Kansas schools brace for NFHS 3-point rule change
The National Federation approves a 3-point line, Kansas State High School Activities Association adopts it for all junior high and high schools. Coaches vary, with some fearing it shifts focus from team play and favors long shots, while others anticipate limited impact beyond added scoring from beyond 19 feet 9 inches.
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Toto
Kansas
National Federation of High School Athletic Associations
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Kshsaa
National Federation
Coaches split over 3 point rule changes in league
Frontiers league coaches including Buddy Welch Randy Clark and Kent Reed weigh the new 3 point shot. They expect limited impact on most teams with some seeing potential benefits for offense while officials warn of higher concentration requirements. A local ref notes two officials can manage but must stay focused as fans push for the change.
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Wellsville
Kermit Deterding
Ottawa High
Randy Clark
Piper
Frank Garvin
Garvin
Braves Land Wright in signing for Ottawa University women
Ot tawa University coach Tommie Simpson secured a two year signing with Wellsville High guard Jana Wright. Wright, 5-7, averaged over 9 points as a senior and earned first team All-Frontier League honors. She chose OU over other small colleges and junior colleges, citing good people, students, staff, and coach Simpson. Wright will likely split guard duties at OU as Simpson builds his first signing class this season. Wright’s arrival follows Ottawa’s 10-15 record last winter, the best finish in years.
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Rick Peterson
Ottawa University
Tommie Simpson
Wellsville High
Jana Wright
Braves
Simpson
Wright
WHS
Wellsville High School
Jim
Barbara Wright
Eagle
Craig Adams
Herald
Eagles
QU Hits Garage Sale Circuit By TERRY OSTMEYER
Ottawa Quail Unlimited organizes a garage type sale at Beatty's Auction House on April 11 from 7 am to 4 pm to raise funds for wildlife habitat projects in Franklin County. Proceeds support prairie seed, shrubs, and planting along the K-68 highway corridor with KS Fish and Game assistance. Donations are welcome and pickups can be arranged. Contact numbers provided.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa
Quail Unlimited
QU Group
Beatty
W. Wilson
Cecil Beatty
Ottawa QA
Franklin County
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Fish and Game People
Canada geese restoration aims to repopulate regional wetlands
Fish and Game biologist Jerry Horak says major reservoirs like Melvern and part of Pomona will host restored Canada geese as a long term result of a release program. About 4,000 goslings have been released, with a hunting season likely resuming in 1988 or 1989 if the project succeeds. A public meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Topeka Armory for more details.
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Fish and Game Commission
Kansas
Lyon, Chase
Marion
Morris
Geary
Wabaunsee
Osage
Shawnee
I-70
Us-77
Melvern
Pomona
Fish and Game
Jerry Horak
Canada
Horak
Topeka
Lloyds' Marriage Apparently Over
Tennis star Chris Evert Lloyd filed for divorce from John Lloyd in Broward County claiming irreconcilable differences. The couple, married since 1979, have separated before and were reportedly negotiating property division amid rumors of settlements and ongoing discussions.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Chris Evert Lloyd
John Lloyd
Post
Broward County
Ms. Lloyd
Dallas
Lloyds
Pattin Out as KU Baseball Coach After Season
Lawrence, AP Patterson announces Pattin will not return next season as KU baseball coach. Pattin leaves with a 116-143 career Jayhawks record, stating he is proud of the program and rooting for its future. His son Jon is a KU sophomore reserve catcher.
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Marty Pattin
University of Kansas
Lawrence Journal-World
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Jayhawks
Kansas
Seattle Pilots
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Boston Red Sox
Kansas City Royals
Boston
Royals
Jon
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