Unique Questions Posed By Blue And A's
The piece questions whether Vida Blue can play opening day for Oakland without a 1972 contract, given the option clause. Commissioner Kuhn admits no clear answer, noting the issue tests rules never before applied and could hinge on league president approval or a grievance. The timing intersects with the Curt Flood case and the April 6 season start.
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Reinstatement of Marquette Upssets Coaches
McGuire praises players and Lackey as Marquette is reinstated after rumors of a postseason path. Ohio U coach Snyder says he is glad it is over and would have faced Kentucky in Dayton if Marquette had not been reinstated. Rupp notes the reinstatement is fine with him.
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Brewers count on stronger hitting and new pitchers
Milwaukee aims to improve attendance and stabilize the lineup with trades from Boston including Scott Conigliaro and Lahoud. Bristol adds Jim Lonborg and Ken Brett to bolster pitching while Frank Lancre ve eyes continued wins. Ken Sanders could face overwork after a heavy 82 game season last year.
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Leapheart Added to MVC SEC Charity All Star List
Auburn center Leapheart joins Missouri Valley Conference and Southeastern Conference charity all star lineup for the March 26 game in Memphis Mid-South Coliseum. He is the second Auburn player named after forward Henry Harris. The SEC squad will be coached by Ray Mears of Tennessee.
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Tennessee State Favored In Eight-Team NCAA College Division
Evansville Indiana AP Tennessee State 24 1 16 game winning streak is the favorite in the NCAA College Division Basketball Championship eight team field opening in Evansville. The Tigers face Southampton Colonials 22 4 in first game with other opening pairings Missouri St Louis Roanoke Eastern Michigan Assumption Akron Southern Colorado.
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Bruins Slip to No 3 After Weekend Playoff Showdowns
The Tar Heels sit at 23-4 and 3rd with 483 points, while Penn edges to 3rd with 468 as Quakers top Louisville’s MVC champs. The ranking table shows Long Beach at 5, South Carolina and Marquette at 6–7, and changes include Villanova, Kentucky and Ohio State entering at Nos. 15, 16 and 17 respectively as Houston, Missouri and Hawaii exit.
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Top NAIA Tournament Seeds Open Strong In KC
Top seeded teams in the NAIA tournament opened with wins as eight seeds also prevailed. Notables include Eau Claire led by Mike Ratliff 24 points 19 rebounds and Gardner-Webb 109-94 over Eastern Montana. Ouachita Baptist edged Elizabeth City overtime 90-89 with William Hodge key late.
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Baseball Recap: 1-0 Atlanta Win. Cubs, Padres Triumph
In Atlanta, a 1-0 victory over the Yankees with a cautious knee test. Blue Moon Odom back from elbow issues and a gunshot wound pitched two scoreless innings but Cleveland routed Ken Holtzman 7-6 for Oakland. Padres beat Giants 9-3 after 13 hits including Morales and Stahl homers. Cubs rode five scoreless innings from Ferguson for strong pitching.
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Jenkins Leads Team Past Milwaukee 12-2 in Lopsided Win
Jenkins and Ken Rudolph delivered key hits to power a 12-2 victory over Milwaukee. Rogelio Moret worked three shutout innings as the Red Sox beat Philadelphia 3-2. Amos Otis and Lou Piniella doubled in sixth to fuel Kansas City's 4-2 win over Montreal. Salt Lake City pitchers two-hit the Angels in a 2-0 upset, with Brian Hembechner hitting a homer. Cleveland’s B team edged Hiroshima Carp 6-5. Yankees and Astros join eight other clubs threatening strike if pension talks miss April 1 deadline.
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Speake Boosters Sponsor Big 7 Youth Baseball
Speake Boosters Club will sponsor the Big 7 youth baseball league this summer with registration at Speake High School lunchroom. Boys from first grade through age 14 may register from 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday and again March 25. Boys must register to participate.
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