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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
13
The NBA and ABA announce a merger agreement after decades of bidding wars. Congress must grant antitrust exemptions and approve the plan, with a likely wait of a year or more for full integration. Virginia Squires receive exemption. interleague play could begin earlier as exhibitions.
Lawrence Lions finish third in 5 A at Haskell Stadium, qualifying 10 events for Wichita State state meet. Kent McDonald wins the mile in 4 19.7 and the two mile in 9 17.1, beating Ryan Eichner who runs 4 31.11. Jim Norris adds two titles and Charlie Bockhorst takes discus crown while Lawrence gains several state berths.
Kentucky Coach Frank Ramsey said defense would decide the series and his Colonels delivered by limiting Utah inside scoring in a 116-110 victory. Darel Carrier 25 Dampier 23 Issel 24 Beaty limited to 13 as Utah led 2-1 with a CBS telecast set for Sunday.
New York and San Francisco swap two former College Players of the Year. Cazzie Russell leaves the Knicks for the Warriors for 6-8 center Jerry Lucas. Knicks aim to reclaim the title with Lucas versatile as forward and center.
Lawrence High failed to place a tennis player in the state meet after regional play at Shawnee Mission East. Rob Seaver reached the quarter finals before losing to Neal Clark of Mission South. Other LHS players included Bill Stanley Walter Robinson John Grosdidier Bart Ehrman and Mark Hodges.
Dave Skinner former Wichita State center and assistant freshman coach is appointed Leavenworth High School basketball coach and physical education teacher, succeeding Wayne Seymour. He stands 6-10 and previously served under John Criss.
Haskell Junior College strong in distance events dominates Mile and Two Mile with Al Waquie Harry Lane and Alde Quinyintewa sweeping 1 2 3. Cecil Harry wins the javelin while Ken Davis takes second in the spear. Tim Gaines earns thirds in the 440 and 220.
Shawnee Mission South led regional team scoring with multiple event wins. Top finishers include Weger South and Brower South in shot put and distances, plus Lawrence and Northwest entries in relays and sprints across 4 A and 5 A qualifiers, highlighting Topeka West Junction City Emporia and Manhattan performances.
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