SMU-TCU May Decide the Title in Fort Worth
Southern Methodist can hand Texas Christian its first Southwest Conference home loss in two years tonight in Fort Worth. A win would bolster Bob Prewitt in his fifth season, as SMU leads the SWC at 7-1 and aims to protect the top spot against A&M, TCU, Tech, and Texas.
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Marshall Breaks Top Ten In AP College Basketball Poll
UCLA maintains No 1 with 40 of 41 first place votes as Marquette 19 0 trails. Marshall jumps from 11th to 10th while South Carolina Ohio State Long Beach drop and BYU tops Second Ten. Other voting details include UCLA 618 points and Marquette 720 with North Carolina, Louisville, Pennsylvania and Virginia rounding the Top Ten.
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SMU uses small three guard lineup to win streak
Prewitt credits players for success as SMU rides a three guard offense with Zach Thiel Larry Delzell and Bobby Rollings. The team has won seven straight while averaging eight turnovers per game and outperforming opponents in field goal percentage 46.4 to 41.7. They face rebounding deficits but defend well and execute under pressure.
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Central Takes AP High School Basketball Lead Again
In the AP poll Little Rock Central regains the top spot after Parkview’s 66 65 upset by North Little Rock. Parkview falls to No 2 with Blytheville close behind in third. Fayetteville Subiaco Stuttgart Hall Stephens and Jonesboro Westside follow. Desha Central and Hardy Highland share No 10.
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Race Commission Ruling Overturned in Southland Case
In Little Rock a state Racing Commission order forcing Emprise Corp to reduce its Southland stake to 10 percent was overturned by Circuit Court Judge Warren E. Wood. He ruled the action punitive and arbitrary, noting Emprise owns about 46 percent of Southland, which runs a greyhound track in West Memphis. The ruling also cites the commission’s earlier refusal to grant 1972 dates. In Tokyo, promoter says Muhammad Ali and Mac Foster will arrive for their April 1 bout in Japan.
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Ouachita Clings to Top Spot in AIC Basketball
Ouachita Baptist University remains No 1 in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference after a 75 65 win over Harding as they led 31 30 at the half. Southern State won 82 67 at UA Monticello to extend its win streak to 11 as Ouachita sits 14 2 and Southern State 13 3. Arkansas Tech’s Terry Hankton totaled 31 in a 105 64 victory over College of the Ozarks with Henderson topping State College 76 62 and Hendrix beating Arkansas College 81 69.
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Parkhill Spurns Pro Offers to Finish College
University of Virginia star Barry Parkhill says he will complete his college education after refusing agents eager to turn him pro. Parkhill, a junior, announced the decision after discussions with his parents at Cavailier coach Bill Gibson's home.
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Bright Star Upsets Waldo in Area 13-B Tournament
Bright Star stunned the favored Waldo Bulldogs 75 to 74 in the opening round at Blevins. Dunlap with Tyrie and Kelly sparked the comeback, hitting key free throws to seal the win. Emmet rolled over Spring Hill 64 to 37 as four Bright Star players reached double figures in other games.
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Cavaliers climb into AP top ten on strong run
Philadelphia coach Jack Ramsey lamented a poor game as the 76ers fell to a rising Cavaliers squad led by a folk-hero on the Charlottesville campus. Parkhill, amid college hype, eyes Olympic goals after receiving a June 12 tryout invitation from coach Hank Iba.
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Northbrook honors Olympic girls at Meadowhill Park
Dianne Hollum and Anne Henning returned home to Northbrook after winning four medals in Japan, including golds for both, greeted by about 6,000 at Meadowhill Park. Mayor Daley welcomed them at O’Hare and plans shifted to an airport reception due to weather and delays. Denise Hollum, 20, and Anne Henning, 16, spoke of happiness and fatigue as crowds cheered.
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Stars Rout Floridians in ABA Blowout
Utah Stars shellacked the Florida Floridians 112 to 13 at Salt Palace Monday night. Willie Wise led Utah with 29 points, reserve Merv Jackson added 22, and Beaty, Boone, and Combs sparked a late scoring flurry. Florida was led by Willie Long with 22 and Mack Calvin with 19 as Utah built a big halftime edge and widened the margin in the second half. Manny Leaks, traded from Utah, contributed 10 before fouling out.
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Marquette Backs Off NCAA In NIT Era Shift
New York AP report notes Marquette coach Al McGuire previously declined the NCAA postseason tournament, choosing the National Invitation. The decision highlighted a shift in priorities for the program and its approach to postseason play.
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Upset in Billiards Shakes World Championship Standings
Lu ther Lassiter of Elizabeth City NC defeated Jack Breit of Houston 150-103 to drop Breit to second place in the World Pocket Billiards Championship. Other results include Balsis 150-44 over Marino, Crane 150-145 over Diliberto, Walsh 150-97 over Fujima, Russo 150-106 over Florence, and Nagy 150-112 over Gartner. Balsis and Craone sit 13-1, with Butera also 13-1 after a bye. Lassiter 10-5 in a 20-man round robin that ends Saturday. first prize is 5,000 dollars.
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Spring Training Openings Highlight MLB Camps
The Mets begin spring training in St Petersburg with 17 pitchers and four catchers reporting to Gil Hodges. Pirates open at Bradenton under Bill Virdon, Red Sox first AL club at Winter Haven. NCAA regional bids face at large spots across East Mideast Midwest West with teams like Marquette Southwestern Louisiana South Carolina Marshall Northern Illinois Providence Duquesne Florida State Hawaii Oral Roberts in play. NIT contenders include Niagara Syracuse Fordham Villanova Houston and St Johns as runners up vie for spots.
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Solunar Tables and hunting tips from Richard Alden Knight
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below is taken from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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