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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1963
Page
8
Cincinnati forward led by captain Tony Yates and All American Tom Thacker overcame Colorado 67 to 44 as Jim Davis of Colorado matched Ken Charlton and Bonham for the Buffs. Wilson contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds for Cincinnati in the semi final context with Louisville looming.
Cincinnati claimed the Midwest Regional title at Allen Fieldhouse with stifling defense and a late surge as Colorado struggled with unforced errors. The Bearcats extend their regional run, rebounding from last year’s blowout to edge the Buffs, despite losing their former pivot man Paul Hogue.
The Salina Mustangs beat Wyandotte 57 49 to claim the Kansas Class AA state championship their first since 1950. Jeff Elias scored 23 points as Salina held off Wyandotte in Wichita.
Alabama coach Paul Bryant and former Georgia athletic director Wallace Butts issued new denials of involvement in a football fix. Bryant said a lie detector test supported his denial, while Butts, initially opposing the test, later considered it but cited a weak condition after a long checkup. The Saturday Evening Post linked Burnett to the alleged call, claiming details on Georgia plays were discussed.
Lucious Jackson powered Pan American College of Edinburg to the NAIA basketball crown defeating Western Carolina 73 62 in Kansas City. Jackson 6 9 240 pound from San Marcos Texas earned MVP honors with 25 points 25 rebounds. Oklahoma State tops Big Eight indoor postal meet with Dave Perry winning three events as OSU dominates and sets four meet records.
The report lists multiple regional results from the NCAA tournaments with scores across East West Midwest and Far West divisions. Notable games include Duke over St Joseph's 73 to 5 and UCLA beating San Francisco 95 to 68. Others feature Cincinnati 67 Colorado 60 Texas 90 Oklahoma 83 and Oregon State 84 over Aliental State.
Budweiser team of Topeka tops Kansas Men's Bowling Tournament with a 3054 series at Hillcrest Bowl the highest state meet score ever. Rich Tafoya leads Topeka with 671 series as 64 teams compete across divisions and classes through weekend play.
Ken Charlton 6-6 Colorado All American was voted the most valuable player in the NCAA Regional at KU. He led Colorado with 23 points in the title game despite knee troubles that forced him to leave late as Cincinnati won 67-60. Also on the first team were Tom Thacker Ron Bonham George Wilson and Bud Roper from Oklahoma City Cincinnati and Oklahoma City.
FBI liaison ongoing after Oklahoma City University player Eddie Jackson was approached in Kansas City before the OCU Texas game for third place. Coach Abe Lemons reported the matter to the FBI. no arrests. Jackson, a 7 foot junior from Waco, scored 7 in OCU's 90 83 loss.
After Cincinnati won 73 to 68 over Texas, coach Lemons discussed a possible mistaken identity involving Eddie and others. He said Jackson alerted him about 3 a.m. and Lemons contacted the FBI, which interviewed Jackson by phone.
Six fighters who expected to decide three titles trained again as promoters planned to rerun the triple header after a rainout. A downpour Saturday night postponed the Dodger Stadium show, canceled only 30 minutes before the first bout, threatening a $100,000 loss.
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