UCLA Bruins Aim for Seven Straight NCAA Titles
UCLA coach John Wooden expresses unwavering optimism as the Bruins pursue a seventh straight national title amid a 71 game NCAA tourney winning streak. The team awaits West Regional semifinal vs Arizona State after first round byes and regular season wins.
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Boston College Draws Denver In Hockey Semifinal Showdown
Boston College meets Denver in the NCAA hockey semifinals at Boston Garden following ECAC finals results. Cornell faces Wisconsin in the other semifinal with Thursday and Friday games leading to Saturday finale and consolation rounds.
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Rumford and Cony to duel for Maine Class A title
Western Maine champ Rumford beat South Portland 57 52 to reach the final. Eastern Maine winner Cony defeated Mt Desert 66 48 to reach the title game at the Augusta Civic Center next Saturday. Ray McKenna and Stan Kaubris each scored 15 for Rumford. Steve Rollins paced Cony with 28.
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Trotters And Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries
Race night at Lewiston Raceway features 10 harness races with pace and trot events. Listed are official entries for Race One through Race Ten, with horse names drivers and purses from 450 to 900 dollars. The program also notes winnings, time results, and betting handles.
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Jimmy Brown and Huff Rivalry Defined Early Browns Fame
In the Sports Immortals profile the Giants' middle linebacker Sam Huff recalls fierce clashes with Jim Brown of the Browns. Brown's hits, a 65 yard TD, and a glare born of relentless drive summed a nine year Hall of Fame run. Brown set rushing marks, won titles, and retired after 1965 to act in films.
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Walter Lumb Retains York County Diadem at Roll-A-Way
Walter Lumb of Saco defended the York County championship by defeating Bob Cote of Saco 2,276 to 2,090 at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Lumb led by 43 pins entering the last 10 strings and expanded his margin with a 1,120 half for 2,276 total while Cote posted 977. Lumb collected 21 spares and five strikes for 179 bonus. Cote had 12 spares and two strikes for 92 extras.
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Vermont drubs Bowdoin to win ECAC hockey title
Vermont dominated Bowdoin 8-1 to capture the Division II ECAC hockey championship. Captain Pat Wright scored twice in the second period and once on a third period power play to earn MVP honors, as Roger Mallette added two goals and goalie Steve Eckerson faced 26 shots. Bowdoin’s only score came at 2:46 of the third period from Bruce Anderson.
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Undergraduate Tourney Opens With Local Teams
Biddeford's annual underclass tournament starts at the new high school gym. South Portland Celtics face Sanford Redskins, Sam's Aces of Biddeford meet Noyes Tire of Cheverus. Tuesday pairings include Rudy's Lunch of Portland against Westbrook Wildcats at 6:15, then Percy's Pharmacy of Saco versus Purple Aces of Deering. Semifinals run Wednesday and Thursday with finals and a consolation game Friday night.
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Havlicek Leads Celtics Past Knicks In 122 107 Victory
John Havlicek poured in 32 points though shooting only 9 of 30 as the Celtics pulled away in the second half to beat the Knicks 122 107. Dave Cowens Don Chaney and Paul Silas fueled the win with strong rebounding and scoring while Walt Frazier and Jerry Lucas led New York. The win tightens Boston’s lead in the Atlantic Division.
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Bruins Top Canadiens In Tough Playoff-Style Win
Bruins coach Bep Guidolin praised a defense minded performance after Boston defeated division leaders Montreal 5-3 at Boston Garden. Roberts scored the winner with Sheppard adding an insurance goal as Marcotte shadowed Cournoyer.
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Cater Seeks First Base Job With Red Sox After Homer
Danny Cater, 33, belted a two run homer and two singles in Boston's 6-0 win over Pittsburgh, contending for the first base job with Orlando Cepeda Cecil Cooper and Carl Yastrzemski. Yaz may stay at first. manager Ed Dieckasko will let exhibition season decide. The Red Sox next face the Phillies in Winter Haven as Lynn McGlothen Rogelio Moret and John Curtis take the mound.
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Maine Small College All Stars Named by Maine Coaches
Eleven players were named to the All Maine small college basketball teams by the Maine Coaches and Writers Association at the Silent Woman Restaurant. Dick Whitmore of Colby College earned Maine College Coach of the Year. Thomas College's Dick Meader was elected president.
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Meeting on Ice Hockey Arena Proposals in Biddeford
A meeting is set for Monday March 12 at 7 00 PM in the lecture room of the new high school addition. City of Biddeford discusses proposals for an ice hockey arena and invites all interested parties to attend.
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