Lions Face Mission East In Sub State Showdown Friday
Lawrence hosts Shawnee Mission East at 7 30 p m in a sub state clash with a state playoff bid on the line. The Lions seek to extend home win streak and rebound from recent losses as they chase a second trip to the Class 5 A state tournament in Wichita.
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Bucks Close In On Record With 112 97 Win Over Lakers
Milwaukee extended its win streak to 17 as Lew Alcindor scored 15 and Oscar Robertson 24 helping the Bucks beat Los Angeles 112 97 after Jerry West was sidelined. Wilt Chamberlain led the Lakers with 24 while Gail Goodrich added 25.
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Tongans season ends as Hayden ousts Tonganoxie in regionals
In the Hayden 3-A Regional opener Hayden defeats Tonganoxie 75 to 51. Hicks leads Tonga with 19 points, including 16 in the second period, as Bonner Springs beats DeSoto 59-54 in the other first round game.
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Frisco Inks Orduna from Nebraska's 1970 title team
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of Joe Orduna, the top running back from Nebraska's 1970 national championship squad. He was a second round draft pick.
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Snyder Sees Frazier Ali Bout As Pick Em Odds
Jimmy Snyder, America's odds maker, calls the Frazier versus Ali heavyweight title fight a pick em while bookmakers list Frazier as a 7-5 favorite. He notes the bout is evenly matched with strength against strength and warns betting big sums is risky amid many unknown factors. He doubts the spectacle will draw massive wagers despite worldwide interest.
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Bettors quiet as boxing scene shifts from old era
The Greek analyst notes slow action and subdued betting due to economic cuts and doubt. He cites no big gamblers left and recalls past famous bets on Dempsey Tunney and Schmeling Louis. Snyder says fights will be clean moneywise. Jim Frazier predicts a stoppage, while Ali vows a decisive win.
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Jets Snare NAIA Berth
Sacred Heart defeated Friends University 80-71 to win the District 10 title and earn a spot in the NAIA tournament. Barry Rudy led with 18 points, Willey Starks and Elmer Peters added 17 each as Sacred Heart secured the berth with clutch free throws in the final period. Rod Lee scored 20 for Friends. The national tournament begins in Kansas City next Monday.
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Matchmaker Stakes Set for Atlantic City Race Course
The $100,000 Matchmaker Stakes is scheduled to be run this year at the Atlantic City Race Course on Monday October 11.
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Weidner Inks Kansas Letter
Odell Weidner of Topeka West signed a Big Eight letter of intent to attend Kansas University. Coach Don Fambrough inked the 6-2, 205-pound running back in Topeka, praising his leadership and character. Weidner led Chargers as a top rusher and wrestler who lost only one match in state finals. he will play running back and be listed as a linebacker on defense.
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Oklahoma Beats Iowa State 98-85 To Stay In Big Eight Race
Oklahoma remained in the hunt for second place after a 98-85 win over Iowa State. Six Sooners hit double figures led by Scott Martin with 23 points as Oklahoma improved to 18-6 overall and 8-4 in the conference. Gene Mack scored 26 for Iowa State, which sits 5-19 overall. Missouri trails with a 9-3 conference mark while Kansas leads the standings at 11-0 in the Big Eight. Next, Iowa State visits Oklahoma State Friday.
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Devaney to Coach Summer All Stars in Coaches Game
Bob Devaney will coach the West in the June 26 Coaches All Americana Games in Raleigh North Carolina. He previously led Nebraska to a 17 12 upset of Charlie McClendon’s LSU in the Orange Bowl. McClendon will helm the East hoping to reverse last year’s 34 27 win in Lubbock Texas.
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Dogs Reach Semis Tonight
OVERBROOK Baldwin defeated Prairie View 68 to 39 to advance to the Santa Fe Trail class 2-A semifinals against unbeaten Lyndon. Lyndon beat Centre 68 to 50 in the other first round. Baldwin led 30-13 at halftime and 21-10 entering the final period. Swan scored 23 for Baldwin with Chanay and Irick adding 14 each.
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Corrected Time Shows Running Tide Winner
Nassau Bahamas Running Tide the 60 foot sloop that crossed the finish line second in this weeks Miami to Nassau yacht race came up the winner on corrected times. Owned and skippered by Jakob Isbrandsten of Oyster Bay New York Running Tide finished five minutes behind the swift American Eagle in actual time.
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