Ashland and Kentucky Wesleyan Eye NCAA Div II Final
Defending champ Kentucky Wesleyan and top-ranked Ashland College of Ohio favored to reach the finals of the NCAA college division tournament. Eight regional winners begin play in Roberts Stadium, with Ashland and Wesleyan in opposite brackets for a potential title collision. The opening pairings feature San Francisco State vs American International, Montclair State vs Southwest Missouri, Oglethorpe vs Kentucky Wesleyan, and Illinois State vs Ashland.
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Hayes Seem s Man to Beat in Scoring Race
AP reports two weeks remain in the NBA season with San Diego rookie Elvin Hayes leading scoring at 2089 points and a 29.0 average. Wilt Chamberlain dominants rebounds with 1544 and a .575 field goal percentage while Earl Monroe climbs to 2nd in scoring. Oscar Robertson eyes playmaking with 703 assists. Len Wilkens and Larry Siegfried also noted for assists and free throws.
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National Basketball Association
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Chamberlain
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Boston
Bill Russell
Cincinnati
Jerry Lucas
Oscar Robertson
Royals
Len Wilkens
Seattle
Sedt
Larry Siegfried
Williams to Get Most Out of Players
Washington manager Ted Williams surveys the Senators camp and says a few players show potential to lift the club from last season. He notes Frank Howard, LeDel Unser, Brant Alyea, and Epstein as possible catalysts while weighing catcher Paul Casanova and pitcher Phil Ortega as questions. Young prospects Tom Grive and Gene Martin offer hope for infield upgrade alongside Bernie Allen, Ed Brinkman, and Ken McMullen.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Pompany Beach, Frs
Mike Epstein
Washington
Ted Williams
Epstein
Williams
Senators
Paul Casanova
Phil Ortega
Howard
LeDel Unser
Brant Alyea
Bruins Seek Redemption After Loss To USC In Slugfest
UCLA coach John Wooden says the team must be sharper after a late regular season loss to Southern California. UCLA faces New Mexico State in the NCAA western regionals as Lew Alcindor's role looms.
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WGN
Associated Press
Los Angeles
UCLA
John Wooden
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Bealing
Southern California
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USC
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Aggies
Southern California Basketball Writers
NMU
Lew Alcindor
Alcindor
California
Bullets On Target In NBA Stretch Run
The Baltimore Bullets beat the Phoenix Suns 140 to 121 to snap a four game slide and move a game ahead of idle Philadelphia in the Eastern Division pennant race. Earl Monroe sparked an 84 point second half as San Francisco’s Rudy LaRusso led his club past Milwaukee 123 to 106. Cliff Hagan came off the Dallas bench for a 109-108 ABA win over Miami. The article notes pitching questions for Williams and highlights Camilo Pascual’s 13-12 record alongside a weakened Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, Boston and New York in the AL pennant race.
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Rudy laRusso
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Dallas Chapparals
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American Basketball Association
Buffalo
Hank Allen
Richie Allen
Williams
Camilo Pascual
Frank Berstaina
Joe Coleman
Jim Hannan
Barry Moore
Ortega
Hannan
Senators
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Epstein
Hope (Ark) Sti Basketball Pro
NBA scores feature San Fran 123 Milwaukee 1Baltimore 140 Phoenix 121. Today’s games include Philadelphia at New York and Chicago at Atlanta. ABA: Dallas 109 Miami 108. NAIA first round results Stout 113 Linfield 80 East 89 New Mexico 89 Millikin 71 Asheville 86 Grambling 74 Elizabeth City 86 Valdosta 78 Monmouth 63 Central Ohio St 59 Howard Payne 94 Wayne 70 Washburn 90 Missouri Valley Drake 77 Louisville 73.
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Associated Press
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Final poll rates Central in first place
North Little Rock Wildcats, champions of the Class AAA state tournament, top the final Associated Press high school basketball poll with 10 of 12 first place votes. Central earns second as Camden Fairview slips to third. Fayetteville and Lonoke rise in the top ten with Fort Smith Southside dropping. The list also notes Fort Smith Northside and Desha Central among other top teams with several others receiving votes.
