Mantle retires as Yankees star after 18 seasons
Mantle announced his retirement after 18 seasons with the New York Yankees. His departure leaves a major void in the clubhouse as veterans Tom Tresh and Mel Stottlemyre say the impact will be felt once the season opens, with Hall of Famers Stan Musial and Gil Hodges praising his career. Mantle ends with 536 homers and a .298 lifetime batting average, acknowledging he could not hit well enough to finish above .300.
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Shaw wins Doral Open after comeback from wreck
Tom Shaw, 26, overcame a triple bogey at ten and a lake mishap at eighteen to win the $150,000 Doral Open with a 12 under par 276. Aaron finished second at 277, the best payoff of his PGA career at age 32, as Dan Sikes took third with 278.
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Cabrillo winter sports banquet honors top athletes
Norm Skau and Tim O'Brien were named most valuable players for Cabrillo winter sports. Tony Hernandez and Debbie Chapin and Debbie Meyer received special honors. Skau missed CIF prelims due to college exams. O'Brien set Cabrillo scoring records and led the league in several categories.
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Wilt Chamberlain Dominates Rebounds in Lakers Win
Wilt Chamberlain focused on rebounding and 18 boards set a Lakers club record for a first-season player as Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 107-92. Jerry West led L A with 20 points while Elgin Baylor sparked an 8 point burst in a third quarter run.
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Patterson lifts Bruins past Cal in overtime win
UCLA defeats California 84-77 in overtime to claim its third straight Pacific 8 title. Steve Patterson opened overtime with a three point play as UCLA erased a 14 point second half deficit while Jackie Ridgle and Charley Johnson led Cal with 28 and 25 points respectively.
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Conference Showdowns Shape NCAA and NIT Deals
Regional basketball anxiously awaits decisions as Big Eight races tighten with Missouri Kansas State clash and Kansas Colorado bid for late-season wins. UCLA and Santa Clara claim key titles. Notre Dame and St. John’s edge toward the NCAA field while Western and MVC races create playoff pressure.
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Japanese golfer wins Manila Open in playoff upset
Ha ruo Yasuda of Japan defeated Eleuterio Nival of the Philippines in sudden death after rounds of 68 71 71 69 to capture the $10,000 first prize at the Philippine Open. Yasuda becomes the first Japanese winner of the event.
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SBCL Grapplers Reach CIF Finals in Inglewood
Three Santa Barbara County League wrestlers Jess Ortiz Mike Guerra and Rivera advanced from CIF prelims at Morningside High to the finals at Cal State Fullerton. Rivera earned the 136 pound title Ortiz fell 5 3 in the 120 final Martinez of Arroyo Grande won. Guerra placed third at 175 with four pins and losses to Bell of Western.
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Pipers bow in East cage clash
The Minnesota Pipers lost to the Miami Floridians 136 132 in overtime as Dallas Thornton sparked a fourth quarter rally and five early overtime points. Indiana Pacers beat Houston 133 128 while Kentucky defeated New York 106 94. Denver Rockets drilled New Orleans 147 120 led by Larry Jones 37 points. Dallas Chaparrals beat Los Angeles 112 95 with Ron Boone scoring 29.
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