Ottawa University Braves brace for new era in 1978 79 basketball
Ottawa University enters the 1978 79 season under first year head coach Dan Gunkel with a revamped roster. New faces from junior college transfers to freshmen join a defense heavy, fast paced plan. The Braves open the season in Salina at the Kansas Wesleyan Classic facing two Kansas Conference opponents and Kansas Newman, with Wynn and Hinton awaiting eligibility.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Dan Gunkel
University
Gunkel
Braves
Kansas
Marymount
Washburns
Emporia States
Bethanys
Newmans
Wynn
Hinton
Don Wynn
Ottawa
Hall
Cole
Banks
Bobroff
Horatick
Loveless
Wiley
Colo
Fowler
Kan
Coyotes
Newman
Sterling
Kwu
McPherson
Washburn
Estate
Fort Scott
Emporia IV
Chargers Face Wary Chiefs In Wing-T Offense Clash
Chargers coach Don Coryell warns of a deceptive Kansas City wing-T look as the 2-8 Chiefs visit San Diego for a 1 05 p m PST game. KC features a shifting backfield and lone wide receiver under Marv Levy, while San Diego aims to bolster playoff hopes with Bo Matthews back from a sprained elbow. Regulars Hank Bauer and Tim Gray are active. Rick Middleton is out with a calf strain.
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SAN Diego
Kansas City
Chargers
Don Coryell
Chiefs
Coleaders
Denver
Oakland
Marv Levy
Coryell
Levy
Montreal Alouettes
Bo Matthews
Hank Bauer
Tim Gray
Rick Middleton
Yankees, Rangers pull off 10 player deal for Lyle
In New York Sparky Lyle was traded to Texas along with Mike Heath Domingo Ramos and minor league pitchers Larry McCall for a 10 player package. The move ends Lyle’s wait for a late inning role and shifts bullpen plans after Rich Gossage joined last season.
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NEW York
Sparky Lyle
New York Yankees
Texas Rangers
Lyle
Yankee
Rich Gossage
Yankees
Rangers
Mike Heath
Domingo Ramos
Larry McCall
al Rosen
Righetti
Rosen
Jerry Walker
Ron) Guidry
Tulsa
Boston
Gossage
Los Angeles
Knicks Fire Reed as Coach and Bring Back Holzman
New York Knicks President Mike Burke announced Willis Reed has resigned as coach after a 1977 78 season marked by dissension. Former coach Red Holzman will replace him, returning to the helm after two NBA titles with the team. Reed aided the club during its championship runs but failed to sustain cohesion on the West Coast trip and into the playoffs.
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NEW York
Willis Reed
New York Knicks
National Basketball Association
Knicks
Mike Burke
Associated Press
Reed
Burke
Red Holzman
Knick
Top Prep Teams Win In Playoffs In Kansas
In first round state playoff action, top ranked Kansas high school teams secured wins across 6A 5A and eight man. Shawnee Mission South and Great Bend led 6A while Kapaun-Mt.Carmel won 5A and Moscow rolled in eight-man. Semifinal spots earned for next Friday night. Wichita Southeast dominated Dodge City 48-0 and Lawrence halted Clathe 35-8. Arkansas City upset Pittsburg 14-0. Wellington beat Independence 26-14. Bishop Carroll defeated McPherson 35-7. Eight-man matchups were lopsided with McCracken 42-16 and Eastern Heights 44-18. Courtland fell 52-12 to LeRoy. Sharon did not qualify.
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Kan
Kansas
Shawnee Mission South
Harmon
Kansas City
Kapaun-Mt.Carmel
Goddard
Moscow
Bucklin
Wichita Southeast
Dodge City
Great Bend
Emporia
Lawrence
Clathe
Arkansas City
Pittsburg
Wellington
Independence
Bishop Carroll
McPherson
McCracken
Jennings
Eastern Heights
Jewell
Courtland
LeRoy
Sharon
Kapaun-Mt.Carmen
Cessna Stadium
Wichita State University
Kapaun-Mt. Carmel
State playoff pairings unveiled for 6A 5A eight man
Kansas pairings for Friday night semifinals set for three classes 6A 5A and eight-man with winners advancing to the November 25 state championships at 1 30 p m. Matches include Shawnee Mission South at Lawrence Great Bend versus Wichita Southeast at Cessna Stadium and Wellington at Bishop Carroll among others.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Wilkes Stars in Lakers 138 Kings 127 in rough win
Jamaal Wilkes tallied 22 points and 12 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Kansas City Kings 138 to 127. The victory extended L A's streak to eight, with seven home wins at the Forum, while refs and foul calls drew postgame critique from coaches West and Fitzsimmons.
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Wilkes
Los Angeles Lakers
Kansas City Kings
National Basketball Association
Lakers
the Forum
Kansas City
UCLA
Golden State
Los Angeles
Jerry West
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Kings
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Tom Matteson
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