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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1971
Page
10
Willie Mays recalls a flight quip about a rival pitcher. Banquet circuit humor features a teacher's toast and a cheeky line about Gloria. Impersonations include Jean Claude Killy in Detroit and Ben Martin’s photographer jab. Favorite quips from Lee Trevino Max Baer and others amuse readers.
New York reports Chi Cheng, the leading female track star, won the Tanqueray Sports Achievement Award amid bashful remarks. The Taiwanese American sprinter has broken or tied nine world records and posted 133 wins in 134 races over two years, earning AP Woman Athlete of the Year and world No. 1 honors.
UCLA coach John Wooden aims to pressure Kansas with a 1-3-1 zone and perimeter shooting to counter Kansas guards led by Robisch. He notes Sidney Wicks on Robisch and plans extra drills after recent defensive issues, hoping to hit outside shots to match up with Kansas’ height. Selected players of the week include Trapp and Jim McMillian.
Duke center Randy Denton poured in 32 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as Duke defeated Tennessee 78 64 to advance to the National Invitation Tournament semifinals alongside North Carolina. Carolina beat Providence 86 79 behind Dave Chadwick 22 points to reach the semis. Duke and UNC, first ACC teams in the semifinals, set to meet Thursday. Hawaii edged Oklahoma 88 87 in the opening game of the tripleheader with Tom Newell sealing victory.
In the NIT round at New York Hawaii edged Oklahoma 88 87. Other results include North Carolina 86 over Providence 79 and Duke 78 over Tennessee 64.
Coach Ted Owens kept plans close as Kansas, riding a 21 game win streak and a 27 1 record, prepared to face top ranked UCLA in Houston. Owens praised UCLA strength and said Kansas must show power and speed to compete while noting tight play has built confidence despite close wins over Houston and Drake.
Senior right hander Mike Walsh of Neff High remains undefeated with his fifth win powered by location. He beat Mayfair as Steve Hudson struck out 10 but allowed nine hits and four walks. Neff sits 9-0 and 2-0 in league and hosts Gahr next, while St Paul limps in Angelus League.
Rod Laver the tour’s leading money winner pulled out of the $50,000 Sportface International Tennis Championship due to a back injury from a prior match. Ray Ruffels upset Bob Lutz in a rough afternoon session as Arthur Ashe advanced easily over Roy Barth in the night match.
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