Lions Break Five-Game Drought With Topeka Hayden Win
Lawrence High Lions snapped a monthlong skid by beating Topeka Hayden 72 62 in the Topeka Invitational consolation round. Sophomore guard Mark Kendall cited relief and noted fourth quarter struggles before the final horn. Coach Ron Lang praised the team’s perseverance.
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Lawrence High
Mark Kendall
Kendall
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Lions
Hayden
Topeka High
Ron Lang
Lions Remain Upbeat in Win Over Wildcats
Lang praised a balanced Lions effort as four players reach double digits led by Harden with 19. Salome hit his first five shots and finished 7 of 10, while Wilburn and Jeltz added 16 and 10. Hayden sat two starters. LHS hosts Bishop Ward or Topeka West in the consolation final.
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Lions
Stan Harden
Wendall Wilburn
Scott Salome
Steve Jeltz
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Salome
Stan
Wendall
Hayden
Doug Boldt
John Tetuan
Lawrence
Harden
Wilburn
Tered
Jeltz
Dave Regier
Lawrence High
Steve Purcell
Watson and Zender lead in San Diego Open on suspenseful day
Tom Kite, Bob Zender and Watson spark a key round with six under par 66 as Kite and Zender hold a one shot edge over Watson and others. Zender sets a front nine course record with an eagle and birdies while Kite strings four straight birdies.
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San Diego
Bob Zender
Tom Kite
Andy Williams
Tom Watson
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Zender
Homero Blancas
Lon Hinkle
Don January
Leonard Thompson
Bill Rogers
Barry Jaeckel
Rick Acton
Bob Shearer
Donnie Meyer
Jay Haas
Ben Crenshaw
J.C. Snead
Arnold Palmer
Blancas
Philadelphia
Jayhawks face pivotal Colorado test at home Saturday
Kansas eyes a crucial Big Eight matchup as Colorado visits Allen Fieldhouse for a 7:35 p.m. tipoff. Ted Owens stresses steady play to secure a top four league finish while Colorado seeks its first road win in weeks under new coach Bill Blair.
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Nebraska
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Buffs
Greg Mueller
Bill Blair
Buffalo
Clayton Bullard
Emmett Lewis
Jay Sferra
Brecheisen Leads Eudora Past Rich Hill in Consolation
Eudora High defeats Rich Hill 71 59 as center Keith Brecheisen scores 28 points to pace the Cardinals in the Spring Hill Invitational consolation round. Sears notes improved inside attack and a solid half court offense, while defense under pressure faltered. Eudora advances to face Louisburg in the consolation finals.
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Howard Sears
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Eudora
Rich Hill
Louisburg
Sears
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Lawrence sophs hold on to beat Washington in opener
Overland Park Kansas Lawrence High used a strong first quarter to seize control and edged Washington 66 57 in a sophomore basketball tournament at Mission West. Joe Jones led with 20 points while Ryan Green and Steve Walker added 14 each as LHS improved to 8 2.
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Marquette Assistant Hank Raymonds to Succeed Al McGuire
Milwaukee paper reports Marquette assistant Hank Raymonds will become head coach after Al McGuire retires. Raymonds has served as Marquette aide for 16 years.
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Marquette
Hank Raymonds
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Saturday and Sunday TV Sports Schedule Highlights
Television guide lists Pro bowling Quaker State Open, college basketball Oklahoma State versus Nebraska, Sports Spectacular, Wie World of Sports, golf San Diego Open, Pro basketball Kansas City versus New York Knicks. Sunday features UCLA against Tennessee, Philadelphia versus Denver, U S Pro Indoor tennis, San Diego Open golf, and Wide World of Sports.
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Millions of Fish Die Across Upper Midwest Lakes
The drought and cold winter trigger massive oxygen shortages in Iowa Minnesota Michigan. Promiscuous fishing opens shallow lakes allowing unlimited catches while carp and rough fish survive. Officials warn many gamefish perish as vegetation decays and water stays low under heavy ice and snow.
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Minnesota
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Iowa Conservation Commission
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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John Scott
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Mike Conlin
Mississippi
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Maur Hill Wins Tight Tonganoxie Showdown
In a close Tonganoxie Invitational clash Maur Hill edged Chieftains 48 45 as a blocked shot and two late free throws with five seconds left sealed the win. Chieftains suffer 8 3 record with next consolation game versus Immaculata at 5 30.
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Tom Harman
Chieftain
Kansas aide Carl Reese to join Missouri staff
Carl Reese, 33, will become offensive backfield coach for Missouri under Al Onofrio, replacing Charlie Cody who moved to Illinois State. A KU alum and Springfield native, Reese previously coached KU linebackers and held posts at Northern Michigan and Southern Illinois. Vince Tobin also leaves Missouri to coach with the B C Lions in the CFL.
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Northern Michigan
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Vince Tobin
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