Howells survives Genoa scare with 49 47 victory
Howells Bobcats overcome Genoa Orioles 49 47 in a regional playoff held at Lakeview High School. Key late surge built a 47 33 lead before Genoa rallied, with Ramaekers Czapla and Wiemann among top scorers as the Bobcats advance toward the Class C State Tournament.
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Havlicek Aims Return March 19 After Injury
Boston star John Havlicek says he expects to be back in action March 19 after suffering an injury. UPI reports he remains optimistic about a speedy recovery and selection plans for upcoming games.
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Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom an era sports figure
Milton Richman recalls Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom a boxing star and actor whose career peaked as world light heavyweight champion for years. The piece notes his big fights his money troubles and a 500000 lawsuit by Jimmy Slattery amid Rosenbloom’s colorful persona and film work.
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Huskers end season with 82 66 win over Cyclones in Coliseum
Nebraska uses a fast break to pull ahead 25 points and finish its 1975 76 season with an 82 66 victory over Iowa State. The win improves Nebraska to 10 4 1 and 19 9 for the year, while Cyclones star Herc Ivy fouls out late.
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Iowa State swimmers set Big Eight record at Ames meet
Iowa State teams scored 3 percent points to win the Big Eight swimming championship in Ames. Mixdorf broke the 200 yard butterfly record at 1 51.31, surpassing Ross Seymour of Oklahoma State. New marks followed in the 200 yard breaststroke 2 09.17 and the 400 yard free relay 3 08.04. Doug Buckheister won three meter diving for Missouri with 454.50 points.
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Doane Keeps Indoor Title at Nebraska Conference Meet
Doane repeated as indoor champion by winning 11 of 16 events at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meet in Crete Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan finished second, Midland was third, Hastings fourth, Concordia fifth and Dana sixth. Defending champ Milt Gross set a triple jump record of 47 feet 7 inches, with other former champions defending titles in multiple events.
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Cipriano rules out Nebraska for NIT bid
Nebraska coach Joe Cipriano Sunday ruled out a National Invitation Tournament bid for his Cornhuskers and backed Kansas State as the Big Eight representative. He noted Kansas State had one more win and would be harder to overlook than Nebraska.
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NCAA field set as upsets reshape regional pairings
March 8 1976 Columbus reports the NCAA tournament field unsettled by upsets. Virginia defeats North Carolina altering regional placement while Hofstra Connecticut and other upsets shift East and Mideast brackets. Georgetown Syracuse Cincinnati Wichita State DePaul Pepperdine also earn berths.
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United States Wins World Cup Net Title
Connors and Ashe led the United States to the World Cup net title with a 7 4 6 3 victory over Australia’s Dent and Alexander. Captain Ralston praised the win as the Americans faced tough play from Connors who dazzled with aggressive winners and a celebratory jig after rallies.
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Tony Roche
Connors
Dennis Ralston
Fred Stolle
Ralston
Arthur Ashe
Phil Dent
John Alexander
Inon
Roche
Local team leads top scratch spot in tourney
Local quintet holds the top scratch position and stands second in handicap after strong showings by Antionette Tworek and others. LaVerne Peaks and Marilyn McDonald lead Class A scratch doubles with 1 164 while Peaks paces all events with 1 74. Betty Hurst tops Class A handicap 91. North Platte chosen as 1978 tournament city. Lincoln to host 1977 event. Cincinnati Reds have nine unsigned players after weekend signings.
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LaVerne Peaks
Marilyn McDonald
Peaks
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Wisner
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