Bankers vs Chiefs in Mexico gym clash on Monday night
Commerce Bankers face Kansas City Chiefs in an 8 p.m. basketball showdown at the Mexico gym. Emmitt Thomas, a Chiefs floor leader at 6-2 192, draws pressure from former Missouri star Jim Valentik and Bucky Green, both football veterans, as tickets remain on sale at local outlets and a postgame autograph session is planned.
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Al Eberhard Leads Missouri Into Nebraska Showdown
Missouri sophomore Al Eberhard, prized 6 5 forward, averages 15 points and nine rebounds as the Tigers host Nebraska at Brewer Field House. The springvale, Iowa native, likened to Havlicek by Ohio peers, energies the team with rebounding zeal and a growing on-court command. Nebraska counters with 6-8 Mike Peterson and 6-10 Chuck Jura in a pivotal Big Eight clash that could reshape the league race.
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Phoenix shifts to Pacific Division in NBA realignment
New York AP Phoenix Suns win changes from Midwest to Pacific and a revised playoff system for 1972 73 season. Houston moves to Midwest. Four division winners qualify plus two best remaining teams in each conference regardless of division. Draft deadline extended for hardship cases to March 25. Season opens October 10 and ends March 25.
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Scoreboard shows mixed results across college and pro games
May college scores list several outcomes including Kentucky 63 over Mississippi State 48 and Georgia 91 over Bryant. Pro and other leagues show Houston 104 and Denver 79 as notable scores while touchdowns, overtime thrillers and multiple double overtime games appear in the scattered results across ABA AHL and other circuits.
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Marquette Poised to Accept NCAA Tourney Bid This Year
New York AP reports Marquette, once snubbed for the NIT, is strong to earn an NCAA at large berth. The second-ranked Warriors, led by Al McGuire, are viewed as a top independent with a solid schedule and likely to receive a selection call on March 1. Committee details and contenders across regions noted.
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AP Cage Poll Reflects Shifting Ranked Teams and Votes
The AP basketball poll lists UCLA and Marquette among top votes and notes reorganizations in the top twenty. Several programs including Kentucky North Carolina and Maryland show notable rankings while other teams such as Memphis St Virginia and Arizona appear with varying support. the long list includes Houston Notre Dame and Villanova among others.
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Mays to KC Hall of Fame Adds Ex Chiefs Star
Jerry Mays, defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs in a 10 season run, joined Lamar Hunt and the late Mack Lee Hill in the club Hall of Fame at a Committee of 101 dinner. Hank Stram announced the honor as Will ie Lanier and Roger Staubach earned top AFC and NFC awards.
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Mets Begin Spring Training in Florida Camp
The New York Mets launch spring training today in St. Petersburg, Florida, with 17 pitchers and four catchers reporting to manager Gil Hodges and his staff. The Pirates under new manager Bill Virdon begin camp in Bradenton, Florida, while the Red Sox start in Winter Haven, Florida, on Thursday.
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Minnesota Woman Goalie Breaks Intramural Ice Tilt
Rhonda Martin, a 22 year old Minnesota biology major, plays goalie in the University of Minnesota intramural hockey league. She has appeared in two games this season, winning one with two goals allowed and a five goal loss. Martin enjoys hockey, rejects that women must shout for change, and plans to teach next fall or seek a job abroad. She embraces the sport despite injury risk and wears standard goalie gear as she continues playing.
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Jefferson City Jays Edge Mexico Sophomores In OT Thriller
In Jefferson City on Monday night the Jay sophomores defeated Mexico 65 63 in overtime after a late technical foul cost Mexico a chance to reset. Mark Marcantio hit a 20 foot jumper at the buzzer for the deciding points as Robert Cheatum and Dennis DeBondt led Mexico with 16 and 14 points respectively. Alvin Perkins added 14 for Mexico and Mike Graue 13 for Jeff City. Mexico ends its season with a Saturday triple header against Sedalia starting at 5 pm.
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Wentworth Wins Wrestling and Swimming Titles at MMA Meet
Wentworth Military Academy tops three events led by wrestling with eight first places and four seconds, while MMA and Kemper trade titles in wrestling and marksmanship. MMA takes swimming meet with 77 to Wentworth 68 and Kemper 22, and Kemper outscores in marksmanship with 963 to MMA 903 and Wentworth 859.
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Highland Tops Mark Twain 68 53 in boys game
Donnie Dent a 6 3 sophomore center led Highland with 27 points as they jumped to an 18-4 first quarter lead and extended it to 37-19 at halftime. Mark Twain’s Don Tallman paced the Tigers with 14 points in a late rally, while Don Mudd scored 21 for Mark Twain in a 58-54 Tiger win. Highland girls routed Mark Twain 53-20 in the twin bill.
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And Those Olympic Girls
Northbrook AP reports Dianne Holum and Anne Henning returned home after Japan where their team won four medals including a gold for each. The Olympic darlings arrived to cheering crowds as fireworks lit the sky signaling the end of their triumphant run.
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Coon Hunters To Hold Dinner In Mid-Missouri
The Mid-Missouri Coon Hunters Association will host a barbecued coon supper at the 4-H building Saturday night starting at 6 00 p m The public is invited Attendees should bring a covered dish and their own service The event follows a hometown welcome with fireworks and roses.
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