Big Eight hopes hinge on Wichita Regional fate
The Big Eight faces Louisville and Houston in the Wichita Regional, with Houston favored to reach Los Angeles for a UCLA rematch. Kansas State Kansas Nebraska and Iowa State are seen as capable but not dominant, while KU must rely on freshmen impact if title hopes fade.
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Mental Tests Used On Pirates Players This Spring
Pittsburgh officials invited psychologist Dr. Tom Tutko to administer motivational tests to Pirates players. General manager Joe L. Brown emphasized the tests aim to learn more about the players, not reflect on last season. Other clubs and managers like Gil Hodges and Alvin Dark commented on roster and position concerns as spring training progresses. Atlanta pitcher Clay Carroll is sidelined by a broken left ankle for a month to six weeks.
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Gopher Gridders Granted Longstanding Discount Theaters
Minnesota athletic director Marsh Ryman reportedly told Big Ten officials that Gopher football players have long been allowed discounted admissions to campus theaters. He said the system, a 35 year old custom, lets varsity players pass two theaters for a 25 cent service charge, according to the Minnesota Daily.
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Schick Resigns As Hutchinson Coach
Schick, 28, resigns as Hutchinson high school football coach at end of school year. Former KU fullback who played in 1960 backfield with Hadl Coan and McClinton. Previously coached at Rosedale KC with 6 3 record and EKL title. led Hutchinson to Ark Valley League title in 1966. He plans to study for a master’s degree.
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Tar Heels Fall to South Carolina in ACC Clash
South Carolina upset 87-86 as UNC's 20 game win streak ends. Bob Cremins paced the Gamecocks with 23 points and 15 rebounds while Larry Miller led UNC with 26 in a pivotal ACC contest shaping tourney hopes. Duke also fell to SC five days earlier 56-50.
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Baseball Players Ratify 2 Year Pact
Major league players representatives ratified a two year agreement with binding arbitration by the commissioner for disputes between the 20 clubs and players. The pact raises minimum salary to 10000, tightens grievance steps, and restricts unilateral contract changes. It ends December 21 1969 and includes studies on reserve clause and championship season.
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Gibson Named Patriots Defensive Backfield Coach
Claude Hoot Gibson, former AFL defensive back and punt returner with five years in the league, is appointed by Coach Mike Holovak to coach the Boston Patriots defensive backfield. Gibson played at North Carolina State and joins the staff to improve pass coverage and kickoff return setups.
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Kansas Jo Jo White Named to Sporting News All America
St Louis Mo Jo Jo White 6 3 senior guard for Kansas on the 1968 Sporting News All America college basketball team announced today. White joins first team guards Lew Alcindor Elvin Hayes Pete Maravich and Don May with coach of the year Guy Lewis. Hayes voted player of the year edging Alcindor. Second unit includes Bob Kauffman Lucius Allen Ron Williams. Final placements note Cal Murphy Shaler Halimon and Merv Jackson just miss.
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Robisch and Brown Lead Kansas Freshmen Ranked Stars
Springfield's Dave Robisch topped the Kansas 1968 freshman squad with an 8-0 mark and 26.5 points per game plus 15.4 rebounds. Chicago's Roger Brown followed with 14.5 ppg and 14 boards, while Pierre Russell of Kansas City earned 11.9 points and 8.8 rebounds. Stacy of Kansas City added 6.5 points before a knee injury ending his season on crutches.
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Pizza Hut and O'Teens Roll To Big Class AA Wins
Pizza Hut defeated KU Laws 77 to 55 and O'Teens beat Buzzi's 78 to 40 in Wednesday night Class AA Men's League games at the Community Building.
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