Ottawa Opens Second Round At Home Versus Friends
Ottawa University aims to rebound in the Kansas Conference against Friends University at Wilson Field House. The Braves endure an injury setback as Charles Mercer is out two to three weeks, with Tony Judenis and Dick Booth to fill in. Ottawa plans a controlled offense after a recent 80-56 loss to Bethany, and tipoff is set for 7:30 with a 5:30 B team game.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Kansas
Friends University
Wilson Field House
Rucas
Falcons
Marion Spatz
Odus Isaacs
Steve Buxton
Bob Layman
Ottawa
Friends
Charles Mercer
Mercer
Braves
Duane Bissitt
Bill Frear
Dick Booth
Tony Juedenis
Wayne Sutter
Bob Cole
Tony Verdi
Bissittill
Bethany
Frear
Kansas Wesleyan
McPherson
Southwestern
Area Player Of The Week Shines In Invitational Tourney
The 6.2 senior center led the Panthers past Spring Hill and top-seeded Baldwin in the Williamsburg Invitational before dropping the final to Richmond 50 41. Ransom topped the field with 74 points and a 24 point per game average.
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Panthers
Spring Hill
Baldwin
Richmond
Ransom
Gary Mavity
Ottawa High
OHL
Mavity
Rosedale
Cyclones
Ottawa
Church League Scores Show Tight Adult Division Action
In the Adult Division results from the Church League, churches including First Christian, Community 4-Square, Wesleyan Methodist, First Baptist, Westminster Presbyterian, St. Paul A.M.E., Nazaren e, and First Methodist posted varied totals. Highlights include First Methodist at 70 with multiple players posting double digits, while Westminster and Nazaren e recorded solid team totals. The night featured strong performances across teams as players racked up points and assists in a competitive league showcase.
Schur Scores 30 as Fort Hays Beats Southern Colorado
Fort Hays State guard Dick Schur drained 30 points on a 9.7 scoring average to lead a 79-71 victory over Southern Colorado at Hutchinson. The win marks Fort Hays first this season against the Cowboys in three meetings. Sterling beat Tabor 69-52 at Sterling, and Warrensburg State’s game with Emporia State was postponed after a Warrensburg player shattered a backboard during warmups.
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Associated Press
Dick Schur
Fort Hays
Hutchinson
Schur
Coloradoans
Warrensburg State
Emporia State
Warrensburg
Louisville
Minnesota
Purdue
Vanderbilt
Mississippi
Clyde Lee
Commodores
Bob Grace
Ole Miss
Florida
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Alabama
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Louie Dampier
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Pat Riley
John Adams
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Auburn
Florida State
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Ilinois
Michigan
Iowa
Lafayette
Ind
Boilermakers
Dave Schellhase
Bob Ziegler
Iowa State
Oklahoma
Cardinals Win Big At Writers Dinner Award Night
ST. LOUIS AP Joe Garagiola delivered sharp barbs while the world champion Cardinals collected most honors at the annual St. Louis baseball writers dinner. Ken Boyer and Bill White shared Baseball Man of the Year. Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver earned outstanding achievement in baseball. Mike Shannon was Rookie of the Year.
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ST. Louis
Joe Garagiola
Cardinals
Baseball Writers
Ken Boyer
Bill White
Bob Gibson
Tim McCarver
Mike Shannon
Virginia Names New Coach George Blackburn Takes Cavaliers
George Blackburn, Virginia's offensive backfield coach since last spring, is promoted to head football coach succeeding Bill Elias. Blackburn, 51, was the leading candidate among about 100 applicants and receives a one-year self renewing appointment. He previously led Miami of Ohio and Cincinnati teams and returned from coaching retirement to lead Virginia's offense, guiding a potent ACC attack as the defense lagged.
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Charlottesville
George Blackburn
University of Virginia
Bill Elias
Blackburn
Elias
Navy
Virginia
Steve Sebo
Miami
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cavalier
Bowling Scores From Monday Night Ladies Elks and More
Bowling tallies list scores from Monday night leagues including Ottawa Building, Osburns Flowers, Nitcher Floor, Lees Cafe, Brunswick Men's League, Helen and Bills Cafe, Mobil Homes Service, McMillan Oil, Hubbard Lumber. Highs show individual totals such as Strickland 200, Doman 148 430, Wenthe 214 538, and others across multiple venues.
