No. 1 NC State Tops Final AP Poll in New Era
North Carolina State, winner of the NCAA tournament, is crowned No. 1 by The Associated Press. Wolfpack coach Norm Sloan leads the unanimous 47 ballots for 940 points. UCLA follows at No. 2 with 832 points, then Marquette No. 3 and Maryland No. 4. Notre Dame sits No. 5 as Michigan, Kansas, and Providence trail in the top ranks. Indiana climbs to No. 9 after winning the NIT, with Long Beach State closing the Top 10.
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Cardinals Hope Depth, Defense Lift 1973 Campaign
St. Louis Cardinals manager Red Schoendienst says the club is more balanced but cites defense as a lingering concern after a 1-12 start in 1973. With Mike Tyson at short, Ken Reitz at third, Joe Torre's bat, and a reshaped pitching staff featuring Curtis, McGlothen, and Siebert, the Cards aim for a stronger outfield with Reggie Smith and Torn backstops Simmons with Haney or Torborg.
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A's keep talent, hire Dark as spring talks begin
The Oakland Athletics enter spring training in Mesa with a confident owner and a core of stars led by Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando, and Catfish Hunter. Alvin Dark takes over managing duties as the club debates lineup and rookies, including Herb Washington, while Gene Tenace and Dick Green adjust roles. The payroll remains high with Jackson, Bando, and Hunter earning seven-figure salaries amid continued expectations of another World Series run.
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