UCLA Clinches Seventh NCAA Title With 87-66 Win Over Memphis State
UCLA overwhelmed Memphis State 87-66 to extend its NCAA championship streak to seven and its streak of 75 straight wins. Bill Walton led with 44 points and 13 rebounds, while Keith Wilkes added 16. Memphis State’s Larry Kenon and Larry Finch paced the Tigers, but UCLA’s finish sealed the outcome as John Wooden claimed his best team.
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McLain Hints End Near After Braves Waivers
Denny McLain, once baseballs premier pitcher and 31-game winner in 1968, hints his playing days may be ending after the Atlanta Braves placed him on waivers for unconditional release. He contemplates a radio TV job or coaching in AA or AAA if he stays in baseball.
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Olga Korbut Shines Amid Chicago Crowd on Tour Stop
Olga Korbut and the Soviet women’s gymnastics team wowed about 16 000 fans in Chicago Stadium. Mayor Daley proclaimed Olga Korbut Day and arranged the stop on short notice, with Turishcheva drawing mild crowd pushback while Korbut’s charm and skills captivated spectators.
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Currie named abrasive personality of the year
AP report notes sportscaster Bill Currie of KDKA TV honored as 1973 Abrasive Personality of the Year by the American Society for Abrasive Methods for his interview style and grinding sports commentary. Also highlights Mississippi tribute to Ray Guy, USM punter and Raiders draftee, with wife and officials present. Bob Sherfane Award win cited for top player under six feet.
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National AAU Women's Basketball Championship Opens in Gallup
Five days of competition start the 24 team field in Gallup New Mexico with eight opening round games. Winners move to a second round facing byes including defending champion John F Kennedy College.
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Hope x Star Sports Pro Basketball Los Angeles at Golden State
Regular season schedule. Teams listed include Dallas and Indiana, with results and standings snippets. No game details beyond listed matchups and dates.
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Solunar Tables From Knight's Guides for Daily Sport Times
Solunar periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt in the best territory or cover during these times to maximize sport opportunities.
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Warriors end season against Lakers in regular finale
The Golden State Warriors, 120-113 losers to Phoenix, close the regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers. The outcome will influence playoff seeding with potential Warriors vs Lakers or Bucks first round matchups. Hawkins scored 29 for Phoenix as Van Arsdale and Haskins added double digits.
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Durocher Tests Catching Switches and Pitching Depth
Houston manager Leo Durocher shifts catcher duties to Tommie Agee in left field as part of spring training experiments. Gerald Watson competes with John Edwards for catching duties while Durocher seeks a four man rotation featuring Wilson Roberts Reuss Forsch and Griffin with rookie Crawford in the mix.
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Gray At Last Wins Purse at Oaklawn Park
Gray At Last owned by Mrs. Patricia Blass won the $11,000 feature at Oaklawn Park after King Terry was disqualified from first to second. The mile and 70 yards race finished in 1:42 with King Terry leading early and Grey At Last overtaking in the stretch to win by seven lengths over Top Ticket.
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