Remembering football stars and a Kansas memory
The piece recalls famed players like Glenn Davis Doc Blanchard Lujack Hart and Doak Walker and credits newspapers for fueling fan enthusiasm before TV. It cites Bud Wilkinson advocating post season games, Lawrence Highs 1936 basketball routs, and a colorful jab at Freddie Williamson's boastful persona.
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Doc Blanchard
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Johnny Lujack
Leon Hart
Notre Dame
Doak Walker
SMU
Ohio State
Michigan
Los Angeles Coliseum
Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Jack Mitchell
Darrell Royal
Jim Wetherall
Junior Thomas
Billy Wessells
Jim Owens
Norman
Lincoln
Fears Named Head Coach for New Orleans NFL Franchise
Tom Fears has been chosen to lead New Orleans new NFL team with a five year contract. Mecom announced the hire after Fears served as chief offensive coach for the Atlanta Falcons this past season. The 43 year old former Rams star and 1950 NFL MVP vows a disciplined team aiming for a quick championship.
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Tom Fears
Vince Lombardi
Fears
John W Mecom Jr
New Orleans Saints
Atlanta Falcons
Mecom
Los Angeles Rams
LaRusso Plans Stockbroker Career After NBA Fallout
Rudy LaRusso, the Ivy Leaguer with muscles, says he will not play pro basketball again and plans to become a stockbroker. His attorney announced a lawsuit against the NBA and Lakers over a disputed trade and contract transfer, seeking compensation for lost basketball income.
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Rudy LaRusso
National Basketball Association
Fred Rosenfeld
NBA Board of Governors
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Lakers
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Mel Counts
Los Angeles
Ray Scott
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Lecompton Falls as Paxico Tops In Rematch 76 49
Paxico defeated Lecompton 76 to 49 in a rematch at Paxico Friday. Lecompton trailed 19 13 after the first period and 42 21 at halftime, then closed the gap in the second half. Charles Haas led Lecompton with 21 points. Gary Becker and Stan Simmons added eight. Lecompton and Paxico share first with 51 league marks. Lecompton meets Hoyt at home next.
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Owls
Charles Haas
Gary Becker
Stan Simmons
Larry Anderson
Don Keating
Tex Tarrell
Howard Hagen
Gary Kahler
Hoyt
OU ISU Hoops Televised Live On Local Channels
The Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa State Cyclones meet in a televised basketball game airing today on local channel 5 and channel 13.
College basketball results across divisions and high school finals
Friday scores include Holy Cross 87 Colgate 67 and Brooklyn Poly 71 New York AC 98. Other clashes feature Ithaca 4 Saint Lawrence 58, Bates 116 Coast Girard 75, and Miami 55 vs Lynchburg 98. Midwest notes show doubleheader in Chicago with TUCLA vs. fitneis and Brigham Young vs Chicago Loyola postponed. additional results span from Abilene Christian to Beloit with many regional high school semifinals in Dodge City and McPherson.
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Monmouth N.T
Southeastern
D.C
Midwest
Chicago
Tucla
Fitneis
Brigham Young
Loyola
Delaus
Niagara
Wisconsin
Washington
Wesleyan
Colo
Cal
Wilt Leads 76ers Past Cincy in 110-107 win
Wilt Chamberlain scored 17 in the fourth quarter to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the Cincinnati Royals 110-107. Oscar Robertson topped the Royals with 39 points while Boston routed Detroit and San Francisco beat Baltimore as Rick Barry scored 39 in a Warriors win.
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Wilt Chamberlain
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Connie Dierking
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Oscar Robertson
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Sam Jones
John Havlicek
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Havlicek
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Rick Barry
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Nate Thurmond
Paul Neumann
Gus Johnson
Ryun to run 1000 yards at Oregon indoor meet
Jim Ryun, 19, Kansas sophomore, appears in the 1000 yard run at the Oregon Indoor Track and Field Meet in Portland. He has run the world best for the mile and 880 yard and will also compete for KU indoors. Nebraska’s Charlie Greene headlines the 60 yard dash with a field including Harry Jerome and Tommy Smith.
