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'Hawks may play without Dn The Salina Journal Friday, March 8,1985 Page 14 By HAROLD BECHARD Sports Editor KANSAS CITY, Mo. Larry Brown and his Kansas Jayhawks have been battling more than just opponents for the past week. The flu bug has been an added burden for the Jayhawks. KU players were suffering the effects of the flu Tuesday night against Nebraska in the first round of the Big Eight Tournament. Calvin Thompson and Greg Dreiling managed to play despite health problems, but top reserves Mark Turgeon and Mark Pellock didn't even suit up.

But, Dreiling, the Jayhawks' 7-1 junior center, may not play tonight when Kansas meets Iowa State at 9:30 at Kemper Arena in the semifinals of the conference's post-season tournament. "He's at home with a 102-degree fever and we just don't know what will happen with him," Brown said Thursday. "The flu has hit us pretty hard at a critical time. Our bench is going to have to be an important factor in the next couple of days." In the first game at sold out Kemper Arena tonight, fourth-ranked Oklahoma will meet Iowa State in a 7:10 tipoff. KSNW-TV of Wichita (Salina channel 3) will televise both games.

Kansas, ranked 10th in the latest AP poll, comes into tonight's game with a 25-6 record arid a runnerup finish in the Big Eight Conference's regular season race. Iowa State is 20-11 and looking for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The two teams split close games during the regular season. Kansas won a 76-72 decision in Lawrence on Jan. 17 and the Cyclones returned the favor in Ames, 72-70, on Feb.

16. The Jayhawks will be attempting to win their second straight tournament title. They edged Oklahoma, 79-78, in last year's championship game. Oklahoma is described by Iowa State Coach Johnny Orr as the best team the Big Eight has fielded in at least five years. Orr, whose Cyclones won 20 games and are in the Big Eight semifinals for the first time, figures STARTING LINEUPS MISSOURI (18-12) (26-5) OKLAHOMA Thomas (6-7, Sr.) (6-5, So.) Kennedy Bngnheimer (4-9, Jr.) (6-4, Jr.) Bowie Covener (6-10, Sr.) (6-9, Jr.) Tisdale Chievous (6-6, Fr.) (6-3, So.) McCalister Strong (6-1.

Jr.) (5.11, Jr.) Davis Tipoll 7:10 p.m., Kemper Arena. IOWA STATE (20-11) Pos. (25-6) KANSAS Stevens (6-5, Sr.) (6-11. Fr.) Manning Groyer (6-5, Fr.) (6-5, Jr.) Kellogg Hi" (6-9. So.i (M, Jr.) Dreiling Thompkins (6-3, Fr.) (6-6, Jr.) Thompson Hornocek (6-3, Jr.) (6-0, So.) Hunter Tipoll 9:30 p.m., Kemper Arena.

Oklahoma is a solid favorite to win the tournament. "They're definitely the best team we've had in the Big Eight in the five years I've been at Iowa State," said Orr. "I don't think I've seen a stronger one. They're awfully, awfully good." Led by two-time AH-American Wayman Tisdale, the Sooners cruised to their second straight regular-season title with a 13-1 league mark, losing only to Kansas on the Jayhawks' home court. Oklahoma raised its overall record to 265 by thrashing Oklahoma State, 11691, in Tuesday's first round.

Missouri, which rebounded after losing its first four league games, downed Kansas State, 68-50, in their first round match Wednesday night. "Oklahoma is awfully tough," Tigers Coach Norm Stewart said. But Stewart had a run of four straight conference championships ending two years ago and he's not about to endorse Orr's comment about the Sooners being the best in five years. "Obviously, I'm not going to agree with that," Stewart said. "But I sure think they're very, very good.

Their game at Colorado (a 9071 Soooner victory) was one of the most dominanting games I've ever seen." The Sooners beat the Tigers in both their regular-season meetings, winning by 27 points in Norman, and by four later in the season in Columbia, Mo. "They took us right out of the game down at their place. We were never really in it," said Stewart, whose Tigers finished 18-12 overall and tied with Iowa State in the Big Eight at 7-7. "Our game with them in Columbia was one of the best college basketball games of the year, in my opinion." Tubbs named AP Coach of the Year KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Billy Tubbs, whose eventful reign has elevated Oklahoma's basketball program to its highest ranking ever, was named today the Associated Press Big Eight Coach of the Year.

