UCLA Houston showdown to set basketball crowd record
New York NBA report previews a UCLA Houston rematch in Houston's Astrodome, drawing about 63,000 fans. Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes headline a game with strong coaching comments and anticipation of breaking the attendance record. Hayes predicts a tough challenge, while Alcindor pursues dominance as UCLA seeks another title.
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Spartans crush Blue Devils in Easton Cage League game
The first place Spartans 6 2 defeated the Blue Devils 7 5 by 62 to 37 as Mike Mastroni scored 18 and Dave Shibley 15 while Peter Neilson led the losers with 16. Green Hornets moved to second with a 43 29 win over Phantoms as Glen Riley and Steve Rack led the Winners with 13 and 12 respectively. Dan Mecozzi had nine for the Phantoms.
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Charley Smith Faces Knee Operation for Cartilage
New York Yankee third baseman Charley Smith entered a hospital to have inside cartilage removed from his right knee. The operation is set for Friday and he will miss about three months of workouts, spring training, and begin drills at Yankee Stadium when the season opens April 9. Smith, part of last year’s deal with St. Louis from the Roger Maris trade, tore the cartilage while carrying a heavy case of shells in his Sparka sporting goods store.
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Orcutt Club Notes Highlights League Action
Orcutt Club notes recap Junior League action with St. Michael's A beating Orcutt Juniors 26-14 as Ted Borrowy and John Bajda pace the winners. Senior league saw Orcutt rout the Redmen 42-28 behind Tony Toney and Gary Gourley. In another game the Bay Port All-Stars beat St Michael's 49-33 with Redman and Cunningham leading. The club swims in Waterbury tonight against undefeated Brass City. Orcutt sits at 1-1 in league play.
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Ruben Cunningham
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International Roster Industrial Cribbage League Results
YMCA Industrial Cribbage League matches last night at the ROVO Utah. Brig Greater Bridgeport Y led by Young University baskets, with Buillard Co 5 Bassick 2 and Bridgeport Brass 5, Remington Arms 2. The Jenkins in Finland Canada and Mexico contributed players. the Bras team had a schedule bye.
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Wimbledon Opens Open Tennis With Cash Prizes
London AP Wimbledon, once amateur only, will pay 62760 in prize money at the first Open Wimbledon this summer. Maj. David Mills says entry forms will refer to persons, removing the amateur label. The British LTA defies the IF to make Wimbledon open, risking ostracism from foreign events and possible Davis Cup bans. Prize totals include 35520 for men and 14064 for women singles, plus amounts for doubles events.
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Horse show list of entrants and odds across multiple classes
The page lists numerous names of horses, breeders, and handlers in various claiming races and maidens with ages and fur entries. It names riders or buyers alongside horse titles, with several stakes and weights noted, reflecting a busy ledger of a racing meet.
NFL Players Association edges toward strike talks
New York AP report notes counsel Dan Schulman says strike remains a threat only possible with broad player support and legal avenues. Detroit guard John Gordy, president, outlines demands including higher salary minimums, game stipends, pretraining contract, and enhanced benefits.
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Pimlico Entries Feature A Mix Of Thoroughbreds And Odds
United Press International lists Pimlico entries including notable horses like Corinth 109 and Amber Vino 120 with prices noted. The card shows multiple weights, ages, breeding notes, and purses across three levels of competition, from 3 year olds to older runners, with detailed odds and farm affiliations.
Pimlico Selections and Union Vote Remark
Pimlico selections list includes multiple named horses and figures such as Pro-Weed and Negro Monarch amid a detailed betting style tally. The article notes players voted unanimously against affiliating with another union, per Gordy.
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