UCLA Purdue Set for Title Showdown in Louisville
UCLA and Purdue meet for the national title after semifinal wins. Lew Alcindor led UCLA with 25 points and 21 rebounds against Drake, while Purdue edged North Carolina 92 65 behind the guard duo Rick Mount and Bill Keller.
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Mansfield star McMillen leads eastern glare in Class B final
Tom McMillen, Mansfield’s 6-11 center, headlines the PIAA Class B final at State Farm Show Arena as Eastern champion meets Frazier. He has posted about 40 points and 27 rebounds per game this season, while western champ Frazier relies on speed and tough defense to counter Mansfield’s inside game. Elk Lake meets North East for Class C title in the opening game.
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Four Win In Junior Olympics Wrestling Tourney
Four Corry wrestlers reached quarterfinals at Ft LeBoeuf High School Waterford after opening-round wins. Todd Triscott 65 pounds won three matches pinning Tom Miller and Dan Anderson and then edging Tim McGaughey for a berth to face Rick Eyler. Bill Hammerlee 75 pounds pinned Mike Miles and won two more to reach quarterfinals meeting Simmers or Guss. Pat Comitz 70 pounds won by decision to advance, Ronnie Daniels 90 pounds won with a late rally to reach the quarterfinals. Two Hy Daley wrestlers Scott Gross and Jay Grace each lost. Tonight the 12 to 14 year olds compete.
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No Agreement On Pro Grid Makeup For 1970
Palm Springs Calif AP after fifth day of joint meetings, NFL and AFL failed to reach a consensus on 1970 realignment. Rozelle voiced little optimism, noting possible spring talks in New York and interim committees. NFL favors 16 10 split. AFL seeks complete amalgamation with four divisions.
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Corry grapplers set for 6 p.m. showdown with area rivals
Wrestlers from Corry will meet starting at 6 p.m. Tim Daley Rick Fenno Kevin Stolz Mike Babcock Larry Borton Gordy Bailey Earl Swart Scott Crowell Dave Hall Tim Foreman Jim Falcone Roger Ottaway Bob Ottaway John Zajec Terry Estes Shawn McElroy Rean McElroy Dale Moore Dave Moore and Dave Popovich are listed as competitors. Winners in tomorrow nights matches will advance to the state meet at Latrobe next week.
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Temple Owls Reach NIT Final After Upset Of Tennessee
Temple Owls upset Tennessee 63 58 to reach the NIT final in New York where Boston College awaits. Temple cleanup man Eddie Mast scored 24 with key baskets by Joe Cramer and John Baum as Temple pressed late. BC rode a 19 game win streak and beat Army 73 61 to set the showdown at Madison Square Garden.
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Miller Joins Six as Referees for Indoor Archery Open
Jim Miller of 63 Brookstreet was named one of six referees for the 11th Annual American Indoor Open, the world’s largest indoor archery tournament. The Detroit event at Cobo Hall runs March 29 and 30 with over 2,000 archers from the U.S. and Canada, prize fund $20,000. The offer came from Dave Staples, PAA president. Miller, 24, is the youngest official and has refereed since last summer.
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Pistol Scores 22 Caliber at Corry and Gem City Meet
Event lists shooters and classifications for 22 caliber and centerfire pistol events. Competitors include Lindberg, Pakulski, Simpson, Reynolds, Abbote, Lytel, Champlin, Atkinson, Hess, Matlock, Briggs in Corry and Gem City venues.
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Eagles Rally Past Army Behind Driscoll's 28 Points
Trailing 29-26 at halftime the Eagles moved ahead for good to a 47-41 lead after Tom Veronneau and Terry Driscoll sparked the surge. Driscoll finished with 28 points, while Doug Clevenger scored 25 for Army as key fouls shortened Army's rotation.
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Cubs May Face Protest Rule Change In Umpire Spats
Tribune reports on possible changes to the protest rule after Leo Durocher discusses letting managers protest a call. The piece notes Durocher’s view and Bow Kuhn's stance, amid spring exhibition games and several MLB results and injuries.
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Stock Trout In Lake Pleasant Tomorrow
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission will stock about 5,000 trout in Lake Pleasant tomorrow morning. Jim Carter announced the plan to enlist area sportsmen for the stocking, with trucks due at about 9 a.m. The mix includes 2,125 brook and 2,850 rainbow trout, leveraging a hatchery surplus after higher than expected output.
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