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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1966

Page

5

Pioneer Pioneers Dominate Lions 78-59 on Road

Leavenworth High fell 78-59 as the Pioneers jumped to an early lead and Lawrence never recovered on the Lions court. Oliver Gillom led Leavenworth with 24 points while Phil Floyd scored 23 for Lawrence, and Gillom grabbed 17 rebounds.

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Reaves Peters Former Big Eight Leader Dies at 73

Reaves E Peters Sr aged 73 died Sunday night at his home after a long career in amateur athletics. He retired June 30 1963 as executive director of the Big Eight Conference after 25 years of service and helped grow the league from six to eight members. He served on NCAA committees the Olympic basketball panel and led efforts to share conference television and bowl receipts. He founded the Big Eight holiday basketball tournament and indoor track meet and coached at Northeast High School in Kansas City before 1921. He is survived by a son four brothers two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Village United Presbyterian Church.

Kansas City Reaves E. Peters Sr Peters National Collegiate Athletic Association Missouri Track and Field Federation National Association of Collegiate Commissioners National Football Foundation Football Hall of Fame Northeast Ferguson Jefferson City Birmingham Ala Fort Scott Kan Warrensburg Warrensburg Normal University of Wisconsin Reaves Jr Edina Minn Village United Presbyterian Church Johnson County Memorial Gardens

U S Hopes Jump For Skate Crown

Berkeley reports a strong U S bid for world honors at Davos as Scott Allen 17 wins the senior men title at the 1966 U S Figure Skating Championships. Gary Visconti 20 of Detroit takes second with Alain Calmat retirements reshaping the field. Tom Wood 17 of Detroit secures third for the team.

Berkeley Calif United States Iceland U.S Davos Switzerland Scott Ethan Allen Alain Calmat Gary Visconti Detroit Allen Hat Aeint Chapel Colorado Tom Wood Ear

Ryun Named No 1 Prep Athlete of 1965

Wichita Kansas freshman Jim Ryun is slated to be Track and Field News’s top high school athlete for 1965 after setting both national high school and overall American mile records. He tops rivals including Paul Wilson and Bob Steinhoff, with Ryun also rated the nation’s No 1 miler ahead of veteran Jim Grelle.

Jim Ryun Wichita Kansas University Ryun Paul Wilson Downey Calif Wilson Bob Steinhoff Kansas Jim Grelle

Bradley wins Sullivan Award as Ryun places tenth

Princeton star Bill Bradley was named Sullivan Award winner in a 486 voter Amateur Athletic Union poll. Kansas freshman Jim Ryun finished 10th, with swimmers Don Schollander and others trailing in the top ranks. Bradley, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, led Princeton to a strong NCAA finish and reportedly turned down pro basketball to pursue law.

Jim Ryun Kansas University Bill Bradley Princeton Bradley Oxford Amateur Athletic Union Arnold Tucker Army Don Schollander Ralph Boston Randy Matson Billy Mills Ron Zinn Gerry Lindgren Cathy Ferguson Los Angeles Bernie Wrightson Dick Roth Ryan Wichita St. Mills Haskell Institute

Boston Celtics Return To First In Eastern Race

The Celtics beat the Knicks 118 115 with all eight players scoring in double figures to move a half game ahead of Cincinnati and Philadelphia. In other games St Louis beat Cincinnati 115 98 and Philadelphia defeated Detroit 117 98 while the Lakers topped Baltimore 136 122.

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Saturday Scores From Area Quintets

Tonganoxie 78 over Eudora 60 with key plays by Thomas 6 and DeHoff 24. DeSoto 78 Wellsville 51 as Walbridge 6 and Polter 27 lead DeSoto. Oskaloosa 71 Perry 67. Valley Falls 62 McLouth 58. Overbrook 81 Osage City 68 with Wells 17 and Moxley 24 strong performances.

Tonganoxie Eurgre No Eudora Eudora — Durkin Holmes Hall Reach Taylor Thomas Putthoff DeHoff Nl. Wyrick Conway Huebner Matthews Wyrick Quisenberry Zimmerman Desoto Wellsville Scee Barnett Burrell Weers Davenport Todd O'Neal Cramer Bradbury Sink Walbridge Weese Polter Haulmark Green Stumpff Sparks Caldwell Marshall Oskaloosa Perry Cece Uencanpraenencocetes Marka Lyon Rhodes Finley Brunton Perry — Seyler Herman Phearth Ross Kooser Stebins Overbrook Osage City Overbrook Ch Ler Coffman Wells Atchison Tutehber Wilkina Moxley Moulin Barnes Lowman Jackson

Wilson Lemm Rejoin AFL As Miami Oiler Coaches

George Wilson and Wally Lemm left the NFL after controversial exits to join AFL clubs. Wilson becomes Miami coach and Lemm returns to Houston, leaving the St. Louis Cardinals without a coach and reshaping both leagues' coaching rosters.

George Wilson Wally Lemm National Football League Ameri St. Louis Cardinals Wilson Detroit Lions Miami Dolphins Lemm Houston Cardinals AFL Joel Collier Lou Saban Buffalo Bones Taylor Miami NFL Otto Graham Bill McPeak Washington George Allen Harlan Svare Los Angeles Bill Austin Mike Nixon Pittsburgh Norb Hecker Atlanta Detroit William Clay Ford McPeak Redskins St. Louis Frank Pop) Ivy Oilers

Stengel Eligible For Hall Of Fame After Rule Change

New York AP Casey Stengel becomes eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame without the usual five year wait as the Oldtimers Committee waives retirement requirements. Ford Frick announced the rule change at a baseball writers dinner, noting Stengel’s career with the Yankees and Mets and his status as a goodwill ambassador.

New York Hall of Fame Casey Stengel Stengel Ford Frick Baseball Writers Dinner Hall of Fame Oldtimers’ Committee Frick New York Yankees New York Mets Mets

Big Eight clash as Oklahoma and Iowa State duel tonight

Iowa State and Oklahoma, both seeking a conference win, clash in Norman with Don Smith and Don Sidle as key big men. Missouri and Oklahoma State also host league foes while Nebraska and Kansas ride unbeaten marks into rest weekend action.

Nebraska Kansas Lincoln Missouri Oklahoma State OSU Arizona State Santa Barbara Colorado Iowa State Oklahoma K-State BIG Eight Kansas Fh Arba Oklahoma Kansas St Okla. St

Devaney Sees Salary Rise At Nebraska To 23500

University of Nebraska regents gave Coach Bob Devaney a 1500 dollar annual raise to 23500 and extended his head football coach and professor appointment to December 31, 1971. He leads Nebraska with a 73 16 5 career record and added a Big Eight title prior to a loss in the Orange Bowl.

Lincoln, Neb University of Nebraska Regents Bob Devaney Devany Oklahoma Jim Mackenzie Arkansas Doug Weaver Kansas State Eddie Crowder Colorado Dan Deine Missouri Jack Mitchell Kansas Clay Stapleton Iowa State Phil Cutchin Oklahoma State Devaney Nebraska Cornhuskers Alabama Miami

Basketball Standings and Results Across Leagues

Pro Cage Eastern Division shows Boston and Philaphia leading with .667 records. Western Division lists Los Angeles Baltimore and St Louis in pursuit. Sunday's results include Philadelphia beating Detroit and Boston topping New York.

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