Marquette Wins NCAA Title In City Comeback
Marquette defeated North Carolina 67-59 to claim the national college basketball championship in coach Al McGuire's final game. McGuire credited strategic timeouts and inside presence as his team blunted North Carolina's second half rally and countered UNC’s four corner offense.
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Tar Heels fall to Marquette in semifinal clash at NCAA Midwest
North Carolina led by Walter Davis and Mike O'Karen could not sustain tempo against Marquette. Butch Lee and Jim Boylan sparked a late run as the Warriors pulled away and reached the final four with a 51-49 semifinal win on a last-second shot by Whitehead.
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McGuire Retires After Marquette Wins NCAA Title
Al McGuire, after 20 years coaching Marquette, directs the Warriors to a 67 59 victory over North Carolina to seal the first NCAA basketball championship for an independent team in 11 years. Tears and elation mark his farewell, as players and peers laud his flamboyant leadership.
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Parker Aims for Triple Crown in Pirates Ambition
Pirates slugger Dave Parker dreams of leading the National League in batting average home runs and RBIs in a single season. He cited his confidence after going 4 RBI with a decisive 12th inning double in a 6-4 exhibition win over the White Sox. Other MLB results include Brewers 16 Indians 9 and multiple spring games across the circuit.
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Randle Knocks Out Manager In Bench Side Altercation
Len Randle, Texas second baseman, punched manager Frank Lucchesi during an on field dispute over the second base job. Lucchesi remained hospitalized with a concussion and cheekbone fracture as Rangers suspend Randle pending a team executives hearing. Bert Campaneris and Ken Henderson restrained others from joining the fight.
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Sparky and Gullett Still Friends After Trade
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson says he and former star Don Gullett remain friends despite Gullett leaving for the New York Yankees. Anderson notes he never harmed Gullett and dislikes speaking about him, adding he would not answer further questions about the pitcher.
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Speaker Set for Athletic Banquet in Southeastern Ohio
Dr. Louis Diorio of Ohio State University will headline the SECAL banquet at Ironton High School. Ironton Tigers lead with league titles and MVP McBroom honors. Logan standout leads league scoring. Tickets are $4 for 6:30 p.m. event in the high school cafeteria.
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Learning to Play An Instrument On Your Own Terms
A friendly guide hints at places and methods to learn Monkey Polka and piano skills. It suggests that it is never too late to start and mentions options for self paced study and instruction through various programs.
NFL Owners to Vote On Extending Season
Phoenix AP report says the 28 NFL clubs will vote to expand the regular season from 14 to 16 weeks and the playoff field from eight to 10 teams. The move aims to balance costs of the labor peace agreement and the four year three network TV deal, with fringe benefits projected to exceed $100 million.
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Reds Trade Youngblood for Cardinals Pitcher Caudill
The Cincinnati Reds swap pinch hitter Joel Youngblood to the St. Louis Cardinals for minor league pitcher Bill Caudill. Youngblood hit .193 in 55 games last season as the deal reshapes rosters for 1980.
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