Lions Open Track Season With Wyandotte Meet
Lawrence High launches track after basketball, opening Thursday at Wyandotte against Mission North and Sumner. Coach Tom Wailer notes early practices and injuries, with key performers Brad Black Nottingham Randy Johnson Tim Quinn and Kent McDonald leading field events and distance runs while sprinting depth lags.
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KU Staff Fumbles Reel Loss Before Wichita Showdown
Kansas assistants hunt a missing film reel from the Kansas Houston Jayhawk Classic final as they prep for the NCAA Midwest Regional. Gale Catlett notes two reels from the game survive, covering the last 20 minutes, while Houston analyst observations note a partial rebound in form despite a poor shooting night.
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Haskell's Davis Lands All Conference Berth
Bobby Davis a 6-4 freshman forward from Haskell earns first team Central Junior College Conference all star honors. Teammates Nats Hart and Gary Harry named to second team. First team includes Zach Townsend Kevin Gerachefske Jim Gienapp Bob by Davis Gary Hahn. second team lists Nars Hart Bruce Jackson Gary Harry John Stockman Roe Underwood.
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Trenton
Calgary Signs Mims From New Mexico State
Calgary of the Canadian Football League signed running back Jesse Mims from New Mexico State University.
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Lawrence High Hosts State Golf Meet Preparations
Lawrence High School prepares for the state golf championships with about 30 players competing for 12 to 14 spots. Seniors Bill Kipp Dennis Pohl Kris Kennedy and junior Tommy Albers are returning lettermen. The state meet uses Lawrence courses Alvamar Hills and Hillview with rounds May 14 and 15.
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Rick Hoffman
Mike Grosdidier
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Bill Heck
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Chili Supper Seen For Eudora Babe Ruth League
Eudora hosts an annual pre season chili supper from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Eudora High School cafeteria. Babe Ruth League for boys ages 13 to 15 features two teams, the Cardinals and the Eagles, both part of the Jayhawk League.
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Lawrence Pairs Lead Hutchinson Joyce in State Bowling
Tall man and Kathy Schweitzberger of Lawrence take early lead in Class A doubles at the Kansas Women's State bowling tournament with a 1102 total after the first weekend. The eight week tourney continues.
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NIT Moves To Polish Image With Expanded Field
The 34th National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden begins this Saturday with 16 teams. North Carolina Duke Purdue Louisville join Hawaii St John s Dayton Michigan Rutgers considered final field shifts aim to boost national profile. Finals set for March 27 with matchups including Louisville Providence Dayton Duke and St John s Georgia Tech La Salle.
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Houston Bid Aims to Host 1972 Super Bowl
Rice University and Astrodome operators will bid for the 1972 Super Bowl. Coach Bill Peterson will lead a Rice Stadium delegation to meet NFL owners March 23 in Palm Beach Florida. He says bringing the game would benefit Houston as Rice Stadium capacity could reach 75 000 with additions.
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Packers sign O'Dell from Parsons as free agent
Green Bay adds kicking specialist John O'Dell from Parsons College Iowa to the roster as a free agent. The move broadens the Packers' kicking options ahead of the season.
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Baseball Eyes Playoff Plan Like Football
American League President Joe Cronin discusses a study of a six-division plan in baseball to replace the single league playoff. The format would have three division winners plus the best runner-up advancing to two playoffs, a concept tied to expansion trends and financial concerns.
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Cerdan to Challenge Backus After Win in Paris
Tony Graziano said he would offer Marcel Cerdan Jr. a shot at Billy Backus world welterweight title after Backus edged Roger Gallus in Paris on points in a ten round nontitle bout. Talks with Cerdan's handlers could begin soon.
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