Fleckman Leads Hope Desert Classic After Round One
Marty Fleckman, 26, shot a six under 66 to lead the Bob Hope Desert Classic after the opening round at La Quinta. Arnold Palmer and others sit one stroke back as the field navigates four courses toward the cut and final round. Fleckman praised Byron Nelson's coaching influence after a career nadir, aiming to build on momentum.
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Stars trounce Colonels as Beaty sits out key game
Utah Stars dominate Kentucky Colonels 149 to 127 in Salt Lake City without leading scorer Zelma Beaty sidelined by a leg injury. Merv Jackson scores 40 on 16 of 22, George Stone adds 29, setting a single game club record as Utah retains a 12 game ABA West division lead.
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Ali considers Ellis tuneup spar. lawsuit threat looms
Muhammad Ali proposed an exhibition with former sparring partner Jimmy Ellis as preparation for his March 8 heavyweight title bout with Joe Frazier. Chartwell Artists promoter Jerry Perenchio warned a lawsuit could follow if Ali fights outside training, citing a $5 million contract and $2.5 million guarantees for Ali and Frazier.
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Hillmen Seek First Santa Barbara League Win Over Tigers
San Luis High hosts Cabrillo in a pivotal late season game as Hillmen look to break a league skid while Cabrillo tries to improve a 2-9 record. Paul Miller leads San Luis with 16 points against Dos Pueblos and 21 in the last meeting.
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Braves aim for road win against Arroyo Grande
Lompoc hosts fifth place Arroyo Grande after two losses to AG this season. The Braves seek a .500 league mark with three games remaining while AG relies on a balanced attack led by Dandy Dan Lintner Pete Lambert and Mike Silveira to secure second place in SBCL.
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Hawks and Celtics clash as Maravich pours 28 points
Pete Maravich scored 28 with 11 rebounds to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-102 win over the Boston Celtics. The Knicks lost 106-99 to Buffalo as Don May scored 29 in the opener. San Francisco defeated Seattle 133-122. Willis Reed was ejected late in the first half after two technicals.
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Lakers aim to extend streak against Bucks in Milwaukee
Los Angeles seeks a seventh straight win when visiting Milwaukee. The Bucks seek to rebound after a loss in Los Angeles, with Wilt Chamberlain's defense limiting Lew Alcindor in their prior meeting and both teams boasting two 20 000 point scorers.
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Matson Named World Track and Field Athlete of 1970
Randy Matson, the 25 year old Texas shot putter, earned Track and Field News top world athlete honors for 1970 after dominating his event. He posted 10 wins in 1970, including a world mark in May at the Kennedy Games, with an average winning mark far ahead of rivals.
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Dodgers Acquire Al Downing In Exchange For Andy Kosco
Los Angeles obtains left handed pitcher Al Downing from Milwaukee in a swap for outfielder Andy Kosco. Downing and Kosco were Yankees teammates in 1968. Downing posted a 5 13 record and 3.53 ERA with the Brewers last season, while Kosco led the Dodgers with 17 homers and 74 RBIs in 1969.
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Lompoc Braves win by forfeit as SM Royals forfeit clash
San Marcos Royals forfeit tonight so Lompoc Braves remain in firm county race lead with 11 2 season mark while Cabrillo also earns a forfeit win. Freshmen and JV squads meet as San Marcos hosts an exhibition in Santa Barbara at 5 30. Stan Musial elected to St Louis Cardinals board of directors after career with the club.
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