Wooden wins final game to cap UCLA dynasty
John Wooden retires after guiding UCLA to a 75-74 overtime semifinal win over Louisville and a 92-85 title run over Kentucky. He finishes 620-147 in 27 seasons, delivering a 10th national crown in 12 years as his legendary era closes with six Bruins on the floor.
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Wooden's Farewell Ends UCLA Title Run In Thrilling USCAA Final
In UCLA's 79 0 victory over Kentucky, Richard Washington scores 24 and earns MVP as 64 year old coach John Wooden retires after a storied 28 3 season. Kentucky star Kevin Grevey tallies 34 as Bruins win their sixth NCAA crown limit. Hall congratulates Wooden while Drollinger and Meyers contribute strong performances in a dramatic finale.
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Jabbar Receives NBA Players Support Over Fine
Larry Fleisher, attorney for the NBA Players Association, said he would assist the ACLU in challenging the $300 fine on Kareem Abdul Jabbar imposed by Commissioner Walter Kennedy. Bucks GM Wayne Embry paid the fine with a refund promise if Kareem wins appeal. The Players Association leaders and players defended free speech and criticized the league for penalizing a player's opinion on officiating.
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VAFB Runner Wins Morro Bay Five Mile Race
Ron Genschmer 22 of Vandenberg AFB won the Morro Bay State Park five mile road race in 25 minutes 10 seconds. Larry Reyes of Lompoc finished third in 26 30 and Pete Martines was ninth in 27 40. John Perkins and Ray Gil rounded the 40 and over field with 30 33 and 31 14. Forty six runners finished the race.
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Simmons Faces Bench For All Star Catches In Spring Roundup
The All Star ballots highlight Ted Simmons of St. Louis and Johnny Bench of Cincinnati. Simmons shines with 17 RBIs in 20 spring games and a six homer pace, while Bench remains the top NL catcher as Bench edges Simmons in voting.
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Two Girls Win Spots on High School Baseball Team
Big Spring High School sophomores Lisa Brehm and Vicki Brookes earned places on the boys’ interscholastic baseball squad after beginning illegal practice March 3. Assistant coach William Crawbaugh noted initial expectations of a short trial but the girls stayed. The case echoes a Commonwealth Court ruling lifting sex barriers in sports.
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Campbell would walk out if door opened in NHL leadership
NHL President Clarence Campbell, 69, says he would walk out if the board forced retirement after years of expansion and violence debates. Supporters and critics cite calls from Bobby Clarke and writers. Campbell insists he would not desert the league.
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King declines UCLA post as director of women's sports
Olympic diver Micki King, 30, who would have become UCLA's first director of women's intercollegiate sports, has changed her mind. UCLA said she informed them last week she will not resign her Air Force commission or take the job due to ongoing coaching duties and commitments to international athletics.
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UCLA Star Richard Washington Voted NCAA Tournament MVP
Richard Washington, UCLA 6-9 sophomore from Portland, named Most Valuable Player after guiding the Bruins to a 92-85 win over Kentucky for their 10th title in 12 years. He and 6-8 teammate Dave Meyers joined the all tournament team with Grevey, Murphy, and Lee.
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Passarell Upsets Stan Smith In Turbulent Windy Match
Puerto Rico’s Charles Passarell, unranked, stunned sixth seed Stan Smith 7-6 3-6 6-1 in the opening round of the $175,000 American Airlines tennis tourney at Margaret Court’s Racquet Club Ranch in Tucson Arizona. Smith struggled in 25 mile an hour winds.
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Connors Offers to Buy All Courtside Seats at Caesars Pavilion
Caesars Palace rejected Jimmy Connors offer to purchase all 536 courtside seats for the April 26 match with John Newcombe for 250000 dollars. Connors and manager Bill Riordan made the bid after he sought serious-minded fans near the court. Connors complained of insults and lost concentration during a February 2 match with Rod Laver where he won four sets and earned 100000 dollars.
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Middleton to Box Lovell in 10 Rounds at Anaheim
Larry Middleton 25-5-1 signs to box Pedro Lovell of Argentina in a scheduled 10 rounder at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday April 26. Middleton, 26, from Baltimore, beat Joe Bugner and faces Lovell who has one defeat in 17 starts and recently beat Charley James in Los Angeles.
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Funds From Rock Benefit To Aid San Francisco Schools
The $300,000 raised by a benefit rock concert will fund extracurricular activities in San Francisco schools. Promoter Bill Graham said the money will support athletics, drama, and music after disputes over school board funds.
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Lakers Aim To Move From Pac Division Bottom
The Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers as they chase a better Pac Division standing. Los Angeles owns a 30-48 record while Portland sits 35-44 in third place. Phoenix, idle tonight at 31-48, faces the Lakers Wednesday in Phoenix.
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Bruins Welcome Benny Brown Back For Stanford Meet
Benny Brown, one of America's premier quarter-milers, will rejoin UCLA's track squad for the Stanford meet on Saturday. Coach Jim Bush said Brown will run on both relay teams and in the 440.
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