KU Swimming Rebuild Fueled by Coach Jay Markley
Kansas University quietly built a hard driving swimming program under coach Jay Markley. He pushes 4,000 yard practices, recruits alumni support, and targets a Big Eight title with stars like Eldon Ward and George Winter. The team faces pool size limits but remains optimistic about reaching conference glory.
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Crosby Tourney Opens With 324 Stars At Pebble Beach
Crosby's 21st national pro am golf tournament began with 324 players at Pebble Beach and surrounding courses. Defending champ Bob Rosburg led the field chasing a $5,300 top pro prize of a $50,000 event as conditions forecast overcast skies and possible rain. Phil Rodgers impressed in practice as the field split into three groups across Monterey Peninsula, Cypress Point, and Pebble Beach with finals set for Sunday.
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West scores 63 as Lakers stun Knicks in high scoring win
Jerry West lit up New York for 63 points in a 129-121 Lakers victory. Only Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor have topped that mark in NBA history. Baylor’s 71 and Chamberlain’s 73 in regulation, plus 78 in triple overtime, stand above West. Celtics rally past Detroit. 76ers beat St. Louis in overtime.
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Cage Results From The Associated Press Review
Harvard defeats Dartmouth 76 to 72 in college basketball action. Other scores include Columbia 6 to Seton Hall 0, Fairfield 96 over Amherst 8, Bowdoin 70 over Maine 7, Colby 92 over New Hampshire 70, Army 72 over Williams 68, and Navy 14 over Georgetown 41. High school tournament results across Kansas precede.
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McLouth and Ozawkie Top Oskaloosa in Narrow Victory
Ozawkie defeated Oskaloosa 61 to 53 as McLouth posted a 48 to 33 win over Nortonville. Ozawkie stars included Heston and Nanamaker with balanced scoring and strong team defense.
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Fresh End Fifth In Track Action
Kansas University's freshmen finish fifth in the 1961 Track and Field News national telegraphic championships. Harold Hadley led with 9:30.8, Bill Cottle 9:35.5, Gary Janzen 9:44.5, Gary Ace 9:52.0, and Jack Connell 9:54.1 for a 48:36.9 two mile team total, behind Stanford 47:09.2 and San Jose State 47:30.0. Other Big Eight results: Missouri sixth, Oklahoma seventh, Kansas State ninth, Nebraska tenth. Hadley placed ninth individually.
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Duquesne to battle rugged Cincinnati in top cage action
Duquesne meets third ranked Cincinnati in a marquee college basketball showdown. The Dukes, 12-1 with a loss to Villanova, face a 12-2 Cincinnati club after wins over Toledo and a recent festival setback. Mississippi State also won, while NC A NC State and other ACC results reshaped the standings.
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Dean Pryor Joins Wichita Grid Staff as Backfield Coach
Richard Dean Pryor 31, head football and track coach at Coffeyville junior college, is named backfield coach at the University of Wichita. Head coach Marcelino Huerta, newly appointed, said he will bring Reggie Colvard from the University of Tampa as line coach. Huerta led Tampa program for a decade.
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Pro Cage Report NBA Wednesday Results
Boston 126 Detroit 16 and Philadelphia 86 are reported results. The box shows scattered scores including Los Angeles 72 New York 11 and Chicago Syracuse oats Philadelphia. Friday games list Detroit Philadelphia and Boston Syracuse with city matchups across several arenas.
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Lawrence Pittsburg Tangle Opens Emporia Tourney Clash
Lawrence High School returns as defending Emporia Invitational champion meeting Pittsburg in a 7 p.m. Friday opener. Emporia 2-6 faces Seaman 4-2 in the nightcap with winners and losers to follow Saturday. Lawrence relies on speed and balanced scoring led by Shipstead Dowdell and Kamp Schroeder while Pittsburg counters with three 6-footers Dudley Owsley Kirkendoll to control the tempo.
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Jayhawk Fandom Grows as Young Fan Sends Funds
A Richmond Virginia grade-schooler writes to the Kansas University Athletic Association asking for a Jayhawk decal and includes 5 cents plus 25 cents to support the athletic association. The letter, in clear handwriting, asserts enduring fan loyalty to KU.
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Lions Gym Team Hosts Olathe Atchison Friday
Lawrence High School boys gym team, the NEKL and State defending champions, host Olathe and Atchison at 2 30 p m in the LHS gym. The squad recently beat Olathe and has a busy schedule including Highland Park meets in Topeka February 10, Atchison February 20, and the state meet March 3. A possible dual with Highland Park may occur January 26 or February 2.
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Shipstead Reed Tied For NEAL Scoring Lead
Sam Shipstead of Lawrence and Mickey Reed of Ottawa are tied for the Northeast Kansas League scoring lead with 109 and 140 points respectively in 7 and 9 games, both averaging 15.6. Roy Dunn of Ottawa sits third with 120 points in 9 games, 13.3. In the Sunflower League Washington’s George Knittle tops with 111 points in 8 games, 13.9.
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Air Force to Seek Bids for Whiteman Missile Silos
The Air Force said bids will be requested soon for construction on inverted silos to house Minuteman missiles at Whiteman Air Force Base near Sedalia Missouri.
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