Santa Clara Loses Nerves in UCLA Preview Blowby
Santa Clara, ranked No. 2, faces a tough West regional final against UCLA as Chuck Johnson argues the Broncos lack depth and guard speed. Garibaldi hopes for better ball control but recognizes the Bruins’ talent. USC’s upset win ends UCLA’s streak and shifts regional outlook.
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Ralph
Dennis
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Dick Garibaldi
Lew Alcindor
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Cal
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USF
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K.C. Jones
Time's Running Out for Wilt to Win MVP Award 4th Time
Wilt Chamberlain faces pressure to win a fourth straight MVP and secure a place on the ALL-NBA first team as ballots due March 20. He battles rivals like Walt Bellamy and Nate Thurmond while critics weigh his chances against Elgin Baylor and Elvin Hayes amid push for season honors.
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Bay Area
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Russell
Elvin Hayes
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Lakers
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Philadelphia
Earl Monroe
Baltimore
Dave DeBusschere
New York
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Elgin Baylor
Cunningham
Jerry Lucas
Hayes
Nate
Jerry West
West
Oscar Robertson
Monroe
Dave Bing
Hal Greer
Warriors Rally Past Bucks in 3rd Quarter Win
Rudy La Russo and Jeff Mullins sparked a 39 point third period as the San Francisco Warriors erased a 54-47 halftime deficit to beat Milwaukee 123 106. La Russo scored 13 and Mullins 11 in the third as Milwaukee played its final 1969 Milwaukee game. Ernie de la Cruz will replace Won Chun Kang in a 10 round bantamweight bout at the Forum March 17 vs Ruben Olivares.
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Philippines
Korea
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Mexico
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Regan Confident Kings Will Make the Playoffs
Kings general manager Regan maintains belief in a playoff push as Los Angeles trails Oakland by seven points for third in the West with ten games remaining. Coach Red Kelly notes a brutal road slate and a 5 25 5 record, while Regan cites home games and potential prize money of at least seven thousand five hundred dollars per man.
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North Stars
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Toronto
Forum
Boston
Red Kelly
National Hockey League
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Montreal
NHL
Angels Offer Nats Four for One for Howard
The Angels propose a four for one package plus cash for Washington star Frank Howard. Lashed by details, the offer includes Vic Davalillo Tom Satriano Clyde Wright and one of three players plus $100 000. Senators owner Bob Short reportedly phoned to discuss the bid as Anaheim begins a nine game Arizona swing.
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Dick Walsh
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Chuck Hinton
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Walsh
Bob Short
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Howard
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Boyd Lashes Bruins Fans Over Apples and Arches
USC coach Bob Boyd faulted UCLA fans for throwing apples oranges and pennies after a 46-44 upset win that kept USC from stalling to run out the clock. Crenshaw led USC with 20 points as UCLA braces for NCAA first round with New Mexico State. Wooden indicated adjustments for tournament play and reassessed Alcindor’s role amid a rough stretch.
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Boyd
Southern California Basketball Writers Assn
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John Wooden
Ernie Powell
Don Crenshaw
Curtis Rowe
Crenshaw
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Wooden
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Lewis
New Mexico
Lou Henson
Sports calendar highlights for Santa Anita and local prep events
Horse racing at Santa Anita starts first post at 1 p.m. Long Beach City College visits Santa Monica at 2:30 p.m. Moore League Invitational prep swimming at Jordan at 3 p.m. Prep track features Warren and Whittier meets at Jordan and Milikan. Prep baseball games at Jordan and nearby schools, plus El Rancho and St Anthony matchups at set times. Pro basketball Lakers host Pistons at Forum at 8 p.m.
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Baltimore Ends Skid With 140-121 Win Over Suns
Earl Monroe and Kevin Loughery combined for 60 points as Baltimore defeated Phoenix 140 to 121 to snap a four game losing streak. Monroe scored 33 and Loughery 27 helping the Bullets overcome an eight point halftime deficit.
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Bullets
Phoenix Suns
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Loughery
Cool in Clutch Not Jim Brewer
Ver o Beach Florida Dodgers lead Giants 2-1 in ninth with bases loaded one out as James Thomas Brewer enters from the bullpen. Fans hail Brewer as cool clutch relief, noting his 13 year pro career and 8 3 record with a 2 49 ERA last season. Brewer describes his intense pre pitch feelings and the Dodgers hope he is the deciding factor in 1969.
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Dodger
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James Thomas Brewer
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