Hotter weather around the net as Sabres beat Maple Leafs
Buffalo goalie Roger Crozier backstops a 5-1 win over Toronto to keep the Sabres tied for fourth in the NHL East with six games left. Rene Robert, Rick Martin, and Gil Perreault spark the offense while Crozier's strong save work earns praise from Toronto and Buffalo coaches.
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Rival Coaches Want A Match
Two Ohio high school basketball coaches with a history clash in the state Class A semifinals at St John Arena. Mansfield St Peters led by Ron Barbo faces Marion Pleasant, while Charlie Huggins of Indian Valley South vs Sebring garners attention. Barbo hopes to meet Huggins in the finals.
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Elyria Wins Regional Final to Halt East Tech Bid
Elyria defeated Cleveland East Tech 72 to 61 in the Cleveland Regional Final, outrebounding 47-33 and advancing to a Class AAA state semifinal versus Cincinnati Elder. Centered on strong boards, Elyria built leads after each quarter behind 6-foot-7 John Mongerson and 20 points from Jerry Gilbert as East Tech’s title run ended.
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Indian Valley South Repeats as Regional Champion in Narrow Win
Indian Valley South extended its win streak to 50 with a 50 38 regional final victory over Strasburg at the Convocation Center. The Rebels built a decisive burst early in the fourth quarter after a close first three quarters to secure the title and set up a state tournament matchup with Sebring.
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Reds Name POW Flyer Mechenbier To Open 1973 Season
Vietnam era hero Air Force Capt. Edward Mechenbier will throw out the ceremonial first ball on opening day April 5 as the Reds face the San Francisco Giants at Riverfront Stadium. Mechenbier grew up in Dayton and was shot down in Vietnam on June 14, 1967, returning Feb. 21.
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Celtics Clinch Atlantic Division With Win Over Kings
Boston's 109-105 victory over the Kansas City-Omaha Kings sealed the Atlantic Division title as coach Tom Heinsohn celebrated the win. Other NBA results include Philadelphia's loss to Baltimore 129-118 and Milwaukee edging Atlanta 105-104.
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Celtics Edge Lakers In Close Playoff Push
Boston clinched at least a share of the NBA best record with a late Dave Cowens layup after a 19 point lead was blown by Los Angeles. Nate Archibald scored 17 of 35 for KC Omaha in the third, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led Milwaukee with 22, and Portland’s Geoff Petrie had 34 as teams posted key wins.
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Tolan Leads Cincy Triumph and A's Rally
The article highlights Bobby Tolan’s comeback with the Cincinnati Reds after a ruptured Achilles, batting .283 with 82 RBI and 42 steals in 1972 and aiming for .300 in 1973. It covers spring exhibitions, Reds’ B and A squads’ wins, and multiple spring results across MLB clubs.
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