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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1972

Page

4

Lakers Sink Bucks in Fourth Regular-Season Meeting

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-107 at the Forum as Wilt Chamberlain dominated inside with 24 rebounds and Jerry West added 26 points and 10 assists. The Lakers seized the season series 4-1, closing in on the all-time NBA record with 65-12 and four more wins to threaten Philadelphia’s 1966-67 mark. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led Milwaukee with modest scoring amid Osar Robertson’s absence, while West fueled a late surge to stave off a Bucks spurt. Other NBA results included Boston, Phoenix, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, and Portland wins. ABA notes highlighted Kentucky, New York, Indiana, Denver.

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Zander Hawkeye MVP Named For Iowa Wrestling

Iowa City reports Paul Zander named Hawkeyes' most valuable wrestler after a 4-1-0 mark as a 190-pound senior from Tripoli. He helped Iowa place second in the Big Ten and fourth in the AAU tournament, with teammates Dan Shea and Jan Sand contributing strong showings.

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Aurora East and Quincy Reach Illinois Semis

Champaign Illinois reports pairings for Saturday's class AA prep basketball tournament semis and finals. Friday results include gees and passes in early rounds with noted matchups and seedings across the Midwest action.

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Clendenon Sparks Cards in Spring Victory over Mets

Dana Clendenon, released by the Mets, hit three runs as the St Louis Cardinals defeated New York 7 to 1 in an exhibition game. Clendenon, a former World Series star, belted a three run homer off Don Matlack in the third and fourth innings to show he can still swing the bat. Joe Torre also debuted for the Cards with a single, double and homer in the same contest.

Berschel Nissenson Prost New York Mets Dana Clendenon Mets Clendenon Joe Torre Cards

College basketball results from Friday’s action update

AP recap of first round invitational tournament games with scores including Jacksonville 94 75 Beraha, Roanoke Akron Tennessee State Michigan State results, plus late Friday showcases across divisions and regional teams such as Gardner-Webb Kentucky and S F Austin.

College Marteball Retils Jacksonille Beraha Jacksonville Shiv Pames Roanoke Akron Tennessee

Eau Claire Faces Kentucky State In NAIA Title Showdown

Top seed Eau Claire Wisconsin State with 16 straight wins meets defending champ Kentucky State with 17 straight victories in the NAIA tournament final. Kentucky State seeks a third straight title, a rare feat matched only by Tennessee State in 1957 to 1959. Eau Claire reached the final by routing Gardner-Webb of North Carolina 86 to 8.

Kansas City Eau Claire Wis Kentucky State Thorobreds Tennessee State Gardner- Webb North Carolina

Teenage U S Track Girls Beat Russia in Indoor Duel

In Richmond Virginia the US teenage relay and middle distance runners toppled the Soviet team in the 11th Russia US indoor track meet. Wendy Koenig 16 won the 400 yard dash, Debbie Heald 11 won the mile setting a US indoor record, Kathy Hammond 20 clocked 1 20 5 in the 880. Sue Parks 15 anchored a 2 mile relay narrowly behind the Russians.

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Murphy Leads as Murphy Tops in St Patrick's Open

Murphy seizes early lead at the Greater Jacksonville Open amid blustery 35 mph winds. Jacklin trails by one stroke at 141 after a 71 on the tricky Hidden Hills course. Palmer and others sit at 143, with Murphy praising his driving and noting wind-adjusted rounds as he chases the $125,000 prize.

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Lovelady Key Iowa Hope At 45th Golden Gloves

MINNEAPOLIS UPI Iowa enters Friday action with Lamont Lovelady as the sole surviving 156-pounder from Des Moines in the 45th National Golden Gloves. Others faltered as Reeder, Moyle, Fox, Lee, Bestick, and Moyle faced defeats or tough losses in various weight classes with Lovelady advancing toward Saturday's bouts.

Minneapolis UPI Iowa Lamont Lovelady Lovelady Des Moines Imove Ron Reeder Cedar Rapids

Betty's Beats Jane Boyd in Local League Showdown

Betty's Green Square topped the Army 878 and Romeo defeated the Iowa Deaf 105 30 Friday night in Jane Boyd men's league. Wheel er and Lasser led Betty's with 25 points each as the action featured strong scoring and uneven play.

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Vincennes Ferrum Meet for JC Title

Vincennes Indiana aims for its third NJC basketball crown against Ferrum Virginia in Hutchinson Kansas. Semifinals Friday saw Vincennes beat Gulf Coast Florida 79 81 while Ferrum defeated Tyler Texas 84 60. Gulf Coast Tyler play for third sixth. Casper Wyoming vs Southern Idaho and Hutchinson Kansas vs Arizona Western vie for other places.

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