Tech wins NIT title in overtime over Notre Dame
Virginia Tech outlasted Notre Dame 92 01 in overtime to claim the National Invitation Tournament crown. Craig Lieder led Tech with 26 points, and Bobby Stevens hit the game winner after a late Irish miss. Shumate scored 28 for Notre Dame, which also saw North Carolina beat Alabama 68 in the consolation.
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Digger Phelps
Shumate
George Karl
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76ers end 73 loss season hardest in NBA history
United Press International reports the Philadelphia 76ers finished with nine wins and 73 defeats, the team’s worst season ever and the worst in NBA history. Philadelphia began with 15 straight losses and ended with a 13 game skid, while owner Irv Kasloff praised coach Kevin Loughery before the season’s end. Other NBA results included the Lakers over Seattle, Bucks over Phoenix, Celtics over Rockets, Cavaliers over Chicago, and Portland defeating Dallas in overtime.
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Tom van Arsdale
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Seattle
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Milwaukee
Phoenix
Dave Coweng
Boston
Houston
Lenny Wilkens
Rick Roberson
Cleveland
Chicago
Baltimore
Atlanta
Cougars Clinch Eastern Division Title in Big Win
The Carolina Cougars claimed the American Basketball Association Eastern Division championship with a 124-113 victory over the San Diego Conquistadors. Joe Caldwell led the charge as the team improved dramatically from last season’s fifth place finish.
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Joe Caldwell
Bruins Clash With Memphis State For NCAA Title
UCLA defends the crown as Memphis State seeks revenge fueled by anger. Calvary Caldwell and Mack Calvin key the Cougars’ run to a 91 49 lead late in the third. Stew Johnson scores 37 for San Diego in a separate comeback attempt amid final quarter pressure.
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Barnes Will Not Play In NCAA Consolation Game
Providence coach Dave Gavitt said Marvin Barnes will not play against UCLA in the NCAA tournament consolation game due to a knee sprain. The star center, limited to 1 minute in the semifinal loss to Memphis State, may return for his senior year and not seek pro hardship.
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Nicklaus Wins in Sudden Death at New Orleans Tour Stop
Jack Nicklaus defeated Barber in a sudden death playoff at Lakewood Country Club to capture his second tour title of the year. After 72 holes both were 280, then Nicklaus holed a four foot birdie on the second sudden death hole as darkness fell. Barber lamented the crowd support for Nicklaus and alleged fans urged his chip shot to stop short of the hole.
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Ski Areas Struggle As Snow Shortfall Hits New England
New England ski areas face financial strain from a snow deficit this season. Despite early optimism, January and February brought less snow, cutting bases and March business. Snowmaking helped some mountains extend operations, with Mt. Ascutney and Mt. Tom noting advantages and Jiminy Peak crediting top-to-summit snowmaking for partial resilience.
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Rangers face uphill NHL playoff path after losses
Emile Francis lamented New York Rangers’ precarious position after a second straight defeat, four points behind the Boston Bruins in the race for second in the East with three games left. Bruins beat Buffalo 6 1 to tighten the scramble as other NHL results unfolded.
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Mechanics Hall of Fame honors humble pit crews
Milton Richman profiles the less recognized heroes of auto racing the mechanics behind winners. Junior Johnson, inducted into the SK Mechanics Hall of Fame for restoring Chevrolet’s prominence, works alongside his crew in a North Wilkesboro garage proving mechanics’ crucial role beyond the spotlight.
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Mechanics Hall of Fame
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