Phillies and Royals to replace Mets and Twins in mock draft
UPI reports sports idle talk predicting a Phillies surge and Kansas City shock as major surprises in pennant races. The piece cites Baltimore and Oakland as AL leaders and Pittsburgh and Los Angeles as NL contenders with Pirates favored for the ultimate prize.
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Price for stardom in collegiate ranks is buttoned up
The piece reports on the NCAA stance restricting player interviews during the NCAA Tournament. John Wooden forbids his UCLA players from talking to reporters, citing team focus and avoidance of controversy. Jacksonville and Jacksonville coach Joe Williams offer varied locker room policies supporting open or selective press access.
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High school fan turns to pro basketball devotion
The piece profiles Gerri DeBusschere wife of Knicks star Dave DeBusschere. They met in Detroit where she worked for American Airlines and he played for the Pistons. She recalls fan attention and his early dating days amid sudden autographs and public interest.
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Service cagers win AAU crown in overtime
The Armed Forces All-Stars defended their AAU national basketball title in a 77-76 overtime victory over the Scrappy Columbia Sertomas in Columbia. Rod McDonald sank the deciding free throw as the All-Stars held off a late surge led by Bobby Crimins of South Carolina and Joe Brunson of Furman.
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A All American Couple Faces Big Family Balancing Act
Gerri DeBuschere speaks of juggling home life with husband Dave's demanding sports schedule. Michele, 11 months, keeps her busy as she drives to meet trains, hires sitters, and plans another baby in September.
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World title would lift Bucks Lew Alcindor to Russell level
New York UPI reports Lew Alcindor’s exceptional play fuels belief a world title would place him on par with Celtics legend Russell. The Bucks’ rising star is described as dominant and widely admired across the league.
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Shaving Strokes and Bucks Ambitions in Playoff Upset Talk
A golf coaching note urges smooth swing and patience early in the season while basketball chatter centers on the Milwaukee Bucks led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar Alcindor poised for a title run. Analysts compare him to Russell and Chamberlain, noting high marks in shooting passing rebounding and defense with a minor weakness in hallway caution.
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