Valvano Says Kemper Arena Gives Kansas Edge In Regional
NC State coach Jim Valvano argues Kemper Arena advantages Kansas and Iowa State in the Midwest Regional semifinal setup. Kansas, 5-0 in Kemper this season, faces Michigan State while NC State and Iowa State seek a rematch. Other coaches acknowledge Kansas’ overall strength and the pressure of reaching the Final Four.
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Larry Brown
Scott Skiles
Iowa State
Braves star Rob Noel tabbed for District 10 tilt
Ottawa University basketball star Rob Noel, a 6-5 senior, will play in the District 10 all-star game Saturday night at Emporia's White Auditorium. Noel earned all-Kansas Conference and all-district honors after averaging 19 points per game for the Braves this season. The District 10 event sits between girls and boys high school games, with Flinthills girls at 5 pm and the college tilt following. Marais des Cygnes Valley duo Jason Harred and Sue Mastell and Waverly’s David Young also appear in the high school lineup. admission is 3 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for students.
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Sue Mastell
Waverly
David Young
Redskins release Riggins ends 10 year era
Washington coach Joe Gibbs announced on Wednesday that John Riggins, the NFL's leading rusher in the team’s history, has been placed on waivers ending a 10 year era. Riggins, 36, battled injuries last season after back and hip problems but expressed intent to keep playing elsewhere.
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CHURCH BASKETBALL POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT Semifinals
Postseason church basketball semifinals record scores and player lines from Westminster Pres, First Methodist, North Baptist No 1, listing players Greison Miller Jett White and team totals. Final tallies show Westminster Pres and First Methodist advancing with strong scoring. details include individual lines and team totals.
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Gunnick
Smith
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Sachse
Sheldon
Shepard
Heathman
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Spring Fishing Fever Returns With Walleye Spawn
On the first day of spring, anglers target walleye as ice clears from area lakes. In Kansas, the prime spawn happens at night along rocky shorelines of Pomona Melvern and Clinton reservoirs with jigs and shallow crank baits. Crappie and paddlefish seasons are noted as warming. a quirky anecdote about a fisherman Wag questions fish biology claims.
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Kansas considers official reptile bill amid water fowl fundraiser
Caldwell students press lawmakers to name the box turtle state reptile as the House committee moves to introduce the bill. A 210 mile relay from Great Bend to the Statehouse highlights Cheyenne Bottoms waterfowl depletion, calling for funds to finish a two year study. The Kansas Wild Turkey Federation hosts a fundraiser at the Holiday Inn West Holidome in Topeka with tickets at 25 dollars.
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Leonard Stearns Comebacks Shine in Florida Spring Game
Kansas City right-hander Dennis Leonard, back from a tendon tear, pitched four strong innings in a 7-3 loss to Texas as John Stearns also staged a comeback with two singles and a double steal. Ranger duo Tom Paciorek and Geno Petralli aided Texas, which stole five bases and improved to 6-4 in spring play.
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Bob Brower
Petralli
Paciorek
Joe Beckwith
Greg Tabor
Jerry Browne
Jeff Russell
Ricky Wright
Frank White
Joe Citar
Pat Sheridan
Bobby Valentine
Debi Thomas Aims To Upset Witt At World Figure Skating
Debi Thomas, once a longshot for the U.S. title, leads after two thirds of the world championships, aiming to become the first Black world champion in skating if she wins the long program. Katarina Witt trails after a stumble as Thomas performs a disco routine to Relax.
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Frankie Goes
Hollywood
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Fadeev
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Tiffany Chin
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Elena Valova
Oleg Vasiliev
Ekaterina Gordeeva
Sergei Grinkov
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