Tisdale Leaves OU for NBA Draft Opportunity
Oklahoma coach Billy Tubbs welcomed Wayman Tisdale's decision to enter the NBA draft, calling the move devastating but not the end for the Sooners. Tisdale, a three-time first-team All-American, averaged 25.6 points and 10.1 rebounds, led OU to major postseason runs and Big Eight titles, and holds 2,661 career points. Tubbs voiced disappointment yet supported his player's pursuit of happiness and pro career. Returnees Darryl Kennedy Tim McCalister and Anthony Bowie are expected to keep OU strong next season.
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Waverly Sweeps Lyon Co Track Titles at Emporia
Waverly High swept both Lyon County League championships at Emporia State University. The boys led with 133 points, Madison 89.14, and Marais des Cygnes Valley 74. Steve Schultze swept sprints, Bill Fleming high jump, Kevin Harsch 2 mile, and the 440 relay also claimed by Waverly. The girls posted 120 points, leaping ahead of Flint Hills and Lebo, with Lisa Tyson discus and Carol Skillman long jump each earning titles, plus the 880 relay. Waverly heads to the 1A regional meet at Emporia State.
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MdCV Boys third in Emporia meet titles hidden in relays
MdCV boys finish third at Emporia State University meet with 74 points behind Waverly and Madison. The Trojans won gold in the mile and 2 mile relays with times 3 41.69 and 8 55 6, while Jeff White led the mile with 4 48 34 and Jason Harred added strong performances in sprints and the pole vault.
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Kite wins MONY Tournament of Champions by six strokes
Tom Kite dominates the MONY Tournament of Champions at La Costa, posting a 275 total and a 6 stroke margin after a tourney record 64 in round one. He earns $72,000 for his eighth career win, finishing ahead of Mark McCumber, Scott Simpson, Fuzzy Zoeller, and Mark O’Meara as the elite field battled to the end.
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Pistons Even Series With Celtics Behind Elite Second Fleet
Detroit bench led by Vinnie Johnson with 22 of 34 in the fourth quarter powered a 102-99 win to tie the NBA Eastern Conference series at 2-2. Terry Tyler added 18 points as Boston’s star duo struggled. Philadelphia swept Milwaukee 121-112 behind Moses Malone and Andrew Toney. Portland beat the Lakers 115-107. Denver beat Utah 125-118. English scored 42 for Denver.
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Local Bowlers Win Honors in Open Pro Am
At Topeka Indian Lanes 16 adults four seniors and 12 juniors bowled April 28 in the BPA A Women s U S Open pro am kicking off a week long race for 10 000 top prize hosted by Gage Bowl. In ceremonies before the TV finals Tom Franklin of Ottawa won boys prep first with 711 while Tami Stankard led girls junior division in adults with 794 and Bob Whalen received a plaque plus a 400 check for third in the adult class.
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Gragg wins 13 and under in 10K Research Run
Eleven year old Jamie Gragg of Williamsburg won the 13 and under division with a 40 45 clocking in the 10K Research Run in Kansas City. She finished nearly four minutes ahead of the second place finisher as about 1,200 runners competed. Overall winner Cathy Schiro of Dover finished in 33 44 pro am earned $1524 with Ottawa runners placing in various spots and Indian Lanes bowlers contributing to the purse total.
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