Kansas Faces Oklahoma Road Tests in Tight Big Eight Chase
Kansas University hunts a tough weekend with a 16 7 overall, 7 4 conference. a loss to Oklahoma State in Stillwater and a Norman date with Oklahoma threaten a slide toward Owens era's worst mark. Vernon Vancy returns after curfew suspension as KU seeks rebound.
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Wild Big Eight Cage Race Heads Into Its Final Week
Nebraska seniors Stu Lantz Tom Baack Jim Damm and Ron Simmons have reshaped the program and lead a 51-22 run in three seasons. Baack 1,256 points and Lantz 1,220 are Nebraska career scoring leaders as the Huskers chase a 9-4 record headed into their March 7 game at Missouri. Kansas State sits 8-3 atop the standings with Iowa State looming, while Kansas 7-4 faces a two game southern swing.
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Avery Discusses Olympic Problems With 3 Mexicans
Mexican Olympic officials pressed Brundage in Chicago seeking reconsideration by the IOC of the South Africa issue. A three member delegation led by Ramirez Vazquez met Friday to discuss renewed IOC talks amid boycott concerns ahead of the Mexico City Games.
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Fleming in Front as World Figure Skating Champs Move On
Peggy Fleming leads the women’s competition with a dominant margin after compulsory figures. Tim Wood faces a tough path in the men’s event as the free-skating phase approaches with Emmerich Danzer holding a slim lead. Diane Towler and Bernard Ford headline a British sweep in the pairs segment.
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East Germany
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Boston
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Rockford
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Women's cage meet set in Newburgh
The 15th annual international tournament of the women's Basketball Association of America will be held March 28 30 in Newburgh New York, the WBAA said.
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Hayes Heads AP All America First Team
Elvin Hayes of Houston headlines the 1968 AP All-America selections with UCLA’s Lew Alcindor, Louisville’s Wes Unseld, LSU’s Pete Maravich and North Carolina’s Larry Miller on the first team. Cal Murphy, Neal Walk, Bob Lanier and Lucius Allen join on the second and third teams with various notable honorable mentions.
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Sex Tests Explained by IOC Editor in 1968 Olympics
IOC Magazine editor Monique Berlioux explains sex testing in the 1968 Olympics where 50 of 240 tested girls were examined in Grenoble. The procedure involved saliva tests and later medical interventions to boost performance, raising ethical concerns about women in sport.
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Weekend TV Sports Highlights Schedule
Live weekend TV sports highlights include Memphis State against Cincinnati at 12 30 p m on Channel 4, Colorado meeting Kansas State at 1 p m on Channels 5 and 13, Toronto versus New York hockey at 9 30 a m on Channel 5, Philadelphia versus Boston at 1 p m, and Canadian hockey on Channel 4.
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Jayhawks Favored to Win Big Eight Indoor Meet
Kansas Jayhawks loom as early favorites to capture their 44th Big Eight indoor title in 19 years. The field features top performers from Iowa State, Missouri, Kansas State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, and others, with Jim Ryan and George Byers among likeliest double winners. depth across hurdles, sprints, distance, and field events could shape the outcome.
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Oklahoma
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Nebraska
Ben Olison
Colorado
Chuck Rogers
Rogers
Lion Basketeers Finish at Home With 2 Contests
Lawrence High's Lions seek a winning season by hosting Topeka High and Shawnee Mission East in weekend games at LHS Gym. With a 9-8 record, Topeka 15-3 and SM East 3-16 pose contrasting challenges as the team aims to finish above .500 for the third straight year.
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Kansas Gymnasts Tackle Oklahoma
Kansas University gymnasts close out their 1968 home schedule in Robinson Gym facing rugged Oklahoma at 2 p.m. The Jayhawks aim for a fifth dual victory of the year with two key performers returning: Wayne Dixon from an elbow injury and Gerry Denk from a shoulder separation in January, set for trampoline and long horse events.
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Holy Cross football star dies from inhaling anesthesia
Worcester police say 21 year old Richard H. Giardi of East Hartford Connecticut, a Holy Cross senior and pre med student, died in his dorm room from accidental inhalation of a lethal dose of anesthetic used for sniffing. He worked part time at St. Vincent's Hospital.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
Slo-Breaks and Presbyterian Triumph in Local League
Slo-Breaks edged Trinity 55 52 as Presbyterian edged Jimboy 61 53 in Thursday night Men’s Class A action at the Community Building. The results highlight tight defense and late scoring bursts from both victors.
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