Ganders Sweep Two From La Marque in Doubleheader
Samway and Barringer lead Ganders to a doubleheader sweep at La Marque. Barringer and Henderson homer in Game 1 as Ganders cruse past Tigers 9-2. Samway pitches a complete game in 8 innings to win 3-2 in extra innings in the nightcap, aided by Burch and Slack timely hits and defensive plays.
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Sun Sports
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Morris Meadows
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Charles Cockrill
Tiger
Billy Sarnes
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Richard Lopez
Steve Kimball
Tigers
Bea Lopez
Kimball
Dean Littlepage
Tommy Kirkpatrick
Baringer
Wilke
Barnes
John Cavarenta
Bylsma
Meadows
Jones
George Plasek
Seniors Dominate State Cage Winners
Texas basketball recap notes statewide outcomes with multiple classes. Lee of San Antonio defeated Memorial in Class AAAA finals while Lamesa claimed Class AAA. Abilene and Waxahachie projects show strong returns. Brownboro and Zapata also victors with Kennard topping Krum in Class A. rosters reveal many seniors and upcoming replacements.
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Sour Lake
Dimmitt
Robert Chisum
Van
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Cole
Brownsboro
Archer City
Zapata
Lorenzo
Johnny Ray Watson
Star
Apears
Kennard
Krum
Joses
Georgia Tech Opens Doors to Negro Athletes
Atlanta AP report notes Georgia Tech moves to recruit Negro athletes as racial barriers crumble in Southern college sports. Athletic Director Bobby Dodds says the school will recruit capable athletes who meet academic standards, with Negro players already appearing in high school finals and on freshman teams at other Southern colleges.
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Dixie
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Bobby Dod
South
Vanderbilt
Perry Wallace
Kentucky
College Cage Roundup
Southwest Wyoming edged New Mexico 65 64 in a tight finish. UCLA routed California 103 86. Houston defeated Air Force 90 80. Utah beat Arizona State 92 81. Utah State topped Seattle 76. Brigham Young crushed Arizona 58. Stanford beat Southern California 81 79. Oregon State won 69 66 over Washington State. Washington State 82 defeated Oregon 79. Gonzaga 96 over Idaho State 81.
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Idaho
Hayes SMU In 3rd Trek To Lawrence
Hayes plans one last NCAA bid as SMU faces Louisville in the Lawrence regional first round. The veteran coach ends a 20 year SMU stay after five conference titles and multiple championships, as Houston, Kansas, and Louisville loom strong in the field.
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Harold VY. Ratliff
Associated Press
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Southern Methodist
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Kansas
Houston
New Mexico
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Buster Brannon
Texas Christian
Glen Rose
Arkansas
Matson In Good Shape For Meet
COLLEGE STATION Texas AP Randy Matson says he is in good shape and ready to try though a 71 foot throw in the shot put may be unlikely at the Border Olympics. The Texas A&M world record holder expects crowds to watch the event closely as promoters add seats around the area. Matson, a 260 pound thrower, has been focused on weight training and notes a recent 63 foot effort and a hand issue that slowed him in training.
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Illinois Faces 11 Day Show Cause Over Big Ten Fallout
The University of Illinois must show cause within 11 days why its Big Ten membership shouldn’t be suspended or terminated after firing football coach Pete Elliott basketball coach Harry Combes and assistant Howie Braun. Five players were ruled permanently ineligible and several others suspended amid a $21,000 slush fund scandal. Illinois also trails in winter championships, finishing ninth in track and wrestling, seventh in swimming, fourth in gymnastics, and second in fencing behind Wisconsin.
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Big Ten
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Howie Braun
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Randy Crews
Ilinois
Orie Ht
Winos
Diinois
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Cyril Pinder
Rich Jones
Ron Dunlap
Derek Faison
Bob Stephens
Steve Kuberski
Oscar Polite
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Wisconsin
UCLA, Cougar NCAA Playoff Foes Disclose
Brigham Young and Wyoming meet in Salt Lake City to decide the Western Athletic Conference berth and face UCLA in the regional semifinal. UCLA crushed California 103-66 behind Lew Alcindor, extending their win streak to 29 and 250 overall. BYU 18-9, Wyoming 13-13, both 8-2 in WAC. Tennessee and Vanderbilt chase SEC and Big Eight titles with key wins shaping NCAA at-large chances.
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Associated Press
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California
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Mississippi State
Vols
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Louisiana State
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Pinch hitters role getting new AL angle
In October 1972 Willie Mays aged 41 hits a pinch hit homer to tie Babe Ruth’s career total, sparking a dramatic pennant chase as Giants and Dodgers contend. An experimental approach at Chicago White Sox spring camp in Sarasota hints at new ways to use pinch hitters.
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Associated Press
Willie Mays
Babe Ruth
Giants
Dodgers
Ted
Mays
Ruth
Willie
Chicago White Sox
Sarasota
Fla
Rice TCU Open SWC Season This Week
Rice and Texas Christian start the Southwest Conference baseball campaign Tuesday with unbeaten records. Six teams play nonconference games before a full conference schedule Saturday featuring Texas against Rice in Houston, Texas Christian vs Texas A&M at College Station, and SMU against Baylor in Waco.
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Southern Methodist
Baylor
Waco
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