Indiana Faces UCLA In Semifinals After Big Ten Upset
Indiana coach says his players won’t fold as they meet UCLA in the NCAA semifinal. Knight’s Hoosiers, 25-6, carry a six-game win streak into the game after winning the Big Ten and the NCAA Midwest region. UCLA, seeking a 71st straight title, counters with Bill Walton and a strong front line led by Larry Farmer and Keith Wilkes. Providence and Memphis State open the doubleheader.
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Larry Farmer
Keith Wilkes
Worida State
Undiant
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Dione
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Friars
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Kansas State
NCAA Champs Record Set In Medley By Furniss
Southern California's Steve Furniss set an American mark in the 400 yard individual medley at the NCAA Championships, defeating defending champ Gary Hall of Indiana. Other noted results include Elder leading the Greater New Orleans Open by two strokes and various pro and college figures earning or ending seasons across golf, football, basketball, tennis, and horse racing.
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Southern California
Steve Furniss
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Gary Hall
Indiana
GOLF
New Orleans
Lew Elder
Jeads
Bert Yancey
Tom Watson
Brian Jones
Australia
Ming Chung Ho
Taiwan
Lit. Louis
Dwight Nevil
Newburgh
Brave Ashworth
Augusta
William Charles
Bil” McCorry
St. Lois Browns
New York
Dave Alexander
Indianapolis
Mike Sullivan
Philadelphia
Gaetano
Gus” Braccia
Temple University
League bowling scores and top games across multiple leagues
Harry Rosche rolled a 256 game and 623 series to lead Lutheran League action in Columbus. Other notable scores included Ad Jonsson 200 and Mary Rickert 204, with Viergutz Lumber posting high pin counts of 966 and 2762. Verona Schoepf 204, Jean Slizoski 521, and Don Brate 203 were among standout performances in various leagues.
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Columbus
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Mary Rickert
Vic Wilke
Gene Johannes
Emil Mueller
Ron Johnson
Mary Wardeman
Allen Hiwake
Carl Schnidt
Viergutz
von Beerbahm
Rick Stone
Mente Christensen
Don Brate
Don Mathews
Howard Weisser
Ml Baumgart
D Phingers
Wonderlichs
Verona Schoepf
Jean Slizoski
Aon Puckett
Columbus Boy Scouts Sponsor Summer Soccer League
The Columbus Boy Scouts sponsor a summer soccer league for AML boys in second, third, and fourth grades. Registration is Saturday March 21 at Federated Church from 10 a.m. Cub Scouts are eligible. non Cub Scouts pay fifty cents. Games occur on weekday mornings to avoid clashes with summer baseball. Older scouts provide most of the manpower to meet service requirements.
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Grand Island race results from UKAND IvAND track meet
The Grand Island racing card lists multiple divisions across distances from four to six furlongs. Winners include Aw ingakla and Flower Shower with prices shown, plus placings for Song Of Freedom and Mereby Jeanie. Other notable entries: Keenes Devil, Prints Of Gri, Champagne Kid, Sir Leonard, Mr. Stumper, Virago Jet, and Are.
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Ivand
Neh
Awingakla
Song of Freedom
Mereby Jeanie
Flower Shower
Nally
Keenes Devil Nest
Panys Pickup
Furkings Trincess
Tuilo
aKrand Cash
Toxateta
Sally Tan
Mr. Blair
O'Madera
Exacta
Champagne Kid
Sir Leonard
Mr. Stumper
Virago Jet
Am Marie Pealing
Alabama Stuns Minnesota in NIT Quarterfinal Thriller
Alabama toppled 10th-ranked Minnesota 85 to 60 in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals. Coach Bill Musselman credited Alabama’s poise as they shook off early doubts and advanced to face Virginia Tech at Madison Square Garden. Notre Dame meets North Carolina in the other semifinal.
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Bill Musselman
Madison Square Garden
Virginia Tech
Airfield
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North Carolina
JFK Patriettes Reach Amarillo National Semi finals
In Amarillo, the JFK Patriettes defeated Northwest Louisiana State to advance to the women's Amarillo National tournament semi finals. Diane Reviella led with 13 points, Julie Bravinski added 10 as the top seed built a 43-32 halftime lead and held on. Wayland Baptist College in Plainview has won the event all four years.
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Kermely College
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Iead
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Julie Bravinski
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Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
Tex
Strong named coach at Oklahoma State
STILATER Okla AP Strong a tall Kentuckian who develops talent signed a four year contract as head basketball coach at Oklahoma State with a $23000 annual salary He comes from Fasten Kentucky where he coached six seasons and appeared with Athletic Director Floyd Gass at a press conference promising to restore OSU's program to Hank Thoms glory He replaces Sam Aubrey who resigned after three years as coach ending with a 7 19 conference record in the cellar
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Okla
Cay Rowland Strong
Oklahoma State
Strong
Fasten Kentucky
Floyd Gass
OSU
Hank Tha
Sam Aubrey
Cowkey
Cowboys
Griffiths pace leads Dale Electronics league keglers
Carolyn Griffith rolled a 206 game and series high as Dale Electronics League bowlers led on Boulevard Lanes. Other strong scores included Cy Braun 71/30, Ruth Mans 170/332, Dan Tuggi 24? and Krumland 627, with 2,622 as the Bentley Lane team series.
