Bruce declines Kansas coach offer after contract clash
Earle Bruce, former Ohio State coach, could not resolve contract issues tied to his Ohio State settlement and an annuity in negotiations for the Kansas job. Kansas, initially eyeing Bruce for 1988, will revisit other candidates as SMU and other options loom. Bruce planned to decide after Jan 1 and remained in consideration for SMU, while Kansas resumes talks with Ted Tollner and Glenn Mason.
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Southern California
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Kent State
Bob Valesente
Jayhawk
Athletes of the Week Jeff Atkins at Ottawa University
Sophomore Jeff Atkins posted three double figure games as Ottawa University went 2-1. He had 11 in a 87-66 loss to Baker, 15 with nine rebounds in a 62-48 win over Kansas Wesleyan, and 14 with eight boards in a 73-70 victory over Bethany.
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Ottawa Highs Steve Baylor nets 54 in tourney title run
Steve Baylor senior guard for Ottawa High School scored 54 points over three games to lead the Cyclones to the Paola Invitational championship. He tallied 21 in a 71-62 win over Bonner Springs, 12 in a 71-57 win over Paola, and 21 in the first half of an 84-53 victory over Gardner. Coach Randy Clark lauded the tournament win as the program’s bread and butter for basketball.
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Baldwin girls win Trojan Tip-Off title for fourth straight
Katy Butell led Baldwin High School with 21 points and 14 rebounds in the 65-44 title win over Lansing after 20 points in a 64-50 semifinal victory over Aquinas. Coach Ted Zuzzi lauded her scoring surge and rebounding while naming her Area Athlete of the Week among regional standouts.
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Osage City
Tony Parker
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Osage
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DeSoto
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Bears Regroup After Humbling Loss
Chicago faces a stern regroup after a 41-0 loss to San Francisco on national TV. safety Dave Duerson promises a return to challenge the 49ers if both win playoff openers. Players and coach Mike Ditka endure scrutiny as the team prepares to host Seattle while fending off embarrassment and a gum-throwing incident.
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Seattle Season Reality Check Shows Seahawks Short of Hype
AP writer Dave Goldberg notes Seattle Seahawks, once preseason favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, are 8-5 with underperforming defense and questions about quarterback Dave Krieg. A crucial remaining schedule includes trips to Chicago and Kansas City as they chase two wins to reach the playoffs.
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Hall of Fame voting reads like a crowded ballot
Baseball writers sort through 45 candidates in a year marked by strong career totals and lasting impact. Willie Stargell is cited as an automatic, but some voters question when to reward greatness, noting first ballot history and the balance between deserving merit and tradition.
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Tony Oliva
Ron Santo
Lynn McGlothen
Bill Lee
John Milner
Doc Medich
del Unser
John Mayberry
Milner
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Cepeda
Willie Stargell
BBWAA
Hank Aaron
Ty Cobb
Knight Satisfied with Hoosiers Complete Victory
Indiana, ranked fifth, routed Eastern Kentucky 103-75 as Dean Garrett posted 25 points 18 rebounds and seven blocks. The Hoosiers outrebounded 51-39 and held EKU to 37.5 percent shooting while four others reached double figures and Rick Calloway opened with a 10-2 run.
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City Scores OBC Men's Basketball Roundup
Dalrymple Liquor Store 64 over Short But Sweet 5 Baldwin 62. CJ's Playhouse 56 over Wellsville 71 to 64. Stop 2 Shop 89 over Bricklayers 75. Cardiac Kids 69 over Ottawa Rogues 65. Michael Angela's 55 over Ottawa Vet Hospital 49.
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Tar Heels Hire Tulane Coach Mack Brown
North Carolina will name Mack Brown as its new football coach and athletic director, replacing Dick Crum. Brown will be introduced at a 3 p.m. news conference at the Smith Center.
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