Walton Named AP College Player of the Year for Second Straight
Bill Walton of UCLA, the 6 11 center famed as the Big Red Machine, swept the AP College Player of the Year honor for the second consecutive season. He starred in UCLA 26 victories, averaging about 20 points and 17 rebounds while anchoring the Bruins’ top ranked team with dominant defense and fast break leadership. Walton noted a history of a 120 game undefeated streak from high school through college. He credits a knee surgery and a perfected outlet pass for fueling his relentless play.
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Alabama tops Manhattan in dramatic NIT finish at MSG
Glenn Garrett hit a 20 foot shot as time expired to give Alabama an 87-86 win over Manhattan in the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Hudson and Garrett led the Tide, while Manhattan stars Seawright and Mahoney scored, ending the Jaspers season at 16-10. Minnesota eliminated Rutgers 68-59 to reach the quarter finals.
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Thomas Has Good Day In Arizona
Milwaukee's Thomas homered off Sam McDowell in Scottsdale then added a second homer and a two run single against Ken Holtzman in Sun City as the Brewers swept two split-team games 10-3 and 5-4. He aims for the right field job and has three spring homers.
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Clemente Inducted Into Hall of Fame By Writers
Roberto Clemente was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by a special Writers Association ballot waiving the usual five year wait. The 38 year old Pirates slugger died in the Managua earthquake relief plane crash. Clemente will be inducted in Cooperstown in August alongside Spahn Irvin Evans Kelly and Welsh.
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Dixie Senior League States Registration at Austin High
Registrations will be held tonight at 7 at Austin High School for Dixie Senior League. Boys 15, 16 and 17 should register tonight if they want to play this season. Officials note one third of the league must be 15 years old, so all 10 year olds are urged to turn out.
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Dixie Boys sign-up pushed after flood damage at Almon Center
Flooding damaged the T C Almon Recreation Center forcing East town Dixie Boys to register at the Aquadome tonight at 7. East town had been scheduled to meet at T C Almon.
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Battered Hawks Open Home Season After Florida Swing
Calhoun Junior College and coach Fred Frickie prepare for the home opener against Athens College at 2 p.m. after a painful Florida trip. Key players Charlie Goodwin and Rick Dotson were injured but expected to return soon as Frickie highlights tough competition and early-season pitching struggles. Tim Hudak pitched well in a 5-4 loss to Chipola in 10 innings. Donald Whitehorn has arm trouble but should be ready for the conference season kickoff next week against Walker. Ron McNeely of Huntsville hit a homer in the win over Marietta.
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