Bruins Open Outdoor Track Season Against KU Defending Champs
UCLA brings strong sprint and field strength led by Edmonson Peppars Brown Fletcher Butts as Kansas coach Bob Timmons predicts a tougher meet than expected. Injuries and new UCLA additions shape a competitive opener in Los Angeles with notable return of John Smith and late eligibility of junior college transfers Rich and Sanchez.
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Bucks Rally Past Warriors Behind Jabbar In Playoffs
Milwaukee, led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar with 25 points and 22 rebounds, beat Golden State 118-93 to even the Western Conference series at 1-1. Los Angeles moved to 2-0 in their semifinal by defeating Chicago 131-124.
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Bucks edge Warriors as Jabbar shines in West semifinal
Jabbar scored for Milwaukee with 22 points and 9 rebounds leading the Bucks past Golden State 90 67 after three quarters. Perry added 22 points and 9 rebounds while Lucius Allen and Abdul Jabbar fueled the halftime push. Barnett and Mullins struggled as Chicago beat Los Angeles behind West and Chamberlain.
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Big Eight Eyeing 30-Second Clock For Next Season
Missouri coach Norm Stewart revealed in an exclusive interview that the Big Eight may adopt a 30-second shot clock on a one-year experimental basis next season. The proposal requires approval from the Big Eight board and the national rules committee and would affect both college and potentially high school play if approved.
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Campanella Improves in Grasslands Hospital After Seizure
Roy Campanella a Hall of Fame catcher and three time NL MVP is reported in critical condition but improving at Grasslands Hospital after a seizure at home in Greenburgh New York He regained consciousness but remains critical two daily bulletins will be issued Campanella who starred for the Dodgers 1948 1957 has been paralyzed since a 1958 auto crash.
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Barton County Gridder Signs Missouri Letter
Great Bend Kansas AP Jim Greene Barton County Junior College sophomore signed a football letter of intent to attend the University of Missouri. MU Coach Al Onofrio said Greene of Stafford Kansas would likely be used as a wide receiver for the Tigers. He is also a member of the junior college track team.
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Snow Delays Kansas Baseball Big Eight Opener
Kansas postpones its Big Eight baseball opener due to snow. The twinbill with Iowa State will be played Saturday at 1 30 p m, with the Sunday single game at 1 00 p m. Kansas starts Bob Wolf and Bob Cox in the twinbill, Steve Corder in the solo. Iowa State counters with left handers Don Powers Mike Gillespie and Jeff Schneider.
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Huskers Aim for Third Straight Title In Spring Practice
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney says winning a third consecutive national championship is improbable but not impossible and the team will start spring practice. He notes the players feel they can make it three in a row after repeating last year.
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Exhibitions Results From The Associated Press
Montreal defeated Atlanta 5 to 1 Minnesota beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 Kansas City won 5 to 4 over Pittsburgh St Louis prevailed 6 to 4 against Boston Texas defeated Baltimore 4 to 3 Detroit beat Chicago A 5 to 3 Los Angeles drew 6 6 with Chicago N Milwaukee edged San Diego 11 to 10 Oakland toppled Cleveland 6 to 5 San Francisco defeated California 6 to 2 New York N lost 4 to 1 Cincinnati New York A beat Montreal 4 to 0
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Pass Work Dominates KU Grid Drill
Kansas football held a 20 minute scrimmage as coach Don Fambrough stacked passes to prepare for Saturday's 10 am Memorial Stadium scrimmage. He cited improved pass protection and depth at linebacker while noting two players Chris Mercer and Larry Traywick may miss the session due to knee injuries.
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