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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1972
Page
17
Five KU seniors bid farewell in Allen Fieldhouse for a 3 10 p m tip against Missouri in a Big Eight showdown. The Tigers seek a league crown while Kansas aims to surface late in the season after a 64 60 loss in Columbia.
Ted Owens praises road performance as Kansas hosts Missouri. Stallworth leads with 29 points and a 25.3 scoring average, while five KU seniors including Nash Mathews Bosilevac and Stallworth prepare for final home appearance. KU seeks win to extend home success streak over conference rivals.
Gene Littler fired a 65 to lead the Inverrary Classic while Nicklaus Palmer Trevino and Player struggled early. Bruce Crampton stood 67 near the top as several players including Smith McLendon Ferler 69 and Wadkins Coody Jacklin Sanders posted 69 to stay in contention.
Harmon Killebrew signed a 1972 contract for an estimated 125000 dollars, up from 1971. Vida Blue, seeking about 92000, may sign with Oakland or explore Japan. Finley offers 50000 and may keep him from spring training. Other signings include White Sox Tom Bradley and Tigers Mike Kilkenny.
Kansas State travels to Oklahoma while Missouri hosts Kansas as a key Saturday doubleheader in the Big Eight title chase. Nebraska visits Colorado in a separate game. Kansas State eyes a 12-2 mark and a potential crown, with Missouri and Kansas close in the standings.
The Junior Jayhawks hold a 6 0 record facing Trinity Lutheran at West Junior High at 6 30 PM as they vie for the junior high recreation league title.
The Lawrence Lions seek a third straight win as they host Mission Northwest in the final regular season game for both teams. Tipoff follows the 6:15 p.m. junior varsity game, about 6:40 p.m.
Walter Kennedy, NBA commissioner, said any undergraduate seeking eligibility for the hardship draft must apply to the NBA office by March 40. The notice sets the deadline for entry to the league’s special college draft process.
Bud Stallworth of Kansas leads Big Eight scoring with a 25.3 point average through 11 games up to February 21, totaling 278 points on 116 field goals and 46 free throws. Chuck Jura of Nebraska is second in points and rebounding, while Nebraska posts the conference’s best team field goal percentage at .517.
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