Kansas Basketball Faces Disappointing Season After Split Doubts
Kansas struggles in the Big Eight race as they can only tie with Kansas State for first place and rely on Oklahoma State's results to secure an NCAA berth. Coach Ted Owens rejects dissension claims while players deny internal strife amid lingering questions about the team’s slump and coaching decisions.
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KU Basketball Replies Address Season Struggles and NCAA Bid
KU coaches and players defend the season amid a tougher Big Eight and weaker defense. They cite lineup changes, missing Ron Franz, rebounding, and overconfidence as factors, while emphasizing no dissension and aiming to spoil opponents in the NIT.
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KU Freshmen Shine as Next Season Hopes Rise at KU
Coach Owens discusses limited game schedule for Jo Jo unless Olympic plans change. Freshmen Robisch Brown and Russell impress with poise and rebounding in road wins at Kansas State and Nebraska as KU eyes a potential NIT title to ease losses and build for 1967-68.
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Chicago
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Wyandotte
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Kansas Joins National Invitational Tournament at Madison Square Garden
First Kansas University makes its debut in the National Invitational Basketball Tournament facing Temple University at 6 p.m. CST Friday March 15 at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Jayhawks carry an 18-7 record and meet Temple after their regular season. West Virginia will join as the 15th team in the 16 team field.
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Big Eight Swimming Meet Opens at Robinson Gymnasium
The 41st Big Eight Conference swimming and diving championships opened at 1 p.m. at Robinson Gymnasium and run through Saturday night. Iowa State and Kansas lead expectations for the team title with numerous defending champions and strong showings in events from the 500 yard freestyle to three meter diving.
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Oklahoma State
George Phillips
Lawrence High Needs Win Over West In AA Tournament
Lawrence High meets Topeka West at 7 pm in Topeka High Gym for second round Class AA regional action. Topeka High and Hayden play at 8:30 pm. Winners advance to a 9 pm Friday game for a state berth at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Tonganoxie Eyes Regional Semi Final After Easy Win
Tonganoxie hosts Gardner in the regional semi finals after a 75-52 first round victory over Immaculata on Wednesday. Gardner defeated Rosedale 65-60, with Bonner Springs meeting St. Joseph of Shawnee in the other semi. John Duncanson scored 14 points with 11 rebounds despite flu limits as Finney Robbins 13 points 10 rebounds Paul Goos 12 points 10 rebounds and Larry Lamb 12 points 7 rebounds contributed for the Chiefs.
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Paul Goos
Larry Lamb
Wichita High Schools Reach Regional Finals in Basketball
Wichita East defeats Campus 83-69 and Kapaun tops Wichita West 60-58 to reach the Wichita regional final. Ward, Concordia, Hoxie, Goddard and Buhler also win in Class A and B action as Humboldt and Valley Falls remain unbeaten at 21-0.
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Lyons
Humboldt
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Colgan
Pittsburg
Baldwin
Unseld Named Unanimous All American in MVC Picks
Westley Unseld of Louisville was the sole unanimous selection for the 1968 All Missouri Valley basketball team. Bradley's Joe Allen and Drake's Willie McCarter were near unanimous, with Warren Armstrong Butch Beard and Mike Butler completing the first five. Armstrong and Butler tied for fifth creating a six man squad.
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Louisville
Bradley
Joe Allen
Drake
Willie McCarter
Wichita
Warren Armstrong
Butch Beard
Memphis State
Mike Butler
Armstrong
Butler
Bechuanaland Named Becomes Botswana Upon 1966 Independence
Botswana in southern Africa was formerly Bechuanaland before gaining independence in 1966, transforming its name and national status.
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