Cats Romp In UKIT Meet Hosts For Title
Kentucky and Kansas State romped to easy wins in the Kentucky Invitational Basketball Tournament setting up a title clash. Kentucky led by Louie Dampier rolled past Oregon State 96 66 while Kansas State defeated Penn State 83 59. Dampier tied a tournament record with 30 points.
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Lou Petersen
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Rupp
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US horse racing outlook for 1967 survey
A Thursday AP survey shows 1966 wagering of 4.654 billion in states with legal betting. Thoroughbreds accounted for 3.224 billion from 40.6 million bets, pacing and trotting 1.431 billion from 22.9 million bets. TRA leader E P Taylor urged states to reinvest in racing. NYRA chair James Cox Brady warned of possible strikes in 1967 if purses don’t rise to offset costs.
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Burnett Named AFL Rookie of the Year in AP Ballot
Bobby Burnett of the Buffalo Bills, oldest of three football brothers, won the AFL Rookie of the Year award by AP with 15 votes to 9 for Mike Garrett of the Chiefs. Garrett rushed for 801 yards, while Burnett gained 766 yards and scored four touchdowns, impressing with steady play and quick adaptation to blocking in Buffalo’s offense.
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Race Card Threatened by Union at California Tracks
The Federation of California Race Tracks meets to discuss union demands in a contract dispute that may derail the Monday openings of Santa Anita in Arcadia and Bay Meadows in San Mateo. Management and the Building Service Employees union failed again to settle, with a spokesman saying demands were reduced. Santa Anita and Bay Meadows races are slated to start, but a track official warned it may be too late. The offer of wage hikes of 2,000 clerks and workers for 1967 1968 and 1969 was called final by management and inadequate by the union.
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Dean Pryor Fresh Coach At K State
Kansas State hires Dean Pryor as freshman football coach after years as Hastings head coach and prior roles at Wichita State Coffeyville Junior College Lakeland High School and Arkansas Football. Pryor, 36, is a former Fredonia High School and Arkansas standout who will begin after Christmas with Vince Gibson announcing the appointment. Pryor and wife Betty have three daughters aged 6 10 and 12.
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Lakeland
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Coffeyville Junior Colege
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Ottawa High School Faculty Triumphs Over Clary's Shoe Store
The Ottawa High School faculty defeated Clary's Shoe Store 93 to 53 in a Town Team basketball game at the junior high gym. Tom Watson led with 27 points, Rick Winchester scored 26 for Clary's, Don Kornhaus added 15, Gary Prager 12.
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Don Kornhaus
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Bowling Scores From Thursday Night Ladies Meet
High scores listed for multiple teams across Beautyland Milton White McMillan Perkins and others with top marks like Hollen 191 Burgoon 215 Snider 219 and Wellborn 208 reflecting a busy bowling night in several leagues including THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES and CLASSIC LEAGUE with totals up to 606 and 599 across participants.
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Shrine Players Visit Hospital for Charity Game
Shrine football players and coaches visited the San Francisco Shriners Hospital, where the East-West game has raised over $5 million in 41 years. Players distributed gifts, photos, and wallets to patients, with West and East squads sharing time in both wings. The visit energized players and promised ongoing support as the teams prepare to practice at Santa Clara and Palo Alto.
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WSU Likely Names Grid Pilot Converse as Coach
Wichita State University expected to name Boyd Converse as head football coach. Converse, Kilgore Junior College mentor, quoted saying he will meet with Athletic Director Noah Allen and finalize details after a news conference. George Karras resigned earlier this month amid two straight losing seasons. Converse led Kilgore to a 24.7 record over three years, including a 10-1 season.
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Philadelphia Edges San Francisco 116 114 Thriller
Philadelphia prevails 116 to 114 over San Francisco in a tight scores clash. St. Louis visits Boston Detroit heads to Chicago Philadelphia plays Los Angeles in a later slate.
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Secret Sun Bowl Practice Sends Wyoming Officials and Players Lost
The Sun Bowl practice session at Florida State became secretive, causing Wyoming players Glen Lybarger and Tom Gottburg to lose their way while following a scout. Gov. Clifford Hansen and Gov.-elect Stan Hathaway were escorted from the workout after being jokingly labeled football spies. Wyoming weighs new uniforms, white or gold helmets, for the NBC telecast at 4 p.m. EST.
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NBC
Illinois On Carpet Brings NCAA and Big Ten Probe
The Illinois athletics irregularity case moved to the Big Ten and NCAA as Commissioner Bill Reed led an all day hearing. The inquiry examines alleged improper aid grants to Illinois athletes over the past four years, with Art Bergstrom of the NCAA present and Illinois officials questioned. Reed did not reveal findings.
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Rebels Benched As Indians Return To Ice
Springfield Indians resume American Hockey League play against Providence after a week of player unrest led by owner Eddie Shore. Five newcomers from the Central League will dress, while the rest of the team, including suspended Dale Rolfe Bill White Dave Amadio and Brian Kilrea, may be augmented but remain under contract. Shore stood firm, rejecting reinstatement and seeking continued compliance as the walkout plans faded under legal counsel Alan Eagleson.
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Hockey Results By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
No games Thursday or today as Saturday schedule shows New York at Montreal and Boston at Toronto.
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Boston
Toronto
Boxing Results From Thursday in Lima Edition
Leotis Martin of Philadelphia outpointed Roberto Davila of Peru in a ten round fight held in Lima Peru on Thursday. Davila hails from Peru and the bout showcased Martin’s tactical boxing abilities in a competitive matchup.
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Leotis Martin
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