UCLA Clinches third title in four years in 30-0 run
UCLA captures its third national title in four years by defeating Dayton 79-64 to cap a perfect 30-0 season. Lew Alcindor leads with 20 points and 18 rebounds while Lucius Allen adds 19 and Mike Warren 17 as the Bruins eye a potential dynasty under coach John Wooden. Dayton coach Don Donoher notes the rising standard set by UCLA, as Houston and North Carolina also post-season results. NBA playoff results from the Associated Press and upcoming Boston at New York game summarize the broader league action.
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Michael A. Lutz
Louisville
John Wooden
UCLA
Lew Alcindor
Mike Warren
Bruins
Wooden
Tye
Uclans
Dayton
Flyers
New York Yankee
Don Donoher
Don May
May
Alcindor
Lucius Allen
Warren
Guy Lewis
Houston Cougars
North Carolina
Lewis
Troublesome Putter Costs Mr Huggett in Hong Kong Open
In Hong Kong Peter Thomson of Australia won the $12,000 Hong Kong Open after a sudden death playoff with England's Brian Huggett. Both finished 273 after 72 holes, then Thomson edged Huggett on the second extra hole as Huggett mishandled a short final putt and then another near miss.
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Hong Kong
England
Brian Huggett
Peter Thomson
Australia
Thomson
Huggett
Kathy Whitworth Wins Venice Open by One Stroke
Kathy Whitworth won the Venice Open golf tournament in Venice Florida by one stroke over Gloria Ehret and Clifford Ann Creed. Whitworth posted a 4 over par 76 in the final round to finish at 217 total and claim the $1500 prize while Ehret and Creed earned $1000 each.
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Venice
Fla
Kathy Whitworth
Gloria Ehret
Clifford Ann Creed
Miss Whitworth
Miss Ehret
Miss Creed
Verdict on McDowell Not Final
Sam McDowell pitched six innings and allowed three unearned runs in the eighth and an additional in the ninth to help Cleveland beat Chicago 4-3 at Scottsdale. McDowell struck out six and walked one as Cubs hope mounts for the season opener. Ron Santo homered for the Cubs in the ninth, his first appearance since March 17, while other spring exhibitions across Florida and Arizona featured Orioles, Yankees, White Sox, Phillies, and Mets winning or tying games.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Sam McDowell
Chicago Cubs
McDowell
Cleveland
Sandy Koufax
Cubs
Scottsdale
Ariz
Indians
Chicago
Sam
Ron Santo
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Houston
California
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Atlanta
New York Yankees
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Washington
Chicago White Sox
New York Mets
Minnesota
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Dick Radatz
Jim Stewart
Vince Ramo
Dave Johnson
Orioles
Dodgers
Vero Beach
Fla
Dave Duncan
Astros
Cocoa
George Brunet
Angels
Palm Springs
Calif
Tom Satriano
Charlie Vaughan
Clearwater
Phillies
Horace Clarke
Yankees
Tampa
Lou Clinton
Yanks
Whitey Ford
Senators
Pirates
Pompano Beach
Frank Howard
Rus
Matty Alou
Maury Wills
Montreal
Boston Bruins
Toronto
New York
Ranger
Ed Giacomin
Rangers
Leafs
Canadiens
Hull
Red Wings
Watson
Dean Prentice
Floyd Smith
Bruce MacGregor
Twe Canadiens
Gilles Tremblay
John Ferguson
Leon Rochefort
Bobby Rousseau
Ralph Backstrom
Jean Befiveau
Ciacomin
Gay Brewer Wins at Pensacola
Gary Brewer won the Pensacola Open at Pensacola Country Club with a 66 64 61 71 262, six strokes ahead of Bob Keller. He aimed for the Masters, hoping to repeat the win and challenge the all-time 257 mark, after a dramatic finish last year where Doug Sanders was disqualified. Sanders finished third. Keller earned 9,000 dollars, with others in the top ranks and prize money noted.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
Pensacola, Fla
Gary Brewer
Augusta
Middletown
Ohio
Pensacola
Brewer
Doug Sanders
Sanders
Pensacola Country Club
Bob Keller
Eglin Air Force Base
Mike Souchak
Nicklaus
Tommy
Keller
Ken Still
Jim Colbert
George Archer
Bobby Nichols
Dan Sikes
Tommy Jacobs
Warriors Hawks Set for Battle in Western Playoffs
The San Francisco Warriors and St. Louis Hawks prepare for the Western Division showdown at the Cow Palace, while the Boston Celtics face New York in the East after a Knicks upset. Rick Barry led San Francisco with 37 points as Los Angeles missed Jerry West with a broken finger. Elgin Baylor had 37 for the Lakers.
