Bohnenstiehl's Rise From Eighth Grade Setback at Collinsville
Kansas University forward Rodger Bohnenstiehl, once cut from his eighth grade team in Collinsville, Illinois, became KU's leading scorer at 17.1 points per game and top rebounder at 7.8. He credits a late start, a move to forward, and Sam Miranda's recruitment for his standout college career.
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Wildcats Tie for Big 8 Lead After Oklahoma Win
Kansas State handed Oklahoma a 102-82 defeat in Norman to join Nebraska atop the Big 8 at 4-1. Dennis Berkholtz led K State with 22 points while Don Sidle poured in 29 for Oklahoma as the Wildcats surged after halftime.
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Tigers Extend Win Streak by Stifling Rutgers
Princeton, ranked fifth, cruised past Rutgers 97-74 for their seventh straight victory and 15th in 16 games. Joe Heiser spearheaded the defense on Rutgers star Bob Lloyd, holding him to 17 points as Princeton dominated on the road.
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KSU Mum on Recruit Harrison Decision
Kansas State University officials declined comment on reports that Nebraska prep star Russell Harrison has chosen Kansas State. The Omaha World Herald featured Harrison with freshman coach Dean Pryor and noted his interest in KSU’s veterinary program. Harrison, listed at 196 pounds, rushed for 1,025 yards in nine games last season.
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Robertson Trims Barry Lead In NBA Scoring Race
Oscar Robertson added 213 points in six games to cut Rick Barry’s lead by 102 points and reduce Barry’s margin to 299. Barry stayed atop with 1,780 total, while Wilt Chamberlain held third in scoring and top in rebounding. Jerry West closed within four points of Barry, as Robertson maintained a high scoring pace amid a tight race.
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Indians to Meet Missouri Western in Haskell Gym
The Haskell Institute basketball team aims for its fourth win at 7 30 p m today versus Missouri Western of St Josephs in Haskell Gym. Coach George Martin plans Robin Bighorn and Henry Rondeau at forwards Clarence Cowapoo and Melvin Gaines at guards and Rodney Miller at center.
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Bruins Lead AP Poll Ahead of UNC in Top Ten
UCLA remains the top team in the AP major college basketball poll with 38 first place votes and 380 points. North Carolina holds second after a win over Virginia, while Louisville moves to third and Texas Western rises to fourth after key victories. Kansas stays seventh as Houston drops to sixth.
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Clay Terrell weigh in in Houston for heavyweight title bout
Cas ius Clay and Ernie Terrell weighed in at the Astrodome as they prepare for Monday night’s world heavyweight championship fight. After the weigh in and medical exams both boxers began final workouts. Terrell spoke solemnly about his game plan.
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Lions Eye Stronger Tours After Topeka Loss in Final
Lawrence High faces a choice to shop for tougher schedules after a 72-71 upset by Topeka High in the Topeka Invitational final. The Lions, with 6-9 center Tom Miller and guards Terry Benson and Leonard Jackson, will seek higher level tournaments such as the Tournament of Champions at Dodge City to gain rugged experience and maintain program momentum.
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Desert Classic Opens Wednesday With 500 Players
The Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs begins Wednesday on four courses La Quinta El Dorado Bermuda Dunes and Indian Wells. Over 500 golfers including 70 pros will contest four rounds with final pay of 90000. Doug Sanders defends after last year's dramatic playoff win over Arnold Palmer.
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Lions fourth in state ratings after Topeka Invitational loss
Lawrence High remains No. 4 in the Capital-Journal Class AA Kansas rankings despite a 72-71 upset by Topeka High in the finals. McPherson leads Class AA, Wyandotte and Wichita East follow, with Topeka rising to No. 8 after McGrath’s 14 points.
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Vote Puts Doubt On Grid Playoffs
A straw vote at the Kansas State High School Activities Association meeting shows 64 schools favoring football playoffs versus 107 opposing, about 63 percent against. Executive secretary Brice Durbin notes the vote is nonbinding and directors meet April 15 to decide whether to table the proposal or call a member vote.
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