It's the second! time in as many! years the free-l spirited Jack Nicholson look- alike has been the: choice of the AP panel of sports- i writers and Tubbs sportscasters. He is a man whose career at Oklahoma has been marked by controversy, misadventure and entertaining, high-scoring basketball. As his fourth-ranked Sooners rolled to their second straight regular season title, Tubbs received every coach-of-the-year vote except three. Missouri's Norm Stewart, Iowa State's Johnny Orr and Kansas' Larry Brown all got one vote apiece. There's never been a dull moment since Tubbs arrived in 1980.

A witty, engaging man who mixed easily with students and media, he was an instant hit as a personality. Then when he triumphed over a couple of hundred Division I coaches for the services of Tulsa high school star Wayman Tisdale, he did something no Oklahoma basketball coach had ever done. He brought in a basketball player who was as talented as any Sooner footballer. Tisdale's freshman year was marred by Tubbs' accident. His Sophomore and junior years have periods of growing, intense basketball interest in Oklahoma, people have learned to appreciate an artistic slam-dunk as much as they love a touchdown.

It's been quite a ride for Oklahoma fans. Most observers give the Sooners a solid chance of reaching the coveted Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, which would be another first for Oklahoma and a first for Ihe Big Eight since 1974. 1" But it's been even more eventful for Tubbs. Two years ago, he was the victim ot a near-tragic accident. He spent the end of the season drifting in an out of a coma after being struck by a car while jogging.

At the end of last season he was embroiled in a bitter controversy with Colorado and Kansas, where officials accused him of creating ugly incidents by taunting and inflaming the crowds. By the end of the 1983-84 season, Tubbs' snarling ref-bating had also become legend. Television announcers even began using his courtside antics to hype Sooner games. Tubbs' blasts at officials reached new heights when the Sooners went to Tulsa and took a 104-69 drubbing that turned out to be a pivotal point in their season. Among other things, he vowed never to bring his team to Tulsa again, and a few days later, he was called to appear before the Oklahoma Board of Regents.

Suddenly, the snarling ref-baiter became a model of decorum. The Sooners had been playing raggedly even before getting blown out by Tulsa. But their first night out after Tubbs was called on the carpet they wiped out a good Missouri team 9265 to get rolling on a 12-game winning streak. Tubbs has been genteel and easy to get along with ever since as his Sooners won 15 of 16 games. The Daily Oklahoman, quoting unnamed sources among the regents, reported that Tubbs was actually threatened with his job.

"We told him he better clean up his act or he was gone," said one source. Tubbs has never denied it. In fact, he's never had much of anything to say about the episode. And who can blame him? Nobody likes to talk about the chewing-out he got by the boss. But his Sooners are once again the champions of the Big Eight.

He has recruited and coached a player Tisdale who is among the greatest this league has ever seen. His teams are not only fun to watch, but they win. He has ignited basketball interest throughout the state of Oklahoma. And he is a popular choice as Big Eight Coach of the Year. Coyotes look for successful baseball season By BRAD CATT Assistant Sports Editor A year ago, Mike Garretson resurrected Kansas Wesleyan's baseball program and built what he hopes is a solid foundation for the future.

After a three- year absence from the diamonds, Wes-j leyan's young Coyotes posted I a respectable! 12-18 record, eluding a 9-11 mark and third- place finish in the KCAC. Though still young, the 1985 Coyotes won't be quite so baby- faced. "We're a year older that's the best thing we've got going for us this season," said Garretson, a former All-KCAC infielder for the Coyotes. Wesleyan has one senior first baseman James Bailey. But the Coyotes' nucleus is four solid sophomores outfielder-pitcher Coyote roster SENIORS (1) Jomes Bailey, IB, Sterling, Colo.

