Fitch Gets Gopher Job
Bill Fitch named the new University of Minnesota basketball coach replacing John Kundla after nine years. Fitch, a Cedar Rapids native who built North Dakota fame and improved Bowling Green, is awaiting Board of Regents approval as details emerge.
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C R Cards Tied II by AA Ashville
Ashville North Carolina edged Cedar Rapids 1-1 after eight innings at the Reds minor league center. Jake Martinez drove in the first run for Ashville with a single and Ron Cheney's triple. Cedar Rapids tied in the sixth on Manny Abreu's single and Tim Morgan's hit. The game ended early as CR players returned to St. Petersburg base.
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Billy Casper Surges to First Round Lead at Masters
Billy Casper, long regarded as golf's quiet man, suddenly becomes a showman as he takes a first round lead at Augusta National. The AP report notes Casper's sharp swing and confident play shaping the tournament's opening day.
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Casper Leads Masters After Four-Under 68 At Augusta
Gene Casper shot a 68 to take a one stroke lead at the Masters with a 4 under par round. Jack Nicklaus Roberto De Vicenzo and Tony Jacklin stayed within one of Casper as Palmer Brewer and Player paced a crowded leaderboard.
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Spahn questions Hall of Fame wait after last pro game
Warren Spahn, directing Tulsa in spring training, notes eligibility hinges on whether five years from retirement or from last organized baseball applies. He last played in 1965, pitched in 1966 in Mexico, and managed in the Pacific Coast League last season. He plans to send his case to the Hall of Fame and await the decision by voters and officials.
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Spahn Starts Managerial Career As Spring Talks Begin
Spahn pitched seven innings across three Tulsa games last season posting a 0-1-6.43 ERA and now eyes managing duties with his 47th birthday approaching April 23. Eddie Mathews backs Spahn for Hall of Fame consideration as spring chatter turns to the Senators 17-8 Grapefruit League run and interleague balance with new draft moves and trades shaping teams across the league.
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Cal Cage Coach Herrerias Resigns After Turmoil
Rene Herrerias resigned as California men's basketball coach amid racial tensions with the 40 Black athletes on campus. He recommended freshman coach Jim Padgett as successor. Padgett is 35 and led a strong season with the AIfrosh team going 17–1. Herrerias had said he would stay next season earlier. His contract had one year left.
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