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Associated Press
San Francisco Warriors
St. Louis Hawks
National Basketball Association
Boston Celtics
Warriors
Los Angeles
Hawks
Cow Palace
Celts
New York
Knicks
Boston
Rick Barry
Lakers
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor
Willis Reed
Cazzie Russell
Walt Bellamy
John Havlicek
Exhibition Baseball Scores From Across the Circuit
The Associated Press summary lists Minnesota over Boston eight to three and Detroit routing New York eight to three. Other results include Houston edging Washington six to five and Philadelphia seven over Los Angeles one. Tie games occur in 18 innings Chicago A four New York N three.Tuesday’s exhibitions were split among Florida sites with matchups including Atlanta vs Detroit and Kansas City vs New York A plus several other city pairings.
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Minnesota
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
California
Detroit
New York
Kansas City
Cleveland
Houston
Washington
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
New York A
Washinton
Chicago A
Lakeland
Calif
Bradenton
Fla
Bobby Hull Opens Up a Second Front War on His Shadow
Bobby Hull, a non-combatant in the NHL runner-up brawl, declares a new front by attacking his own shadow. The piece notes Hull’s stance amid tensions involving Montreal and New York.
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Dick Coach
Associated Press
Bobby Hull
National Hockey League
Montreal
New York
Parkers Take a Pair of First Places
Arkansas led with two victories at the 16th Arkansas Relays as Tom DeBerry ran 9.9 in the 100 yards and Ken Sharp cleared 15 feet 2 inches in the pole vault. Missouri dominated with six event wins, though no overall champion was named.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas
University of Missouri
Gene Schierling
Emporia State
Kan
Derby Aspirants Two Rate and Reflected Glory Lead Field
Reflected Glory and Damascus rate as co favorites for the Kentucky Derby with Florida Derby looming. Damascus, fresh off a Bay Shore win at Aqueduct, may challenge in the 1 1/8 miles. Reflected Glory seeks final prep at Keeneland before the Derby, while Damacus targets Wood Memorial. Meantime Reflected Glory faces tough Florida Derby rivals including In Reality and Great Power. Providence Rhode Island College campaign note follows.
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Reflected Glory
Hirsch Jacobs
Daemascus
Hi«aleah Park
Gulfstream Park
Damascus
Bay Shore
Aqueduct
Type
Jacobs
Bill Shoemaker
Frank
Solo Landing
Jester
Sword Dancer
Kentucky
Keeneland
Laurel
Wood Memorial
Foundation of Youth
Great Power
Eddie Neley
Fountain of Youth
Fights Last Night In Seoul And Tokyo
In Seoul Kim Ki soo stopped George Carter of the U S armed forces in five rounds. In Tokyo Sumia Nobata fought Alberto Reyes to a decision over ten rounds.
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Associated Press
Seoul
South Korea
Kim Ki-soo
Korea
George Carter
U.S
Tokoname
Japan
Sumia Nobata
Alberto Reyes
Canadian and French skaters are toasted in World Cup event
In Jackson Hole Wyo the World Cup of skiing crowned Nancy Greene of Canada and Jean-Claude Killy of France after three days of rugged competition. Greene won the slalom with a two-run total 90.67 seconds, Goitschel was runner-up and Steurer third. Killy, hampered in the first run and failing to finish the second, ceded to Karl Schranz who won in 60.72. US skiers had a rough final day with several DNFs, while Vladimir Sabich and others posted respectable results.
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Jackson Hole
Wyo
Canada
Nancy Greene
France
Jean-Claude Killy
Wyoming
Miss Greene
Marielle Goitschell
Killy
Nancy
Tiger
Miss Goitschel
Miss Steurer
Karl Schranz
Jimmy Ueauga
Tahoe City
Calif
Big Jin Barrows
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Harry Ryan
Rutland
Rick Charley
Aspen
Bill Maralt
Valdmir
Spider) Sabich
Twin Bridges
John Clough
Waterville Valley
N.H
Dennis McCoy
Bishop
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Ucla Basketball
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Tom McCraw
White Sox
St. Petersburg
Fila
Ken Swoboda
Jerry Grote
Mets
Jim Kaat
Orlando
Rico Petrucelli
Lone Sox
Ray Washburn
Cardinals
Jerry Lumpe
Mexico City
Azteca
Olympic Stadium
Acapulco
Arena
Mexico
Key West, Fla
Capuchi High School
San Bruno
Jerry Spence
Wolsibant
Bob Herriott
Parkers
Bryan Watson
Black Hawks
Providence, Ed
Rhode Island College
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