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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1976
Page
7
In Tulsa the Oral Roberts Titans beat Kansas 73-70 despite a nine rebound edge for KU. Key late offensive boards and free throw misses by Lionel Worrell helped ORU pull away after Kansas rallied from a 16 point deficit.
ORU built a 38-28 halftime lead and forged ahead despite KU’s late rally. Roberts led ORU with 22 points while Nobles scored 17 for Kansas as the Titans hit 17 of 24 free throws to KU’s 4 of 7, sealing a road loss for the Jayhawks and a 7-5 record heading into conference play at Missouri.
UCLA escapes Oregon 62-61 as the Bruins withstand a frantic finish from the Ducks who squandered late chances and had azy plays. Drollinger and McCarter fueled UCLA in the second half while Ron Lee led Oregon with 17 points.
Federal court timetable tightens as Judge John W. Oliver urges both sides to reach a settlement on the reserve clause. Messersmith and McNally seek freedom as players argue for limited rights while owners defend perpetual services and arbitration outcomes loom.
Golden State guard Phil Smith scores 51 points 129-113 victory over Phoenix, career high and league high for the year. He hits 20 of 27 from the floor, including 16 straight in a third quarter burst, while Al Attles notes the plan to ensure 50-plus. Houston tops Atlanta. Cavaliers beat 76ers. New Orleans defeats Kansas City.
Northwest Missouri State defeated Kansas 71-50 to win its women’s invitational tournament title. The Bearcats built a 33-20 halftime cushion and dominated with a 56-31 rebounding edge while KU shot 29 percent from the field. Karen Schneller led Kansas with 18 points. Viette Sanders added 13.
Northwest defeated Lawrence 61 to 49 in the LHS gym as a third quarter surge sealed the win. Greg Gardner and Doug Catleth each scored 12 points to pace the Little Lions. the B team won 50 to 41 with Chris Hack scoring 18 for Lawrence.
Lawrence High. Lions 3-2 host Mission West Vikings 2-1 in the LHS gym for a Sunflower League opener after a three week layoff. Tipoff around 8 p.m. following the 6:15 p.m. junior varsity game. Both teams viewed as league title contenders.
The Lawrence Open winter indoor track meet is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday at Allen Field House. Events include children youths and adults with open events and age group divisions for boys and girls seven and up and for men and women.
In the women’s league G B C posted 34, LMH 16, Zazh and the Pits 5, Sure Shots 4, GCSAA 28, Camelot 2. Men’s 3A saw Royal College Taco Grande 108 over Alfie’s 87, Metzler Co 2, 69ers 0 forfeit. Men’s A Division 1 had Remnants 75 over TKC Raiders 50, LMC 39 over Jaycees 36, King Radio 45, Midwest Engineering 39. Men’s 2A Division 1 results: Law School 61 over Walkaway 50, Univ. State Bank 2 over Arnie’s Army 0 forfeit, Louise’s West 59 over Gentlemen’s Quarters 53.
Pete Rose earns the 1975 Hickok Award after a cross country run of dinners and speeches. He beat Jack Nicklaus and Muhammad Ali in a close vote, and his 1975 season included a .317 average with 210 hits and a 7 game World Series title for the Reds.
Lawrence High girls basketball forward Koleber has been out since the season opener with illness and a lung spot found on x rays. After Christmas she will undergo tests at Kansas University Medical Center to determine if she can play this season. The Lions miss Koleber’s rebounding as they slipped to Mission North 78 32 without her in the lineup.
Afternoon grid features college games Louisville vs Providence and Nevada vs Utah State with bowling, football and golf events listed. Notable pro sports include NBA Kansas City at Chicago and Senior Bowl action plus World of Sports coverage.
Soviet Army 5 Boston 2 in an exhibition. Toronto 5 New York Islanders ? Philadelphia 6 Los Angeles 4. St Louis 4 Washington 2. Detroit 5 Minnesota 0. Buffalo 8 Vancouver 5. Friday Chicago at Atlanta California at Washington. Weekend: Soviet Wings at New York Islanders exhibition. New York Rangers at Kansas City Detroit at Montreal Vancouver at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Toronto St Louis at Minnesota California at Boston. WHA Phoenix 7 Cincinnati 1.
Frankie Duarte of Venice California edged Seco Luna of Mexico in a 10 round welterweight decision lasting the full limits. Duarte won on points by a narrow margin as Luna fought to the final bell.
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