Missing star players loom over clubs in early workouts
On the eve of full squad practices several key figures are absent including Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle, Senators home run king Frank Howard, Indians pitcher Sam McDowell, Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg, Pirates stars Roberto Clemente and Matty Alou, and others. An implied critique targets the missing catcher as teams prepare for opening workouts.
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Braves Pitchers Stand Fast In Boycott Clash
Atlanta general manager Paul Richards blasted unsigned catcher Joe Torre amid the spring training dispute as Dodgers owner Walter O Malley fretted over missing starters. Dodgers pitchers and Alston fined three, while Giants Perry Bonds Marshall and others joined workouts ahead of pension talks in New York.
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Club Owners Players Plan More Talks
Negotiators for MLB players and club owners to return to bargaining after a marathon session failed to settle the pension dispute. Marvin Miller said progress exists but problems remain. John Caherin noted positive progress without details. The dispute, widening since last fall, centers on pension and related benefits with players seeking higher pension and extra health, widow, life, disability, and severance provisions plus a share of national TV income.
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Hockey results and schedule notes from Monday
Minnesota tied 1 to 1 with Los Angeles in the featured hockey result. No other games were scheduled tonight. The upcoming Wednesday schedule lists Detroit at Montreal and St. Louis at Toronto. A brief Solunar table excerpt explains planning activity around periods from Richard Alden Knight.
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North Carolina Clings to No 2 Spot in AP Poll
North Carolina moves back to second in the AP basketball poll behind UCLA as Santa Clara drops to fourth after a double overtime loss to San Jose State. La Salle rises to third. Davidson and Kentucky round out the top six with notable weekend results and upcoming conference play.
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Leading Ags to Host Arkansas in SWC Showdown
The SWC title race hinges on Texas A&M’s home clash with Arkansas and Baylor’s visit to Texas Christian in Waco. A&M win and Baylor loss would seal the Aggies’ championship with two games left. Crowd-control plans were announced as SWC officials seek safer arenas for tonight’s games.
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District Tourney action heats Arkansas high school hoops
12 Region AAA teams converge at Southern State College Magena for the District Tournament with first round byes for the top two in each East and West division. Hope Bobcats face Smackover Buckaroos then Crossett in quarterfinals. Ashdown Pantherettes seek another state final. Bradley extends win streak. state senior boys tournaments at Barton Coliseum Little Rock. Mena and Salem as top contenders with Magnolia Columbia Lonoke and Green Forest among possible challengers.
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Wood Makes No Apology About Skating
Tim Wood, a 20 year old Detroit native and Jol Carroll University skater, defends figure skating as a rigorous sport. He recalls initial ridicule, cites media progress, and aims to restore U S male figure skating supremacy after a 10 year field drought as the world championships open at Broadmoor Arena.
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Loughery S Powering Bullets Past Pistons For Win
Kevin Loughery scored 31 points as the Baltimore Bullets beat the Detroit Pistons 123-119 to extend their road trip and pull within a half game of the 76ers in the Eastern Division. Earl Monroe led with 23, Wes Unseld had 19 and 23 rebounds. Detroit's Dave Bing added 23.
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Central Is Picked Above Fairview In Arkansas Poll
The AP Arkansas high school basketball poll stays led by Little Rock Central with eight first place votes and Camden Fairview second. North Little Rock, Fort Smith Northside and Northside follow, Pyatt climbs to sixth, and Salem enters the top ten as Searcy and Pine Bluff slide.
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Bullets Increase Division Lead Ahead of Western Swing
The Baltimore Bullets push their Eastern lead to four games after a 123-107 win over the Detroit Pistons. Trailing 65-57 early in the third, Baltimore surged 25-6 to lead 82-71, then stretched to 109-87 before Detroit rallied to 121-117. Coach Gene Shue aims for consistency on a demanding eight games in 12 days road trip, including a March 10 game versus the Suns in Phoenix.
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Tennessee Holds Maravich as LSU Drops Key SEC Game
LSU star Pistol Pete Maravich scored only 20 points as Tennessee's defensive strategy stifled him, while the Volunteers rolled to a 87-63 win to extend their SEC record to 12-4. Kentucky and others won, with notable performances by Dan Issel and Lanier.
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