UCLA Wildcats meet Kentucky in championship game
UCLA and Kentucky face off in the 37th NCAA final as coach John Wooden plans to retire after his 10th title. The game at the Sports Arena tips at 8 p.m. CDT with NBC telecast, while Louisville meets Syracuse for third place.
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Nicklaus edges Weiskopf to win Heritage by three strokes
Jack Nicklaus, at 35, captured the Heritage Golf Classic in Hilton Head Island by three strokes over Tom Weiskopf. He fired a final 68 to finish 13 under par 271, correcting a swing flaw to surge after a shaky Saturday. Weiskopf settled at 274 as Nicklaus set up a likely Masters bid.
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Flyers extend unbeaten stretch to 11 with 4 1 victory
The Philadelphia Flyers strengthened their playoff push by beating the Chicago Black Hawks 4 1 to stretch their unbeaten run to 11. Captain Bobby Clarke assisted on two goals as Bernie Parent backed the win. Detroit, Pittsburgh, and New York teams also won while Buffalo and Montreal dropped or tied games affecting standings.
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UCLA to Announce Wooden Successor After Retirement
San Diego UPI reports UCLA faces a coaching change after John Wooden, 64, retires following a semifinal win over Louisville. Candidate Denny Crum, Louisville coach, says he would consider the job but may not accept. UCLA athletic director J. D. Morgan will decide, with an announcement likely before April 9. Washington State’s George Raveling expects a different choice. Wooden says he feels better after making the decision public.
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Nebraska Huskers Hope for Better Team and Fieldhouse
Nebraska fans critique the Husker basketball state while praising coach Joe Cipriano's effort with limited talent. They anticipate a new fieldhouse boosting recruiting and peak play, recalling former NU Coliseum crowds led by Goose Tatum and the Lincoln Wings.
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Chilean Davis Cup Final Site Hats in the Ring
The Chilean Tennis Federation says it is ready to meet South Africa in the Davis Cup finals of the American Zone but faces the task of locating a suitable venue for the matches.
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Wetjen's 257 earns honors in Thunderbolt League action
Wetjen's 257 led the Thunderbolt League at Boulevard Lanes as Jim Thalken posted a 587 series with 208 and 205 games. Individual scores featured Dan Janssen 246, Larry Zulkoski 224, George Giannon 223, Les Wardeman 222, Ford Guenther 228, Joe Warth 210 and 206, George Harte 209, Bob Schmidt 201, Larry Bomberger 202, Jack Sokol 203. Team honors went to Sof-Spray 914 and Russ' El Rancho 2691.
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Huskerbacker to be honored by Nebraska Hall of Fame
The Nebraska Football Hall of Fame will award the Clarence E. Swanson Memorial Award to the Nebraska Beef Club at ceremonies in Omaha on May 9. One founder Herman Dinklage of Beemer cattle feeder status will be honored. Buffalo Bills coach Lou Shan will headline the banquet as keynote speaker. Further honors will be announced soon.
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Bruins beat Volunteers in cross country track meet
UCLA defeated the defending NCAA champion Tennessee 83 to 71 in an intersectional dual track meet in Los Angeles. Freshman Mike Pully led UCLA with a lifetime best 17-9 in the pole vault, and the Bruins swept the pole vault long jump and 440 yard hurdles.
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Bowling league scores at Columbus Bowl and area lanes
Hollman rolled a 239 game and 578 three game set, leading Progressive League scoring at Columbus Bowl alongside teammates and rivals. Individual leaders across leagues posted high games and series with several 200s and multiple 700s team marks, including Jackson Cleaners and Ho Ho's top scores.
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Lolich Struggles Highlight Tigers Spring Pitching Woes
Detroit lefty Mickey Lolich endured a rough spring start showing a 6.85 ERA after six appearances including an 8-0 deficit to Cincinnati before the Tigers rallied for a 13-12 win. Coach Ralph Houk plans two more Florida starts before opening day as Lolich seeks a rebound from a 20-loss season.
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Hayes pours 37 as Bullets top Bulls in nationally televised win
Elvin Hayes scored 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the Washington Bullets to a 94-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls on a national telecast. Phil Chenier and Kevin Porter contributed as Washington stayed ahead of Boston for the NBA's best record.
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Columbus Leads in WNAX Bowling Finals
Seven individuals and five teams from Columbus will compete for more than 3000 in prize money in the finals of the WNAX Tournament to be held April 5 6 at Boulevard Lanes. In doubles Omer Latham Dan Peterson Stan Gottschall Randy Krumland Gary Muth Bob Arnberger.
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Cubs Trim Roster to Meet 25-Player Rule
Chicago Cubs reduce roster to four above the 25-player limit by sending pitcher Paul Reuschel and catcher Dick Stelmaszek to the minor league camp for reassignment in Scottsdale Arizona.
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