Edwards Awtrey dominate Northern California basketball honors
University of the Pacific coach Dick Edwards named Northern California coach of the year by 20 Bay Area writers. Dennis Awtrey of Santa Clara earns player of the year. first team includes Ogden, Ridgle, Cross, and Terry. Stricker narrowly misses unanimous first team. Edwards leads UOP to a 20-4 record with WCAC title chase intact.
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McLain faces suspension and uncertain future
Denny McLain, 25, remains indefinitely suspended from baseball in Lakeland, claiming his future is blocked yet expressing optimism about a return. He denies reports of bankruptcy and says a federal grand jury prevents him from defending himself publicly while he awaits events and contemplates offers to perform in clubs and entertain at venues.
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Nats hurler shelled in spring practice
Jim Shellenback, fresh from winter play in Venezuela where he won eight games, struggled in a spring intrasquad game for the Washington Senators. He worked the final inning for both sides, pitching six outs as the Nellies beat the Twigs 13 to 7, issuing several walks in the outing.
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Jaycees Capture 1970 Lompochee League Championship
Led by George Polly's 13 points the Jaycees won the 1970 Lompochee wee basketball league final 30 to 12 over Jeff's Mufflers. The Mufflers had taken the National crown after a playoff with Bob's U-Haul last week. Happy Steak eliminated the Elks 46 to 24 in a loser's bracket game as junior high action continued with Boys Club awaiting.
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Bruins Ready for Trojans After Clinching Title
UCLA coach John Wooden says pressure is off after clinching the Pacific-8 title with a 109-95 win over Cal. The No.1 Bruins prepare for USC with two games left, while USC coach Bob Boyd aims for a strong weekend. Long Beach State and Weber State regional fate also loom.
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Ramos Defends Lightweight Title Against Ismael Laguna
Los Angeles lightweight champion Ruben Ramos, 21, meets Panama’s Ismael Laguna in a 15 round title defense at the Sports Arena. Laguna, 31, eyes a comeback and promotes outboxing Ramos, who predicts a knockout. Promoter Eaton targets 15,000 in attendance with ticket tiers from 7.50 to 25 dollars.
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Loop swim prelims set for San Maria meet
Prep writer Mark Chambers reports Lompoc and Cabrillo swim teams head to Santa Maria for the SECL league prelims. Top six in each event advance to Saturday finals with notable contenders Jerome Betts Junior Heidmans Glen Green James Parker John Anderson and Dave McVicar among finalists. Santa Barbara San Marcos and Dos Pueblos lead the league. Hull may play for the Black Hawks tonight against the Los Angeles Kings after knee injury.
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Oregon Falls To Washington State In Pac 8 Action
Washington State upset Oregon 96-87 as the Cougars extended their win streak to five and moved into third in the Pac 8. Gary Elliott led WSU with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
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Angels seek warmer weather for first hard workout
HOLTVILLE APD Manager Lefty Phillips hopes the forecast brings sun as the California Angels labor through their first hard session since last week. Rainouts halted practice Sunday and Monday, delaying an intrasquad game planned for today as pitchers and catchers were briefly sent out between showers. Two holdouts are en route to discuss terms with GM Dick Walsh, including Paul Doyle and Jim Spencer arrival in the next days.
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Utah and Army among six in NIT field for 33rd tourney
Utah and Army, former NIT champions, join Duquesne and Georgetown among six teams named to the 16 team NIT field March 13 21 at Madison Square Garden plus bids for Georgetown Manhattan and Miami of Ohio. Paul Christman former Missouri star and broadcaster dies at 51. funeral planned in Lake Forest Illinois.
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