Celtics and stars light up NBA action in 3-digit scoring nights
Gail Goodrich poured in 47 points with 15 assists as the Suns beat the Rockets 146-133. Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 37 rebounds for the Lakers in a 120-109 win over the Bullets. Walt Hazzard set an Atlanta assist record in the Hawks 134-107 win over the Royals. Celtics roll past Warriors 138-89, Jones Day marked by Sam Jones tribute as Philadelphia, Milwaukee win.
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Hampton wins Ottumwa indoor horseshoe tourney title
Iowa City's Art Hampton captured the Ottumwa Spring indoor horseshoe tournament title by edging Fairfield's Bill Vandegriff 4-1 in the five-match event to break a tie on points.
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Ken Still Wins Citrus Open After Long Wait
Ken Still, 34, from Tacoma, finally wins the Citrus Open at Rio Pinar in Orlando. He shoots 70 to finish 72 holes at 10 under, one stroke ahead of Miller Barber. Barber falters at 18 with a double bogey, while Johnny Pott and Orville Moody finish at 280.
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Montezuma Defenses Highlight Unbeatens in State Tourney
Union-Whitten faces four other undefeated teams as the girls state basketball tournament opens in Des Moines. Montezuma leads with a stingy defense allowing 41.3 points per game, while Denise Long of Union-Whitten dominates scoring. Other strong clubs include Mediapolis, Laurens, Woodbine, and Guthrie Center, all seeking to upset the favorites.
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Rich Allen Returns to Camp After Delay and Big Bat
Rich Allen reported to Phillies spring training after a three day absence and impressed with 15 balls leaving Jack Russell Stadium. The slugger signed his 1969 contract and pledged to give 100 percent under manager Bob Skinner. Disciplinary actions were discussed privately among team officials and owners.
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Jeff Booster Club Will Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson Booster club will discuss the spring all-sports banquet at its monthly meeting Tuesday in room 227 at 7 30 p.m. Members are urged to be present.
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Waterloo Pair Leads Bowling at Iowa Tourney
A 1,238 by Jerry Hummel and Rich Stephan of Waterloo topped the doubles standings on the opening day of the Iowa Men's Bowling Tournament, which runs through April 20. Other leaders include Open teams from Quoketa, Jack Satoy, and notable entrants such as J Murphys of Denison, Pelland of Burlington, and Brace.
Iowa university recreation chief under fire by grad students
Iowa City graduate students in physical education challenge Forest Evashevski's qualifications as recreation director. He defends his February 1968 appointment saying long neglected programs improved after 40 years. James Berg resigns as intramural director effective June 1, but Evashevski says it is unrelated.
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Purdue Faces Miami of Ohio in NCAA Test After Big Ten Win
Purdue, the Big Ten champion Boilermakers, open NCAA play against Miami of Ohio in Madison Wisconsin. Coach George King notes a tougher home win over Miami earlier, and potential absence of Herman Gilliam could affect the lineup as Purdue builds for the Mideast regional semifinal.
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Mankato State Coach Named Relays Referee
DES MOINES RP Early Myers a 21 season track coach at Mankato State Minnesota was announced Saturday as college events referee for the Drake Relays April 25 26 in Des Moines Iowa.
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