Plane Crash Beloved Pirates Star Clemente Searched In Atlantic
Navy divers hunted the Atlantic two miles off San Juan for Roberto Clemente and four others aboard a mercy DC7 that vanished after takeoff New Year’s Eve. Rescue crews faced six-foot waves as 80 to 150 feet depths were probed, while officials confirmed the plane had briefly taxied, then took off at 9:22 p.m. and disappeared seconds later. Clemente headed Puerto Rico’s earthquake relief drive and Pirates owner Joe Brown planned fan condolences for the family amid mournful public ceremonies at the Capitol.
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Willie Buchanon Wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
San Diego State cornerback Willie Buchanon, drafted by the Green Bay Packers, earned the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honor. Averaging strong tackle work, four interceptions, and pivotal plays, he emerged from a quiet college profile to headline a reshaped Packers secondary.
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Willie Buchanon
San Diego State
Buchanon
Green Bay Packers
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Green Bay
Chester Marcol
Jerry Tagge
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Geabon
Jim Hill
Packer
Don Doll
NCAA Scholarship To KU Tight End John Schroll
Kansas City AP reports John Schroll of the University of Kansas earned a $1,000 NCAA post graduate scholarship. A pre medical major from Hutchinson Kansas he was a three year starter and All Big Eight selection with 68 catches for 835 yards in his KU career and 40 catches in a single season set a team record. He plans medical studies undecided future.
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Chester Marcal
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John Schroll
University of Kansas
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Hutchinson
Kan
Jayhawk
John Mosier
Bowling League Scores Highlight Local Tenpin Standings
The club list shows multiple leagues with top scores and bowlers. Notable marks include High 10-30 Gilbert 206 580 for Bowing ROYAL T LEAGUE BEETS MOTORS, R Cochran 204 522 for Pomona Tavern, D Wedel 233 541 for King’s Construction, and others such as S Nichols 448, C Emery 505, and L Stewart 589 in the Classic League Ottawa Bowl.
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Pomona Tavern
R. Cochrane
King's Construction
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Clough
Franklin Savings
Jackson
Kansas State Bank
Smith
T. Paxson
Tuesday Night
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B. Ledom
Heathman Oil
V. Ferguson
Peoples Bank
N. McNaMara
A. DeCaeny
Todd's Mobile Homes
L. Campbell
J. Bugg
Ottawa Co.op
B. Wall
L. Gilges
Lyndon Tigers roll past Central Heights 67 41 in league win
Lyndon Tigers improve to 6-0 with a 67 to 41 victory over Central Heights, as four starters reach double figures led by Greg Masenthin with 19 and Rodney Stockard 14. Central Heights slips to 2-3, while Lyndon dominates the boards 43-18 and shoots 47 percent overall.
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Mound City
Quenemo
Vikings
Greg Masenthin
John Allan
Bob Emery
al Hurt
Rodney Stockard
Prep Scores From Associated Press Major Kansas High School Games
A roundup of Kansas prep basketball results shows Fort Scott 60 over Coffeyville 56, Belleville 71 over Smith Center 53, and multiple narrow wins across the state. Notable finishes include Leavenworth 80 over Argentine 53 and Lecompton 50 over Perry in a tight matchup.
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Beloit
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USC Named 1972 National Champions After 12-0 Season
USC completed a 12-0 season and secured the AP national title with a unanimous 50 first place votes. The Trojans defeated Ohio State 42-17 in the Rose Bowl to cap a season that included a No. 1 ranking from start to finish. Oklahoma finished second, Texas third, and Nebraska fourth in the final AP poll with USC atop the nation.
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OHS Back On Mats Thursday
Ottawa High returns to action Thursday night at Rosedale High in a season restart dual. Key wrestlers like Siders 112 pounds Wells 119 pounds and Pope heavyweight face questions while veterans Jones 98 Morgan 105 Gorton 138 Black 145 Hughes 167 Drake 155 and Jackson 185 anchor the lineup with several matchups unsettled after the holiday break.
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Doyle Morgan
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Ron Schmoe
Schmoe
Sam Walker
Gordon Kaub
Darrell Bourque
Kaub
David Shenk
Shenk
Chris Gorton
Gorton
Larry Black
Terry Drake
Russ Hughes
Roy Jackson
Bourque
Rex Pope
Chargers Trade Talk Follows Hadl Season
San Diego officials fired assistant coach Phil Bengtson and placed quarterback John Hadl on the trading block after a 4-9-1 season. Hadl indicated he expects a move to a contender, stating he can play six more years. Coach Harland Svare cited philosophical clashes with staff as a factor.
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