The Associated Press NBA roundup reports Wednesday results Phoenix 107 over Baltimore 98 and Detroit 106 over Los Angeles 98 plus Houston 139 topping Seattle 107. Upcoming schedules list Milwaukee versus Kansas City Omaha and several Friday matchups across the league.
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Cyclones Poised To Defend Big Eight Wrestling Title
Iowa State, the defending national champions, enter the Big Eight meet in Missouri aiming to unseat Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. OklahomaState’s Bobby Stites defends at 142 pounds, Gary Breece and Jeff Callard return for Oklahoma, while Chris Taylor of Iowa State and his 34 pins boosts the Cyclones who have lost only one of 18 this season.
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Ralston Names Four For Aetna Net Meet
Hartford AP four players named to represent the United States in the Aetna World Cup tennis tournament March 8 11 Team captain Dennis Ralston selected Stan Smith Arthur Ashe Marty Riessen and Bob Lutz all four in the top 10 World Championship Tennis rankings at the start of the year
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