Pro Football Owners Could Face Revolt Over Rookie Bonuses
Veteran players threaten mutiny as six-figure rookie contracts spark discontent across the NFL and AFL. Rumors of bonuses and option clause leverage surface after rookies land unprecedented pay.
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New Kanopolis Facilities Make Lake Top Picnic Spot
The Corps of Engineers completed a $25,000 shower latrine building at Kanopolis Reservoir. The park now features two hot and cold water showers and two toilets per side with heated facilities, plus a parking area and surfaced roads. The park remains open year round free to the public.
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Perry leads in 84 63 victory over Valley Falls
Perry High School beat Valley Falls 84 to 63 as three players scored in double figures led by Roger Fowler with 26 points. Ronnie Kooser added 19 and Bill Stallard 17 while Willis Hermann 8 Tom Ross 4 Fred Stebbins 6 Lowell Barnett 2 and Bob Cloud 2 contributed. Perry improves to 9 3 for the season and hosts Oskaloosa tonight.
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Wesley Candidate For All America Russell a Leader
The 1966 All-America race centers on Cazzie Russell of Michigan as the clear front runner with Prince ton’s Bill Bradley gone. Other leading contenders include Jim Walker Providence Clyde Lee Vanderbilt and Dave Bing Syracuse while a long list of stars from Kentucky Duke UCLA and Texas Tech compete for selection.
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Kentucky
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Jack Marin
Duke
Matt Guokas
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Dick Snyder
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Walt Wesley
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Sonny Dove
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Ron Widby
Tennessee
Mike Silliman
Army
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Louie Dampier
Eldridge Webb
Tulsa
Dave Schellhase
Purdue
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Dick Nemelka
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Dub Malaise
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John Beasley
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Lou Hudson
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Chuck Gardner
Colorado
Leon Clark
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Carver Clinton
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Lonnie Wright
Colorado State University
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West Virginia
Don Smith
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Freddie Lewis
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Lions to Play Pioneers Here
Lawrence High hosts Leavenworth in a boys basketball game at 8 tonight in the Lion gym with a 9-3 Lions vs a 6-4 Pioneer squad. Lane starters include Miller Maxwell Floro Harding Allen with Jackson debut. Pioneer reserves feature McMillon.
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Swan Scores 32 To Lead Baldwin In 76 58 Win
Baldwin High defeats Spring Hill 76 to 58 in a Little Seven clash at Bald win. Senior Tom Swan 32 points 19 rebounds leads Bald win while John Purvis adds 22 points 7 rebounds. B team Spring Hill 60 45 over junior Bulldogs.
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Effingham Nips Tonganoxie In Big Seven Thriller
Effingham High toppled the Tonganoxie Chieftains 51 to 47 at Tonganoxie to stay atop the Big Seven race. Tonga's Dave DeHoff led with 15 points, Steve Puthoff 12, Terry Wyrick 11, and Phil Thomas 9. Tonga coach Wayne Seymour called it good basketball throughout. A B-team win followed 52 to 27.
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Wilt’s 43 Points Spark 76ers Past Cincinnati in Big Win
Wilt Chamberlain delivered 43 points and 24 rebounds as Philadelphia crushed Cincinnati 125-103. The 76ers extended their winning streak to seven, tightening the Eastern chase with Boston and the Royals. Ray Scott and Dave DeBusschere paced Detroit past Boston 108-105, while Sam Jones led the Celtics with 26. Rick Barry scored 38 for Golden State in a 114-104 win over St. Louis. Lakers rode a late surge to beat Baltimore 138-123, widening their Western lead behind Wes. Hazzard 27 and West 22.
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Mosquito Hernandez Stops Zeledon in San Jose Bout
Mexican boxer Mosquito Hernandez from Mexico City defeated Jose Miguel Zeledon of San Jose Costa Rica by stoppage in the seventh round of a middleweight bout held last night in San Jose.
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Mexico City
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