Underdog Great Bend shocks unbeaten Wichita Southeast in state tourney
In a Kansas high school basketball drama, Great Bend 14 7 pulls off a surprise upset of 16 0 Wichita Southeast as fans clash and administrators face blame. The piece cites student enthusiasm, crowd trouble at Allen Fieldhouse, and notes strong KU coaching ties amid the Class AA field.
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Wichita Southeast
McPhersons
Topeka
Allen Fieldhouse
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Kansas University
Southeast
Jim ‘Nebergall
Cy Sickles
Wichita East
Dave Leach
Wichita State
Kansas State
Jack Dean
McPherson
Jay Frazier
Fort Hays
Ark
Wyandotte
Walt Shublom
Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Pittsburg
Tom Bryant
Drury College
Springfield
Prep basketball semifinals set up crowded titles across four classes
Wyandotte 20 2 edged Wichita East 43 40 as Topeka 20 3 survived Great Bend 44 42 for the Class AA semifinal. Larned 17 5 defeated Colby in OT 38 36 for Class A. Wamego 24 0 beat Garnett 66 56 for Class A final. Tribune 22 4 edged Pittsburg College High 64 62 in Class B. Garden Plain 54 48 over Ness City. Brewster 52 43 over Argonia and Lucas 57 48 over Beerfield in Class BB semifinals.
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Wyandotte
Topeka
Wamego
Larned
Tribune
Garden Plain
Brewster
Lucas
Great Bend
Fred Atkinson
Leonard Fleske
Colby
Hutchinson
Garnett
Pittsburg College High
Emporia
Ness City
Dodge City
Argonia
Beerfield
Wichita Mast
Pittsburg College
Deerfield
Wichita Hast
Wamego Jiiiuiey
Garnet
Delta Tau Delta Meet Set at Baker University
The 13th annual Delta Tau Delta area invitational basketball tournament runs this weekend at Baker University. The field features ten teams from eight colleges including Washburn Fort Hays Pittsburg State Emporia State Kansas KU Nebraska K State and Baker University.
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Baker University
Washburn
Fort Hays
Pittsburg State
Emporia State Teachers College
Kansas University
Nebraska University
Kansas State Seavert
Cage Report Roundup Highlights Tallies From Early NCAA Patrol
The report lists first round NCAA results across regions with scores for Kansas Temple Villanova Ohio State etc and notes upcoming pairings in Class AA and Class A state action. It records regional games in Columbus Kentucky Texas UCLA New Mexico and other sites with multiple close scores and OT in DavidsonColumbia and Pittsburg area pairings.
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Kansas
Temple
Villanova
Wyoming
New York
Kentucky Wesleyan
Indiana State
Ryun Seeks Mile Title After Two Mile Win at NCAA Indoor
In Detroit at Cobo Arena Bob Ryun aims for the mile crown in the NCAA indoor meet closing session after a bold two mile victory Friday. Beamon sets indoor records with a 27-234 long jump and a 27-74% triple jump, while Larry James and Dave Patrick boost Villanova’s bid for the team title.
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Detroit
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Jim Ryun
Kansas
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Beamon
Texas-El Paso
Villanova
Larry James
James
Dave Patrick
California
Texas el Paso
Washington State
Southern California
USC
Earl McCullouch
Bob Seagren
Paul Wilson
O. J. Simpson
Ryan
Lindgren
Australia
Kerry Pearce
George Byers
Mack Herron
Kansas State
Julio Meade
Wayne Long
Glen Long
Oklahoma
Ryun Passes on 880 Yet Wins Mile at NCAA Indoor Meet
Kansas star Jim Ryun skipped the 880 against Dave Patrick of Villanova to focus on speed work. He then won the mile final in 3:58.6, citing Olympic trials as a priority. Patrick, who beat Ryun last year at 880, finished second in the federation mile with 4:01.
