Aker Shines for Athletics With Saves Leaderboard
Jack Aker of Kansas City fame leads the Athletics in the season with crucial relief appearances. The 26 year old pitcher secured several saves, contributing to the team’s victories in both major leagues.
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UCLA Faces Wyoming in NCAA Far West Regional Opener
UCLA starts 26 0 with Lew Alcindor as Wyoming coach Bill Strannigan seeks first loss for the unbeaten Bruins in Corvallis Oregon. The Cowboys 15 32 this year surged late to gain the NCAA bid while Texas Western meets Pacific in the other Western regional opener.
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Big Daddy) Lattin
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Joe Hill
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SMU Darkhorse in Midwest NCAA Tourney Opener
Southwest Conference champion SMU is tagged a darkhorse as it faces top opponents in the NCAA Midwest Regional at Allen Fieldhouse. Louisville and Kansas loom with star players Wercy Unseld Butch Beard and Jo Jo White leading high scoring lines.
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IEC Faces St John’s in Eastern Regionals for NCAA Bid
In the Atlantic Coast Conference final bid, North Carolina star Larry Miller netted 32 points while Princeton rolled past West Virginia 69 57. Boston College ranked No 10 opens against No 12 St John’s with Sonny Dove leading St John’s scoring at 23 ppg and rebounding as the Eagles seek upset favorites.
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Houston
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Two-Night Sellout Sets Stage for Eastern Finals
A sold out crowd of nearly 13,000 packed the arena for two knockout nights as the winner advanced to Louisville Kentucky for the Eastern finals after the series. The team featured a deft passer and floor general guiding plays.
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