Pranks Highlight Long Yankees Season
Mike Kekich recalls the Milwaukee water bed gag and describes the Yankees prank culture led by Fritz Peterson. Kekich, Mel Stottlemyre and Steve Kline are expected to retaliate against Peterson and Bahnsen, with pranks ranging from small shoe tricks to large-scale schemes like credit card capers and stolen autographs.
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Missouri Accepts NIT Offer
Indiana Missouri and Lafayette accepted NIT bids while Ohio State declined after a players vote. The field grew to 11 with five openings for the 35th annual tournament at Madison Square Garden starting March 17. Indiana and Missouri make first NIT appearances. Lafayette returns for the third time. Indiana closes regular season against Purdue. Missouri faces Oklahoma with Norm Stewart guiding 6-7 John Brown. Lafayette, in first year under Yor Davis, went 20 of 25.
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Brown, Missouri junior, earns All-Big Eight nod in basketball
John Brown, the leading scorer and rebounder on five clubs, was named to The Associated Press 1972 All-Big Eight first team. The Missouri junior totaled 548 points this season and 260 rebounds, while Kansas’ Bud Stallworth and Oklahoma’s Bobby Jack led the senior contingent. Kansas State’s balanced squad saw only David Hall reach the first team, with Lon Kruger earning a second-team berth.
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Tigers Sign Six From K C Area
The University of Missouri announced the signing of six Kansas City area high school football players to Big High letters-of-intent. Four signees were all-state selections. Players include Chris Cummings Rockhurst Ray Miller West Platte Weston Roland Butch Allen Harrisonville Jerry Williams Raytown South Tom Halsey Kansas City Southwest Brian Meyers Rockhurst.
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Butch) Allen
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Raytown South-Central Game Ends in Donnybrook
Maryville Mo AP Raytown South defeated Kansas City Central 52-50 in overtime in a Missouri Class L basketball quarterfinal at Maryville. A riot followed as chairs were hurled into the crowd injuring at least 13, with 75 to 100 others treated for minor injuries. Order was restored after more than 45 minutes by a large police presence as fans charged players and coaches.
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Missouri Class L semifinals set after tight regional games
St Louis Sumner defeats Cape Central 69 61 to reach semifinals in Columbia. Baytown South edges Kansas City Central 52 50 in overtime amid a hospital scare after a disputed goal tend call. Carthage over Columbia Hickman 61 57 at Warrensburg and Kirkwood nips Northwest 68 66 at Kiel Auditorium as Jeff Markle scores the buzzer beater then sustains an injury raising Friday availability concerns.
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Allen Adds Power to Lineup White Sox Fortunes Rising
The Chicago White Sox under Chuck Tanner aim to climb from 79 wins last season to a possible 102 with Dick Allen joining a lineup featuring Bill Melton and Carlos May. Wilbur Wood tops a strong rotation alongside Stan Bahnsen and Tom Bradley, while defense and infield stability are addressed through other moves and player shifts.
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Scoreboard Roundup of Baseball and Other Pro Sports
Exhibition baseball scores show New York over Detroit in 17 innings and Texas over New York in 6. Minnesota tops Pittsburgh while Chicago defeats Bastan in long play. San Francisco beats Chicago ND, NHL results include New York and Chicago draws and Montreal over Pittsburgh. NBA and ABA results list Cincinnati over Phoenix and Kentucky over Carolina with Virginia, Florida, Utah, and Pittsburgh scoring wins.
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Bankers Belt Macon 117 89 in Prison League Clash
Commerce Bankers close the prison league season with a 117-89 win over Macon. Mert Bancroft and Dave Wilkinson combine for 51 points, Bancroft earns sportsmanship award, Wilkinson adds 24, Macon’s Kenny Houston tops the night. Bankers improve to 9-3 in league play and 18-4 overall. They head to New London Independent Tournament with Esterline Motors game Friday at 6 30.
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Missouri Tigers Pleased With NIT Bid After Big Eight Loss
Missouri coach Norm Stewart said the Tigers' selection to the NIT is a valuable chance after a 79-76 loss to Kansas State handed Kansas State the Big Eight title. Missouri sits 20-5 with one game left against Oklahoma and eyes the March 17-25 NIT. Stewart noted the team remains disappointed at missing the NCAA playoff spot but welcomes the national tourney opportunity.
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Owners Take Turn to Bat By Ken Rappoport
Management uses the reserve clause to pressure star players as Vida Blue and Joe Torre face contract renewals. Finley sent a renewal offer for 50,000 to Blue, who asked for 92,000 while demanding free agent status after the year. Cardinal GM Bing Devine did not renew Joe Torre and offered no explanation for the omission.
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Kelley to Speak At Normal Cage Banquet
North Callaway R-1 High School will honor its basketball teams, cheerleaders and twirlers at the annual basketball banquet. The Thunderbird Booster Club sponsors the event with a carry-in dinner at 6 15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and will provide meat bread and drink. University of Missouri assistant basketball coach Don Kelley will be the featured speaker at the program. The banquet begins promptly at 7 30 p.m. in the auditorium.
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