Lawton High Faces Edison In State 4A Opener
Lawton High meets Tulsa Edison in the Class 4A state basketball opener at Oklahoma City's State Fair Arena. Edison, led by J V Haney, features balanced scoring with eight possible starters and top scorers George Sodini and Jim Nienhuis. Edison arrives 15-11. Lawton seeks to improve its Tulsa record as they prepare for a 4 pm tip Thursday.
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SEC Showdown Looms After Kentucky Triumph Over Auburn
Kentucky routed Auburn 102-47 to set up a Thursday SEC showdown with Tennessee for an NCAA berth. Tennessee beat Vanderbilt as other top teams also won, with Louisville routing Tulsa and Providence trouncing Jacksonville.
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UCLA Holds Lead In AP Ballot As Penn Rises To Second
UCLA remains atop the Associated Press college basketball poll with 32 first place votes and 640 points after another string of wins. Penn climbs to second, North Carolina and Louisville drop to third and fourth, as several teams shift positions and coaches face changes.
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Finley Spikes Rumor Blue Will Be Traded
Oakland owner Charlie Finley says Vida Blue is not for sale or trade after spiking rumors he might join Boston. Denny McLain arrives in camp as pitching concerns mount with Dobson and Odom limited. Intrasquad notes include Bando three run homer Epstein solo. Jackson sidelined by flu. Mangual nursing bruised leg.
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Kansas State Seeks Big Eight Title With Missouri Clash
Kansas State 10-2 can clinch the Big Eight by beating Missouri 9-3 who won 69-67 in their first meeting. Hartman and Stewart praise each other as the race nears its final weekend with two pivotal games remaining. Missouri features Greg Flaker and John Brown while Kansas State leans on David Hall and Lon Kruger.
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