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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1973
Page
17
An early warm spell sends golfers to Hillview and Walsh's Golf Center driving ranges. Hillview opened its range last Saturday with a par 3 course planned for later this week. Veteran pro Jim Walsh has run his range for about ten days and aims to open the par 3 course this Saturday.
Los Angeles AP UCLA is ranked No. 1 in the final AP poll for the fifth season. John Wooden calls the national title decided on the court, notes a tough season and unbeaten Pacific Eight run. Bruins prepare for the NCAA Far Western Regional starting Thursday.
The Minnesota Twins chase a win over Atlanta in an Orlando area exhibition after a 6-1 loss to Montreal in West Palm Beach. Rod Carew and Tony Oliva debuted, with Carew hitting a triple and a single.
Scores from exhibitions include St Louis 4 Los Angeles 3 and Pittsburgh 7 New York 6 with other matchups. Future games list St Louis Baltimore in Miami and Boston Houston in Cocoa, plus numerous Florida venues as teams prepare for the season opener on April 13.
The AP named Minnesota pair Ron Behagen and Jim Brewer to the 1973 All-Big Ten first team joining Indiana’s Steve Downing and rival scorers Mike Robinson of Michigan State Allan Hornyak of Ohio State and Nick Weatherspoon of Illinois. Second unit includes Iowa’s Kevin Kunnert and Minnesota’s Clyde Turner and others as the conference rewards top players after a tight race that altered the title picture.
Dick and Ann Cagers in the Y cage defeated Michael's Bar 30-27 after double overtime. Pizza Towne improved to 5-2 with a 29-12 win over the YWCA, Viterbo 76ers earned their first victory in seven starts 19-16 over Kollege Klub, and Rex's toppled Klein and Son 22-17.
Shirlee Sjuggerud bowled a 601 series for Tivoli in the Ball & Chain League at Coulee Golf Bowl on Sunday night. The 164 average followed games of 158 229 and 214 as she notched her fifth honor count of the season.
Dallas AP Dave Brown, previously an assistant under Babe McCarthy, becomes head coach of the Dallas Chaparrals in the ABA. The move follows McCarthy's release to take a University of Georgia job. Brown previously served as an assistant at Wisconsin and joined the Chaparrals in 1971 under Tom Nissalke.
Madison West, co-champion of the Big Eight, returns to face Fond du Lac in the Class A state tourney second game. Guard Brian Leigh leads with 17 points per game as the Regents rely on defense and experience from last year’s run. Fond du Lac, led by Pete Johnson and Bill Smith, seeks a title bid after recent strong showings and a return to form.
The Minnesota high school basketball tournament fields for Class AA and Class A near completion with defending champions still in contention. St. James in Class A and Mounds View in Class AA remain in the hunt as region play narrows teams toward state. St. James beat Mounds View 60 52 to win last year, while Mounds View carries one loss and is a regional favorite. Region 2 features St. James facing Windom with Sherburn and Jasper as dark horses. two unbeaten Class A teams remain, Chisholm and Gaylord. Gaylord sits in Region 3 with Marshall Granite Falls and Renville, a state participant the past two years. Chisholm lands in Region 7 with North Branch Cloquet and Orr.
Kentucky State coach Lucius Mitchell fumes after a 90-81 loss to Valdosta State in the opening round. He cites biased officiating and names referee George Oberle and official Eugene Agnes, noting a 30 to 8 foul disparity. The Thorobreds finish 25-5, with Mitchell lamenting the tournament exit and wishing for fair officiating.
Rex's defeated Village Country Kitchen 15 6 17 15 15 12 while Pandora's beat Terrace Bar 15 7 9 15 15 4 in YWCA Volleyball action Monday at Rex's Ye Old Style Inn and Pandora's Merle Norman Studio.
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