Hopes Star State Teams Fights Last Night in Playoffs
In multiple regional playoff nights results across cities, several bouts and college games determined advances. Notable outcomes include Jerry Quarley beating Brian London in Los Angeles, George Johnson defeating Bob Herrington in Portland, and Franco Innocenti edging Ramon Casal in Arezzo.
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Star State
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jerry Quarley
Bellflower
Calif
Brian London
England
Portland
Maine
Georgle Johnson
Trenton
N.d
Bob Herrington
New York City
Arezzo
Italy
Franco Innocenti
Ramon Casal
Spain
Ore
Amos Lincoln
San Francisco
Jimmy James
San Diego
Leachville Continues Winning Way
Hal Bock reports on spring baseball as the Yankees and Mantle debut Mantle at first base in a Grapefruit League win over Washington seven, with a key nine chances flawless fielding play. The Reds prepare for Pete Rose at left field amid a manager Dave Bristol led session, as camp work focuses on fundamentals and a Notre Dame football matchup tease.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Cincinnati Reds
Pete Rose
Mantle
Yankees
Washington &7
Bernie Allen
Fritz Peterson
Chet Trail
Steve Whitaker
Charley Smith
New York
Cap Peterson
Senators
Chuck Hinton
Cleveland Indians
Mexico City Tigers
Hinton
Leon Wagner
Dave Bristol
Reds
Bristol
Notre Dame
Phil
Arkansas High School Basketball Tournaments Tie Ups Semis
West Memphis faces Harrison and Leachville meets Russellville in the Class AA senior boys state tournament semifinals after West Memphis, Harrison and Leachville advanced with wins. Leachville, led by Tommy Robbins 16 points, edged Searcy. Harrison defeated Benton. West Memphis beat Camden Fairview.
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Springfield
Arkansas
Arkansas State
Linccoln
Association Press
Arkansas Am&n
Southwest Missouri
AMEN
Little Rock
Smith Northside
Rock
Blytheville
Jonesboro
Northside
North Little Rock
Fort Smith
Lite
Phil Young
Donnie Smith
Springdale
Hot Springs
Ray Malcom
Wildcat
Terry Reed
Associated Press
Fort Smith Northside
Harrison
Benton
Leachville
Searcy
West Memphis
Camden Fairven
Russellville
Tos
Camden Fairview
Tommy Robbins
Robbins
Gary Griffin
Donnie Watts
Jim Kelly
Joe Sawyer
Bill McCreery
Fairyview Cardinals
Berry McHahen
Camden
McMahon
Ortiz Title Showdown Looms In Madison Square Garden
Ismael Laguna and Frankie Narvaez expect to topple Carlos Ortiz in a 12 round clash at Madison Square Garden with the winner likely earning a May title shot. Laguna, 23, claims Ortiz is aging and overdue for a loss while Narvaez, 27, vows to beat both and claim the crown. Ortiz, 30, has reclaimed the title in 1965 but faces renewed challenges as contenders eye the 135 pound limit.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
NEW York
Ismael
Tiger) Laguna
Panama
Frankie Narvaez
Puerto Rico
Carlos Ortiz
Laguna
Narvaez
Madison Square Garden
Ortiz
Hector Valdes, Jr
San Juan
P.R
Caguas
Carlos
Percy Hayles
Frankie
Hayles
Wire Products Nip Tollette In Close Game
Wire Products defeated Tollette 71 69 at Yerger Gym March 9. Tollette entered undefeated. Hope stood 29 5. Don ald Burkett and Everett Ede wards paced rebounding. Dennie 19 Burk ette 16 Bishop 12 led Hope scorers. Tollette's top scorers were Morgan 23 Tollin 18. Hope to travel to Prescott Saturday for a meeting with an undefeated foe.
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Hope Wire Products
Tollette
Yerger Gymnasium
Tollette-Dean
Prescott - Spring Hill
Hope Wire
Donald Burkett
Everett Edewards
Douglas Dennie
Donald Burkette
Andrew Bishop
Tollettes
Leo Morgan
Tollin
Hope
Prescott
Saints to Get Most Draft Picks
New Orleans Saints will hold the largest total of 35 selections in the first combined NFL and AFL draft, despite trades that cost a No. 1 pick to Baltimore. Green Bay Packers will have 24, with Baltimore, Buffalo, Houston, and Philadelphia each at 21. The draft, starting Tuesday, reduces redshirt futures by eliminating remaining college eligibility picks.
