American Teens Spark U S Victory In Indoor Dual Meet
United States track and field swept the first indoor dual with the Soviet Union in Richmond. Debut performances by 16 year olds Debbie Heald and Wendy Koenig led a surge for American women, with Heald running a 4:99.5 mile, the fastest ever by an American woman indoors or outdoors.
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Lakers rout Warriors sets NBA scoring margin record
United Press International reports the Los Angeles Lakers blasted the Golden State Warriors 162-98 to set a new NBA record for biggest victory margin. Gail Goodrich scored 30 points reaching 2,000 for his career as L.A. led 71-36 at halftime and surged in the third quarter.
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Cochran Named February Life Saver of the Month
Barbara Ann Cochran of Richmond Vermont wins February Life Saver of the Month for her gold medal in the women’s slalom at the Winter Olympics in Sapporo Japan. She is the second woman to receive the award joining Roger Staubach January winner in the 1972 Life Saver of the Year competition.
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Nets Aim to Avoid Colonels in ABA Playoffs
The Nets push to finish second in the Eastern Division to dodge the Kentucky Colonels in the ABA first round. They beat the Pacers 121 to 417 as Melchionni led with 23 and Roche added 21. Cougars topple Colonels 121-112 behind 23 from Ladner Johnson and Miller in Louisville. Stars defeat Rockets 125-113 to block Rockets clinching.
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Twelve hour Sebring set for Saturday endurance race
Ferraris lead the World Manufacturers’ Championship as they seek a third straight season win at Sebring in a 12 hour event on a rough 5.2 mile airport circuit in central Florida. Drivers include Tim Schenken, Ronnie Peterson, Maria Andretti, Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni with Alfa Romeo and Lola forging a strong challenge.
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Padres face tough fight to escape NL West cellar
In Yuma, Padres manager Preston Gomez notes the 1972 club will rely on strong pitching depth and speed to climb out of the NL West. With Clay Kirby and Steve Arlin leading a deep rotation, the team aims to improve from last year’s 61 wins and 486 runs, though the division remains the league’s toughest.
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Padres Face Open Battle for All Positions in Spring Camp
The Padres pursue battle for every position as camp opens. Key players include Jim Timah and Nate Colbert returning from last year’s power, Enzo Hernandez at short, Derel Thomas and Don Mason competing at second, Garry Jestall and Dave Campbell at third, and John Jeter anchoring the outfield after a broken arm incident. Leron Lee, Tarry Stahl vie left field. Milie Brown, Clarence Gaston contest right field with Rod Gaspar and Ivan Murrell also in mix. Club notes competition signals growth despite tough upcoming schedule against Giants, Dodgers, Reds, Astros and Braves.
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Umpires Association Meeting in Southern Vermont
Baseball umpires are invited to an organizational meeting at MAURS To for those who umpire high school American Legion and interstate games this summer and beyond. All interested should attend.
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Can You Canoe a Canoe For Olympic Tryouts
Columbia Conn grandmother Delthina Murphy known as Pat funds and coordinates an Olympic canoe and kayak effort. She leads the Columbia Canoe Club and its 17 year old members who placed ninth at the East Berlin world event while promoting paddling in schools nationwide for Munich 1972. She notes America's four golds seven silvers and two bronze medals since 1936 and seeks new talent for the U S team.
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