Army Coach Defends Cadets as they face Tough Weekend
Army coach Bobby Knight defends his rugged Cadets amid criticism of their defense in a 59-45 NIT quarterfinal upset of South Carolina. The scene in Madison Square Garden also featured a rough BC Louisville game, with 39 fouls, a fight, and ejections as Terry Driscoll led BC with 29 points and 22 rebounds while Billy Evans added 15 points and 13 assists.
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Los Angeles Beats Oakland 3-2 in NHL Action
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles defeated Oakland 3 to 2 in the lone NHL game on Tuesday. The matchup showcased tight defense and key scoring plays as both teams traded chances throughout the contest.
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Pars Four Hope A Star OATS Fights Last Night
In New York Tony Gagilar stopped Trish Danny Swears in Worcester, Julio Figueroa fought in Puerto Rico, Danny Garcia beat a Dominican Republic opponent, GowMeo Brennan defeated Rocky Hernandez in the Bahamas, and Cleveland Williams outpointed Charley Polite in Houston.
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Drake Coach Sees No Slowdown Versus UCLA in Semifinal
Drake coach Maury John says the Bulldogs will not slow their pace against top-ranked UCLA and Lew Alcindor in the NCAA semifinal in Louisville. UCLA, 27-1, aims for a third straight title as North Carolina and Purdue also contend in the doubleheader.
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Indians Have 0 Trouble th A's
The Cleveland Indians routed Oakland pitcher Jim Nash for ten runs in the second inning and held on to beat the A’s 10-8 in Mesa Arizona. Tony Horton and Duke Sims powered the assault with four singles five doubles and two homers. Nash was lifted with two out in the second.
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Hope Arr St Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals
Army defeated South Carolina 59 to 44 in a college basketball quarterfinal. Boston College upset Louisville 88 to 83. Pro results: Baltimore 130 Seattle 120. Los Angeles 93 Chicago 92. Atlanta 128 San Francisco 115. San Diego 128 Milwaukee 108.
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Dodgers Question Whether 1969 Dodgers Really Improved
Dodgers still question if they are better this year after finishing September strong last season without Don Drysdale. Alston cites Sudakis Lefebvre and Fairly as keys to improvement while lineup promises depth with Grabarkewitz Davis Crawford Kasco and Haller. Pitching staff features Drysdale Singer Sutton Osteen Foster and Claude Osteen as veteran workhorses.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar periods are listed based on Richard Alden Knight's work. Plan days to fish or hunt in prime territory or cover during these times to maximize sport opportunities.
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Everybody Wins Snowball Fight at Phillips School
In Wellesley Massachusetts the Phillips School held a snowball fight with a twist. Principal Willard Woodruff offered to stop throwing if no one else threw for a week and kept his end of the bargain. Everyone ended up happy.
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Exhibition Baseball Tuesday Results In New York
Baseball results list exhibition scores and matchups including New York A seven to six over Cincinnati and New York N three to one against Los Angeles Houston. Other results show Philadelphia six Bettoit two and Chicago N eight Seattle five with multiple city and venue notes across Florida Arizona and California.
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Bullets Near Eastern Division Title After Seattle Win
The Baltimore Bullets moved 3.45 games ahead of the 76ers with a 130-120 win over Seattle. A win in New York tonight would clinch the division. Seattle’s Len Wilkens led with 26 as Philadelphia, Chicago, and Boston futures loom. Kevin Loughery scored 32 in Seattle game.
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Grid Owners Debate Realignment for 1970 Super Bowl
NFL and AFL team owners pause realignment talks to hear bids from Miami and New Orleans to host the 1970 Super Bowl. Commissioner Rozelle aims for a decision soon as merger language and divisional structures spark debate among key owners including Brown Phipps and Robbie.
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Train Kills 18 Deer In North Dakota Near Steele
North Dakota report says a Norther Pacific train struck a herd near Steele killing 15 of 16 deer. Game warden Bentle Melland noted the deer were bedded along tracks and could not escape due to high snowbanks, suggesting they fled in panic.
Got to Win One More, Coach Says
Baltimore Bullets coach Gene Shue keeps confidence high after a 130-120 win over Seattle clinching at least a share of the Eastern Division lead. The Bullets face a four game run with Philadelphia three games left, aiming for the title as Seattle’s Sonics were eliminated from West playoff contention.
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