Ottawa Cyclones Host Tall Emporia In Key Early Clash
Ottawa High basketball eyes improvement against Emporia Spartans, a 6-4 plus lineup known for its size and 1-2-2 zone defense. Cyclones face the 4-A power after a season-opening loss, with key players Mendell Porter Drumright Wallace Chaney and Penn expected to contribute as coach Stevens emphasizes tightening ball handling and effort.
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Mike Youngkin
Hoxie
Richard Mendell
Charley Porter
David Drumright
Mike Wallace
Chris Chaney
Tony Penn
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Topeka
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OHL Player Of The Week Chaney Shines For Cyclones
Chris Chaney named Ottawa High Player of the Week for filling center in OHL opener. The 6 3 senior scored 15 points, had seven field goals, and shared a game high 11 rebounds in a 60 47 loss to Lawrence, after moving from forward last season.
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Mini Le Mans aims for April prize race in France
In Le Mans France organizers announced a three hour Mini Le Mans with 9000 dollars in prize money set for April 18 during two day trials for the 1971 endurance event. The race opens to sports prototype and GT cars, mirroring the main event.
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UCLA Is No 1 But Tough Road Ahead for Bruins
UCLA repeats as No 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll with 456 points and 21 first place votes. Coach John Wooden cautions that despite the top ranking, the Bruins face a difficult path to match last season's success and win the national title. Jacksonville rises to No 3, Marquette No 4, Kentucky No 5, Notre Dame No 6, with Western Kentucky dropping out of the Top Twenty.
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Florida State Faces Dolphins In Civitan Tourney Final
A huge Florida crowd anticipates a titanic clash as Florida State meets Jacksonville in the Civitan Charity Tourney final at Jacksonville Coliseum. The Seminoles rely on sophomores King and Royals after last year’s 89-83 win, while Dolphins seek a repeat upset and a record crowd in Florida college basketball history.
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Big Eight Roundup: Oklahoma, Kansas win on Monday night
Big Eight Conference basketball results from Kansas City show Oklahoma turning back Texas Tech 81-71 to remain unbeaten. Kansas routed South Dakota State 95-59 led by Bud Stallworth 22 and Roger Brown 18. Nebraska beat Northern Iowa 87-71, Colorado defeated Texas-El Paso 78-68, and Oklahoma State edged Arkansas 67-65.
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Texas Hikes Lead LSU Gains In Poll
Top ranked Texas widened its margin after a 42-7 win over Arkansas while LSU jumped from eighth to fifth by routing Mississippi 61-17. The final AP poll will be after bowls with Texas facing Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl and Ohio State vs Stanford in the Rose Bowl.
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Wellsville 47 Central Heights 44 basketball showdown
Wellsville jumped to an early 7-0 lead and defeated Central Heights 47-44 at home. Mike Débin led Wellsville-Wedgers with 14 points while Ron Stockard led Central Heights with 21. Field goals and free throws were lopsided in the teams’ shooting efforts. Wellsville visits Gardner next, Central Heights goes to Osawatomie.
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Browns Back In Pro Race After Big Win Over Oilers
Cleveland Browns beat Houston Oilers 21 3 to take a share of the AFC Central lead as Bill Nelsen passed for 161 yards and Gary Collins scored. Leroy Kelly ran 108 yards on 25 carries and a two yard TD run. Oilers quarterback Charley Johnson struggled before being sidelined by a broken collarbone. Wally Lemm retires at season end.
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