Lawton High Wolverines Clinch Unbelievable Six-Game Comeback Title
Lawton High School’s baseball team erased an early loss to win the Southern Invitational, sweeping three final games including a 6-1 title victory over Duncan. Randy Bass led the charge with two homers and eight RBIs against Ardmore, while Tim Johnson pitched a seven inning shutout and relief innings. Eisenhower showed promise with Darrell Cofer Kevin Hall and Danny Marley on the mound as the two city schools began a bright spring campaign.
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Lakers Aim for Championship After Record-Watching Season
Los Angeles enters the playoffs after eight NBA records by the Lakers in the regular season. Bill Sharman seeks a title as they host Chicago in a best-of-seven at the Forum. Wilt Chamberlain dominated rebounds. Gail Goodrich and Jerry West led scoring with 25.9 and 25.8 points per game.
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Lakers and Bulls clash as season stories unfold
Los Angeles aiming for a championship aura as they post a 69-13 mark and top the Pacific Division while Chicago trails in the Midwest at 57-25. Rob Love leads Chicago against the Lakers with 26.5 points per game. Chet Walker averages 20.5. injuries cloud Walker and Boerwinkle after March 21 scuffle. Keith Erickson endures torn knee ligaments.
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Spring Training Becomes Rough For Cy Young Winners
Major league camps saw Denny McLain, Ferguson Jenkins and Dock Ellis roughed up as hitters swarmed pitchers. Cincinnati, Montreal, New York and Detroit notched wins, while trades and waivers shuffled rosters, including Joe Horten and Dave Boswell moving to new clubs.
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Wolverines Seek Anadarko Sweep After Close Duncan Win
Lawton High edging Duncan 4-2 in Boomer Conference opener boosts the Wolverines to 15-2 as Alvin Bridgewater fans nine over six innings and Albert Walz aims to improve his 3-0 mark in a 2 p.m game at Anadarko Warrior diamond.
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Bennett Leads Decathlon Test
SANTA MARIA AP Russ Hodge and Rick Wanamaker may be the favorites to make the U S Olympic team in the decathlon but don't sell Jeff Bennett short The 5 foot 9 U S Army decathlete took a 102 point lead Monday in the two day Easter Decathlon at Allen Hancock College The event with 14 competitors may be Bennett s springboard He recorded a lifetime best long jump of 24 4 and led the 100 meters in 10 6 His first day total of 3 990 put him ahead of Don Bajema 3 888 It is Bennett s second decathlon of the year as he aims to upset the front runners.
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Box Score LHs Duncan shines in narrow loss
Duncan goes 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs as LHS falls 4 to 2. Downey and Horrell contribute hits while Boss and DeBaca also reach base. Pitcher Lawrence takes the loss, with de Baca and Whetstone each working in relief.
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Kapp Files Conspiracy Suit Against NFL
Joe Kapp, former Vikings quarterback, sues 26 NFL teams and commissioner Rozelle alleging antitrust conspiracy. He contends he was barred from pro football for not signing the standard contract, seeks damages, tripled under law, and cites league control via drafts and blacklist.
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McCarthy Fired As Buffalo Coach Heads To New Role
John McCarthy is fired as Buffalo Braves coach with a 1972-73 season nonrenewal. He is offered head scout job, which he declines, stating he still wants to coach professionally. Ownership and GM plan to name a successor after a week away.
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