Ouachita Defends State Title In Narrow Playoff Win
Ouachita opened defense of its state title with a 55 54 victory over Clarendon in the Class A state boys basketball tournament in Little Rock. The Lions built a 47 32 edge by end of three quarters but Clarendon cut the margin to one with 11 seconds left, then failed to score again sealing Ouachita’s win. Green Forest beat Osceola Rosenwald 73 66 in overtime, Taylor defeated Valley View 78 62, and Salem beat Humnake 42 36.
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Bad Shot Puts Player in Doral Meet
Gary Player plans to play through the Masters after a big PGA finish, aiming for the Doral Eastern Open with a strong field including Palmer Nicklaus Shaw and Jacklin. He could stay for the Champions Tournament if his form continues, despite homesickness and past scheduling shifts.
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Carlton Thrives in Spring Training amid Exhibition Prep
Steve Carlton, once a 19 game loser with the St Louis Cardinals, shines in a two inning intrasquad session. He is set to start Saturday against the Mets in the Cardinals first exhibition game as clubs begin spring play. Other notes include Boog Powell and Vada Pinson in new deals and several openers Friday across major league matchups.
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Donn Clendenon
Mets
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NBA Appeals Haywood Case Ruling
The National Basketball Association filed an appeal in the Spencer Haywood case. The league disclosed at a Wednesday meeting that it appeals the Supreme Court ruling by Justice William C. Douglas that allowed Haywood to resume play for the Seattle SuperSonics.
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Injury to West Like a Nightmare for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers star Jerry West suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee and will wear a leg cast for six weeks after surgery. Doctors at Centinela Valley Hospital warned full recovery tests come three months from now, jeopardizing Lakers playoff hopes as they vie for the Pacific Division title.
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Wednesday Scores and Thursday Schedule In Major Basketball
Wednesday results feature many high scoring games across the NBA college and NAIA circuits with Providence dominating St Bonaventure 88 56 and notable college wins including Villanova 90 77 over Boston College. NAIA districts report wins advancing best of three series and several district playoffs unfold across the Midwest and South.
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Marquette closes in on third longest win streak in major college history
Marquette, ranked second, extended its winning streak to 37 with a 96-74 rout of Bowling Green. The Warriors sit four shy of UCLA’s 41 and continue toward the NCAA tournament with a regular-season finale against Xavier of Ohio, then a first-round game vs Miami of Ohio. Dean Meminger led Marquette with 20 points as the team moved to 25-0 this year.
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Gardens Not Interested in Hosting Braves Games
Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens executive vice president Harold Ballard said the venue will not host Buffalo Braves home games, calling it a ham and egg sport. Ballard said he spoke with Braves owner Paul Snyder, who had proposed four Toronto games next season and up to 20 in 1972 73.
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Frazier Gets Nod and Greek Calls It Even
New York AP Jimmy Snyder the nations odds maker says the Frazier Ali heavyweight title fight is a pick em bet though bookmakers favor Frazier 7 5. Snyder notes subdued betting due to economy and doubts. Frazier predicts a 10 round stoppage Ali vows no contest. Both fighters undergo pre fight exams at Madison Square Garden.
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Baseball Exhibition in Florida and Arizona Schedule
Baseball exhibition games list for spring: Pittsburgh versus Chicago in Sarasota. New York versus Washington in Pompano Beach. Montreal against Atlanta in West Palm Beach. San Francisco against Chicago NL in Scottsdale. Tokyo Lotte Orions versus Milwaukee in Tempe. San Diego versus Oakland in Yuma. Boston versus Houston in Cocoa.
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Coaches Will Meet Again at Raleigh
Bob Devaney the Nebraska coach who beat LSU 17-12 in the Orange Bowl will coach the West in the June 26 Coaches All America Games in Raleigh North Carolina He will face Charlie McClendon who led LSU to a 34-27 win in last summer’s game at Lubbock Texas Assisting Devaney will be John Ralston Stanford and Benny Ellender Tulane Fran Curci Miami and Alex Agase Northwestern aiding McClendon Earle Edwards NC State president of the AFCA announced the organizers
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Kentucky Colonels Rally Past Carolina For ABA Win
Kentucky narrowly defeated Carolina 131-128 as Dan Issel scored 35 points and narrowed the gap behind Virginia in the East division. Indiana beat Memphis 122-98 to stay within 3 1/2 games of Utah, while the ABA slate included Indiana and Utah leading the West. In the NBA Philadelphia beat Portland 120-104 and several other matchups produced close scores.
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Emerson Advances in B Meet to Quarterfinals
Emerson High School moved into the Class B senior boys state basketball quarterfinals with a 65-55 win over Judsonia. Lource Jamerson and Tom Rhyne sparked a fourth quarter rally, Jamerson pacing Emerson with 24 points. Desha Central defeated Greers Ferry Westside 83-61, LaWayne Baker scoring 21 and Major Jones adding 22 for Desha Central.
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Margalo Dominates Oaklawn Feature at Hot Springs
Margalo shot to the lead and ran away with the $7,500 feature at Oaklawn Park in hot conditions, finishing 6 furlongs in 1:12 4-5. Owned by E. H. Woods, the 4-year-old filly paid 17, 7.40, and 4.40 with Yorkville second and Captain John Smith third. Crowd 7,860 wagered $707,616. Other notes mention Plaza Beau in a 5,000 feature and Pacers in a separate game with Ron Boone scoring 28 for Utah.
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