Duke Faces Oklahoma City In NIT Opener At Madison Square Garden
Duke, No. 11 in final UP ratings, meets a fast Oklahoma City squad in the NIT first round at Madison Square Garden after finishing 21-5. Bubas defends not pressing, citing rebounding and good shots as keys to overcoming St. Peter’s and Marshall earlier in the week.
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Signing War Visioned by Auerbach
Boston Celtics general manager Arnold Red Auerbach foresees a signing war between the NBA and ABA this spring. He notes the ABA will have a season under its belt, predicting bidding mainly for first round choices. He cites Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld as high priced key targets.
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Royals Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With 142-123 Win
The Cincinnati Royals defeated Seattle 142-123 to stay one game behind idle Detroit for the Eastern Division playoff spot. Baltimore Bullets fell 100-96 to Chicago Bulls, dropping 24 games behind Detroit and crumbling their chances. New York beat Philadelphia 130-120. Los Angeles clinched West second with 142-106 over San Francisco. Boston routed San Diego 144-118. Oscar Robertson scored 36 for Cincinnati. Bill Dinwiddie and Tom Van Arsdale sparked late runs.
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Records Do Not Count in Tourney
St Bonaventure coach Larry Weise says the NCAA regionals begin a new season despite a 25 0 regular season. The Bonnies face North Carolina Columbia Davidson in Raleigh while top teams Houston UCLA Kansas State New Mexico State Santa Clara and Kentucky Yale race toward the national title with key injuries and eligibility issues shaping outcomes.
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Lamonica Tops League Passers After Strong Raiders Season
Daryle Lamonica led the AFL in passing yards 3 228 and touchdown tosses 30 after Oakland’s title run. Kansas City’s Len Dawson followed in yards and Namath topped completions and overall yardage, with Namath amassing 4 007 yards. Rockets suffer 12th straight loss.
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Exhibited Baseball By The Associated Press Review
A roundup of spring training results shows Chicago, A beating Pittsburgh 4 0 as Minnesota defeats Baltimore 4 to 2 in 10 innings. Cincinnati tops Boston 5 3 in 10 innings and New York I Louis 6 Detroit 2. Other games include Philadelphia 8 Houston 6 and Chicago N 6 California 4 in 16 innings. Matches are listed for various Florida and Arizona sites with multiple pairings and night games.
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Oakland Fans Brace for Patience Amid A's Move
Oakland fans face a patient season as Charlie Finley relocates the Kansas City Athletics to Oakland, unveiling a young roster and a new Alameda County Coliseum arena. Bob Kennedy promises a work in progress, with starters Hunter Nash Dobson and a crowd of prospects shaping a lean bid to climb from the cellar.
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Palmer foresees huge golf crowds with assigned seating
Orlando AP report notes Arnold Palmer predicting future golf crowds will reach stadium-like sizes with assigned seats as tours grow. He cites $953,777 career earnings and current Citrus Open form, contending with Julius Boros, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player in the $25,000 Citrus title race.
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278 Points Scored in One Game at Independent Invitation
In Guerne say gymnasium the Lewisville team led by Simmons with 37 points defeated Monte's Barbers 106 to 97. Hugh Wilson scored 19 for the losers. In the second game Blevins led Texarkana Rebels to an 89 to 74 win over Texarkana Rebels with Hicks at 36 and Larry Walls at 28. The Coaches team scored 154 for the victory while Dean's Truckstop lost with 124. Kenny Hughes earned $9 for the Coaches and Clinton Kidd added points for Deans. Tonight Malvern and DeQueen meet at 6:30 followed by Perry's Truck Stop versus Blevins at 7:45 and Stamps against Lewisville Beginners at 1 0 o'clock.
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Pittsburgh catcher dreams on minor league roster return
Pittsburgh catcher appears to have recovered from the neck injury that put him on the disabled list in 1967. Pag or Phil Roof could be back, though the organization is high on Dave Duncan, a 200 pounder who impressed on trial last year. Duncan hit 46 homers in the minors in 1966 and is viewed as the man of the future.
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Bruins Top Rangers Again as NHL Tightens East Standings
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 2-1 to pull even for second in the East, with Johnny Bucyk scoring his 30th of the season. Chicago edged Pittsburgh 4-3, Philadelphia beat Minnesota 4-2 to gain on Los Angeles, and Detroit defeated Oakland 4-2 as playoff races heat up. Ed Westfall and Jim Nott played key roles for Boston while Bobby Hull notched his 43rd for Chicago.
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Pipers Clinch ABA Eastern Crown Despite Losses
Pittsburgh Pipers clinched the ABA Eastern Division title without playing flawless, benefiting from Minnesota's defeat by Indiana 116-106 in Indianapolis. Indiana secured third place. New Jersey moved closer to fourth with a 96-87 win over Denver, while ABA and NBA games produced multiple scoring games across several cities.
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Bando Makes It Hard on Oakland in Spring Action
In an exhibition, Sal Bando bolstered the Athletics by driving in all runs with a three run homer and a solo shot, while Bob Schellenberg delivered a grand slam for the Phillies in a 10 inning win. Jim Bouton and other pitchers shaded a busy spring slate including dominant starts and late rallies across leagues.
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