Lakers Back In Form Thanks To Kings
In Inglewood, the Lakers, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 18 points and a balanced attack, defeated the Kansas City Kings 143-125 in St. Louis and 116-106 at the Forum. Riley aims to finish the first half strong as the All-Star break approaches.
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Tabor Remains Lead in Kansas Conference Race
Tabor holds sole first in the Kansas Conference at 10-1 after a 61-59 win over Bethany in Hillsboro. Southwestern’s 78-67 road win at Wichita over Friends tightens the standings, with Tabor’s Dan Dechant scoring 21 and Grant Ringler 14 as Bethany’s Ron Bates adds 12. Fort Hays State, Kearney State, Benedictine and others won in accompanying games.
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OU Cage Games Re-Scheduled
The Ottawa University and McPherson College basketball games postponed by snow will be played February 28 at Wilson Field House. The women start at 6 p.m. followed by the men at 8 p.m. OU will travel to Wichita Tuesday for further games against Friends University in the KCAC.
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Mat Masters Impressive At Linwood Linwood Ottawa Wrestling Meet
Mat Masters dominated Linwood Kid Wrestling Tournament winning five firsts ten total place medals across 43 to 95 pound divisions. Winners included Wieneke Teter Aguirre Lynn Price with seconds Hiles Blevens and McClay placed. Redenbaugh noted in a later line. They set sights on Topeka Feb 19.
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Cyclone grapplers finish seventh in East Kansas League meet
Bishop Miege claimed the team title as Ottawa High Cyclones finished last with 54 percent of points, 127 behind Turner. OHS had four top four finishes led by Stewart Weatherbee and McDaniel winning consolations, while Bonner Springs dominated with six champions. Regional action at Coffeyville will determine state qualifiers.
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Colavito Upset At Front Office In Wake Of Accident Arrest
Batting coach Rocky Colavito asserts Royals management failed to back him after his arrest with Manager Dick Howser following a traffic collision outside Royals Stadium. He details alleged police brutality and says officials kept the matter private.
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Kite Edges Caldwell for Crosby Pro-Am Title
Tom Kite captured the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am crown at Pebble Beach with a two shot margin after a final round 73 in rain and wind. Rex Caldwell shared second with Cal Peete, each at 278, as Kite extended his PGA Tour triumph tally to five and moved into the top 10 on career money lists. Nicklaus climbed past $4 million in earnings with a final-round 72 to finish sixth at 280.
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Lopez Wins LPGA Event With Final Round 73
Nancy Lopez won the Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic at Turnberry Isle by one stroke over JoAnne Carner. Lopez finished 3-under par 285, earning $22,500 and pushing career winnings toward $1 million. Carner tied for second with Betsy King, Pat Bradley and Stephanie Farwig after shooting 71 for 286.
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Tar Heels Eye Virginia Clash In ACC Showdown
North Carolina rides a 17-game win streak to a No. 1 ranking and 20-3 record as they prepare for No. 3 Virginia led by 7-foot-4 Ralph Sampson. Virginia sports a 19-2 mark and a 101-95 win over UNC earlier, while Nevada-Las Vegas stays undefeated at 20-0 as the AP Top Twenty headlines news across the league.
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