Area Basketball Kicks Off With Tuesday and Friday Games
Area high schools launch basketball action this week with Tuesday night contests and a full Friday slate. Baldwin returns to practice for state football playoff considerations, while Lyndon aims to rebound from last season’s 25 2 record. Williamsburg brings back its entire squad in hopes of challenging in the Tri Lakes. Tuesday’s card features Greeley at Waverly Santa Fe Trail at Pomona Marmaton Valley at Moran Williamsburg and Osage City at Lyndon.
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Williamsburg
Greeley
Waverly
Santa Fe Trail
Pomona
Marmaton Valley
Moran
Osage City
Lyndon
Melvern
Northern Heights
Silver Lake
Central Heights
Quenemo
Tri-Lakes
Santa Fe Trails
Burlingame
Olpe
Lebo
Gridley
Droughty Ottawa Falls 65-61 to Sterling in KWU Classic
Ottawa University loses to Sterling 65-61 as shooting woes and depth struggles hamstring the Braves. Senior Bob Bryant scores 20 with 14 rebounds while fresh faces Lusk Moore and Highfill spark late rally but Sterling pulls away after halftime.
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Rob Moore
Sterling
Craig Prichett
Moore
Warriors
Terry Ostmeyer
Salina
Ottawa University
Bill Frear
Braves
Sterling College
Kansas Wesleyan
Ottawa
Kansas
Baker
Heart of America
Kwu
Dave Highfill
Bob Bryant
Bryant
Kent Davison
Bill Seidl
Davison
Husky Brad Blackburn
Seidl
Washburn University
Wilson Field House
Emporia
Emporia State
Palmer
Ludwig
Miller
Wertenberger
Chaney
Highfill
Lusk
L. Moore
R. Moore
Totals
Pritchett
Strong
Blackburn
McReynolds
Returning Stars Hog NEL Spotlight
Veterans Day NFL action features Namath, Starr, and Jurgensen returning from injuries as Jets, Packers, and Redskins win or lose in mixed results. Namath leads Jets with 258 passing yards but ends with late interception. Starr’s Packers stumble amid fumbles and picks. Jurgensen watches as Kilmer directs Redskins to victory while Saints clamp down on Packers. Multiple other games highlight strong performances and key scorers across the league.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Joe Namath
New York
Jets
San Francisco 49Ers
Bart Starr
Green Bay
Packers
New Orleans Saints
Sonny Jurgensen
Washington
Chicago Bears
Miami
Dolphins
Namath
Bob Davis
Rich Caster
Ed Bell
San Francisco
Go On The Block Boyer Conigliaro Shine At Winter Meet
At Scottsdale Arizona AP major league teams opened the winter meetings with a draft of minor league talent. Tony Conigliaro and Clete Boyer topped the affordable options at about 25000 dollars. Other notable names included Dick Hall Clay Dalrymple and Danny Walton as teams shopped bargains while eyeing possible big trades.
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Scottsdale
Dick Hall
Clay Dalrymple
Baltimore Orioles
Danny Walton
Pruitt Wins Big Eight Offensive Player Honor
Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma was named the Big Eight Conference offensive player of 1971 in a vote by sports writers and sportscasters. He edged teammate Jack Mildren, first Big Eight quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, with Pruitt posting 1,476 rushing yards and 9.2 yards per carry through nine wins and a 35-31 loss to Nebraska.
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Kansas City
Greg Pruitt
Oklahoma
Pruitt
Jack Mildren
Sooners
Nebraska
Lyndon Tigers face adjustments after record year
Lyndon high school peers expect a rough but hopeful 1971-72 basketball season under coach Nick Dawson. Only two returning varsity players Emery and Hurt are experienced, with most positions unsettled. Rebounding and defense loom as key concerns as the Tigers rely on a rebuilding lineup from JV, balancing quickness and hustle against a packed Tri-Lakes schedule through February.
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Lyndon
Tigers
Nick Dawson
Dawson
Bob Emery
al Hurt
Emery
Hart
Mike Able
Bruce Walquist
Bob Knoernschild
John Allen
Able
Walquist
Knoernschild
Allen
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Baldwin
The
Herald
Bob Lusk
Billy Kilmer
Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore
Oakland
Cleveland
Houston
Denver
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
San Diego
Minnesota
Atlanta
Buffalo
New England
St. Louis
New York Giants
Bell
Johnny Fuller
Vic Washington
John Brodie
49Ers
Brodie
Bruce Gossett
Starr
Dan Devine
Scott Hunter
Saints
Charlie Durkee
Rixey Wertenberger
Brad Blackburn
Lyndon Tigers
David Joss
Neil Mickelson
Kent Williams
Neil Cates
Jim Silver
Plies
Barry Switzer
Christian Bros
J. W. Mfg. Co., Inc
Virgil
Chicago
Charles S. Evenson
E. Gilbert
Wichita
Porter-Spears
Agency
Tom Porter
George Spears
MFA
MFA Insurance
Herb Wittmeyer
Mee
Ottawa, Kansas
E. Wilson
Homelite
Truck
Sheldon
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