Illinois Beats Indiana To Take Big 10 Lead
Illinois defeated Indiana 86-81 at home to seize the Big Ten lead, ending Indiana's nine game win streak. Providence beat Fairfield 72-65, Davidson routed Richmond 97-67, and Wichita State beat Bradley 85-79 as other major teams posted wins.
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Kansas State and Oklahoma State Win Close Big Eight Games
Big Eight action sees Kansas State edge Oklahoma State in a tense finish at Manhattan as 9,500 fans watched Roy Smith seal victory with a tip-in in the final second. Oklahoma State beat Iowa State 54-52 in overtime at Ames, Missouri rallying to defeat Colorado 63-58 at Columbia. Kansas topped Nebraska 66-56 at Lincoln, while Missouri beat Colorado 65-61 in the tournament semifinals.
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Raiders Say He Did, Player Says He Didn't
The AFL college signing dustup continues as Nebraska halfback Kent MecCloughan denies signing with the Oakland Raiders while Raiders officials refuse comment. McCloughan, in Honolulu for the Hula Bowl, weighs Oakland offer versus remaining in college.
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Changes Set for OHS OU B Team Games in Emporia
The Ottawa and Emporia schedules show the B team varsity doubleheader moved to 6 15 p m at Emporia city auditorium. The OU freshman will face McPherson JV at Wilson Field House at 5 30 p m with the OU varsity at 7 30 p m.
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Idaho Pro Tops Qualifiers as Pros Fall Short
Gary Floan, 25, of Lewiston Idaho fired a three under par 69 at Hillcrest to lead qualifying for the Los Angeles Open. Howie Johnson and Chris Blocker were close at 69, while tournament veteran Dutch Harrison failed to qualify among 28 spots. Also eliminated were Stan Leonard Walker Inman Dale Douglass Gene Andrews and Elly Vines.
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Terrell Machen To Fight For Title In Chicago
The World Boxing Association approved a heavyweight title bout between Ernie Terrell of Chicago and Eddie Machen of Portland, Ore, set for March 5 at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre. Tickets range from 20 to 3 dollars, with a possible 100000 gate and promoters Schoenwald and Kellman pushing boxing surge in Chicago. Terrell is WBA No 1, Machen No 4, Patterson No 2, Chievallo No 3 in ratings.
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Don Pierce Remembered as Loyal Sports Publicist and Friend
Don Pierce, famed KU sports publicist and All-Big Six backer in 1940, is remembered for integrity and support to colleagues. His death followed an automobile accident leaving two sons, a daughter, and a wife. Friends recall his durable kindness and dedication to school, press, and community.
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