Jo White trains for 1988 Olympic trials at Butler
Kansas University basketball star Jo White, practicing in Indianapolis, joins 47 other NCAA players in a national training period. Coaches Tex Winter Ray Meyer and John Bach lead three 11 man university squads and one 15 man college squad at Butler, with an East West All Star at week's end. The Olympic trials run March 4 6 in Albuquerque, with 18 players advancing to final 12 for Mexico City. White previously starred for the U S at Winnipeg and Tokyo.
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Hayes Opts Out Of Olympic Try For Money And Growth
Houston star Elvin Hayes announces he will not seek an Olympic spot, citing need for money and time to develop his game. He sets a $300,000 three year price tag and says he favors the NBA, with teams like the San Diego Rockets and Houston Mavericks pursuing him.
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California
Jim McGlothlin
Chuck Hinton
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Philadelphia
Grant Jackson
Larry Colton
Tickets On Sale For KU Cage Fete Dinner
The Kansas University basketball banquet is set for April 3 in the Big Eight Room at the Kansas Union starting at 6 30 p m Tickets cost 3 50 and are available at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce office and the KU Athletic Ticket Office in Allen Fieldhouse The event honors coach Ted Owens fourth Jayhawk squad which finished 22 8 after a runner up finish in the National Invitation Tournament The Phog Allen Trophy will be awarded to the most valuable player as voted by the squad Jo Jo White was the 1966 67 trophy winner.
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Armed Forces Akron Clash in AAU Tourney Semis
In Denver the Armed Forces All-Stars meet Akron Ohio while Spokane faces San Francisco in the AAU National Tournament semifinals. Akron defeated Los Angeles 89 to 70 and the Armed Forces beat Milwaukee 92 to 70. Spokane upset Bartlesville 57 to 52. San Francisco beat Denver Capital 99 to 97.
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Disappearance of Olympic Funds Under Investigation
The U S Olympic Committee asked Dallas County District Attorney to probe about 72000 dollars raised for the Olympic fund amid embezzlement charges tied to local fund handling. Arthur Lentz said the USOC denied any national scandal and urged Dallas authorities after anonymous tips.
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Browns Fullback Conjar Stricken At Army Base
Larry Conjar a Cleveland Browns fullback and former Notre Dame star is reported seriously ill at his Army base Fort Campbell Kentucky authorities suspect spinal meningitis. His parents Mr and Mrs John Conjar of Enhaut received the telegram Sunday confirming the illness.
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Oriole Hurlers Sparkway Back 1966 Dreams in Spring
Orioles pitchers extended a 23 inning shutout streak as Baltimore beat Chicago 2-1 and won a fourth straight game. Phoebus, Nelson, Dillman held the Sox. Belanger drove in the decisive run on a seventh inning sacrifice fly aided by Peters errors.
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Jim Hardin
Gene Brabender
John O'Donoghue
Pete Richert
Detroit
Willie Horton
Atlanta
Tito Francona
Horton
Hodges Faces Tough Task to Uplift Mets in 1967 Rebuild
Gil Hodges returns to manage the New York Mets after a May 22 1983 exit with a Washington deal that yielded Agee and others. The Mets, perennial last place finishers, seek improvement led by Seaver Swoboda Jones Shamsky Otis and a broad pitching shakeup including Koosman Ryan Cardwell and Reniff with Taylor Shaw and Paul in the bullpen.
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Nolan Ryan
Hal Reniff
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Tug McGraw
Cal Koonce
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Ron Taylor
Don Shaw
Ron Paul
Ashe's Civil Rights Role Limited by Army Duty
Arthur Ashe, the United States' first Negro Davis Cup player, says his Army duty limits his civil rights voice. He notes a boycott stance against South Africa and the Olympics but adds his impact would be small alone. Ashe debuted with a 6-4 6-2 win in Madison Square Garden, as others like Chuck McKinley and Clark Graebner advanced in the Challenge Cup.
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Baseball Exhibition Monday Results Across Cities
Results from exhibitions show Atlanta beat Detroit 6 to 1 and Oakland edged Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Minnesota topped Boston 4 to 3 in 12 innings, St Louis won 7 to 6 in 10 innings, Philadelphia defeated Houston 10 to 2, Baltimore tied Chicago 2 to 1, and Cleveland beat California 9 to 2. Wednesday’s slate lists five games with multiple pairings in Florida, Arizona, and Texas venues.
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