Lebo Central Heights Upsets Melvern In Regionals
Lebo Central Heights pulled a rare upset over Melvern in a Class B regional game as Baldwin fell to Northern Heights in a 74-68 semifinal pathway. Northern Heights defeated Baldwin 74-68 in the fourth quarter to reach the Friday semis, with Central Heights and Northern Heights set for a 7 p.m. clash and Waverly meeting Roosevelt of Emporia at 8:30. Jim Chambers and Lloyd Wiley led Central Heights late, scoring 10 of 11 in the final eight minutes as Central edged ahead after a tight second half.
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Waverly
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Panthers
Jim Chambers
Lloyd Willey
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Willey
Leland Shaffer
Leon Lindstrom
Melevern
Bulldogs
Louisburg
Bulldog
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Mark Biddle
Tom Taul
Tom Swan
Dave Nutt
Swan
McDonald
Weber
Kamper
King
Kueser
Wood
Foltz
White
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Fellers
Lacey
Lindstrom
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Shaffer
Thompson
Bailey
Northern
Spade
Jackson
Beedles
Walker
Biddle
Nutt
Purvis
Taul
Missouri Valley LaSalle and regional playoff results
Scores show Missouri Valley LaSalle 96 Louisville 92 and Pittsburg State 85 College of Emporia 84 in consolation. Central Heights beat Baldwin 47-48 in a tight regional contest as Northern Heights, Melvern, and other teams posted scoring totals and fouls dominated by the visitors.
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Missouri Valley LaSalle
Louisville
Kansas
Pittsburg State
College of Emporia
St. Benedicts
Bethany
Match To Montreal Title Bout Moves Offshore
The Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell heavyweight title bout shifts from Chicago to Montreal after Illinois license denial. Montreal Forum hopes to host a closed circuit showing as New York promoter Malitz seeks licensing. The fight's political tensions and draft-related uproar influenced the venue decision.
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Cassius Clay
Ernie Terrell
Bangor
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Huron
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U.S
Main Boat, Inc
MBI
Mike Martiz
Montreal Athletic Come Mission
Montreal Forum
Loren Cassina
All- Canada Sports Promotions Ltd
Toronto
Viet Nam
Otto Kerner
Iinois
Richard Daley
Playoff Chance Looms On K State Floor
Kansas State leads a Big Eight title race with an 11 1 record as Kansas visits Manhattan for a pivotal showdown. A Kansas loss and Nebraska wins over Colorado and Oklahoma State could force a playoff at the K State floor, with the winner advancing to the NCAA regional in Lubbock Texas.
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Verdi All KCAC and C of E Swedes Head Selections
EMPORIA Special ten basketball players in the Kansas Conference were named to the all star squad after a coaches vote. From ECAC champion College of Emporia two players joined Bethany College and Kansas Wesleyan with one each from Friends Ottawa Bethel and Sterling. Top vote getter was Keith Rucas of Friends at 24.1 ppg for 1965 66, with Harvey Daniels Bethel and Tony Verdi Ottawa also high scorers. The list includes juniors Gary Davison C of E and John Wilkey Sterling, Gary Gibb C of E, LaVerle Martin and Paul Peters Wesleyan, Gary Harder Beth at 6 5. Others earning votes or honorable mention include Larry Schmidt Charles Mercer Robert Jackson Jack Stoller Jim Lovely George Carolinski Don Sharbutt. The all-star squad follows.
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Bethany College
Kansas Wesleyan
Friends University
Ottawa University
Bethel College
Sterling Colege
Keith Rucas
Friends
Harvey Daniels
Bethe Any
Tony Verdi
Ottawa
Verdi
Gary Davison
C of E
John Wilkey
Sterling
Allstar
Davieson
Gary Gibb
LaVerle Martin
Paul Peters
Bethany
Daniels
Gary Harder
Rucas
Wilkey
Ken Koehn
Bethel
Larry Schmidt
Charles Mercer
Robert Jackson
Southwestern
Jack Stoller
Jim Lovely
George Carolinski
McPhereson
Don Sharbutt
Baker
H. Daniels
Lindsborg
G. Davison
Sedgwick
Kan
G. Gibb
Americus
G. Harder
G. & Lindsborg
Koehn
Sr. Newton
L. Martin
Wes
Smith Center
P. Peters
Sr. Ge
K. Rucas
Wichita
T. Verdi
Sr. Lyndhurst
N.J
All-Big Eight basketball picks lean on Wesley and Simmons
AP lists Kansas star Walt Wesley and Nebraska veteran Grant Simmons as top choices for the 1966 All Big Eight team. Joe Cipriano earns Coach of the Year honors for guiding Nebraska to its first winning season since 1950. Ted Owens adds a fifth, Don Smith anchors rebounds, and Delry Lewis and Chuck Gardner complete the first team.
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Associated Press
Walt Wesley
Kansas
Grant Simmons
Nebraska
Joe Cipriano
Huskers
Wesley
Simmons
Cipriano
Ted Owens
Iowa State
Don Smith
Strongman
Delry Lewis
Colorado
Chuck Gardner
Smith
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Big Walt
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Molecu
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Peter Skelly
Hank
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Ottawa, Kansas
George L. Marstall
Anchor Savings Association
Harry T. West
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Kansas City, Kansas
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