NCAA Basketball Championship Milestones Through 1978
The history recalls key moments from 1939 to 1978 including Oregons 46-33 win over Ohio State in the first NCAA tournament, Joe Louis defending the heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden in 1942, Oklahoma A M defeating NYU 49-45 in 1945, Bill Spivey leading Kentucky 68-58 in 1951, UCLA's fifth title in 1971, Jack Givens 41 points lifting Kentucky past Duke in 1978, and Larry Holmes's 1983 title defense in Scranton.
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Nicklaus Seeks New Swing After Hip Replacement Struggles
The renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus, who has long faced hip-replacement surgery, says his comeback plan invites fans to believe they too can play like him. He reflects on years of praise and the ongoing effort to regain his form.
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Email to Chuck Woodling Sports Editor
A brief contact line directs readers to email Chuck Woodling, sports editor, at cwoodling ijworld.com for communications and tips. The note emphasizes direct editorial contact for sports coverage inquiries and submissions.
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Whom to Call for Local Sports and Field Info
A phone list provides contacts for J W Sports KU ticket office KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway Field Conditions and City Parks and Recreation. It directs callers to 832-7999 for field condition updates and to 1123 or 1124 codes for adult field scheduling.
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Agassi advances to quarterfinals at Nasdaq 100 Open
Ninth seed Andre Agassi beats eighth seed Thomas Johansson 7 5 6 2 to reach the quarterfinals as he returns from a wrist injury. He next faces Nicolas Lapentti after Lapentti defeated Adrian Voinea 6 2 3 6 6 3. Venus Williams reaches semis by rallying past Elena Dementieva 5 7 6 3 6 2.
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Mar tin to replace Ferrero on Spain Davis Cup squad
Alberto Martin will join the Spanish Davis Cup team to play the United States next month after Juan Carlos Ferrero sustained a right foot injury. Ferrero's three week layoff follows a third-round defeat to Adrian Voinea at the Nasdaq 100 Open in Key Biscayne Florida.
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Derby security beefed up at Churchill Downs
Louisville authorities raise security for the Kentucky Derby with magnetometer screening for the 140,000 plus crowd and tighter entry restrictions as the May 4 race nears. Police and track officials announced the measures in response to post September 11 concerns.
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Integrity of sports down the tube in TV era
The Orlando Sentinel laments broadcast influence on sports converging with youth events. It recalls ESPN press access at LLWS, praise for Masters’ tradition, and criticizes network push to move games for ratings, arguing fans and live attendees should precede TV demands.
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