UCLA Coach of the Year Wooden Dominates AP Ballot
UCLA coach John Wooden, 56, unbeaten and ranked No. 1, named college basketball Coach of the Year by the Associated Press. He led UCLA to a 99-10 run in 109 games and is favored for a third national title in four seasons. He beat Princeton’s Bill van Breda Kolff 75-59 for the honor. Dean Smith of North Carolina was third.
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Taylor and Oil Trough Meet Today at State Tourney
In the Class B senior boys state basketball semifinals at Barton Coliseum Taylor faces Oil Trough at 3 p.m. and Weiner meets Greenbrier at 7 p.m. Taylor beat Palestine 87-62 and Oil Trough beat Cotter 68-46 in the quarterfinals. Weiner defeated Bradley 95-69 and Greenbrier over Alpena 103-54.
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Decision on Illinois Coach Today
The Big Ten faculty panel debated Illinois sanctions after the university admitted recruiting irregularities and sought leniency. President Dr. David D. Henry led a day-long appeal to soften a prior mandate that would fire or suspend coaches Pete Elliott, Harry Combes, and Howard Braun, amid allegations of illicit payments and player eligibility issues.
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Baylor Triumphs Over Razorbacks In Final NCAA Bout
Baylor defeated Arkansas 68 to 55 in a Southwest Conference finale as free throws late in the game built a margin after both teams each converted 22 field goals. Arkansas top scorer was David Self with 15 points while Baylor’s Darrell Hardy led with 20.
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Whitehall, Brinkley, Tuckerman reach Class A semifinals
In the Arkansas Class A boys tournament, Tuckerman beat St Anne 74-66, Brinkley toppled Bay 71-51, and Whitehall defeated Mena 68-38 to advance. Green Forest also won 68-43 over Altheiner Martin. semifinals set for Green Forest vs Brinkley and Whitehall vs Tuckerman.
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Bobcats Roll Over Camden in Finale
The Hope Bobcats closed their 1967 season with a 73-53 win over Camden Panthers in Region 4AA play at Camden. Led by Stan Parris with 22 points, Hope built a 32-26 halftime lead and extended it to 47-34 entering the final period, finishing 9-7 in league play while Camden ended 1-15 in 4AA.
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Hope Ark Star Scores Big in Regional Basketball
Tournament roundups from Pine Bluff and Newport list regional results across Class A and B senior boys, with Brinkley Bay and Whitehall among winners. NBA and college games follow, noting notable performances and spring-training updates from Alston and Bailey, plus early season notes on Staub and Johnson returning from injuries.
Black Hawks Winging to Championship
The Chicago Black Hawks soar toward the NHL title as Coach Billy Reays predicts the team will win the Prince of Wales Trophy. Led by Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull, Chicago beat Boston 5-2 to extend their lead over New York to 15 points after another strong showing, with Glenn Hall’s goaltending key despite outshooting.
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Ninth Spot to Be Difficult to Replace
Mike Becht reports the Los Angeles Dodgers face a tough task in replacing Maury Wills as leadoff and in filling the ninth spot when Sandy Koufax would pitch. Manager Walter Alston cites Parker or Michaels as leadoff candidates while exploring options at first base shortstop and center field to cover left handed pitching and speed losses.
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Latin Leads Golf Trail in the Doral Open
Homero Blancas fired a record tying six under par 65 to lead the Doral Open. Contenders closing include Joe Goldstrand Tommy Agron Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, all within two to seven strokes as the Coral Blue Monster course tested the field.
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Chicago Beats Boston 5 2 In Hockey Action
Chicago defeated Boston 5 to 2 in Thursday hockey showing strong offense. Detroit visits Montreal while Chicago travels to Toronto and New York visits Boston for remaining fixtures.
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Half Million Up for Grabs at Hialeah
I B races headline a weekend feature for thoroughbreds with 11 Florida yearlings in the Flamingo 14 miles at Hialeah Park and a $93,900 winner share. Santa Anita Derby with 13 sophomores and the Campbell Handicap at Bowie follow, each offering large purses and strong fields across three days.
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Rookie Helps Philadelphia to Victory over Warriors
Twenty-year-old rookie Matt Guokas sparked the 76ers with 20 minutes of play, 5 of 8 from the field, 4 of 6 on foul shots, and five assists as Philadelphia beat San Francisco 136 128. Wilt Chamberlain starred with 24 points and 38 rebounds while Rick Barry led the Warriors with 37 points.
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Coach of the Year Is UCLA Mentor
UCLA coach leads efforts as college basketball postseasons unfold with surprise results across NCAA and NIT fields. Upsets trim top teams and keep eyes on selections as Tulsa, Drake, St. John’s, and others surge and stumble in the early rounds.
Southern State advances to AIC semis with big first half
Southern State, the league champion, shot 72 percent in the first half to defeat Arkansas Tech 84 to 70 in the AIC tournament quarterfinals. Jim Deathrage led the Mule Riders with 16 points while Dale Brown scored 22 for Tech. Harding toppled State College of Arkansas 90 to 76 as Danny Wood led SCA with 24 points.
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