Wooden eyes possible NCAA final clash with Rupp
UCLA coach John Wooden said he would welcome another shot at Adolph Rupp and Kentucky for the national title if the teams meet in the NCAA final. He praised Kentucky’s Dan Issel and discussed UCLA’s loss to Oregon ending an undefeated bid and the upcoming games at Pauley Pavilion.
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San Luis, Santa Barbara set playoff matchups after strong seasons
Santa Barbara Dons earned the top seed in the CIF AA A playoffs after an undefeated regular season and will host Santa Monica. Palos Verdes hosts Buena of Ventura as second seed in the division, while Santa Ynez faces San Luis Obispo in the CIF AA draw. 3-A action features Righetti and Santa Maria in playoff openers, and 4A team pairings include Santa Barbara vs Santa Monica and several other matchups. In league play, Lompoc Lumber beat Ernie's ARCO 55-32 to move within half a game of the lead as Bel Aire Liquors tops the standings at 4-0.
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Kentucky Clinches SEC Title With 98 89 Victory over Alabama
Second ranked Kentucky secured the Southeastern Conference title and an NCAA berth by defeating Alabama 98 89 as Dan Issel scored 47 points. Tennessee’s upset of LSU kept LSU out of the SEC title race while South Carolina won 67 51 against Wake Forest with no effect on NCAA bids. Independent teams like New Mexico State Notre Dame Marquette Creighton Georgia Tech and Utah State posted wins as selection races tighten ahead of the NCAA and NIT announcements.
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West Faces Playoff Risk Over Scoring Title Bid
Joe Mullaney must decide whether to rest Lakers star Jerry West as the playoff push begins. West, leading the league with a 31.1 point per game average, has hamstring trouble and will miss the Forum game with Atlanta as Los Angeles weighs risking his title chase through 43 remaining games.
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Martinez West win Junior Hunter Safety course honors
Martinez and West scored first and second to top a six hour Hunter Safety course in Lompoc. Fifty five students took part with coordination by Wes Wallis and Don Evans guiding instructors Ellis Slater and others. Next class set for May 23 at Lompoc Sportsman Range.
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Jackson 9.6 in practice highlights Lompoc track lift
Charles Jackson a junior clocked 9.6 in the 100 yard dash at the intra squad meet while breaking records in long jump triple jump and 120 low hurdles. Lompoc coach Frank Hiatt expects a strong season with CIF champion cross country runners and a deep squad to challenge Santa Barbara County League rivals.
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Baseball springs to money dreams and contract talks
Horace Clarke of the Yankees seeks a million-dollar loan backed deal for an island venture and a dual contract with CBS ownership. Juan Marichal signs a $125,000 agreement with the Giants and reports to camp early as the Reds press for a conditional Maloney contract amid injuries. Commissioner Kuhn weighs Flood ruling fallout and possible Phillies–Cardinals talks. Conditioning notes and quotes from Campanis and Dark cap the spring mood.
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Reggie Jackson Holds Out As A's Open Camp
Reggie Jackson will not be in uniform as the Oakland Athletics open camp in Mesa Arizona with eight players yet to sign. Jackson seeks 60 000 to 75 000 after a 47 home run season in 1968 and 29 in 1967, while Finley has offered 40 000 and others have already signed for 1970.
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Dodgers face spring training without key players
Dodgers begin spring workouts in Vero Beach with Bill Singer Don Sutton and other stars missing from camp. Campanis says there is no real problem with salaries and that players hesitate to talk while at home but will decide when to discuss terms. Rookie Joe Ferguson homers in an intrasquad session as Walter Alston runs the curve ball machine.
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Westmont earns NAIA playoff bid in district action
Whittier and Azusa Pacific join Westmont in NAIA District 3 playoffs in Pasadena. Westmont Athletics (15-9) competes for a district title with Whittier (18-7) and Azusa Pacific (23-5) named, while the fourth team is to be announced. The district winner earns a trip to the NAIA tournament in Kansas City, March 10-15.
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Fridrich Endsley Lead Lompoc Cabrillo In 1970 Scoring Titles
Lompoc senior John Fridrich and Cabrillo sophomore Kent Endsley top their teams in 1970 season scoring. Fridrich 276 points, Endsley 207. Other SBCL leaders include Joe Brooks 145 in league play and Santa Maria’s Fred Donaldson 112 for Cabrillo. Armstrong of Righetti led overall with 408 season points and 167 league points, Cumberland of Saint Marys second with 401 and 158. Dos Pueblos Richard Stein 146, Harding 145.
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Bruins Still On Top In UPI Rankings After Loss
UCLA remains No 1 in the UPI coaches poll despite an upset 78 65 loss to Oregon. The Bruins earned 24 first place votes and 330 points from 34 of 35 coaches. Kentucky was second with 301 points and eight first place votes.
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