KU Ties for Third in Loop With Victory at Nebraska
The Jayhawks beat Nebraska 64-55 in Lincoln to move into a tie for third in the Big Eight at 6-6, as George Unseld led KU with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Nebraska’s Charlie Jones had 18 points, while KU finished strong with four late layups and 18 of 23 from the line.
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Easton Sees Missouri Dominance in Big Eight Indoor Meet
Kansas coach Bill Easton predicts Missouri dashmen and hurdlers will help the Tigers sweep the Big Eight indoor title if they perform well this weekend in Kansas City. He notes Missouri strong in all events except the broad jump and targets Robin Lingle for record pace in the mile and 1000 yard runs.
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Cage Tourney Action At 64 KS Sites Kicks Off Tonight
The Associated Press reports high school basketball playoffs begin tonight across 64 Kansas locations. This week 224 Class B and 222 Class BB teams start regional play, with regional pairings announced Feb 29. State finals run March 12 to 14 across four sites: Class AA in Kansas City, Class A in Hutchinson, Class B in Emporia, and Class BB in Dodge City.
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Pistons Edge Celtics 115 113 In Tight Eastern Race
Detroit Pistons defeat Boston Celtics 115 113 in a close Monday game. Reggie Harding leads rookie scoring with 23 points and 19 rebounds, matching Bill Russell 21 points as Detroit climbs in the Eastern Division title chase. The win marks Detroit's 17th victory, ending Celtics’ three game skid.
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Dipper Near Top As Playmaker
Wilt Chamberlain, the San Francisco standout, appears among NBA leaders in assists for the first time, ranking fifth with 4.8 per game. He also sits atop the league in scoring at 36.5 points per game and ranks high in rebounding and field goal percentage, marking a new facet to his playmaking debut this season.
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Jerry West
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K.C. Jones
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Chamberlain
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Buffs Stay In Title Chase With OSU Win
Colorado, now 7-3, edged Oklahoma State 56 54 to stay within one game of Kansas State in the race for the title. Jim Davis led Colorado with 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Buffs erased an 11 point halftime deficit. Kansas State, 8-2, tied for third after a 64 55 win at Nebraska behind George Unseld's 29 points.
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Four More Named To Small College Meet
Four more teams join the NCAA College Division Basketball Tournament field raising the total to 14. East regional at Hempstead hosted by Hofstra, Midwest at Cedar Falls hosted by State College of Iowa, Pacific Coast at Fresno hosted by Fresno State. Teams named are State College of Iowa 19-1, Manhattan State of Minnesota 15-6, Centre College 14-6, Ball State 15-6.
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Jayhawks Hold Off Huskers To Extend Win Streak
KU outlasted Nebraska 62 55 as Renko Unseld and Gibson starred in a late surge after a delay game by Dick Harp's Jays. Schichtle added key free throws as Kansas built a 62 55 edge and closed on a five game win streak over NU.
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Kansas Wesleyan Edges Bethel to end season
Kansas Wesleyan defeated Bethel 66 49 to finish 8 10 and 7 11 respectively in a late season clash that left both teams at league standings and marked the conclusion of their seasons. Other Monday results included Cape Girardeau 92 90 at Delta Miss and Park College 80 61 over Wentworth.
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Henry Cooper Victorious Over Brian London in Manchester
Henry Cooper of England defeated Brian London on points in Manchester last night. In Paris Luis Folledo of Spain also outpointed Souleymane Diallo of France, with Folledo earning the win by decision.
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District Tournament Opens for Prep Cage Clubs Tonight
High school basketball districts begin across Class B and BB with 446 district games at 64 sites. Lawrence area schools join four districts hosting Eudora Perry Louisburg and Williamsburg as top seeds and byes set for opening rounds. District winners advance to Wellsville regional and state tournament in Emporia.
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Unbeaten Bruins Lead AP Major College Poll
UCLA repeats atop the Associated Press top 10 poll with 38 first place votes and 416 points from 22 games. Kentucky moves to No. 2 ahead of Michigan as Duke and Wichita rise, while Loyola Chicago returns to the list at No. 10 replacing Drake after a loss.
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Pro Cage Monday Result Ends in 113 113 Tie
Pro basketball roundup reports Detroit and Boston finishing 113 each in Monday action. Evening schedule lists St Louis versus Philadelphia in New York and Boston at New York with Cincinnati at San Francisco upcoming midweek games with Boston at Baltimore Philadelphia at Detroit and Cincinnati at Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Finley Poised to Sign Four Year A's Stadium Lease
Charles O. Finley says he will sign a four year stadium lease for the Athletics on Wednesday as Kansas City officials pledge support. The city backs the lease amid AL moves to oust Finley and ticket sales fear lag ahead of the season.
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KU Fresh to Play K-Staters Again
The Kansas and Kansas State freshmen meet for the second time in a week at K States Ahearn Fieldhouse after KU won 53 47 in Lawrence. KU carries a 3 2 record to Manhattan while K State is 2 4. Coach Ted Owens expected back and the expected starting five includes Franz Finnigan Dreiling Davis and Kampschroeder. Pino led K State with 14 points and 12 rebounds in Lawrence.
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Chiefs Sign 2 Players From Texas Southern
Kansas City Chiefs sign free agents Herman Compton and Barney Allen from Texas Southern. Allen, 6-2 195 pounds from Bay City Texas, was a track standout. Compton, 6-2 260 pounds from Beaumont Texas, was named Southern's outstanding lineman last fall.
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Cooper Wins Title and Declines Shot at Liston
Henry Cooper 29, British heavyweight champion added the vacant European title by outpointing Brian London over 15 rounds. He said he would not pursue Sonny Liston, preferring a clash with Cassius Clay or Floyd Patterson if Liston wins, and mentioned possibly challenging Patterson in Sweden.
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