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Associated Press
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Camden Lincoln
Northside
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Lonoke
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Pine Bluff
Solunar Tables Schedule for Hunting Periods
Solunar Periods listed from Richard Alden Knight's tables guide daily activity. Plan days to fish or hunt in good territory or cover during these windows for best sport potential.
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Richard Alden Knight
Caddies Clash With Pros Over Pay Says The Baron
A 22 year veteran caddy known as The Baron claims touring pros overpay entertainment costs while underpay caddies. Pro players and board members dispute the charge noting earnings and duties, with figures suggesting a five to ten percent share is common. The baron cites Palmer Nicklaus Player and Burke as top earners for caddies.
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Sheila Moran
Associated Press
Pensacola
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Gardner Dickinson
PGA
Dan Sikes
Don Finsterwald
Finsterwald
Miami
Lionel Hebert
Bert Yancey
Tom Weiskopf
Yancay
Yancey
Welskopf
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Walter Burkemo
Jones Scores 30 or More in 19 Straight Games
Larry Jones of Denver extended his streak to 19 straight 30 plus point games, a league record, and needs about 15 more in 12 games to reach 2,000 career points. The ABA stats show Rick Barry leading scoring and Connie Hawkins close behind, with Mel Daniels atop rebounding and other leaders in efficiency and shooting.
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Larry Jones
Denver
American Basketball Association
Jones
Toledo University
Oakland
Rick Barry
Minnesota
Connie Hawkins
Hawking
New York
Walt Simon
Simon
Wareren Armstrong
Mel Daniels
Indiana
Jim Easkins
Darel Carrier
Kentucky
Tony Jackson
Houston
Larsey Brown
Fights Last Night Hit New York Headlines
In Tokyo Kasuyoshi Kanazas stopped Jesus Pimental in a 120 pound bout. David Melendez from New York stopped Willie Munoz in a 150 pound clash. Benny Briscoe scored a fourth round stoppage over Jose Gonzalez at 161 pounds in New York. Jimmy Lester knocked out Tito Marshall at 159 pounds in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Kasuyoshi Kanazas
Japan
Jesus Pimental
Mexico
New York
David ‘Toro” Melendez
Atte
Willie Munoz
Benny Briscoe
Philadelphia
Jose Gonzalez
San Francisco
Jimmy Lester
Tito Marshall
Panama
Senators Just Can't Get Runs In Exhibition Slugfest
Washington Senators were blanked 4-0 by the Kansas City Royals as Ted Williams’ club wasted 11 baserunners in an early exhibition. Boston Red Sox cleared bases four times with homers in a 7-1 win over the Mets, while several players projected for 1969 glory hooked up in late comebacks and holdout talks dominated the notes from spring camps.
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Dick Coach
Associated Press
Ted Williams
Washington Senators
Kansas City Royals
Williams
Boston Red Sox
New York Mets
Kansas City
Washington
New York Yankees
Frank Howard
Senators
Red Sox
Tony Conigliaro
Billy
Ken Jarrelson
George Scott
Gerry Moses
Galen Cisco
Steve Jones
Larry Sherry
Royals
Jones
Buddy Bradford
Dick Radatz
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Frank Fernandez
Yankees
Atlanta Braves
Bob Robertson
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis
Chuck Hartenstein
Barry Houser
Larry Killingsworth
Cardinals
Robertson
Houston Astros
Los Angeles
Doug Rader
Dodgers
San Diego
Dick Kelley
Cleveland
Indians
Padres
Ron Stone
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnat
Reds
Ralph Garr
Atlanta
Montreal Expos
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Oakland Athletics
Seattle Pilots
Willie McCovey
Juan Marichal
Giants
Howard
Sonny Siebert
McCovey
Marichal
Siebert
Frank McGuire Named ACC Basketball Coach of the Year
Raleigh AP reports Frank McGuire, veteran coach of South Carolina, earned ACC Basketball Coach of the Year after guiding the team to a school record 20 victories.
Drake Bulldogs extend ten game win streak to NCAA bid
Drake Bulldogs, MVC co-champions with a 23-4 record, extended a ten game winning streak by beating Louisville 77-73 in Wichita. The victory clinched Drake's MVC representative spot for the NCAA Midwest Regional, as Louisville faced an at large bid to the NIT.
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