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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1963
Page
8
The article notes a shift from a male dominated pastime to family oriented bowling. Hillcrest Bowl hosts the Kansas Men's Bowling Tournament with thousands participating as nurseries and dining options attract households. Omaha leagues expand with teen programs and a proposed minor league farm system for fall.
Loyola Chicago faces Cincinnati in the nationally televised title game after both teams won their semifinal contests. Loyola overwhelmed Duke 94 75 behind Les Hunter Vic Rouse and Jerry Harkness, while Cincinnati routed Oregon State 80 46 to advance.
Wayne Bethea of New York defeated Franco de Pice lli of Italy by knockout in Rome. Weights unavailable. fight marked by decisive finish.
In a 122 108 Western Division semifinal game the St. Louis Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons led by Bob Pettit scoring 42 and Cliff Hagan keying a late 43 point quarter as St. Louis gains a 2 1 edge in the best of five series. Detroit visits St Louis Sunday for game three.
The second week of the 1963 Kansas Men s Bowling Tournament kicks off at Hillcrest Lanes with six teams and about 800 bowlers, part of an event expected to attract around 4 000 participants over the weekend through Sunday. Singles doubles and team events headline the schedule with top contenders listed in each class.
Bartlesville, the 1962 champion, clashes with Denver in the National AAU tournament final. Bartlesville edged Armed Forces All-Stars 80 78 in the semifinals, while Denver recovered from a large deficit to beat Akron 72 62 and added players Ken Charlton Milt Mueller and Bill Green for the event.
Providence Friars ride a 14 game win streak as they seek a second NIT title in three years against Canisius at Madison Square Garden. Canisius, a small program, counters with stout defense and sharp shooters, after beating Providence 80 75 in January. NBC airs tape at 5 p.m. CST.
In batting practice at Pittsburg State coach Al Ortolani called first baseman Dave Lindsey to spell Kahman behind the plate. Lindsey stood behind home plate and spelled Kahman then returned to first base while Ortolani and teammates laughed at the moment.
Missouri halfback Johnny Roland pleaded guilty to the theft of two tires and wheels, fined $50 with a suspended 30 day jail term. A sophomore from Corpus Christi, he led the Big Eight in scoring last fall with 78 points and ranked high in rushing. A student conduct committee may discipline him up to possible dismissal.
Wayne Thornton seeks a knockout of veteran light heavyweight Will Pastrano in a return television bout at Madison Square Garden. The 10 round match airs on ABC TV at 9 p.m. CST, aiming to surpass his six weeks earlier success.
AP reports Ed Jucker of Cincinnati Bearcats named 1962 63 College Basketball Coach of the Year by the USBWA. Jucker guided Cincinnati to two consecutive NCAA titles and could win a third that night. Jim Iverson of South Dakota State named Small College Coach of the Year after leading his team to the NCAA College Division title.
Lawrence High School will bypass the Dodge City basketball tournament next season in favor of the Topeka Christmas event. Principal Neal Wherry cites fan accessibility, strong nearby competition, and a closer schedule as key benefits. The Topeka tournament runs December 26 to 28 with teams including Topeka High and Bishop Miege.
Moberly Greyhounds of Missouri reach the junior college finals in Hutchinson Kansas to face the Independence Pirates of Kansas for the national championship. The Greyhounds seek a third title after 1954 and 1955, in their 12th tournament run.
Phoenix College dismissed basketball player Dick Ervin Friday and sent a letter of apology to the unidentified parties in Phoenix Arizona.
National Junior College basketball tournament at Hutchinson Kansas disqualifies a team on Thursday for unspecified reasons leaving their status unclear in the event.
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