Kansas fills major coaching vacancies at Kansas
Lawrence AP Franklin C Pepper Rodgers named head football coach at the University of Kansas succeeding Jack Mitchell whose contract was terminated. Rodgers 35, will have a four year deal and freedom to choose an eight member staff. Rodgers left UCLA where he backfield coached under Tommy Prothro helping Gary Beban and Mel Farr achieve a 17 3 1 record. He plans a moving quarterback style offense and begins lining up his staff. Rodgers noted the job is a tremendous honor and he aims to field a competitive team next fall.
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Ottawa Olathe JHS action yields split in basketball doubleheader
Ottawa Junior High Whirlwinds split with Olathe on Thursday in a two game set at Olathe. The freshmen lost 46 to 36 while the eighth graders won 42 to 33 led by Mendell Wallace and Grogan. Ottawa trailed late in the freshmen game due to 11 fouls in the final quarter.
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College Basketball Scores From Several conferences
AP round up of results across the nation with many matchups. New York U defeated Denver 76 to 70 while Manhattan beat Long Island U 81 to 73. Rutgers topped Missouri 83 to 73, and Harvard beat Amherst 94 to 62.
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Mo Valley Teams Lose To Big Eight Thrillers
Colorado beat Wichita 85-83 after a late rally and two free throws by Bob Bowers with 27 seconds left. Iowa State edged Drake 87-77 behind Don Smith with 28 and John McGonigle 25 as they climbed from a 44-43 halftime deficit. Missouri fell to Rutgers 83-73 in overtime.
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Ottawa Braves Face KWU In KCAC Home Opener At Wilson Field House
Ottawa University, atop the KCAC with a 3-0 record, hosts Kansas Wesleyan in a key early season matchup at Wilson Field House. KWU features 6-5+ starters and multiple scorers, while OU relies on Verdi and Olberding in a rugged, rebounding game with a 5:30 junior varsity and 7:30 varsity tip.
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Surprising Rams Seek Bowl Berth After Surprising Season
Los Angeles Rams rookie head coach George Allen reflects on a near complete season with the Rams, who sit at 8-5 in the Western division and eye a playoff berth. The team began 4-10 last year and aims for a 9-5 finish. Allen says pride and confidence have returned to the squad after a September loss to Green Bay.
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