Change in Johnny Bench Prompts Maturity at Camp
In Tampa, Sparky Anderson notes Johnny Bench has grown more focused and in charge this year after a life threatening scare and December surgery for a benign lung lesion. Bench, 25, hit 40 homers and 125 RBIs last season and now leads by example, insisting on progress and demanding teammates stay on task during a four hour drill. Bench even drives action with Pete Rose delay and pushes for teammates to participate in workouts.
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Redshirting Policy Faces Big Ten Review
CHICAGO AP The Big Ten accepts a five year competition rule but redshirting remains in doubt as member schools must vote on faculty policy changes. NCAA scholarship limits to 105 total football players constrain rosters and redshirt practices. The May conference vote will determine whether redshirt remains possible under the White Resolution.
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Big Ten
Nets Rally To Beat Colonels In ABA Thriller
The New York Nets erased a 23 point deficit to beat the Kentucky Colonels 91 89 with a late jumper by Billy Paultz and free throws from Gary Gregor. Ken Lackey and Carter each had 20 for the Nets while Issel scored 25 for Kentucky.
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Pacers
Ron Boone
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Carolina Cougars
Ouachita Tigers prove season worth at NAIA bid
Ouachita Baptist University recovered from key losses to claim a share of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference title and defeat Henderson to secure District 17 representation in the NAIA tournament in Kansas City. Coach Bill Vining praised the team’s hard work and resilience after Patterson and Hodges departed for pro careers.
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Associated Press
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Patterson
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CBU
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Kansas City
Sam Houston Named Champs Reign Seeks NIT Bid
Sam Houston State coach Archie Porter awaits a possible NIT invitation after the Bearkats were crowned the AP college division champions. They aim to extend the NAIA win streak to 34 and seek an NIT spot while preparing for the Kansas City playoffs. Augustana Illinois finished second at 23-1 with 26-0 Sam Houston atop the final poll.
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Rangers face tough assignment with young lineup
Pompano Beach AP Whitey Herzog opens 1973 season as Rangers manager promising competitiveness. He acknowledges a tough job with a younger less experienced squad. Offseason moves bring Mike Epstein and Rico Carty to boost a weak 1972 batting, while Carty averages .317 lifetime. Attendance at Yonkers Raceway fell 18 percent in 1972.
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Spring training notes from baseball camps and signings
The report covers Pat Mugging’s knee and foot issues for the Giants, McCovey's light workouts, and cortisone use. It notes New York Yankees Frank Tepedino four hits in six at bats driving an 8-3 win over Minnesota, plus Sanches Frazier and Bennett homers. It mentions Carew signing denial, Oates signing with Atlanta, and Baseball Commissioner Kuhn prompting NL clubs on DH use for away spring games.
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Frank Tepedino
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Celerino Sanches
Fred Frazier
Ken Bennett
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Harmon Killebrew
Rod Carew
Bowie Kuhn
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Pro Basketball Schedule Report
A compact listing shows multiple NBA games with results and upcoming matchups across cities including Boston Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Cleveland Houston Portland Atlanta Baltimore Kansas City Omaha Phoenix Chicago Buffalo Hershey Utah Virginia Memphis Denver Dallas Norfolk and New York. Researchers note whale deterrence by blasting killer whale sounds to steer whales away from salmon populations.
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Omaha
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Phoenix
Chicago
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Hershey
Utah
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Solunar Tables Guide Hunters and Fishers to Daily Peaks
Solunar schedule printed from Richard Alden Knight table urges planning days around peak periods to fish in productive territory or hunt in good cover, aiming to maximize sport each day.
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