Marquette Edges Drake In Hard Fought Home Win
Marquette Warrior coach Al McGuire switched to a slower pace after a prior loss and defeated undefeated Drake 72 to 70. Dean Meminger led the late surge with a key layup and free throws, while Ric Cobb and Gary Zeller contributed for a tense showdown at home.
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Ruben Olivares Defends Crown In 15 Round Title Fight
Ruben Olivares, unbeaten in 53 with 51 knockouts, defends his world bantamweight title in Los Angeles against Alan Rudkin of Liverpool. Olivares, 21, is the clear 3-1 favorite. Rudkin, 28, seeks his first world crown after two previous failed bids.
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Bengals' Bergey Wins Rookie Laurels in AP Ballot
Cincinnati's Bill Bergey, a 240 pound middle linebacker from Arkansas State, named AFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after a tight vote. Teammate Greg Cook was chosen Offensive Rookie of the Year, marking a Bengals sweep in the 1969 awards. Coach Paul Brown won AFL Coach of the Year.
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Seattle Halls Knick's Streak
Seattle SuperSonics coach Lenny Wilkens rallied his big men who delivered a strong front line effort to halt the powerful New York Knicks 112 to 105 Thursday night. The win snapped Knicks dominance and boosted Seattle's confidence in a tight matchup at home.
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Labor Problems Force Different Grid Game
The Sonics ended the Knicks road win streak with a strong rebounding effort led by Bob Rule 14 boards and 28 points. John Tresvant added 17 points late as Seattle rallied from a 79 76 deficit to win. CBS outlined a doubleheader TV plan with regional telecasts and a delayed St Louis Cleveland game.
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Post Nance Battle For Rush Lead
San Diegos Dickie Post leads two-time AFL rushing champion Jim Nance by 28 yards as the final regular season weekend approaches. Post 767 yards to Nance 739 with Snell, Little, Simpson and Garrett within striking distance. Lamonica tops the passing race with 3114 yards and 33 TDs. Turner edges Stenerud for scoring with 120 points.
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La Crescent tops Aquinas 29 18 in tough nonconference clash
La Crescent rallied to win seven of the top eight weights to stun Aquinas 29 18. Steve Gilman pinned Chuck Pearson 1 02 at 185 pounds sealing the comeback after Aquinas led 18 0. Kendhammer tied it at 18 with a 6 4 decision at 165 as La Crescent swept the upper weights and added a 32 13 JV win.
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State Cage Tourney Set for Wisconsin Finals in Madison
The Wisconsin high school basketball finals will be held in Madison March 19 to 21. District meets begin Feb 27 and 28 with 256 schools. 128 advance to regionals March 6 and 7. 32 to sectionals March 13 and 14. eight sectional winners reach finals. New sectional sites: Racine Case High replacing Horlick and Dane County Coliseum replacing Platteville. Other sites: Brown County Arena Green Bay. Manitowoc, Whitefish Bay, Marshfield, Spooner, and La Crosse high schools.
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MAT RESULT STUNTS IN ROYALS WIN OVER NEW LISBON
In a farm league recap, Roylas outpaced New Lisbon 98 to 41 as wrestlers dominated by weight class results. Key shows included Biermeier and Ogara victories, Roscovius pin, and forfeit wins boosting the Royals. Tidewater Mets affiliate clinches 1969 International League pennant by 1 1/2 games over Louisville.
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Frank Beard Leads 1969 PGA Money List with $175,223
Frank Beard topped the 1969 PGA tour money list with $175,223 in earnings. It marked his third straight year earning over $100,000.
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Chippewa Falls at Central in city basketball slate
Wisconsin athletics schedule lists Chippewa Falls visiting Central, Logan at Wausau, Wisconsin Tech at Milwaukee, Cresco and Notre Dame at Holy Cross with gymnastic and wrestling events including LCU at Bees and matches across Baraboo and Waukesha. invitational noted.
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Tampa KO's Clay Frazier Promoter Eyes Orlando Site
Florida promoters moved the Clay Frazier fight from Tampa to a domed stadium near Orlando on Feb. 17 amid public opposition to Clay. Promoter Ron Gorton and Pete Ashlock cited a national question and guaranteed a $200,000 gate. Legal action and a restraining order were discussed by Orlando officials and a South Miami promoter alleged a double cross.
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Maravich fuels LSU with 61 in win over Vanderbilt
Pistol Pete Maravich, LSU star, scored 61 points to lift the No. 1-ranked Bayou Tigers past Vanderbilt 109-86. He added 10 rebounds and five assists, boosting his season total to 147 points in three games while closing in on Oscar Robertson's career record. Meanwhile Duquesne and other ranked teams lost or won in a busy college basketball night.
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Stout Edges Luther in Close Wisconsin Swim Meet
In Menomonie Wisconsin Stout State beat Luther 57 to 56 as Bob Kowalski led with three wins. Kowalski captured the 200 yard freestyle in 1 56 5 the 100 yard freestyle in 52 1 and the 200 yard breaststroke in 2 32 5. Luther’s Bill Glass set a school record in the 200 yard freestyle at 2 01 6 while Don Luettjohann won both one meter and three meter diving.
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