Sunflower Showdown to pay for the construction of Allen Fieldhouse, which would seat 17,000. KU opened the facility with a 77–66 victory over Kansas State on March 1, 1955. This period also saw the beginning of the 'Sunflower Doubleheader', with two non-conference teams visiting the state to play KU and K-State at one venue one night, then switching venues and opponents the following evening. This event was held from 1957 to 1968, and featured national powerhouses such as UCLA, Xavier, San Francisco, St. Joseph's, Cal, and Marquette. The basketball rivalry between the two schools continued unabated through the 1960s and 1970s, with
Alabama State Route 181 Alabama State Route 181 State Route 181 is a route in Baldwin County in the southwestern part of the state. The southern terminus of the route is at its junction with US-98 near Magnolia Springs. The northern terminus of the route is at its junction with US-31, near Spanish Fort. State Route 181 includes both a four lane section and a lengthy two lane section which was once known as Baldwin County Road 27. The four lane section travels through commercial retail areas and across I-10. The two lane section begins a few miles south of the intersection with US