Death cast pall over NCAA ski meet in Winter Park
University of Utah sophomore David Allen Novello died after a downhill crash on a rutted 1.3 mile course. His team withdrew from further competition. Otto Tschudi of Denver won the downhill as slalom and jumping events followed.
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Novelle
Crippled U S Team Takes on Russians
A weakened United States track squad faces a strong Soviet team in Richmond in the opening indoor clash. With star milers Ryan and Von Ruden and high jumper Matzdorf out, Reynaldo Brown cancels. Chris Dunn of Colgate replaces him after Dunn beat Matzdorf at the NCAA indoors. Ron Carter steps in for Steve Smith in pole vault as Smith drops from 17 feet to 16 6. An AAU spokesman notes David Wattle may run the mile, pending his participation.
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Pat Matzdorf
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Brown
Chris Dunn
Colgate
Matzdorf
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Dunn
Steve Smith
Tony Beach
Calif
Ron Carter
Houston
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Carter
AAU
David Wattle
Bowling Green
Beard Leads Tourney With Four Under Par 68
Frank Beard took the opening round lead at the Greater Jacksonville Open with a four under par 68 amid wind rain delays. Al Geiberger and a group at 70 followed, while Arnold Palmer struggled with 71 after six birdies could not offset multiple mistakes. Beard discussed his ear infection and wind challenges, noting relief after a difficult Hawaii wind episode.
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Tony Jacklin
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Jim Wiechers
Tye
Ruffian Heads Field in Spa St. Patrick's Day Purse
Royal Ruffian leads an eleven horse field for a six furlong race at Oaklawn Park in HOT SPRINGS AR. The $12 500 purse features 4 year olds and up with a $25 000 claiming price. Royal Ruffian carries 118 pounds with Louis Spindler aboard while Jovial John carries 117 pounds with Joe Ebardt. Other runners include Easy Drive Proven Flight Patient Hands Long Decision Windy Maker Union Soldier Turn Tam and Saigon Warrior with 115 or 118 pounds.
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NIT Meet Opens Tonight at Madison Square Garden
The 35th National Invitation Tournament begins tonight at Madison Square Garden featuring Virginia against Lafayette with Barry Parkhill and Tracy Tripucka. Jacksonville faces Fordham as Ernie Fleming motivates the team, with Syracuse and Davidson also in action. St. John’s plays Missouri in the later doubleheader, and Oral Roberts versus Memphis State leads the Saturday card. Quarterfinals run Monday and Tuesday, with semifinals Thursday and the championship on Saturday March 25.
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Greg Kohls
Davidson
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Oral Roberts
Richie Fuqua
Memphis State
Larry Finch
St. John’s N.Y
Missouri
Princeton
Brian Taylor
Indiana
Texas-El Paso
Niagara
Long Beach State, UCLA Win NCAA Far West Openers
In Provo Utah Long Beach State defeated San Francisco 75 to 55 as Fd Ratleff and Chuck Terry each scored 16. UCLA overwhelmed Weber State 90-58 with hot outside shooting by Henry Farmer and Larry Rib in first round action.
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Utah
Fd Ratleff
Chuck Terry
Long Beach State
San Francisco
UCLA
Weber State
Henry Farmer
Larry Ribby
Wooden Named Cage Coach of the Year
John Wooden, UCLA, was named the Associated Press Coach of the Year for the fifth time after guiding an unbeaten 1971-72 season. He praised his young team led by Kareem Jabbar, Walt Hazzard, Gail Goodrich, and Bill Walton, noting a new offense blending high and low post concepts.
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Bill Walton
Sidney
Curtis
Steve Patterson
Keith Wilkes
Wilkes
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Walton
UCLA
Stephens ousted by Parkview in state tournament opener
Dex ter Reed scored 20 points as Parkview from Class AAA rallied to beat Stephens, a Class AA school, 65-61. Parkview erased a 32-27 halftime deficit, seized a 41-40 lead in the third, and pulled away late with Reed scoring 11 in the final period while Floyd Booth added 14 and Raymond Hopes 16. Ralph Porchin led Stephens with 23 points.
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Dwight Lamar
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Danny Beard
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Larry Robinson
Kentucky Surprises Marquette In Regional Play
In the NCAA Far West Regionals Adolph Rupp's Kentucky upset a Marquette team missing Chones. UCLA, aiming for a sixth straight title, beat Weber State 90-58 but Coach John Wooden lamented a lackluster effort. Bibby and Farmer led UCLA, Walton fouled out after limited scoring, while Nater added 12 points off the bench.
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Associated Press
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Weber
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Riley Kimberly
Blue Spurns $50,000, Vows to Quit Baseball
Vida Blue announced retirement from baseball after contract talks with Oakland owner Charles O. Finley failed. The star left-hander cited a $50,000 offer for this year and public relations work as reasons, leaving the A's without a marquee pitcher and baseball without a gate attraction. The report also covers Red Sox voting against a players strike, and various exhibition results and NCAA actions.
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Baseball
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Dick Williams
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Charles O. Finley
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Robert Gerst
Solunar Tables Schedule for Prime Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule lists daily Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knights SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan outings to fish in productive territories or hunt in favorable cover during these times to maximize sport potential each day.
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Pie Traynor dies at 72 in Pittsburgh Pirates legend
Hall of Famer Pie Traynor, famed Pirates third baseman and 1948 Hall of Fame inductee, dies at 72 from a respiratory ailment after being stricken visiting a friend. Born in Framingham, Mass on November 11, 1899, he starred 17 seasons with Pittsburgh, batting .320 with 2,416 hits and earning lasting acclaim as a top third baseman.
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Pie’” Traynor
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Bullets Rally Past Cavaliers In Narrow 105 101 Win
Baltimore capitalized on a 16 point third quarter lead as Wes Unseld grabbed a Cleveland Arena rebound mark with 24 boards and Gus Johnson added 18 off the bench. Archie Clark led Baltimore with 24 points while Cleveland’s Gus Johnson, Carr, and Smith had strong nights. Knicks edge Rockets 103 102 as Bradley sinks a late winner.
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