SOPHOMORES (5) Jeff Gorretson, 28, Sterling, John Gestl, SS, Salina; Jelf Parsons, Denver, Terrence Phox, P-INF, Princeton, N.J.; Randy Rath, OF-P, St. Francis. FRESHMEN (7) Bob Alken, OF-P, Salina; John Chacon, C-3B, Gllcrest, Jeff Jokopec, OF-P, Greeley, Kirk Jett, OF-P, Salina; Billy Smith, OF-P, Detroit. Mike Soden, OF, Beloit; Dennis Zimmerman, 3B, Sallno, Coyote schedule MARCH 9-AI Sterling. 12-Tabor.

16-At Bethany. 17-Fort Hays SI. 19-Friends. APRIL 2-Al Kansas Newman. 4-Sterllng.

6-At Friends. 9-Marymount. 13-St. Mary of the Plains. 17-Af Washburn.

20-At St. Mary of the Plains. 23-At St. John's. 28-Bethany.

30- At Tabor. All games doubleheaders with I p.m. starts. Garretson Randy Rath, second baseman Jeff Garretson, catcher Jeff Parsons and shortstop John Gestl. "They've got to carry us," said Garretson.

"But that's our middle. That's where you want to be strong." Rath, a St. Francis native, is likely the key to KW's fortunes. The right-hander was 6-5 on the mound last season and will start the '85 campaign as the ace of the Coyotes' pitching staff. And when he's not on the mound, he'll be anchoring the outfield from his center field position.

"We need a guy who can go eat up ground and that's what Rath can do in the outfield," Garretson said. Joining Rath on the starting staff will be sophomore Terrence Phox and three freshmen Jeff Jakopec, Billy Smith and Kirk Jett. Jakopec opens the season as the Coyotes' No. 2 starter. The bullpen is anchored by freshman lefty Bob Aiken, a former standout in Salina's American Legion program.

"If our pitchers can get us through the fifth inning, the rest of the game belongs to Bobby," Garretson said. Aiken, who will be playing right field when he's not fulfilling his duties on the mound, will join Parsons and Garretson as key cogs in the middle of Wesleyan's batting order. "Parsons and Aiken give us a legitimate power threat," Garretson said. The KW coach's brother, Jeff, hit .341 last season and gained honorable mention All-KCAC honors. Garretson also led the team in hits, doubles and stolen bases.

Three infield positions are set with Bailey at first, Garretson at second and Gestl at shortstop. Freshmen Dennis Zimmerman and John Chacon will likely share third base duties. Like a year ago, the Coyotes lack depth with only 13 players on the roster. But Garretson is hopeful Wesleyan will again make strides in its program. "We've improved ourselves at pitcher this season," Garretson said.

"If we don't win more games (than last year), I won't consider it a successful season." Faiman named KSU line coach MANHATTAN (AP) John Faiman, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at the University of Utah the past two seasons, has been named offensive line coach at Kansas State University, it was announced Thursday. "I'm extremely excited to be back in the Big Eight Conference," said Faiman, 43, who spent five seasons as offensive coordinator and line coach at Missouri. "Most of my coaching experience is in this league and I feel it is the best league in the nation." "We're very fortunate to hire somebody with the experience and talent that John has," said Kansas State Coach Jim Dickey. "He's a proven college football coach and I expect him to make a real impact on our offense." While Faiman was at Missouri, the Tigers went to four bowl games. Garner, Schmidt selected to all-district team EMPORIA Harold Garner and Andre Schmidt of Marymount were selected to the 1985 All-District 10 Team announced Wednesday.

Garner, a 6-2 senior from Fayetteville, N.C., averaged 14 points a game for the Spartans who finished the season with a 21-11 record. Schmidt, a 5-11 sophomore, was named to the women's all-district team for the second year in a row. The Hays native scored nearly 18 points per game for the Spartans who ended the season with a 23-10 mark. Joining Garner on the men's first team were two members of Fort Hays State's district championship team 5-11 junior guard Raymond Lee and 64 senior swingman Edgar Eason. Washburn's All-American Gary Carrier, a 6-8 senior, was named to the first team for the third consecutive year.

