Hawks Survive Melting Margin in Big Eight Thriller
Kansas beat Kansas State 54 to 52 to reach the Big Eight finals against Colorado. KU relied on defense and timely rebounding as K state missed key free throws and endured a late surge led by Roy Smith and Ron Paradis. Starters Wesley and Franz contributed despite a stagnant KU offense.
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Oklahoma
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Jeff Simons
Sam Miranda
Tex Winter
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Swaffar At KC Tourney
Kansas City AP Bob Swaffar, a 6 foot 9 OSU basketball recruit, survived a school laundry accident that tore off his right arm. He will not play again this season but attends practice, mentors coaches, and pursues recovery and schooling. Surgery restored the arm, but nerve growth is slow and therapy continues.
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Predictor Enjoys Tourney Atmosphere Despite Loss Of Face
A columnist defends his Big Eight tournament predicting skills while praising the event. Wayne Duke and the conference receive high praise for smooth operation and preparation. Crowd sizes at Municipal Auditorium reach nine thousand for openers and seven thousand for Monday, with fans from various backgrounds appreciating quality basketball and professional presentation.
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Hank Ike
Divisional Pride At Stake In Packers Cardinals Playoff Bout
Miami notes the Packers and Cardinals preparing for a divisional showdown in the NFL playoffs. Lombardi and Lemm emphasize the weight of pride and the Cards expect tackle Bob Reynolds back, while Joe Childress is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Green Bay holds a scoring edge as the favored team.
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Younger Frink Sparks Colorado Past Missouri in Big Eight Semis
Pat Frink, the youngest member of Colorado's Pat and Mike duo, scored 23 to lift the Buffaloes to a 65-61 win over Missouri and a spot in the Big Eight final against Kansas State. Lynn Baker's 2:16 jumper broke a 60-60 deadlock, while Missouri star George Flamank led all scorers with 26 but failed to clinch late. Colorado shot 52.1 percent to Missouri's 31.9 amid a penalty-filled, tense game at Municipal Auditorium.
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Coach Out Two Games For DeSoto Coach
TOPEKA AP Don Frickey DeSoto High School basketball coach was suspended for two games announced Tuesday by Brice Dursbin KSHSAA executive secretary. Frickey will be on probation until the next executive board meeting. The action followed Monday’s Shawnee Heights game in the Tonganoxie tournament after Frickey received three technical fouls under a new bench behavior rule. After the third, officials ordered him to leave the bench, he refused and the game was forfeited to Shawnee Heights.
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Don Frickey
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Brice Durs bin
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Shawnee Heights
Williamsburg first TT victory shocks Quensmo TT
John Thornbrugh scored 30 points to lead Williamsburg Town Team to a 62 49 win in their season opener over Quensmo TT last night.
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Hull Uses Soft Touch in 4-2 Rangers Win
Bobby Hull scored twice for the Chicago Black Hawks as they beat the New York Rangers 4-2, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 games and tying for first place. Hull fired eight shots at Jacques Plante, including two soft goals from close range for his 30th and 31st goals of the season, keeping pace with a historic scoring pace.
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