Upsets Mark Opening of Basketball Circus
Nebraska and Oklahoma State face favored Iowa State and Kansas State in the Big Eight tournament opening round as Wednesday upsets shift momentum. Missouri, Colorado beat Oklahoma and Kansas respectively, with standout performances by Dangos Eberhard Wedman and Knight.
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Ottawa High Player of the Week Gary Brockus
Gary Brockus of Ottawa High earned the Player of the Week honor after pacing the Cyclones in scoring across two losses. He scored 16 by halftime and totaled 18 against Seaman, add 11 in a later game versus Paola, and contributed four rebounds in a 20-rebound team effort.
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KSHSAA delays tournament bonus payments over legal costs
The Kansas State High School Activities Association will hold district and regional basketball tourney proceeds in escrow until May to cover potential legal fees. The move follows recent lawsuits costing the association about $7,000, with two suits resolved and others possible, prompting the board to withhold bonuses and use funds for defense and nonpaying activities.
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Bullets Rally Past Bulls in Narrow Win
Capital coach K C Jones lamented a slow start as Elvin Hayes sparked an 82-81 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Hayes scored 9 of his 14 in the final minutes, while Mike Riordan's 22 second-half points propelled the rally. Other NBA results included Boston over Buffalo 125-123 and Houston 110-95 over Kansas City-Omaha.
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Smith Connors Absent From 1974 U S Davis Cup Squad
United States Davis Cup captain Dennis Ralston named Tom Gorman Erik Van Dillen and others to the 1974 squad while the nations top players Stan Smith and Jimmy Connors were notably absent from the list. Smith and Connors were top ranked for 1973 by the USLTA. Smith sat out the 1973 opener but played the Chile ties, and Connors declined an invitation.
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Len Dawson Named Man Of The Year 1973
Kansas City AP Len Dawson the Chiefs quarterback named the 1973 NFL Man of the Year for athletic merit and civic work. The award includes a $20,000 scholarship fund for Kansas City area youths and honors his two decades of community involvement and public visibility.
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Lineups About Set For All-Star Clash
In San Francisco the East and West college senior Shrine benefit teams named starting lineups for Saturdays game at Candlestick Park. East coach Paul Dietzel weighs between Gary Marangi and Norris Weese for the quarterback spot. West coach Jim Sweeney can start All American David Jaynes or Mike Boryla at quarterback.
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