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Dale Electronics
Niners
Cy Braun
Bawa Yoseke
Ruth Mans
Dan Tuggi
Harold Krumland
Warren Jang
Boyd Snyder
John Zochell
Krumland
al Hamas
Davyl Thiele
Lonie Biala
John Modelski
Nagi
Houlevard
Poor weather hampers Nebraska fishing reports
Lincoln AP reports fishing conditions statewide have worsened due to recent cold weather. The Sindhills prove most difficult with waterways largely inaccessible, trout are scarce in the west, northern pike fishing remains strongest near the Sandhills, and catfish are being caught in Buffalo County.
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Exhibition baseball Thursday results mix across leagues
Fragmented scores list games including Montreal 16 0 af Miami 2 Cincinnati 5 Houston 4 Philadelphia 4 New York FN Chicago N78 San Diego 4 Skinnlogs satin Baltimore 4 Las ngetes Netroit 4 St Louis 3 sburgh Kangen City 7 Atlanta San Francisco 5 Boston Minnesota 0 New York A 12 Chicago tay 1 Quklihd 4 Arizonn state 1, 4 innings rain Cleveland 1 Milwikee.
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Orioles eye comeback in 1973 season preview
Orioles aim to reestablish dominance in the American League Eagle Division after major off season moves. Earl Williams arrived from the Braves to boost a depleted attack, while Frank Robinson, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson helped anchor pennants, yet question marks remain on pitching depth and offense.
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Earl Williams
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Frank Hobinson
Mike Cuellar
Pat Dobson
Baltimore
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Climpion
Detroit
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Icrop
Hante
Sports Shorts stir in Columbus area for weekend events
Weather outlook turns damp and cloudy for Saturday and Sunday. Columbus High plans a coaching change next year as Onvaha replaces Lincoln High. Golfers seek a chance to perform next week if the forecast clears. Baseball returns with Columbus and Norfolk leaders teeing off four times this summer. Columbus kids face St Paul in Class B play. Wrestler Chris Taylor to speak April 9 at Discoverers Club banquet after winning NCAA heavyweight title.
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Lincnln High
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Chris Taylor
Tawa
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Scotus Girls Track Test At Lakeview In 1973 Season Start
Scotus opens the 1973 track season with four consecutive home meets led by veteran lettermen. The team hosts Lakeview at Pawnee Park Monday at 1 pm and schedules include Catholic Conference events and matches against Clarkson and David City Aquinas.
Midget tourney opens Monday with two games
The Columbus Family Vo Midge League basketball tournament begins Monday with two games at the Ygrum. Matches include Whites versus Elks in game one and Lions versus Kings in game two, with further schedules listed for Wednesday and Thursday leading to the 1073 championship at 10 40 am.
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Seal Gas
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al & Bone
Batuklay
Kim Ball Wins 126 Lb Division for Nebraska Wrestling
University of Nebraska Lincoln sophomore Kim Ball wins the 126 pound division at an all university wrestling tournament. Rot Johnson of Onakia takes runner up. Four members of Sigma Phi Upsilon reach finals with three capturing titles, giving the team the championship with 63 points.
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University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Columbus High
Rot Johnson
Onakia
Sigma Phi Upsilon
Lee Elder Aims For Masters From New Orleans Open
Lee Elder eyes the Masters and seeks a win at the Greater New Orleans Open to become the first black player in the Masters. He faces pressure from racial controversy while pursuing his tour success and eligibility. Jack Nicklaus comments on the situation as Elder performs in the second round.
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Lee Mider
Arusla
Sid
Lakeview Girls Track Opens Season with Dual Meet
Lakeview high school girls track teams start their season with a dual meet Monday at 4 p.m. at Pawnee Park oval led by seven lettermen headed by state performer Gerry Buresh. Buresh, a junior, is expected to run in the relay, long jump and sprints. other veterans include Chris Reins, Mary Jo Kinever, Sandi Welgen, Mane Rupp, Alice Long and Sheri Disks with Amita Fare assisting Peterson as coach. The squad plans eight meets including April 0 dates with Scotus and Albion, and April 26 at the Lakeview Invitational with David City, Madison, Schuyler and Stanton.
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Sandi Welgen
Mane Rupp
Alice Long
Sheri Disks
Peterson
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David City
Madison
Schuyler
Stanton
Stander to Fight Morris Jackson in Omaha Card
Heavyweight Ron Stander of Covell Bluffs meets Morris Jackson in a ten round pro bout at Omaha City Auditorium on April M. It is Stander's first Omaha fight since May last year and their first pro meeting. Jackson holds a 12-1 record while Stander is 93-2-1, with a Golden Gloves history against Jackson. The Nebraska card is sponsored by the Carter Taxing Club and features other regional fights.
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Carhusker Taxing Club
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Maine
Marely
City Wrestling Meet Saturday at Columbus High Gym
The fourth annual city wrestling tournament begins this Saturday at the Columbus High Gym. Division I features second and third graders while fourth to sixth graders compete for honors TL. About twelve teams and around 200 boys have trained at the Family Y for two weeks.
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Columbus High Gymassim
Kip Keino Faces Split Loyalty After FTA Deal
Kip Keino explains leaving Kenya's team for professional status with the International Track Association. He cites a $30,000 signing bonus and the need to educate his children on a farm near Nyeri, while balancing family expectations and national representation. Two other FTA athletes, Jim Ryan and Bob Seagren, also hold similar contracts.
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Kenya
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International Track Association
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Mike O'Mara
FTA
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Bob Seagren
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Nairobi
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