Lee, Kansas Newman's Johnnie Bailey and Emporia State's Brian Robinson were selected for the second straight year. Also named to the first team was Emporia State's Craig Stromgren. The Abilene native is a 6-4 junior swingman. The co-coaches of the year were Ron Slaymaker of Emporia State and Bill Morse of Fort Hays State. Lana Riemann, a Beloit native, was the lone unanimous choice on the women's team.

Riemann was a 5-11 center for St. Mary of the Plains, the district champion. Riemann and Schmidt were joined on the first team by Julie McMurray of Bethany and Stacey Wells of Fort Hays State. McMurray, a 5-7 senior guard, played her high school ball at McPherson. The women's coach of the year is John Armstrong of St.

Mary of the Plains. ALL-DISTRICT 10 TEAMS MEN JOHNNIE BAILEY. Kansas Newman, 6-8, sr. GARY CARRIER, Washburn, 6-8, sr. EDGAR EASON, Fort Hays State, 6-4, sr.

HAROLD GARNER, Marymount. 6-2, sr. RAYMOND LEE Fort Hays Stole, 5-11. jr. TONY McCOY, Pittsburg State.

6-3, sr. BRIAN ROBINSON, Emporia Stale, 6-2, jr. DENNIS SCHUMACHER, Friends, 6-1, jr. PAUL STEELE, Southwestern. 5-11, sr.

CRAIG STROMGREN, Emporia State, 6-4, i WOMEN JOY BENTON, Woshburn. 5-8, sr. DEBBIE GLENN, Emporia State, 5-10. sr. LORI GREEN, Southwestern, 5-9, jr.

JULIE McMURRAY, Bethany, 5-7. sr. LOIS NEISES, Friends, 5-4, sr. BARB RAUSCH, Friends, 6-0, sr. CAROLYN RICHARD, Emporlo Stale, 5-9, so.

LANA RIEMANN, St. Mary ol the Plains, 5-1) sr ANDRE SCHMIDT, Marymoonl, 5-11 so STACEY WELLS, Fort Hays Stale, 5-11, sr. By STEPHEN WHITE Sports Writer EMPORIA Playing with a cast from his left elbow to his left palm, Steve Henson pumped in a career- high 30 points to fuel the top-ranked McPherson Bullpups past Wichita- Bishop Carroll, 78-68, in the first round of Class 5A Boys' Basketball State Tournament on Thursday night at W.L. White Auditorium. Paced by Benson's 8-of-13 field goal shooting, the Bullpups outshot Carroll's Golden Eagles, 54 percent to 46 percent.

Henson also paced the Bullpups with four assists and the sensational Class 5A 6-0 junior guard, playing with a broken wrist, sank 14 of 16 f2ee throws including 10 straight in the final 1:50. Carroll battled back to take a 3231 lead into halftime after McPherson sped out to an 18-11 advantage in the first quarter. But McPherson hit the Eagles with an 84 spurt late in the third quarter to break open a tied ball game. The Bullpups' run gave them a 5042 lead, which they quickly extended to 11 points when Erik Berlin sank two free throws to put the Bullpups up 5544 with 0:49 to play in the quarter. Berlin, aside from helping to nuetralize Carroll's 6-9 Paul Dugan, who sank his first six shots en route to 14 points.

Brian Hornung, 6-0 senior, scored 15 points for Carroll before fouling out. Jeff and Erik Berlin contributed 14 and 10 points, respectively, for McPherson while Brian Gibson added 13. "Erik did a real nice job," McPherson coach Mike Henson said. "Against those big kids, we really needed a good game inside." The loss ended Carroll's season at 13-9. McPherson, 21-1, will battle Washburn Rural, 15-8, in an 8:15 semifinal contest tonight.

