Celtics and Warriors Roll in NBA Twinbill Upsets
Celtics beat the Lakers 99 to 79 at Boston Garden as Havlicek sparked a comeback with 27 points. Chamberlain starred for the Warriors in San Francisco, scoring 36 and guiding a 112 91 win over Philadelphia to extend his club’s win streak to six.
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Four ingredients for winning teams and coaching whispers
Strictly Personal notes discuss Darrell Royal avoiding Oklahoma, Bud Wilkinson possible Senate run, and Charles Finley promotion efforts for the Athletics. It also covers Kansas basketball prospects led by George Unseld, Walter Wesley, and coach Dick Harp as KU eyes a strong second semester.
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Red-Hot Baker Keeps Rolling in KC Conference Race
Baker defeats Bethel 76-59 at Baldwin to stay in hunting for third in the Kansas Conference. Wright Beck scores 24 as Baker shoots 48 percent while Bethel hits 29 percent and grabs far fewer rebounds. Washburn and Emporia State win nonconference games. Weslyan falters.
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Kansas to Play State Quintet in Allen Fieldhouse Tonight
Kansas meets Iowa State at 7:35 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse after a Freshman game at 9:20 p.m. The Jayhawks hold 7-8 overall and 2-2 in the Big Eight, while Iowa State stands 5-8 and 0-2. Coaching is by Dick Harp with a starting five led by Walt Wesley and George Unseld.
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Finley Readies Court Fight Over Athletics Move
Charles O. Finley plans a legal challenge to move the Kansas City Athletics to Louisville after the American League owners voted 9-1 against transferring the franchise. Finley and trial lawyer Louis Nizer discussed the case, while Rep. Emanuel Celler urged a suit, calling the action high handed and antitrust ripe.
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Kansas U Player Keith Kimmerer to Undergo Knee Surgery
Kansas University third baseman Keith Kimmerer plans knee surgery on January 27 and expects to join Floyd Temple's baseball squad for workouts on March 15. Temple's son Biff, a ninth grader at Central Junior High, also schedules knee surgery on January 24 after injuries in football and basketball.
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Harmon to join Braves as top radio broadcaster
Merle Harmon, veteran sportscaster and former Kansas University Sports Network head, signs as the Milwaukee Braves No 1 radio broadcaster. He has worked with Kansas City Athletics WDAF and KCMO and will move with his family from Independence, Missouri.
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Lions Gym Team Rout Seaman 75 to 21 in Friday Meet
Lawrence High School gymletes crushed Seaman Topeka 75 21 before about 200 fans. Individual event placers include Pierson Sparks Hemphill Maness Dolan Gillispie Beers Green Whitaker with Perrys squad eyeing Seaman Jan 28 and a triangular in Ola Feb 4 ahead of the state meet in Lawrence Feb 2 with 10 to 12 teams expected.
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Eudora and Spring Hill Reach Lansing Tourney Finals
In the Lansing high school invitational semifinals Eudora defeated Wellsville 68 to 36 and Spring Hill beat Lansing 58 to 50. Frank Martin scored 26 for Eudora while Bob Langston added 12 as Eudora built a 22-6 first quarter lead and led 32-21 at halftime. Wellsville and Lansing meet for third place before the title game tonight.
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Legion Keglers Return to Action at State Tournament
Bowler action resumes at Hillcrest Lanes in Lawrence for the American Legion state tournament fixtures. Team leader Ben Fuller leads Legion Team No. 2 with 3,237 pins, while Bob Faith of El Dorado tops singles at 716 and McPherson duos Culver and Olson pace doubles at 1,351. Elton Sellers holds all events lead with 2,071. The event spans three weekends, draws 156 teams for 1521 dollars prize, 386 doubles for 1505, and 772 singles for 1505. Public invited to all sessions with evening starts 6 30 and Sunday at 9 a.m.
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Perry to Play Winchester in League Finale
Perry High Kaws held off McLouth 66-63 to reach the Jefferson County League final against Winchester, which beat Nortonville 45-44. Brooks led Perry with 22, while Cadue 22 for McLouth. Winchester's Nortonville rematch also featured tight second half play as both teams chase the league crown.
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AFL Considers Sudden Death Playoffs and Raises Player Limit
In San Diego, AFL officials debated a sudden death playoff for regular season games and eyed a 34 player limit, potentially 35 as urged by players. Commissioner Joe Foss noted eight presidents split on the playoff idea, while the league unanimously recognized the AFL Players Association after three days of meetings.
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All Star AFL Game Setas West Faces East in San Diego
The third annual All Star tilt pits West vs East Sunday at Balboa Stadium San Diego kickoff 1 30 p m EST televised nationally. West stars led by Tobin Rote and Cotton Davidson clash with East standouts Jack Kemp Babe Parilli Cookie Gilchrist and others Highlights include Clem Daniels leading rusher coast to coast and Hennigan Turner Capelletti among air threats.
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Novocaine Use Sparks New England Sports Debate
Maine based report notes Dr. Daniel F. Hanley of Bowdoin College criticizing novocaine in sports. He cites Y A Tittle’s halftime treatment and Tobin Rote’s arm therapy as examples and warns that younger athletes may imitate pro players.
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