Bruins Clinch Seventh Straight NCAA Title at St Louis
UCLA defeated Memphis State 87 to 66 to claim their seventh consecutive NCAA championship and extend their unbeaten streak against Memphis State this season. Bill Walton led UCLA with 44 points and 13 rebounds, while John Wooden praised the team’s defense and offense. Memphis State’s Larry Finch and Larry Kenan each scored well, but fell short as UCLA dominated from the opening minutes.
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Providence
Warmup routine to prevent injuries for upcoming softball season
A fitness note emphasizes a 10 to 12 minute warmup before workouts, focusing on leg stretching and light resistance to prevent muscle strains. It lists exercises such as Achilles wilder, cross leg hip rotations, trunk twists, hip stretches, ground hurdle, crotch hip stretch, high knee pulls, and sit-ups, with guidance to perform 8 to 12 reps per day and avoid overdoing. A meeting for prospective softball umpires is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Civic Center, led by Bob Brungardt.
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Former K State coach speaks here at Garden City
Former Kansas State University coach B R Patterson spoke to about 176 local mat boosters and parents at the 4 H Building. He praised wrestlers for full steam effort and loyalty to team coach and self, while lauding local honorees and presenting plaques for mat program support.
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Wellington
McLain On Waivers Signals End of Playing Days Ahead
ATLANTA AP Denny McLain once baseballs premier pitcher and 1968 MVP hints his days may be near end after the Atlanta Braves place him on waivers for unconditional release. He contemplates a radio TV role or coaching in AA or AAA, while other exhibition results unfold and Vida Blue signs with the A’s.
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Jimmy Freeman
New York
Hazel Peterson In Loop Sweep Friday
Hazel Peterson led the Loop sweep Friday with the high individual game 213 and the best individual series 540. Ed Porter Lumber Co topped team play with game 972 and series 2,774. Earlybird League Marie Kauffman posted 185 for best game, Eyvonne Crase had 462 for best series, and Dingbats achieved high team game 561 and best team series 1,581. Wheatbelt League Jim Cassados posted 236 for best game and Al McVey topped with 592 in the high series. Kemper Electric posted the strongest team game 1,08 and Eagles Lodge held the top team series at 3,024.
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al McVey
Kemper Electric
Eagles Lodge
Garden City Merchants win sixth in 28 at Wichita tourney
Garden City Merchants basketball team, coached by Manuel Beltran Jr., finished sixth among 28 at the 27th annual Mexican-American Basketball Tournament in Wichita. Sponsored by Collins Furniture, they went 3-2, with wins over Kearny Nebraska Ellsworth and a Kansas City Mo squad, and losses to a Houston Alist team and Wichita. Mark Martinez led scoring and Dennis Mesa was lauded for defense as the squad earned its second consolation trophy in three Wichita trips.
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All-State Cage Teams Highlight Lean 1972 73 Kansas Season
The Topeka Capital Journal released its all-state basketball selections across five classes. Notable picks include Nolan Cromwell of Ransom and John Elmore of McCracken in Class A, Terry Cordes of Meade in Class AA, Phil Loomis of Larned and Tim Stephenson of Colby in Class AAA, and James Lister of Liberal in Class AAAA. Lister, Loomis, and Canady led the all-class list, with several players earning honorable mention.
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George Sisler Dies at 79 After Hall of Fame Run
George Sisler, Hall of Fame baseball star who rose from St. Louis Browns pitcher to first baseman, dies in Richmond Heights Missouri two days after turning 80. A lifelong standout with a .340 lifetime batting average, he won the 1922 AL MVP with a .420 season and 41 game hitting streak.
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Horace Clark Leads AL Double Plays by Second Base
Horace Clark of the New York Yankees topped the American League with 104 double plays by a second baseman last season. Sandy Alomar of the California Angels was second, totaling 92.
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Pro Basketball Scores and Standings Summary
Eastern Conference Atlantic leads Boston 66 14 and New York 57 25 with Buffalo at 21 59. Baltimore leads Central with 52 28. Milwaukee 59 22 leads Midwest. Los Angeles 59 21 leads Pacific. Previous night results Milwaukee 118 Portland 99. Phoenix 120 Golden State 114. Regular season ends later with remaining schedule.
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Broncos To Ulysses Clash In Kepley Gym Night
Broncos meet Ulysses in a basketball game at Kepley gym sponsored by Ulysses High School Fellowship Christian Athletes. A 6:15 preliminary features Ulysses Santa Fe town team vs Rolla town team. Admission is 1.75 for adults and 1.25 for students with proceeds aiding FCA summer conferences.
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