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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1972
Page
2
Ottawa High Relays add a Masters Mile for ages 25 to 40 and a Seniors Mile for 41 plus, with two mile races underwritten by the Ottawa Recreation Commission. Trophies go to each race, entry via OHS track coach Don Kornhaus, events set for April 7 with 4-A and 3-A prep divisions.
Adolph Rupp, at 70, weighs retirement from Kentucky basketball and a possible bid for Congress. UK confirms retirement policy. Rupp vows to run if not coaching. The Wildcats await a new coach as a five member committee studies successor plans.
Los Angeles posted a 69 13 record as Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West led in three of five major categories. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led scorers with 2822 points, while Nate Archibald and Gail Goodrich followed in key scoring and free throw metrics. The Royals’ Cookie Rojas and teammates Otis Piniella and Patek also feature on the All-Star ballot.
Readable bowling scores lists show top marks across multiple clubs and teams. Highlights include Osburn's Flowers with 179 high on October 30, Ottawa Bowl with Coffman 405 series, Franklin Savings 506 and others like Nitcher's 396 and Bowlerettes 395.
Ottawa University Braves open the season hosting UMKC at Orris Cox Field in a Wednesday doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Returning two-year lettermen include Gunther Bahrenburg and Charles Norden, with college newcomers and a mix from other sports joining the pitching staff led by Ham, McDonald, Wilbur, and new additions Terry Shisler and Chris Chaney.
The Los Angeles Lakers start their Western Conference semifinal series at home against the Chicago Bulls after a record-setting regular season. Milwaukee plays Golden State as Boston hosts Atlanta and Baltimore welcomes New York in other East and West matchups. All series are best four of seven.
San Francisco AP reports quarterback Joe Kapp filed a multimillion dollar antitrust conspiracy suit against all 26 NFL teams and commissioner Pete Rozelle. He alleges the standard player contract and Rozelle rules empower punitive actions including barring players, seeking treble damages, and cites his 1970 ban after refusing to sign the contract. The suit notes prior deals with Patriots and Vikings, plus detached Canadian stints. It requests a jury trial for unspecified damages, with tripling potential under antitrust law. In Davidson, North Carolina, NCAA officials consider expanding the 1974 basketball tournament from 24 to 28 teams to allow more at large teams or byes into regionals.
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