Walton leads UCLA to seventh straight NCAA title
UCLA defeated Memphis State 66 to 44 as Bill Walton scored a championship game record 44 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Memphis State stayed within reach until the final seven minutes while Larry Finch and Larry Kenan led the Tigers. Walton’s status for next season sparks speculation about a pro move, though coach John Wooden expects his return.
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Memphis State players named to NCAA All-Tournament team
Memphis State placed two players on the All-Tournament team with center Larry Kenon and guard Larry Finch joining Bill Walton of UCLA Steve Downing of Indiana and Ernie DiGregorio of Providence. Walton led scorers with 58 points across the two games, after scoring 44 in the title game.
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Sisler Dead One Of Baseballs Best
Baseball great George Sisler, twice hitting over .400 despite an eye ailment, died Monday at age 80 in St. Louis. A Hall of Famer, he served as Pirates consultant before hospitalization and later held roles in softball, scouting, and baseball instruction. He left behind a wife, four children, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
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Blue and McLain End Deals in Bases Spring News
Vida Blue signed a $973 contract with the Oakland A's after holdout talks. Denny McLain was released by the Atlanta Braves and placed on waivers amid a rough spring, ending his time in Atlanta. Mets beat Braves as Willie Mays homered, while Koosman pitched well. Other exhib matches saw Yankees, Reds, Texas, Houston, White Sox, Cubs, Oakland, Montreal, and Cleveland win or lose in varied fashion.
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Dallas Chaparrals Secure Home Win in Final Dallas Appearance
The Dallas Chaparrals closed their Mele era with a 112-110 victory over Carolina in front of 130 fans. Original ABA founder six years earlier, the Chaps beat Anaheim 129-125 before 3400 fans. future venue unclear as James Silas and Bob Net continue to star.
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Espo tops scoring list in NHL history
New York UPI reports Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins became the first player to reach 122 points in three straight seasons with 51 goals and 71 assists, leading the NHL. Teammate Bobby Orr and John Bucyk also figure among top scorers as the league standings show heavy scoring from Bruins and Canadiens. In college action, Collis Jones led scoring with 25 as North Carolina battled hard, while Billy Cunningham added 19 for Carolina. Dallas franchise sale prospects shift to San Antonio after previous talks with a New Jersey group faltered.
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Mt Anthony High faculty vs firemen in benefit game
A 7 15 p m basketball game at Mt Anthony High School pits faculty against firemen in a charity event for Dollars for Scholars.
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Bucks surge to 13th straight win in playoff race
In INGLEWOOD California the Milwaukee Bucks crushed Portland 118 99 for their 13th consecutive victory. Oscar Robertson back in top form fueled the win. The result narrows the Lakers lead to a half game in the race for the Western Conference best winning percentage. Next game at the Forum could decide playoff matchups and home court.
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Krake returns to spark Crusaders past Whalers in WHA
Skip Krake, back from a four month layoff, scored the winning goal as the Cleveland Crusaders defeated the New England Whalers 15 in a key East Division showdown. Ron Buchanan and Jim Wiste added goals, while Rich Pumple and Gary Jarrett tied the game before Krake struck late for the winner.
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Correction to MAU 72 73 basketball stats article
Editor notes two errors in The Banner March 20 page 13 MAU statistics. Parmenter’s season field goals total should be 29, not 27, aligning his points with team totals. Minor miscalculations in field goal and free throw percentages also identified as the author reviews each player's stats.
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