Temple Owls Ready for NIT Opener at Madison Square Garden
Temple plans a veteran starting five led by John Baum and Clarence Brookins as they face a first round NIT game at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Owls, 19 of 27 this season, rely on balanced scoring and solid defense, averaging 73.4 points and allowing 68.8.
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Flynn fuels Bulls surge toward NBA playoff berth
Chicago's last minute heroics by Flynn lift the Bulls to a 104-98 win over Cincinnati as Robinson, from the Royals earlier this season, seals the victory with a late basket and free throws. Boston beat Seattle 110-112 in the other game.
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Five College Stars Decline Olympic Trials in Boycott Move
Lew Alcindor Westley Unseld and Neal Walk join a growing list of five college stars who will skip the U.S. Olympic trials in Albuquerque. UCLA’s Alcindor Mike Warren and Lucius Allen cite scholastic concerns while Life Magazine notes implicit boycott support. Jim McMillian of Columbia also weighs skipping to focus on studies.
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Showdown with PGA Over TV Rights Is Averted
The PGA backed off plans requiring long term television rights from players at the Citrus Open in Orlando. Players would instead waive rights per tournament. The dispute follows friction after the Doral Open and ongoing calls for greater golfer input in tour governance.
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K State Signs Two Floridans for Football
Kansas State signs two Florida players from Leon High School Tallahassee Floridian Pope a 6-4 200 pound defensive end and Donnie Brooks a 190 pound fullback Both players signed letters of intent joining Coach Vince Gibson at K State Pope and Brooks previously played under Coach Gene Cox at Leon High School Cox Gibson were teammates at Florida State 1951 54
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Jo Jo White Declares No Boycott Of 1968 Olympics
Kansas University star Jo Jo White says he will not join any Olympic boycott and plans to try out in April to make the 1968 U S team. He indicates he will play for KU in the fall if selected and will decide on remaining college eligibility under Big Eight rules.
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Denver Rockets and Kentucky Colonels win pivotal ABA games
Denver Rockets beat Dallas 119-105 to solidify second in the Western Division while the Kentucky Colonels defeated Oakland 120-107 to close within 1½ games of fourth-place New Jersey in the East. Larry Jones led Denver with 26 points and Louie Dampier 30 for Kentucky.
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Bing and Chamberlain Near NBA Titles
New York AP reports Dave Bing of Detroit leads the NBA in scoring with 27.3 points per game, ahead of Elgin Baylor. Wilt Chamberlain sports the best field goal percentage at .584, Oscar Robertson tops free throw percentage at .867, with Lennie Wilkens tied for second in the field.
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NBA Regular Season Nears Finish With 8.2 Points Per Game
In one column the player averages 8.2 points per game as the NBA regular season winds down next week. Coaches assess team standings and remaining matchups as contenders sharpen form.
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Cage Report Upsets and Close Scores Across Preseason Slate
New Haven edged Albany 69 to 68 while Monmouth beat Albany 102 to 79. Henderson topped Westminster 69 to 67 in overtime as Pasadene fell to Valdosta 62 Fairmont defeated Oklahoma Christian 75 in OT.
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Kansas State Named Host for 1969 NCAA Midwest Regional
Kansas State will host the 1969 Midwest Regional Basketball tournament with other regionals set for Maryland Wisconsin and UCLA. The 1969 national finals were announced for Louisville. Starting in 1969 both regional and national tournaments will begin Thursday night with a Friday rest and finals on Saturday afternoon.
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Kansas Class AA Tournament Opens With Wyandotte McPherson Flair
The Kansas Class AA basketball tournament starts at KU's Allen Fieldhouse. Wyandotte Bulldogs and McPherson Bullpups renew hopes for a title rematch after last year’s 56 41 Wyandotte win. Southeast and Leavenworth join the hunt with strong 80 point per game pace and star players.
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Kentucky Wesleyan Favored In Eight Team NCAA Meet
Evansville Indiana AP Kentucky Wesleyan ranked second nationally is the favorite in the opening NCAA college division basketball tournament eight team finale. The Panthers 25 3 with an 18 game win streak meet unranked American International in the first round at Roberts Municipal Stadium 7 p.m. CST. Evansville 20 7 ranked No 8 faces Trinity Tigers No 10 at 1:30 p.m. CST with Cheyney State meeting Ashland and Indiana State clashing with Nevada Southern in afternoon openers. Semifinals set for Thursday night and final Friday night.
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