Baseball Opening Appears Doomed
The season may not open Wednesday as players strike after owners rejected a players union pension plan. Heads of 24 teams meet in Chicago tonight while Cincinnati’s opener with Houston is in doubt. owners defend funds and health coverage costs as Miller argues the plan would still provide sufficient funds.
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Minnesota Twins
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Boston Red Sox
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Littler Faces Cancer Uncertain Return To Pro Golf
San Diego AP Gene Littler 41, cancer of lymph glands, awaits surgery at Mercy Hospital after removing a malignant lump on March 15. Doctors will test for spread, while Littler and wife Shirley stay hopeful. He notes a real chance his illness may end his tournament career though recovery could allow some golf.
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Emporia High basketball coach resigns after 17-3 season
Harold Rains resigns as Emporia High School basketball coach after eight years and a 17-3 record this season. He will continue teaching and coaching golf. Rains was co champion of the Kansas Central League and follows Salina Central’s Carroll Cyr as a league resignation this year. The board accepted his resignation at Monday night’s meeting.
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OU Rallies In Ninth To Nip UMKC
Ottawa University beat UMKC 10 9 after rallying in the bottom of the ninth at Orlis Cox Field. Hawley Ham struck out 10 in six innings, Tim MacDonald earned the win, and UMKC starter Rick Nutt left after two. The game featured eight OU errors and five by UMKC in a windy, single nine inning affair.
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Ottawa University
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Kansas Citians
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Terry Davis
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Joe Presko
Mark Griffith
Larry Morris
Bahrenburg
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MacDonald
al Johnson
Dave Davis
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Lusk
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Fayette, Mo
Central Methodist College
Walton Wins Adolph Rupp Trophy for basketball
UCLA star Bill Walton is named first Adolph Rupp Trophy winner in a national vote by sportscasters and writers. Walton led UCLA to its eighth NCAA title, while rival Dwight Lamar of Southwestern Louisiana finishes second. The banquet in Lexington is set for Wednesday, with UCLA represented by assistant coach Gary Cunningham as Walton and Wooden are unavailable.
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UCLA
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Walton
Dwight Lamar
Southwestern
Louisiana
Lexington
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Wooden
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Rupp
Commonwealth Athletic Club
Dawson To Remain At The Chiefs Helm
Quarterback Len Dawson signed a new two year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, likely keeping his salary around 100000 a year. The 36 year old Purdue alum and Chiefs veteran spoke of contributing to a potential championship and delaying retirement after 1971.
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Dallas Texans
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Cleveland Browns
Former KU Cage Aide Becomes Cincinnati Head Coach
Gale Catlett, 31, former University of Kentucky assistant under Adolph Rupp, is named Cincinnati head basketball coach. He vows discipline, demanding effort with rewards and notes grooming rules for players. Rupp praises Catlett as a strong recruiter and a key to Kentucky success.
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