Lawrence High Grows Interest in Basketball Momentum
The Lawrence area sees rising youth basketball interest as more kids view KU games in Allen Fieldhouse and LHS arena, inspired by stars like Wilt Chamberlain and local coaches. Improved facilities and strong coaching push prep teams toward future success, with Lawrence aiming to match football-level enthusiasm and cultivate local talent for high school and college hoops.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Lawrence High School
John Hadl
Carlton Hamm
Doyle Schick
Jack Galloway
Les Nesmith
Leo Souders
Dennis Cawley
Kansas U
Robinson
Hoch
Allen Fieldhouse
Kubbs
Wilt Chamberlain
Ron Loneski
Bob Billings
Lawrence High
al Woolard
Charlie McCue
Bil Nieder
Frank Black
the Malotts
Schick
Hadl
LHS
High School
Newton
Jerry Waugh
Waugh
Lys
Lions
Max Rife
Gions
Lion
Leo Sauders
Chris Whitenight
Fred Adamson
Jeri Craig
Warren Halil
Rife
KU Cage
Kansas
Kansas State
Dick Harp
Bob
National League Changes Schedule After Dodgers Moves
Cincinnati report says the National League threw out its 1968 games schedule after 16 Dodgers changes. Dave Grote announced revisions, noting the current schedule is obsolete and a new version will be submitted to NL members in New York soon. Dodgers chose the Coliseum for home games, with heat affecting night and Sunday games.
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Cincinnati
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dave Grote
League
Service Bureau
National League
New York
Los Angeles
Coliseum
Fights Last Night Boston-Virgil Louis Upset Victory
Boston combatant Virgil Louis defeated Tony DeMarc in a dramatic bout last night. The Associated Press reports a tight match with Louis earning a late win.
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Boston
Virgil Louis
Tony DeMarc
Explosion At Kansas City Home Forces Two Families To Flee
A blast struck a Kansas City residence injuring none seriously. Two families, the Hall and Kaiser households, escaped with children aged two to fifteen and a nurse's aide in the Kieler family. Kaiser's wife and daughter were treated and released. The incident occurred while the nurse’s aide was at work. The article also notes Jesse Lynch Williams winning the first Pulitzer Prize for drama.
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Kansas City
Ree Hall
Charles Kaiser
Tion
Kaiser
Hall
Pele
Pittsburgh and Minneapolis Figures Shown in Odd Elided Line
In a scrambled snippet, names and places appear such as Pittsburgh 198 and Minneapolis 163, with references to Waban Thomas Charlotte Rudy Ellis Gage and a Chicago link. The fragment ends with a note that Joe was stopped by Schmolze amid unclear context.
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Pittsburgh
Eutpammiad Waban Thomas
Charlotte
Chicago
Rudy Ellis and
Gage
Joe
Schmolze
Minneapolis
Mims Ready to Face Boyd in Chicago Arena Bout
Mims prepares for a 9 p.m. CST showdown with Bobby Boyd of Chicago. Boyd, ranked ninth nationally, won their only prior meeting and is a 2 to 1 favorite. Mims has 42 wins in 63 fights while Boyd has 57 wins. The bout will be televised nationally by ABC.
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Pearances
Auditorium Arena
Bobby Boyd
Chicago
Boyd
Mims
Boydas
ABC
Cardinals Sign 5 Flychasers in Try to Bolster Outfield
The St. Louis Cardinals sign five minor league outfielders to strengthen aging coverage. The group includes Jim Frey, Curtis Flood, Gene Greene, Don Lasseter, Benny Valenzuela, all with notable minor league batting and RBI totals. Frank Barnes shows promise as a fastballer, while the file notes a court notice and estate matter following the season.
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Cardinals
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Jim Frey
Tulsa
Curtis Flood
Flash
Cincinnati
Gene Greene
Rochester
Don Lasseter
Omaha
Benny Valenzuela
Valenzuela
Lasseter
Greene
Frey
Flood
Savannah
Classified rates and contact lines for local listings
Classified rates listed for four line ads and additional lines with per word charges for out of city submissions. Copy deadline 11 am publication day. Local services include abstractor offices, answering service, auctioneers, and various retailers with phone contacts and addresses.
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Ada
Lawrence Trade
Iseus
Unclear legal proceeding fragment filed February 11 1968
Fragmentary court notice names petitioners and attorneys with a judgment decree to be entered in due course. Mentions Rankin chair and several individuals, but many names garbled. Indicates legal action pending and need for formal entry by court.
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Lear
Baithianas
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