Lincoln East Faces Papillion Challenge In State Tournament
Lincoln East and Rockaway advance as favorites on the opening day of the state basketball tournament. Papillion, Bellevue, and other contenders push for finals, with Benedict and Hildreth delivering notable performances. Ongoing semifinals outline a tense chase for state glory across Classes A to D.
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NCAA Tournament Opens With Classic UCLA vs Southern California
The NCAA Basketball Tournament starts with a high stakes showdown as UCLA visits Southern California in a top ranked clash telecast by Hughes Sports Network. Both teams are 24-1, making the Pacific Coast showdown pivotal for the league crown and NCAA seeding.
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Bravesestablish first year expansion win on Lakers court
The Buffalo Napless Braves, in their first N B A season, became the first expansion team to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on their home court by 116 to 109. Don May led with 23 points while Ernnd Irvant poured 33 in the final period, and seven Braves scored in double figures. Wilt Chamberlain played two quarters for the Lakers, rookie McMillian adding 20. Other games saw Chicago topple Phoenix, Detroit beat Portland, Atlanta beat Cleveland, and San Francisco defeat Seattle as playoff races tighten. Cincinnati trailed Atlanta by 22 games in the East Central Division standings.
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Cincinnati Royals Top Celtics 124-108 in Omaha
In Omaha 6,158 fans watched the Cincinnati Royals defeat the Boston Celtics 124 to 108. Tom Van Arsdale led with 28 points while Jud Green added 28, and John Havlicek scored 30 for the Celtics missing Jo Jo White who was away on Marine Corps Reserve duty. The win marked the Royals fourth of six preseason appearances.
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UCLA USC Game on Television Today
New York report notes a top ranked UCLA and third ranked USC clash to decide the national championship. The game at Los Angeles Awley Pavilion will be televised locally starting at 7 p.m. EST by Hughes Sports Network.
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Huff Switches Jobs Carbondale
Fred Uluff, longtime sports information director at Southern Illinois for 11 years, resigns announced Friday. He will leave April 1 and take a public relations post.
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Doane Ready to Defend Indoor Track Championship
Doane College track team aims to defend its Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference indoor title at Puhrer Fieldhouse. Six returning event participants bolster a push to secure a second straight crown as Doane seeks top finishes and individual honors.
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Zarley Leads Florida Citrus in Second Round
Kermit Zarley shot a strong 12 under for the event, moving two strokes ahead of early rival Moody Syne and Arnold Talmer as he vaulted to the second round at the Florida Citrus Classic. He credited disciplined practice after a rough stretch this season, including a daily routine and focus on putting. Top contenders included U S Open winner, with several players posting subpar rounds and challenging moves throughout the field.
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Red Sox bolster defense and bullpen at Kenway Park
Winter Haven report says the Boston Red Sox overhauled defense and added pitching depth for 1971. Key moves include Aparicio and Griffin, Tatum from the Angels, and infield reshuffles from short to second and third to first. manager Eddie Kasko aims for improvement over last year’s last-place fielding and low runs allowed, backing a four or five man rotation with Culp Peters Siebert Lanborg Nagy and Brett in pitching duties.
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Steelers Swap Running Back in Frustrating Trade Talk
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly swap running back Wilburn for another running back Brad Mubbert amid lingering issues with pass receiver Tyjurius. The trade, discussed in media circles, reflects ongoing concerns over the Steelers’ passing game and roster stability.
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Two NCAA indoor meets spark opening in Coho Arena
The opening night at Coho Arena features landmark marks as Gill of Cal Poly SLO and Schoterman of Kent State set two NCAA indoor records. Kent State leads after seven finals while Mary LaQuerig Willington and Vallneya vie for titles amid strong performances from California and Notre Dame competitors.
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Little League Congress Announces Perthes Event in World
More than 500 administrators from 00 leagues across two nations are expected to attend the WK International Little League Baseball Congress held in Williamsport. The gathering aims to discuss federation plans and youth baseball development.
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Aspromonte Leads Mets In Exhibition Victory Over Cardinals
Bob Aspromonte collected three hits and drove in two runs to pace the New York Mets to a 3-1 win over the St Louis Cardinals. Rookie Charlie Williams hit a three-run homer for the Mets while Jim McAndrew earned the victory. Cardinals catcher Bob Stinson broke his right thumb, sidelining him for weeks.
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Columbus Bowl Leaders Reported After Weekend Scores
In the Columbus Bowl standings Eve Lasche led with a 221 and 563 series while Sheila Stone posted 200 and 562. Several bowlers reached high games including Corrine Cave 572 and Bard Badie 893 as Oasis Bar and T & C Motel posted top team series. Bantam League saw Pat Force 187 152 for 339, Jay Stone 195, Lennie Fyfe 278, Dodgers 477 games 1 063 team series, Progressive League featured Harold Moree 603 with 24% punt and 173 for 603, plus Gil Cave 234 and others reaching notable totals.
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Matinee League leads with high games and 350 series
Carol Becher tops the Matinee League with 24 high gains and a 350 series. Enola Lucksinger, Don Beerbohm, Fritz Gecher and others posted multiple 200s. Lutheran Church League highlights include Dutch 260 and Mary Wardeman high game 243 with a 18 series.
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Devaney and Staff to Attend Nebraska Spring Clinic
Nebraska football coach B. Devaney and the team staff will attend the annual university spring clinic on May 7-8. The event will focus on drills and techniques used by the Cornhuskers to improve individual players and the unit as a whole.
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Hornets suspend two Toledo players for undisclosed reasons
Two Tulsto Hornets hockey players from Toledo Ohio Keven Clatton and John Gravel were suspended for five days without pay for undisclosed telelevisies, the International League clubs announced on Friday.
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Rangers sprint to hot streak in NHL action
New York Rangers beat Philadelphia 7 3 to continue a nine game points streak and climb near Boston in the East Division. Walt Tkaczyk and Brad MacGregor scored twice each as MacGregor adds nine points last nine games, while coach Emile Francis notes the team must win out and rely on Boston losses.
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