UCLA keeps NCAA record bid with 60th straight win
UCLA routs Chicago 87 73 as Bill Walton fuels the victory with 32 points and 27 rebounds. Notre Dame looms in South Bend as the Bruins chase the 61st straight win while Virginia shocks North Carolina and other top teams stumble in college basketball action.
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Egan Returns to Boston as Rockets Visit Celtics
Johnny Egan comes home to New England as Houston Rockets head to Boston Garden. Egan led Houston to upset wins over the Knicks and Bucks, praises Celtics star Dave Cowens, and notes Boston's nine game Atlantic Division win streak. Celtics then face the Knicks in a back to back.
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College Basketball Scores From North and South Regions
East results include Assumption 73 Northeastern Lafayette 77 Columbia 64 CCNY 61 Stony Brook 53 Wake Forest 93 Wm. & Mary Fila. A&M 73 Albany Ga St Furman 102 Davidson 94 Tulane 76 Stetson 63 Virginia 84 North Carolina 78 SW La 124 Col 81 Memphis St 81 Louisville 76 Fla St 47 Samford 34 S Miss 72 LSU-New Orleans Geo Wash 104 Catholic U 78 Midwest Illinois 87 Notre Dame 84 Drake 74 Cincinnati 72 St Louis 76 Wichita St 66 UCLA 87 Chicago Loyola 73 Southwest N Tex St 81 W Tex St 79 Idaho St 60 N Arizona 57 Far West Brigham Young 93 Arizona 79 Weber St 81 Boise St 69 Washington 74 Seattle 67 Foxboro Mass AP Counsel Quick won the $1500 feature at Bay State Raceway by a nose in 2 05 4/5 with 3415 fans in attendance.
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The Atlantic and Central divisions show Boston and Baltimore leading their leagues with strong records while New York and Buffalo trail. Western teams like Milwaukee Golden State and Phoenix post varied results as upcoming games feature cross conference matchups and multiple city showdowns.
Thornton Aims for Upset as Blue Blazers Visit Westbrook
Western Maine hoops action centers on Thornton Academy facing Westbrook in a tough road test while York plans to avenge a last second loss at Kennebunk. Kennebunk hosts Noble and Train Academy battles Wells as Old Orchard Beach, York, Wells, and Kennebunk jockey for playoff positioning across Class A and B. St. Francis College resumes play against New England College in New Hampshire Saturday.
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Kennebunk Frosh Triumph Over York Wildcats 75 54
Kennebunk Freshmen defeated York High 75-54 as Lux led with 20 points and Cluff Riley each added 17. York's Shaw scored 17 in a loss marked by Kennebunk’s strong second half and outside shooting. Providence College SID J Vincenty Cuddy received NE Sports Information Directors Association service award.
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Patriots May Hire Chuck Fairbanks As Coach GM
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks flies to Boston for talks with Patriots officials over a lucrative contract to become head coach and general manager. He would replace Barry Switzer and bring a Sugar Bowl win and a 52 15 record at Oklahoma to the NFL team as owner William Sullivan negotiates amid other candidate talks.
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Tigers Near Eighth in Western Maine Heat Rating Index
Tigers with a 4-6 record sit 57.5 in the Western Maine Heat Rating Index, edging Sanford 55.2 and Edward Little 54.3 for the last qualifying position. Sanford and Lewiston loom as potential upsets while Kennebunk fights for a Class B nod with a 81.2 index but faces a tough remaining schedule including Scarborough and Wells.
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