Virginia Tech Wins NIT in Overtime
Virginia Tech beat Notre Dame 92-91 in overtime at Madison Square Garden to win the National Invitation Tournament. Bobby Stevens scored the decisive 10-foot shot and a free throw after a frantic late rally, with Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps praising his players. North Carolina beat Alabama 88-69 in the consolation game.
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Kenan Eyes UCLA Clash in NCAA Final Showdown
Memphis State star Larry Kenan known as Dr. K and UCLA star Bill Walton prepare for the NCAA basketball final. Kenan, 6-foot-9, vows to play his game while Walton is praised for defense as the Tigers aim for their first title and UCLA seeks a seventh straight crown.
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Second Hole Birdie Gives Jack Crown
Lee Evans says he took money as an amateur runner and will reveal what he calls amateur track hypocrisy. At the ITA circuit debut he near-broke the world indoor amateur 500 mark in 1 03.9 and Kip Keino won the mile ahead of Jim Ryun, with Bob Hayes and Brian Oldfield also competing.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Sunday
Sunday exhibition games produced a 7 1 Los Angeles win over Montreal 8 3 Chicago (N) over California 7 4 Cleveland over San Francisco 10 3 New York (A) over Baltimore 15 7 Texas defeated Kansas City 7.
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Nicklaus wins Greater New Orleans Open after playoff
Jack Nicklaus comes from behind with a birdie on the second sudden death hole to defeat Miller Barber and Lou Graham in a playoff at Lakewood Country Club. Lee Elder, aiming to become the first black player at Augusta National, finishes tied for sixth after a rain-delayed event. Arnold Palmer ends well back at 292.
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Juco Opener Washed Out Will Try Again Tuesday
Rain forced the Neosho County Panthers to cancel their season opener against St. John's of Winfield at City Park. The game was postponed and the next schedule calls for a Tuesday twinbill at Arkansas City against the Cowley County Tigers beginning at 2 p.m.
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Comet Vaulter Third At Pittsburg Indoor
Jeff Williams, Chanute sophomore, cleared 11 feet 6 inches to place third in the Class 3A-4A pole vault at Pittsburg Indoor meet. Williams earns a state indoor meet bid in Manhattan. Humboldt and Altoona-Midway also scored in 1A-2A races, with Les Stroh winning 60 yard lows and 65 yard highs. Willie Troutman led Altoona-Midway in sprinting events and the mile relay.
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Meet the New Murderers Row of the Yankees
In Tucson, the refreshed Yankees lineup shows signs of life as they hammer the Orioles 10 to 2 in a spring training game. Graig Nettles drives in two with a double, while Alou Allen Blomberg and Callison contribute key hits as the club, once likened to death row, demonstrates renewed power in the exhibition clash. Oakland trades add Fosse Heide Mann to the Indians for Duncan Hendrick.
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Bartow Named Coach of the Year by Coaches
ST LOUIS AP Coach Gene Bartow of Memphis State University was chosen Coach of the Year by the National Association of College Basketball Coaches. Bartow received the award as the NCAA university division honor while his Tigers clash with UCLA for the NCAA title here tonight.
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Spring Grid Drills Begin at K State
Kansas State University opens spring football practice with coach Vince Gibson expected to welcome 126 players. The schedule features 20 sessions and the annual spring game set for April 28. The Wildcats finished 3-8 last season, the program’s worst since 1967.
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Iowa State Wins Fifth Straight Big Eight Gymnastics Title
Iowa State won the Big Eight gymnastics championship with 330.35 points, Nebraskas 313.45 trailing. The Cyclones earned a berth to the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon, April 5-7, where they are favored to capture another national title.
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Palmer Grip Lessons From a Pro Card Player
Arnold Palmer learned the proper grip from his father who warned not to change it. The article links grip to talent and money, urging a two-handed hold with specific finger placement to maximize the swing. It notes the bankroll behind Arnie and stresses using both hands for power.
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