Alabama Opens 1972 Outdoor Track In Baton Rouge Meet
Alabama begins its outdoor track season in a five team meet in Baton Rouge with Indiana Drake Minnesota LSU and Alabama. Coach John Mitchell cautions about the talent level and potential national marks while Alabama seeks depth amid injuries and roster changes.
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Jerry Cargile
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Chicago
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John Jarmon
Mark Brown
LSU
Kentucky Versus Florida State In NCAA Clash
Minnesota’s top defensive units will face Florida State’s quick break attack led by Lawrence McCray Reggie Royals and Ron King as the Seminoles aim to advance after their first round win. Florida State coach Hugh Durham cites thin depth while noting size across the lineup. Kentucky and Marquette similarly loom after a fourth meeting in five NCAA tournaments with Marquette holding a recent edge in post season games. The Warriors were reinstated after Bob Lackey’s signing on Monday night.
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Lawrence McCray
Reggie Royals
Ron King
Hugh Durham
Kentucky
Marquette
Warriors
Bob Lackey
Ohio University
al McGuire
Stan Key
Ron Lyons
Lackey
Larry McNeill
Jim Chones
Marcus Washington
Jim Andrews
Tom Parker
Wilbur Standout At UA Practice
After Alabama spring practice coach Paul Bryant praised Wilbur Jackson as a standout saying he stood out in everything he did. The Tide will focus on passing and catching as part of practice notes.
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Alabama
Paul ‘Bear
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Wilbur Jackson
Lamar To Go Against Louisville In NCAA Midwest Opener
Lamar centers Dwight Lamar leads the Ragin' Cajuns in a Midwest Regional opener against Louisville as Southwestern Louisiana, 24-3 and ranked, faces 22-3 Louisville with high scoring pace and Roy Ebron and Jim Price buoying star power. Texas meets Kansas State in the other first round game at Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State campus.
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Iowa State University
Southwestern
Marshall
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Roy Ebron
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Jim Price
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Wildcats
Texas Christian
New Mexico State
Houston
Thorobreds On Tear As NAIA Tournament Heats Up
Kentucky State leads the NAIA quarterfinals with a 118-68 win over Minot State and a 112-83 victory against West Georgia. Star Travis Grant shines with 60 points vs Minot and 43 vs West Georgia as Kentucky State aims for a third straight title.
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The Boys Of Summer Reveries From Roger Kahn Book
Brooklyn Dodgers veterans recall glory days and later lives as Clem Labine and Jackie Robinson share memories at a publisher party. The piece notes Robinson’s health struggles and losses, Campanella’s wheelchair, Furillo’s trade, and a 1951 pennant memory amid a wide cast of former stars.
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New York Herald-Tribune
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Ozark
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World Trade Center
Carl Erskine
Joe Black
Greyhound, Inc
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al Corwin
Thomson
Ralph Branca
Charlie Dressen
Clyde Sukeforth
Don Mueller
Jansen
Maglie
Sheldon Jones
Sheldon
Thomas Cowboys star ran up debt amid clashes and disdain
Thomas the No. 1 Cowboys draft pick faced contract disputes and personality clashes with Dallas management. He recalled coaches urging him to stay in school and a 1971 breakout season with 793 rushing yards and 13 TDs, including 95 rushing yards in Super Bowl V victory over the Dolphins, while resisting interviews and joking about Cosell.
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Washington Blocks Kojis as Hawks Rout Sonics
Atlanta forward Jim Washington flies to block Don Kojis as Seattle drives a shot in the first quarter. The Hawks beat the Supersonics 134 to 96 in Atlanta Wednesday night.
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Seattle
Don Kojis
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Supersonics
Braves Blanked by Astros in Exhibition Pitching Duel
Houston pitchers limited Atlanta to six hits as John Edwards drove in three runs with a two run double and a single. Hank Aaron opened his spring training stint for the Braves while Don Wilson Jim Ray and Jim York pitched for Houston. Tom Kelley took the loss.
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Florence State inks Burnsville star Marty Puckett
Marty Puckett a 6-6 215 pound forward from Burnsville Mississippi has signed with Florence State University for the 1972-73 season. A three year starter he led Burnsville to a 23-3 season and 18 straight wins, earning All Tippamingo Conference honors and Mr Basketball camp honors. He averaged 22 points and 12 rebounds and was Burnsville's top rebounder shooter and free thrower.
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