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Ore
Jim Ryun
Oregon
Kansas
Ryan
Los Angeles
Nebraska
Charlie Greene
Greene
Harry Jerome
Tommy Smith
Creating a New Fisherman Can Be Something Terrific
Thayne Smith notes at the Kansas City Boat Sports and Travel Show how to start someone fishing with simple gear a basic rod and reel. He recommends beginner lures and bluegill fishing, highlights a show running through Sunday February 5 at the Municipal Auditorium with booths displays and repair crews from Zebco and Garcia.
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Kansas City Municipal Auditorium
Zebco and
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Arctic
Kansas
Turtle Creek Lake Association
Kansas Wildlife Federation
Kansas Rod and Gun Club
Fish and Game Commission
Anderson Applies for Job as Iowa State AD
Glenn Anderson, Iowa State basketball coach, has applied to become athletic director to replace Gordon H. Chalmers. He is the first Cyclone staffer to apply. 14 applications have been received. Chalmers resigned January 9, effective July 1, with a screening committee named to choose a successor. Anderson is 37 and a Colorado State University graduate who coached Iowa State freshmen before becoming head coach in 1959.
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Iowa
Glenn Anderson
Iowa State
Gordon H
Slim) Chalmers
Anderson
Cyclone
William Thompson
Iowa State Athletic Council
Chalmers
Colorado State University
Mills Withdraws From Albuquerque Indoor Track Meet
Former Kansas star Billy Mills pulls out of the Albuquerque Invitational Indoor Track and Field Meet citing not being in shape and wishing to be with his wife who is expecting a baby. Mills won the 1964 Tokyo Olympics 10,000 meters in a notable upset.
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Albuquerque
N.M
University of
Grosso to Louisville after NCAA action on SC
Mike Grosso a 6 foot 9 basketball forward from the University of South Carolina told a news conference he will enroll at Louisville University next semester. The NCAA and the Atlantic Coast Conference voided his eligibility at South Carolina over recruiting violations and a lower entrance exam score than required for scholarship athletes.
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University of South Carolina
Louisville University
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Atlantic Coast Conference
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Rodgers to keynote Colorado Springs club banquet
Frank Pepper Rodgers, new Kansas University football coach, will highlight the program at the 10th annual Colorado Springs Quarterback Club Sports Achievement Award Banquet. It will be held at the Broadmoor International Center on Friday.
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Kansas University
Colorado Springs
Broadmoor International Center
Eudora Hosts Tonganoxie After Tough Wellsville Loss
Eudora High hosts No. 5 Tonganoxie Chieftains at 8 tonight after a 51 47 road defeat to Wellsville. The Cardinals stand 10 10 on the season. Wellsville top scorers Reeves and Beach led 14 9 in points, while Eudora trailed late due to fouls.
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Cardinals
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Tonganoxie
David DeHoff
John Duncanson
Steve Putthoff
Ricky Beach
Larry Taylor
Larry Peterson
Perry Wins Big in League Clash Over Meriden
Perry High rolled to a 74-60 league win against Meriden at Perry Friday night in Jefferson County play. Laurel Barnett scored 21 for Perry with Hope adding 19 and Pruitt 7 among the balance. Perry heads to Valley Falls tonight after Valley beat Oska loosa 67-47.
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Kaws
Laurel Barnett
Mark Hope
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Alan Benson
Dennis Stebbins
Randy Bigham
Tom Ross
Larry Stallard
Bob Worthington
Keith Schafer
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Valley
Oskaloosa
Overbrook Heads to Osage County Final After Semi victory
Overbrook beat Carbondale 81 to 54 to reach the Osage County tournament final at Burlingame. Lyndon advanced with an 88 to 63 semifinal win over Melvern. The final features league leaders Overbrook and Lyndon, each at 60 league marks. Roger Hitt led Overbrook with 23 points.
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Bill Linden
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