Drysdale blues in WCT Atlanta and Philadelphia semis
In Atlanta Red Group action Drysdale and Pasarell struggle with form as Drysdale exits to John Alexander 64 7 5. Smith beats Amritraj 6-4 6-2, Solomon prevails 6-4 6-1, Gottfried defeats Pasarell 6-2 7-5 in Orlando. In Philadelphia Evert and Navratilova reach semis with Gunter and Morozova ousted. Orantes and Higueras advance in Monte Carlo Open.
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Cliff Drysdale
Charlie Pasarell
Drysdale
South Africa
John Alexander
Australia
Orlando
Fla
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Puerto Rico
Brian Gottfried
Fort Lauderdale
Miss Navratilova
Czechoslovakia
Olga Morozova
Soviet Union
Billie Jean King
Virginia Wade
Great Britain
Spain
Manuel Orantes
Jose Higueras
Orantes
Dick Creary
Hidgueras
Britain
Chris Wottram
Rain halts Hope Ashdown tennis after partial day of play
Hope and Ashdown played in a rain shortened match day with several completed results. Ashdown winners included doubles Tracy Davis Steve Cone over Vickers LaGrone 10 8 and Sellers over Compton 10 6 while Ford beat Garrett 10 3 in doubles and singles. Hope took mixed doubles 10 4 and Clay O Ste en won 10 3. Incomplete matches delayed to Tuesday April 1 at 1 p.m. with remaining contests to finish in Ashdown.
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Ashdown
Tracy Davis
Steve Cone
Hope
Johnny Vickers
Dean LaGrone
Donna Sellers
Brenda Ford
Pam Compton
Cindy Garrett
Lyle Lockhart
Becky Faulkner
Marilyn Mitchell
Bill Cheyne
Sellers
Compton
Ford
Garrett
Clay O’steen
Panthers
Davis
Bill Thornton
Cone
Thornton
Mark Harris
Cheyne
Harris
Mitchell
Judy Byrd
Netter’s
Rupp’s Kentucky era ends as Hall helms NCAA run
Adolph Rupp arrives with Kentucky for the NCAA finals in San Diego at age 73. Now retired, he praises coach Joe B. Hall, who built the 25-4 team with Hall’s recruits and aims to win it all behind UCLA’s top title bid.
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Adolph Rupp
University of Kentucky
Rupp
Joe B. Hall
Hall
Kentucky
UCLA
John Wooden
Bruins
North Carolina State
Lee Trevino
Nicklaus Leads Heritage as Harsh Wind Tests Field
Jack Nicklaus shot a 66 to lead the Heritage field at Harbour Town, praising his effort under tough conditions. Arnold Palmer struggled to a 74 amid gusty winds, while Hale Irwin and Tom Kite joined Don January, Bruce Crampton, Andy North, and Tom Weiskopf at 69 to pull within three strokes of the leader in Hilton Head. Gary Player opened with 71 in his U.S. start of the season.
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Hilton Head Island
8.C
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Harbour Town
Bruce Crampton
Don January
Andy North
Tom Kite
Hale Irwin
John Mahaffey
Tom Weiskopf
Gary Player
Mitchell's Juco title fuels coast-to-coast buzz
Mike Mitchell, 28, JC Coach of the Year at West Texas College after a 36-1 title run, has attracted national attention. He says he recruited star Bob Miller and several players with a tiny budget, while noting misidentification with Texas Western and the academic strength of Snyder. The story spans offers from major programs and future coaching possibilities.
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Mike Mitchell
National Junior College Athletic Association
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Tex
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Kan
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Louisville
New Mexico
Cal
Mitchell
West Texas State
Los Angeles Stars
American Basketball Association
JUCO
Bob Miller
Seaford
N.Y
Bob
Norm Sloan
North Carolina State
WTC
Southern Idaho
Kenny Fowler
Austin
Norman Barnes
Brian Minor
Richmond
Eugene Harris
Hattisburg
Miss
Precious Proof wins Oaklawn feature by seven lengths
Precious Proof owned by Sharon Hild and ridden by Garth Patterson led late to win the $17,500 Oaklawn Park feature in sloppy six furlongs. The 4 year old mare finished 1:11 3-5, paying $18.20, $9.00, and $4.80. Dancing Girl and Daring Baby chased. Stack's Blulady and Blue Bidder faded in the stretch.
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Precious Proof
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Garth Patterson
Dancing Girl
Oaklawn Park
Daring Baby
Patterson
Stack
Blulady
Blue Bidder
Mark Drury
Arkansas Razorbacks open spring practice under new coaches
Arkansas opened spring drills in Fayetteville with a 2 1 2 hour workout after tornado warnings and rain. Coach Frank Broyles praised the day and noted teaching ahead. He singled out Ike Forte and Jerry Eckwood for standout offensive performances as Jesse Branch Don Boyce and Bo Rein join the staff.
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University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Razorbacks
Jesse Branch
Don Boyce
Bo Rein
Broyles
Ike Forte
Jerry Eckwood
Regional semifinals and finals results from national college playoffs
Regional Semifinals Louisville defeated Cincinnati 78 to 63 and Maryland beat Notre Dame 83 to 71. In the Regional Final Louisville edged Maryland 96 to 82. Kentucky defeated Indiana 92 to 90 and Arizona State beat Nevada Las Vegas 84 to 81 while UCLA beat Montana 67 to 64 and UCLA topped Arizona State 89 to 75. Final matchups list Syracuse vs Kentucky and Louisville vs UCLA with semifinals in San Diego on Saturday March 29 and the championship and consolation on Saturday March 31 with winners meeting Sunday.
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Maryland
Notre Dame
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Kentucky
Hope seventh and eighth graders sweep Magnolia Invite
Hope's seventh and eighth graders won second meet in a row at Magnolia Invite defeating Camden Fairview and Magnolia. Eighth grade dominated field events with Powell and Hill placing in shot put and discus, while Hutson and Flernoy led sprints and relays. both age groups won multiple running events and relays setting a strong early season pace.
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el Dorado Rogers
Cats
Camden Fairview
Randy Powell
Kevin Hill
Powell
Hill
John Hunt
Ricky Hutson
Barry Hogan
Danny Regan
Gary Morrison
Lemay
Cox
White
Flernoy
Williamson
Monk
Rogers
Dickie
Hogan
T. LeMay
B. Martin
J. Byrd
R. Phillips
Hutson
W. Brown
G. Morrison
M. McHenry
Solunar Tables From Knight's Solunar Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below is drawn from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times to maximize sport potential.
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Richard Alden Knight
Financial crisis swirls through intercollegiate athletics
Texas athletic officials warn swift, sweeping cuts may be needed as inflation bites budgets nationwide. UT Arlington and others consider options from abolishing scholarships to trimming staff and recruiting. Gilstrap predicts fewer colleges will sustain football, urging structural changes while stressing education and access.
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Wendell R. Nedderman
Mike Cochran
Associated Press
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Alabama
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