"Washburn Rural presents a bit of a different problem," Coach Henson said. "They don't have the height (Carroll) has, but they're a lot quicker. They like to press, and I hope we can exploit their half- court press. When you press, you extend your defense, and we've tended to exploit teams that extended their defense." The Bullpups, however, will miss starting guard Rich Manor, Coach Henson said. Manor twisted an ankle in the first quarter, aggravating a recurring injury, and Henson said his Manor, the Bullpups quickest player, is not likely to play tonight.

BISHOP CARROLL (68) Hornung 6-15 3-3 15, B. Romon 3-12 0-0 6, Born 2-4 3-6 7, Neville 4-6 3-9 11, Dugan 6-7 2-4 14, Honsard 3-5 1-1 7, Smith 4-11 0-1 8, Miller 0-0 0-1 0, Burns 0-0 0-0 0, Glynn 0-0 0-0 0, Z. Roman 0-0 0-0 0, Cheme 0-0 0-0 0 TOTALS 28-60 12-2268. MCPHERSON (78) Manor 0-0 0-0 0, Henson 8-13 14-16 30, Gibson 5-8 3-7 13, Pedersen 2-5 0-0 4, J. Berlin 49 6-9 14, E.

Berlin 3-4 4-4 10. Cramsey 3-6 0-1 6, Goering 0-0 0-0 0, Pyle 0-0 0-2 0, Aplin 0-1 1-3 1. TOTALS 25-46 28-42 78. Bishop Carroll 18 14 15 21 McPherson 21 10 26 21 78 TOTAL FOULS Carroll 32, McPherson 22 FOULED OUT Hornung, B. Roman (C) REBOUNDS Carroll 34 (Dugan II), McPherson 34 (J.

Berlin 10). ASSISTS Carroll 13 (Hornung 5), McPherson 13 (Henson 4). TURNOVERS Carroll 12, McPherson 11. Stewart inducted into Hall tonight L.Raymond "Stewie" Stewart of Courtland will be inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame tonight in ceremonies at the Class 4A state tournament in the Bicentennial Center. Stewart spent over 40 years coaching and officiating athletics.

He had a record of 107-65-2 in football at Courtland with four of his teams going unbeaten. Zimmerman, Bushman named All-KCAC Joedy Zimmerman of Kansas Wesleyan was one of six unanimous selections on the 1985 All-Kansas Conference women's basketball team released earlier this week. Zimmerman, a 5-4 senior guard from Salina, was selected to the 11- player team for the fourth consecutive year. The Wesleyan star averaged 16 points per game during her senior year and was third in the KCAC in free throw shooting Other unanimous selections on the All-KCAC team were Barb Rausch of Friends, Carol Zink of McPherson, Lana Riemann of St. Mary of the Plains and Stacey Zavesky of Sterling.

Zink is a sophomore, Green and Zavesky are juniors and the rest are seniors. Also making the first team was Bethel sophomore Brenda Bushman, who played her high school ball at Salina South. Bushman was eighth in the conference in rebounding and second in field goal percent- Barton County tabs Wall as coach age. Wesleyan's Michele Marostica was an honorable mention selection. WOMEN'S ALl-KCAC TEAM First Team BRENDA BUSHMAN, Bethel, so.

LORI GREEN. Southwestern, jr. SHERI HART, St. Mary of the Plains, sr. JULIE McMURRAY, Bethany, sr.

LOIS NEISES, Friends, sr. BRENDA NORMORE, Tabor, sr. BARB RAUSCH, Friends, sr. LANA RIEMANN, St. Mary of the Plains, sr.

CAROL ZINK, McPherson, so. JOEDY ZIMMERMAN, Kansas Wesleyan, sr. Honorable Mention i Marcia Nickel, Bethel; Stacy Blankenshlp, Friends; Michele Marostica, Kansas Wesleyan; Brando Holman, Ottawa; Dot Smiley and Theresa Stephens, St. Mary of the Plains; Lynda Brenner and Denise Freuchtlng, Southwestern; Lori Self, Sterling; Barb Downing, Tabor. GREAT BEND (AP) Dan Wall, who led Independence Community College to the National Junior College basketball championship in 1977, Thursday was named head coach of Barton County Community College.

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