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O. Breckenridge
E. Lawrance
Helen and
Bill
H. Tucker
Hubbard Lumber
B, Miller
R. Davis
R, Davis
Wilson Back As Coach For Redskins
George Wilson, 28 year NFL veteran, returns to coaching as top offensive aide to Washington coach Bill McPeak. He reenters after quitting Detroit Lions amid front office pressure that ousted all assistants. Lions went 7 2 in the prior season while Washington posted 6 8, their best since 1956.
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Washington
George Wilson
Detroit Lions
Washington Redskins
Wilson
National Football League
Bill McPeak
McPeak
Lion
Detroit
Redskins
Namath In Good Shape After Knee Surgery
New York Jets announce Joe Namath, rookie quarterback, is recovering well from torn cartilage surgery on his right knee. Dr James A Nicholas reports he should be in excellent condition for summer training after 10 to 14 days in hospital and 8 to 12 weeks of rest and light rehab.
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NEW York
New York Jets
Joe Namath
James A. Nicholas
Nicholas
Jets
Alabama
Lenox Hill
Namath
Emporia State Basketball Game Postponed After Backboard Breaks
In Emporia Kansas Warrensburg State caused the postponement when Keith Browne struck the rim and shattered the glass backboard before the game. Officials searched for a replacement for an hour and the contest will be played tonight after the Emporia Clay Center high school game.
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Emporia
Kan
Warrensburg
Keith Browne
Emporial Clay Center
Boxing Results From Norfolk Sarnia and Paris
Holly Mims of Washington outpointed Ike Harris of Philadelphia in Norfolk. Colin Fraser of Canada outpointed Gary Broughton in Sarnia. Manuel Barrios of Mexico defeated Felix Brami of Tunisia in Paris bantamweights all eight to ten rounds.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Holly Mims
Washington
Ike Harris
Philadelphia
Sarnia
Ont
Colin Fraser
Canada
Gary Broughton
Paris
Manuel Barrios
Mexico
Felix Brami
Tuenisia
Biology Exam Cripples North Carolina State Coach Maravich
North Carolina State and coach Press Maravich face a setback as star Larry Lakins is ruled ineligible after flunking a biology exam. Lakins had led the Wolfpack with 18.1 points per game, and his absence alters ACC plans as NC State prepares to face Virginia.
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North Carolina
Associated Press
North Carolina State
Maravich
State
Everett Case
Earely
Larry Lakins
Lakins
Wolfpack
Centenary College
Raleigh
N.C
Pete Coker
Virginia
ACC
Duke
Atlantic Coast
Oilers Owner Sues Neely Over Pro Contract Twist
K S Bud Adams owner of the Houston Oilers filed a federal suit over a contract dispute with Oklahoma tackle Ralph Neely. Adams says Neely signed a four year Oilers deal on Dec 1 and cashed a $25 000 bonus later returned by Neely who then joined the Dallas Cowboys. Adams seeks to enforce Houston contract and seeks a restraining order to keep Neely from playing for the Cowboys.
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Oklahoma City
K. S
Bud) Adams
Houston Oilers
Oklahoma
Ralph Neely
Adams
Neely
Oilers
Dallas Cowboys
Houston
Sooner
Cowboys
Houston Realty
Griffith To Box Tonight In Welterweight Bout
Welterweight champion Emile Griffith meets third-ranked Manuel Gonzalez in a 10 round non title match in Houston. Griffith weighs about 149 pounds while Gonzalez is around 149½. Griffith carries a 43 5 record with 17 knockouts. Gonzalez recently beat Joe Brown, Randall, Moyer and Schmidt to earn this chance, with 32 wins, 12 losses and six draws including 10 knockouts.
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Houston
Emile Grifith
Manuel Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Griffith
Joe Brown
Garland
Rip) Randall
Denny Moyer
Pete Schmidt
Italy
Celtics Rout Baltimore in 142 to 104 Victory
In a decisive NBA result, Boston defeated Baltimore 142 to 104. Other Monday games listed include Detroit at Philadelphia in New York, Los Angeles at New York, and Cincinnati at San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Chicago
Montreal
Celtics Still Win Games
Providence AP reports Sam Jones has become a star for the Boston Celtics as they beat Baltimore 142 to 104 for their 25th win in 27 starts. Jones scored 27 in 24 minutes after moving from relief to starter, averaging over 25 points per game.
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Providence
R.L
Sam Jones
National Basketball Association
Boston Celtics
Sam
Boston
Baltimore
Jones
Bill Sharman
Celts
Celtics
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Owattona
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