Wilt Chamberlain 100 point game marked epoch in NBA history
Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game on March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pa., stands as a landmark in NBA history. The article notes his 63 of 115 team shots, 28 of 32 free throws, and that no pair of teammates ever matched 100 points across all high scoring games. Chamberlain averaged 50.4 points that season and 25.7 rebounds per game over 80 games, underscoring his dominant era and lasting impact on the league.
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Joe Fulks
Pete Maravich
George Mikan
Ex-staffer accuses NCAA of intimidation in probe
Brent Clark a 29 year old former NCAA staffer testified to a congressional subcommittee that NCAA enforcement staff routinely cajoled and bribed student athletes to obtain information and threatened loss of eligibility if they refused cooperation The public hearings opened with Clark as the initial witness as lawmakers prepared for a spring probe including Mississippi State Michigan State and John Fusak former NCAA president with Democrats and Republicans trading sharp lines.
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NCAA Probe Highlights Bribery Claims By Clark
Clark testified under questioning about alleged bribes in college athletics. He cited an NCAA superior suggesting a player interview tied to a Kings tryout and described other improper offers involving Mississippi and a young woman. The hearing followed Santini's congressional probe into the NCAA and its leadership.
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Kentucky Tops Georgia to Lead AP Poll Return
Kentucky clinched the Southeastern Conference title with a 78-67 win over Georgia as AP top 20 rankings shifted. Louisville beat St Louis 94-59, Florida State rallied past Oral Roberts in OT, Syracuse crushed Canisius, and Detroit and Providence posted decisive regular-season wins.
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Royals Begin Training Camp With Full Workouts Pending
Kansas City Royals report for training camp tonight with nine players due for workouts on Wednesday after pitchers and catchers began Sunday. Darrell Porter and Pete LaDuck arrived Monday, citing travel issues and early arrival, while outfielders and infielders started Sunday. Steve Mingari complained of a safe week Monday, but most players appeared ready. Pitchers threw about five minutes delivering roughly 30 pitches each.
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Sports on TV Tuesday and Wednesday Basketball Schedule
A pair of televised games across Tuesday and Wednesday features pro basketball with Seattle versus Kansas City at 7 30 p m on Tuesday night, followed by two college games or AGC post season action on Wednesday.
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KU at home vs Colorado in critical Big Eight tourney clash
Kansas hosts Colorado in Allen Fieldhouse for a post season first round game ending a season where KU seeks home advantage and a possible NCAA bid. Tip at 7 35 pm. crowd around 10000. Darnell Valentine uncertain due to fever.
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Valentine named to UPI All-Big Eight team
Kansas freshman guard Darnell Valentine earns a berth on the All-Big Eight team as chosen by United Press International. KU’s Ken Koenigs appears on the second unit, with John Douglas and Donnie Von Moore earning honorable mention. First team includes Mike Evans, Andrew Parkers, Brian Banks and Dean Athoff. Second team features Clay Johnson, Olus Holder, John McCullough and Curtis Redding.
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Holton Dominates Tonganoxie In Class 3A Girls Substate
Holton pulled away to a 71 26 victory over Tonganoxie in the opening round of the Class 3A girls sub state tournament here Monday night. Other area scores show EHG 83 Knickerbockers 79 in 3A men and Harvest 4 Blazers 11 in division 2 play.
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Wiley Surgery Scheduled For Left Arm
Kansas sprinter Cliff Wiley was slated for surgery today on a broken left forearm suffered at Saturdays Big Eight Indoor in Lincoln. He finished second to Oklahoma’s William Snoddy and will miss the NCAA Indoor but may run outdoors. Doctors expect a 2 3 week healing period before resuming practice.
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Five more sign KU grid pacts
Kansas coach Bud Moore announced five more high school signees for the 28 total in his class. Names include Joe McGraney from Little Rock, Joe Haas of Lee's Summit, Chris Toburen of Pittsburg, Glen Cason of Kansas City Paseo, and Dan Wagoner of High Point. Out-of-state targets include Ernie Hegwood of St. Louis and Karlton Ballard of Richmond.
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Kentucky Reclaims AP No 1 in College Basketball Poll
Kentucky returns to the AP top spot after beating Georgia 78 67 for its 24th win in 25 games. The Wildcats, 39 first place votes and 1 044 points, open NCAA tournament action in the Mideast Regional in Knoxville March 1 2. Arkansas tops the rest of the Top Ten with Kansas DePaul Notre Dame New Mexico Michigan State and North Carolina. DePaul appears as No 1 on two ballots.
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