Astros edge Tigers as Wilson and Griffin shine
In an exhibition, Houston’s Don Wilson and rookie Tom Griffin combined for a one-hitter to beat Detroit 2-1. The story also notes Bo Belinsky and Jo Collins planning marriage amid spring training buzz, and other spring results including Mantle, Cepeda, and Stargell contributing for their clubs.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Ed Charles
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Sal Bando
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Record Gate In Big Eight Basketball Attendance
Big Eight attendance set an all time 6,936 per game for 89 home games, with gains at all eight schools and new Kansas and Nebraska records. Kansas led with 163,000 total and 13,583 per game, while Nebraska rose 664 per game to 7,234, and Missouri topped 4,127 per game under Norm Stewart. Overall 617,260 in total attendance, a record for 89 games, surpassing last season's 558,253.
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Jim van Valkenburg
Associated Press
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Wichita Heads MVC with record Valley attendance marks
The Missouri Valley Conference season featured Louisville setting multiple records with a 12,844 per game average and 154,125 total for 12 home games. Wichita State led attendance history at 10,741 in 1966 before Louisville joined. Memphis State rose to third with 17,891 average as Drake posted strong gains and Cincinnati and St Louis followed, while overall Valley attendance hit a record 797,288 across 110 home games.
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Jim van Valkenburg
Associated Press
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1967 Champions Miss Playoffs for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs, 1967 Stanley Cup champions, were eliminated from the 1968 playoffs after a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The defeat capped a collapse that leaves Toronto at risk of finishing outside this season's post season amid other NHL results.
Lawrence High coach Max Rife resigns after 12 years
Max Rife, basketball coach at Lawrence High School for 12 years, announced his resignation from coaching. He will stay at LHS in administration and student services, with assistant Darrell Falen taking over basketball duties. Rife's career record includes 239 wins and 131 losses, five Northeast Kansas League titles, and runner up finishes in regional play, after prior stops at Geneseo and Inman high schools.
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Magicians Rout Waymire’s Town Team in Ottawa Show
The Fabulous Magicians led by Marques Haynes triumphed 99 to 76 at Ottawa High School, delivering humor and sharp shooting in a second half surge. Lugene Johnson scored 24 and Wild Bill Hayes 20 as Waymire’s top scorer Harry Morton had 30 in defeat.
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Waymire
OMS
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Bill” Hayes
Wayimire’s
Harry Morton
OHL
Bob Lewis
Bowling Scores From Local Leagues Included Here
A compact tally of high game and series figures for multiple leagues and teams. Notable performers include Howell, Weidner, Hall, Hughes, Simmons, Stockard, Rea, Figgins, Miller, Droddy, Reusch, and Gretencord. Team entries cover COMMERCIAL LEAGUE, KANSAS TELECO, BOB KNIGHT MOBIL, TEXACO, DONS ROYAL CLEANERS, and others with per-league scores.
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Kansas Teleco
D. Hall
Bob Knight
Shofner
Ohio State or North Carolina Set to Face Houston UCLA Final
The NCAA semifinals pit Ohio State against North Carolina Friday at 7 p.m. PST before Houston faces UCLA at 9 p.m. Los Angeles. Winners advance to Saturday’s 7 p.m. final. Bill Hasket tops Buckeyes scoring, while Elvin Hayes and Lew Alcindor lead Houston and UCLA. Sports Network will telecast both games.
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Denny Meadors
Sports Network Inc
NIT semifinals pit St Peter’s and Dayton against KU Notre Dame
St Peter’s known for fast break prowess meets Kansas in a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden as Dayton faces Notre Dame. Don May leads Dayton with Obrovac and a 6-10 center. St Peter’s leans on Elnardo Webster after an upset run.
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Don May
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Hockey Scores From Wednesday Night
Montreal defeats Toronto 3 to 2 while New York tops Chicago 5 to 3 Philadelphia beats Oakland 5 to 1 Pittsburgh wins 4 to 2 over St Louis Minnesota and Los Angeles end 3 to 3 in a draw noting the tle early edition hockey results rounding up the night’s action
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Twins Make All-Out Trade For 1968 Pennant
AP reports Minnesota acquired John Roseboro, Ron Perranoski, and Bob Miller from the Dodgers in a bid for the 1968 pennant. They sent Zollo Versalles and Mudcat Grant to Los Angeles, hoping Versalles returns strong and adding a daily catcher and bullpen depth while resolving key spots like shortstop third base and Kaat’s elbow.
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Sam Mele
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Elmer
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Cesar Tovar
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Jack Hernandez
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Rick Renick
Hernandez
Kansas City Club Named The Royals
The Kansas City American League baseball team will be known as the Royals. The board of directors announced the unanimous choice from more than 100000 suggested names. Sanford Porte of Overland Park credited with the winning entry will receive an all expenses paid trip for two to the major league all-star game in Houston. The emblem features a royal blue crown on a white diamond. Porte also suggested an American Royal stallion as a mascot akin to the west’s golden palomino.
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Boxing Ends Early in Las Vegas Bout
Adolph Pruitt of Los Angeles knocked out Johnny DePelza of Trinidad in the Las Vegas match after a brief exchange. Pruitt weighed 139, DePelza 137 pounds, with the bout halted in the opening round.
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