Tide Upsets Minnesota In NIT Aces Virginia Tech Next
Alabama stunned 10th ranked Minnesota 69 65 in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals. Paul Ellis sparked a 16 0 Alabama run while Ron Behagen’s early fouls hampered Minnesota before Clyde Turner led the Gophers with 21 points. Alabama advances to face Virginia Tech with Hudson scoring 20 for the Tide.
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Crimson Tide
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Hudson
Finch Overlooked By Bartow In Memphis State Preview
ST LOUIS AP Memphis State coach Gene Bartow says Larry Finch is the best guard in the country and would be his choice over any other player. Memphis State 23 5 faces Providence 27 2 in NCAA semifinal with UCLA Indiana later. DiGregorio of Providence and Walton of UCLA are top stars. Bartow notes Finch’s 24 point average and DiGregorio’s 24 6 point average and discusses defense plans.
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Memphis
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Ronnie Robinson
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Strong Named to OSU Cage Coach After Hire
Guy Rowland Strong, a 42 year old coach from Kentucky, signed a four year contract as Oklahoma State head basketball coach at 23000 dollars annually. He vows to restore OSU to Hank Iba era prominence and aims to win the Big Eight and reach a national tournament.
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Kentucky
Kansas spring drills begin with 32 lettermen expected
University of Kansas football opens spring practice on Monday with 32 lettermen expected. Coach Don Fambrough outlines sessions Monday Wednesday Thursday and a Saturday scrimmage. The drills conclude April 28 at 2 p.m. with the spring game. Meanwhile St Marys Health Center in Richmond Heights reported Hall of Fame member George Sisler in serious condition after hospital admission. he turns 80 on Saturday.
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Kip Keino Turns Pro With ITA Pulling Big Bonus
Kenya star Kip Keino signs with the International Track Association for a reported 30,000 dollar bonus. He leaves representing Kenya to compete as Kip Keino, citing family pressure and the need to act as the primary representative. He is set to face Jim Ryun Saturday in a notable showdown.
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All-State Honors for Chanute Star Craig Harris
Chanute High School guard Craig Harris 6 1 junior earned Topeka Daily Capital Class 4A All State honors as a third team selection. Harris helped the Comets place fourth in the Southeast Kansas League with a 147 total record for 1972 73 and averaged 21.4 points per game while shooting 45 percent from the floor and 68 percent at the line. He is the first Chanute player to gain all state recognition since Larry Barnhart in 1969 70.
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Topeka Daily Capital
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Coffeyville
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Elder Fires Leading 69 Eyes Masters Invitation
Lee Elder shot 65 to lead the Greater New Orleans Open as he pursues Masters invitation. The 38-year-old chases historical entry while controversy swirls over an all white Masters. Bert Yancey and Tom Watson tied at 67, Nicklaus 68, Palmer par 72 as players contend in New Orleans.
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Augusta
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U.S
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Tom Watson
Sportsmanship Awards Listed by KSHSAA
Wyandotte Leavenworth Buhler Basehor and Ransom high schools received Kansas Sportsmanship trophies linked to state tournaments. Brice Durbin, executive secretary of KSHSAA, said a trophy is awarded to one of the top four teams at each state event.
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Brice Durbin
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Exhibition Baseball Thursday Scores Across Cities
Montreal 16 U of Miami 2 Cincinnati 5 Houston 4 Philadelphia 4 New York (N) Chicago (N) 8 San Diego 4 542 innings rain Baltimore 4 Los Angeles 1 Detroit 4 St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 8 Kansas City 7 Texas 5 Atlanta 3 California 8 San Francisco 5 Boston 9 Minnesota 0 New York (A) 12 Chicago (A) 1 Oakland 4 Arizona State 1 6 innings rain Cleveland 10 Milwaukee 8
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