Durocher clash rules meeting as Miller protests
Major League Players Association chief Marvin Miller condemned Leo Durocher moving Astros players off a meeting before a Rangers game. Astros GM Richard Toll said attendance sheets were used and offered space for a future talk. Rangers CJ Harrah led with a homer as spring games unfolded across camps.
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Bruins top Pac-8 stats as UCLA seals key marks
UCLA and Oregon State set conference records in final Pac-8 statistics with UCLA leading in offense defense and rebounding while Louie Nelson of Washington topped scoring at 21.9 per game. Nelson edged Bill Walton and Ron Lee in scoring among leaders as Steve Erickson and Oregon State excelled at free throws and accuracy. The UPI ratings ranked UCLA 26-0 as unanimous A. Long Beach State 24-2 followed.
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Wooden wary of ASU break and Tarkanian on Bruins hope
UCLA coach John Wooden notes a sudden death mindset as his No. 1 ranked Bruins face Arizona State in the West Regionals at Pauley Pavilion. Terry Tarkanian eyes a Long Beach-USF final and predicts UCLA favored but stresses tough path ahead. Field reports also note USC coach Bob Boyd optimistic about NIT bid and Dr Leonard Bloom seeking a 20 000 seat stadium for the San Diego Conquistadors.
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Nihill retires from athletics at 33 after walker career
Former European champion and Olympic silver medal walker Paul Nihill, 33, retires saying competitive walking is no longer enjoyable. He won the 1964 Tokyo Olympic 50 km silver and the 1969 Athens European 20 km title.
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Bucks overpower Suns as Robertson shines in finale before playoffs
Oscar Robertson led the Milwaukee Bucks with 25 points and 12 assists in a 126-95 win over the Phoenix Suns. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added 34 as Milwaukee outshot 51 to 40 percent, outrebounded 65-45, and forced 13 steals while limiting Charlie Scott Van Arsdale and Connie Hawkins. Robertson said his legs felt strong as the Bucks prepare for the playoffs.
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Shibata Captures WBA Junior Lightweight Title
Japan’s Kuniaki Shibata won a unanimous 15 round decision over Ben Villaflor in Honolulu to take the WBA junior lightweight crown. Shibata used counterpunching and fast hands to overcome the heavier 20 year old champion, remaining undefeated against lefthanders. He finished with cuts over both eyes after a mid bout knock from Villaflor.
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Local Sports Schedule Shows Sked for Today and Tomorrow
Today in Santa Maria and nearby, baseball games feature Santa Maria at Lompoc, Cabrillo at San Luis Obispo, both at 3 p.m. Tennis matches pair San Luis at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Santa Maria, with Morro Bay visiting Cabrillo for golf. Tomorrow Santa Ynez plays Santa Ynez at Lompoc.
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UPI Final Top 20 College Basketball Poll In Week Ending
The United Press International released its final top 20 college basketball ranking as of the last Saturday, listing first place votes and win loss records in parentheses. The poll reflects the season’s final standings from major programs across the nation.
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