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NEW York
New Orleans Saints
Green Bay Packers
Saints
NFL
Baltimore
Packers
Buffalo
Houston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Minnesota
New York Jets
San Francisco
Atlanta
Kansas City
Detroit
Oakland
St. Louis
San Diego
Washington
Boston
Miami
Dallas
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Los Angeles
Pete Rozelle
Refram Aims For Citrus Open Win In Florida
Dean Refram tied for the first round lead at Rio Pinar in Orlando with a five under par 66, seeking his first tour championship and a $23,000 payout as he competes against Doug Sanders and stars like Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. Sanders led with hot putting and Florida urgency over taxes as Palmer and Player chased, while Jack Nicklaus struggled in a rough day.
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Dean Refram
Bac
Doug Sanders
Refram
Sanders
Florida
Uncle Sam
Rio Pinar
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Palmer
Don January
Jay Hebert
Charles Coody
Jack Rule
Sul
Jack Nicklaus
Lionel Hebert
Ryun Poised to Contend for NCAA Indoor Titles at Cobo
Kansas star Jim Ryun arrives at Cobo Arena for the NCAA Indoor Meet amid questions on his best times on a dirt surface. He eyes the 880 indoor mark and the mile title as Kansas defends the team crown. Ryun faces Dave Patrick of Villanova with 360 athletes from 93 schools competing, while Gerry Lindgren may miss title defense for Washington State due to a leg injury.
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Jerry Liska
Associated Press
Detroit
Jim Ryun
Kansas
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ryan
Cobo Arena
Jayhawk
Oklahoma State
Amateur Athletic Union
Cobo
Villanova
Dave Patrick
AAU
NCAA
Bob Timmons
Jayhawk Flyer
Ryun
Timmons
Southern California
Detroit News
Misesouri
Gerry Lindgren
Washington State
Imping
Dodgers to Lose Captain Wills. Davis Warns of Effect
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis, a seven year veteran, said the team could suffer from the loss of captain Maury Wills. Davis noted the captain instilled strong dislike in at least some players, and he commented on the potential impact as Wills departs.
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Murray Chass
Associated Press
Vero Beach, Fla
Los Angeles Dodgers
Willie Davis
Maury Wills
Unet
Fort Myers
Fla
Wills
Willie
Chicago at Montreal and New York at Toronto in NHL
National Hockey League games feature Chicago visiting Montreal and New York visiting Toronto. Veterans and rookies square off as teams chase standings with pivotal season matches shaping playoff bids.
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National Hockey League
Associated Press
Chicago
Montreal
New York
Toronto
Pretense Faces Buckpasser in San Juan Capistrano Showdown
Pretense, the 4-year-old from Llangollen Farm, is the favorite to win the $125,000-added San Juan Capistrano Handicap at Santa Anita, aiming to boost earnings to $258,750 on the 1 3/16 mile turf course. Buckpasser and Drin also figure prominently as strong rivals in a race with 12 starters and a $75,000 first prize.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Charlie Whittingham
Howard B. Keck
Drin
Bill Shoemaker
Wake Forest Battles Back To Edge Clemson In ACC Tourney
Wake Forest charged from 22-4 down to defeat Clemson 63-61 in double overtime in Greensboro, with Paul Crinkley scoring six of Wake Forest's 10 in the second overtime. North Carolina rallied past NC State, while Duke, South Carolina, and other ACC teams posted victories in the night’s opening rounds.
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Clemson
North Carolina Tar Heels
Deacons
Tigers
Greensboro
N.C
North Carolina
N.C. State
Duke
Virginia
South Carolina
Maryland
Southern Ilinois
St. Peter's
New Jersey
Marshall
Villanova
New York
Kentucky Wesleyan
Stetson
Evansville
Ind
Washington
Washington State
Seattle
Wake Forest
Joe Ayoob
Randy Mahaffey
Mahaffey
Clemeson
Paul Crinkley
N.C. State Wolfpack
Rusty Clark
Tar Heels
Bob Verga
Blue Devils
Gamecocks
Jack Thompson
Frank Standard
Bob Allen
Villasuova
Thundering Herd
Huntington
W.va
Nebraska
Dick Garrett
Walt Frazier
St. Peter’s
Saulkis
Carbonsdale
Associated Press
ACC
Roger Cordell
South Carolina State
Tennessee State
St. Michaels of
Vermont
Assumption
Mass
Springfield
Long Island
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Ted Davidson
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Camilo Pascual
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Clay
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Cow Palace
Willie Ketchum
Philadelphia Phillies
Bill White
Bill
Tokyo
Orient
Paul Fuji
Pedranza
Philippines
Honolulu
Sandro Lopupulo
U.S
St Paul’s Cathedral
London
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Gerry Ward
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