Texas Western tops Kentucky in NCAA third place game
Texas Western defeated Kentucky 72 to 70 in a national tournament third place contest. Coach Don Haskins praised his youthful lineup while defensive play and hustle limited Kentucky’s scoring. Kentucky trailed early but closed the gap late in the second half.
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Lin Nati
Texas Western
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Rupp
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Dodgers face star holdout risk over Koufax Drysdale salaries
Absence of star pitchers Koufax and Drysdale threatens the Dodgers as other National League clubs weigh offers to fill the gap. The Astros tested attendance with a Koufax-free Dodgers series, drawing about 41,000 in two games at the Astrodome, suggesting potential attendance losses if salaries remain unmet. In other action, Yankees beat Mets, Twins edged, and Cincinnati topped Boston.
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O'Malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
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Dodgers
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Los Angeles
Astrodome
Astros
New York Yankees
New York Mets
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Cincinnati
Boston
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Kansas
Corry Swims to Regional Title in Western Meet
Corry high school dominates western regional swimming at New Kensington, taking the prep team title outright with 31 points. Carl Counasse and Dave Cochran earn multiple golds, joining Doug Rozelle in senior events as Corry racks up 13 medals from 23 teams.
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New Kensington
Erie
Butler
New Kensingston
Bill Cochran
Corryites
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Dave Cochran
Counasse
Cochran
Doug Rozelle
Coraopolis
YMCA
Doug Knapp
Ed Eon Tree
Texas Western edges Kentucky in NCAA title game
Texas Western defeats Kentucky 72 to -- in the NCAA Tournament Championship. Duke defeats Utah 79 to 77 for third place. Brigham Young beats New York University 97 to 84, while Villanova wins 76 to 65 over Army in related postseason play.
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Duke
Utah
Brigham Young
New York
Univ
Villanova
Army
Dolan Tops Ree Basketball Scoring Title in League
Dolan led fifth to sixth grade Ree basketball with 273 points finishing ahead of Jim Swartzman who had 199. Fred Schwab announced Dolan will receive the scoring trophy as the league supervisor named the award. Individual trophies were slated for winning team members Armstrong Bruce Mick Bob Schwab Don Swanson and Dave Grinder. William D. Cox of New York said tentative plans were drawn up for a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada at a Sunday US Soccer board meeting.
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Jim Dolan
Recreation
Dolan
Wildcats
Jim Swartzman
Fred Schwab
Ampion Tigers
Armstrong
Bruce Mick
Bob Schwab
Don Swanson
Dave Grinder
New York
William D. Cox
United States
Canada
U. S. Soccer Football Asso
Pirates Rally To Beat Phillies In Grapefruit League
The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a late deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in Fort Myers Florida. The win keeps Pittsburgh’s spring record at 7 2 while Philadelphia stands at the opposite. Jim Stahl has qualified for the State championships along with other point getters. events will be held at York on April 1 and 2.
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Fla
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Bucs
Jim Stahl
York
Six Double Winners In Girls Swim Tournament
Six double winners led the Girls Individual Championships meet ending the season. Winners include Barb Seel and Meg Sharrow among others with finals and relay results listed for Cadet Prep and Junior events.
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MCA Patees
Martha Leishman
Karol Kelsey
Debbie Lundy
Mase Stable
Kim Kelsey
Mary, Gentile
Barb Seel
Barb Crowell
Molly Rudolph
Bal Mi
Bilard
Ann Bennett
Débibie Lundy
Jan Sample
Rhae Blynt
Marsha Leishman
Becky Bulard
Mary Gentile
Melissa Cole
Debbie Tobin
Karen
Meg Sharrow
Marcie Stab
Peggy Fe
Bonnie Sturgis
Wendy Masler
Martha Hileman
St Thomas Crusaders Roll Past St Stephen's on Court
St Thomas Crusaders balanced attack led by John Cragg and Dave Amy to cap a 34 25 win over St Stephen's of Oil City on their home floor. Corryite defense limited visitors and kept a tight 10 6 score at the opening.
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St. Stephen’s
Oil City
John Cragg
Dave Amy
Othan Eaers
Bonoghue
Joe Baressi
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Corryites
Cragg
Pennsylvania Schoolboy Basketball Playoffs Narrow to Four
Saturday results push PIAA Class B and C titles toward final rounds. Reading and Schenley posted big wins while Altoona Punxsutawney and Williamsport fell. Edison and Pittsburgh George also advanced in boys basketball as regional finals approach amid Saturday buttoned schedules.
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Altoona
Schenley
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Williamsburg
Montrage
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Pabanetshla
PiSburgh George
Scranton Cathedral
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St. Gabriel's of
Hazleton
Kolb Memorial
Oance Piaa
Jay Lamsburg
Western Tire
Clarion
Celtics End Monarchy with 121 104 Victory in Final Season Game
Celtics lose to Cincinnati Royals 121 104 in their final season game as Wilt Chamberlain leads Philadelphia to a 104 104 tie before Lucius Jackson and Greer secure a 104 104 finish. Dolph Schayes calls it the greatest thrill of my life while warning the playoff threat.
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National Basketball Association
Celtics
Cincinnati Royals
Wilt Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Dolph Schayes
Adrees
76Ers
Bullets
Garey Wad
Greer
Lucius Jackson
Bowling Alley Scores Highlight Weekend Mixed Doubles
Mary Lou Bailey led a WEW Mixed Doubles league night with a high series 102-221-4158571, among four century sets noted across the Bowl-Aire and Avalon leagues. The report lists numerous bowlers and scores including Cathy Jones 199-546 and Pat Renzi 223, with junior and senior divisions showing varied results and a closing line referencing a humor feature.
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Mary Lou Bailey
WEW
Giz ‘Tripp
Leslie Davis
Tim McMichael
Be ‘Nelson
Glenn Davis
Cathy Jones
Kip Caruso
Lou Yoder
Rosie Caruso
Ken Yoder
Chuck Willett
Pat Renzi
Bob Eddy
Barb Wickwire
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