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Jim Ryun
Kansas
Dave Patrick
Villanova
America
Patrick
Ryun
Gerry Lindgren
Washington State
N.C.A.A
Bob Timmons
Jayhawk
Jim
U.S
New York
Ryan
KU Nine to Open With California Dual Bill Monday
The Kansas University baseball team begins its 1968 season with a doubleheader against Pittsburgh and Riverside in the Riverside National Tournament. Coach Floyd Temple sends veteran Bill Maddux and Randy Stroup to the mound, with other starters and a traveling squad listed.
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Kansas University
Pittsburgh
Riverside
Calif
Floyd Temple
Bill Maddux
Randy Stroup
Maddux
Stroup
Jayhawks
Randy Cordill
Bob Evilsizér
Lynn Snelgrove
Alan Storke
Cole Stimson
Gary Ascanio
Tom Shawver
Junior Riggins
Kansas basketball schedule teased for 28 game classic
Steve Gibbs, Russel Meier and John Nelson report KU will be off Tuesday before facing a slate starting with Mississippi State, then Oregon, UCLA, Brigham Young and Tennessee in that order in the 28 game classic.
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Steve Gibbs
Russel Meier
John Nelson
Mississippi State
Oregon
UCLA
Brigham Young
Tennessee
Television Sports Highlights This Weekend
TV schedule lists NIT basketball at 1 pm today on channels 5 and 13. Sunday features pro hockey at 9 30 am on channel 5, pro baseball at 12 30 pm on channel 13, and pro basketball at 2 pm on channel 9.
Pro Cage Report Dashes Scores Across Cities
Nes Detroit 122 San Veran 118 Philo phia 122 Baltimore 116 Seattle 118 Chicago 101 Los Angeles 118 New York 118 Anaheim 116 Oakland 118 New Orleans 108 Houston 19 Minnesota 106 Denver 108 Kentucky 6 Indiana 6
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All American Redheads to play Baldwin Towners in Baldwin
The All-American Redheads will face Baldwin Towners in an exhibition at Baker University Monday at 8 p.m. The Towners are local men and the game benefits Baldwin street sign purchases and installation funded by the Baldwin Jaycees.
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Baker University
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Upstart Kansas State Falls to TCU in NCAA Upset
Texas Christian shocks Kansas State 77-72 as Mickey McCarty drives late for the Horned Frogs. Houston dominates Louisville 91-75, UCLA routs New Mexico State, and North Carolina topples St Bonaventure 91-72 in Friday NCAA play setting quarterfinal pairings.
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John Dromo
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Bruce Metz
Issel
Steve Howell
Kennedy Named Assistant Pro At Alvamar Hills
Max Kennedy of Lawrence is named assistant professional at the new Alvamar Hills Golf course. He will assist head pro John Bonella as the pro shop and driving range prepare to open. Kennedy plans PGA business school in Kansas City next week with noted instructors attending.
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Max Kennedy
Lawrence
Alvamar Hills
John Bonella
Bonella
Mission Hills Country Club
Kansas City
Kennedy
Larence
Kansas Color Press
River Cement Co
Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence City
Elks
PGA Business School
Plaza Inn
Max Elbin
PGA
Joe Deyers
United States Golf Association
Ernie Vossler
Oklahoma City
Mays Replies to Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights
Willie Mays defended his own approach to civil rights while praising Robinson's contributions. He said athletes should act in their own way, cannot join picket lines, and noted leaders like King and Wilkins are better suited to public protest.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
Jackie Robinson
Mays
Robinson
San Francisco
Giants
Jackie
Martin Luther) King
Roy) Wilkins
May Opening Set At Alvamar Hills
The 18 hole Alvamar Hills Golf Course is planned to open in late May with a driving range expected to start around April 1. Head pro John Bonella said lessons will begin with the range launch and the clubhouse basement nears completion.
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Alvamar Hills
John Bonella
18Th and Kasold Dr
Bonella
MSU Players Earn Letters in Other Sports
Michigan State athletes John Bailey earned a letter for golf while Steve Rymal and Richie Jordan won letters in baseball, reflecting cross sport success by the Spartans.
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Michigan State
John Bailey
Steve Rymal
Richie Jordan
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