Kentucky Upsets Marquette in NCAA Regional Play
In the Mideast Kentucky defeats Marquette without center Jim Chones as Rupp’s zone defense stuns the Warriors. Ron Lyons scores 9 for Kentucky while Bob Lackey leads Weber State with 21 as UCLA struggles vs Weber State before Walton foul trouble. North Carolina and Penn win in other regions with strong performances.
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Veterans shine as Cardinals, Gophers fall in college action
Jim Price scores 25 and stifles Dwight Lamar as Louisville tops Florida State toward late rally. Florida State defeats Minnesota by using speed to break a full court press. Long Beach State beats San Francisco by double digits as Ratliff and Terry lead. Regional finals matchups set: UNC vs Penn, Kentucky vs Florida State, Louisville vs Kansas State, UCLA vs Long Beach State.
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35th Annual NIP Opens at Madison Square Garden
The 35th National Invitation Tournament opens at Madison Square Garden featuring Virginia vs Lafayette with Parkhill and Tripucka stars. Jacksonville battles Fordham, Syracuse faces Davidson, and a Saturday doubleheader includes Oral Roberts vs Memphis State and St John’s N Y vs Missouri.
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Star pitcher Blue retires after Cy Young season
Oakland manager Dick Williams laments losing star lefty Blue who announced retirement from baseball after a record year winning the Cy Young and MVP. Blue pitched before over a million fans and left amid a contract stalemate with owner Charles O Finley, seeking a public relations role and new options from lawyer Robert Gerst.
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Red Sox Vote Against Strike Seen as First
The Boston Red Sox became the first team to vote against a strike by MLB players 19 to 4, breaking a run of unanimous support from other clubs as the union presses owners over health benefit funding. In exhibition play, Ellie Hendricks tripled for a tying run and singled home the winner as Baltimore topped Pittsburgh 3 2.
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Baseball stars pace wide MLB results across nine teams
Tony Muser led the White Sox with four hits and two RBIs in a 9-5 win over Kansas City. Ted Simmons and Jorge Roque sparked the Cardinals to a 2-1 rain shortened win over Houston. The Reds and Yankees tied 1-1 after 13 innings in a weather halted game. Cesar Geronimo and Johnny Callison provided key hits. Nettles drove in six as the Indians beat the Cubs 12-8. Hank Aaron and Oscar Brown homered in Atlanta’s 15-14 upset of the Rangers. Willie Crawford had three hits as the Dodgers beat the Twins 4-2. Boston topped Detroit 10-6 after a big sixth inning. Oakland’s five pitchers shut out San Diego 4-0 while the Angels pounded Milwaukee 6-1.
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Beard Leads After First Round at Greater Jacksonville Open
Frank Beard shot a four under par 68 to take the early lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open at Hidden Hills Country Club in gusty wind and rain delays. Al Geiberger was one stroke back with many notables including Tony Jacklin and Grier Jones at 70 while Arnold Palmer shot 71 and Gary Player 72.
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NCAA Playoffs Regional Semifinals Result Summary
East region saw North Carolina defeat South Carolina 92 to 69 while Penn beat Villanova 78 to 67. Kentucky toppled Marquette 85 to 69 and Florida State won 70 to 56 over Minnesota. UCLA prevailed 90 to 58 against Weber State and Long Beach State 75 to 55 over San Francisco U. in the Midwest UCLA and Long Beach State advance.
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Duck guards house in Chicago as pet watchdog
In Chicago Mr. Duck the eight pound white duck guards the Bob Brophy home from intruders. The duck has no formal training and considers himself a dog, quacking at strangers and prompting a duck house to be built in the yard. Duffer the real dog accepts the unusual guardian.
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