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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1978
Page
10
General Madrid reports mid dleweight Rubio Melero died five days after being knocked unconscious in a pro bout. Doctors say the 23-year-old fighter, in a coma since losing to Francisco Rodriguez, died of heart failure. The death follows a knockout in Madrid, prompting concern over ring safety.
Tonight the Class 2A girls regional semifinals feature Silver Lake vs Eudora at 6 30 and Perry Lecompton vs Baldwin at 8 with winners advancing to Lyndon sub state next week. A championship game will be played Saturday for seeding. Baldwin postponed and won 38 33 over Burlingame led by Lori Barnhart. Boys semifinals Friday night include Silver Lake v Basehor and Perry Lecompton v Piper.
Lake Superior State College students stage their third annual Siberian Luau on frozen Whitefish Bay to prove winter has no hold. A 130 pound pig is roasted over a large bonfire with a reflector shield designed by the engineers. The event runs from noon Friday to Saturday night and is open to the public.
Wednesday tied St. Louis and Pittsburgh two to two and New York Islanders tied Atlanta two to two. Toronto defeated Cleveland five to three while Chicago fell to New York Rangers two to three. Minnesota beat Los Angeles four to one and Boston beat Vancouver four to two. Thursday’s results include Chicago versus New York Rangers, Washington versus Detroit, Philadelphia versus Buffalo, Cleveland versus Montreal, and Winnipeg four to New England two. Houston six to Edmonton five. Friday schedule shows New England at Winnipeg and Houston at Edmonton.
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