Bruins meet Louisville in NCAA semifinal clash on TV
No. 1 UCLA 28-0 led by Bill Walton faces Louisville in the NCAA semifinals while North Carolina 25-4 meets Florida State. The games air at 8:10 p.m. PST and 6:10 p.m. PST with a Saturday 2 p.m. national telecast.
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St Johns cope without Mel Davis in NIT semifinal
St Johns faces Niagara without star forward Mel Davis who tore a tendon behind his knee and will miss the semifinal. Davis is hospitalized and in doubt for Saturday as coach Frank Mairoff and trainer Jack Gimmler describe the Redmen’s difficult assignment against Niagara.
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Playoff Spots Set as NBA Teams Clinch Berths
The 1972 NBA playoff picture takes shape with Golden State clinching second in the Pacific by beating Baltimore 121-101. Los Angeles trails Milwaukee after a 124-120 loss to Cleveland, needing two wins to pursue a 68 victory record. Celtics beat Philadelphia 113-106. Knicks, Braves, Hawks, and more win games as conference matchups emerge.
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Lompoc Braves to Host Youth Baseball Clinic Saturday
The Lompoc Braves varsity team and coaches host a youth baseball clinic at Lompoc High gym from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Open to all youth players and managers from Village, VAFB, Mission Hills and Lompoc with no age limit.
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Tomorrow’s Sports Schedule in Santa Maria Area
Baseball Cabrillo at Santa Maria Elk’s Field and Arroyo Grande at Lompoc both 3 15 p m. Tennis Arroyo Grande at Lompoc and Cabrillo at Santa Maria. Golf San Luis at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Righetti. TV Lompoc vs AG baseball Channel 4 8 p m.
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Relays Loom as USC Sets Pace at Santa Barbara Easter Meet
USC led by 1972 NCAA Indoor champion and last year’s outdoor runner-up will headline the 34th Santa Barbara Easter Relays at La Playa Stadium. A 1500-strong field includes Washington, Cal, Stanford, Arizona, San Diego State and UC Santa Barbara with 63 institutions overall. The Lompoc Braves and Cabrillo send limited varsity crews while track notables such as Kenny Kring and Doug Lane anchor strong JC entries. The two-day program opens with junior colleges at 2:30 p.m. Friday and features relay-focused action across hurdles, sprints, jumps and throws.
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Players and owners ready for pension dispute showdown
Major league club owners vow to maintain their pension position as players plan a March 31 strike threat. Spokesman John Gaherin says owners will present a generous offer but stand firm, with Feeney and Cronin to join Miller in Friday talks. Nick Mileti leads the Cleveland Indians sale to a Cleveland syndicate for an estimated 11 to 14 million dollars.
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Frazier to defend title against Ron Stander in Omaha May 25
Joe Frazier will defend the world heavyweight title against 28 year old Ron Stander on May 25 in Omaha at the Cornhusker Arena. The 15 round bout is to be promoted by the Cornhusker Boxing Club and televised by TNS Television Network with Frazier earning 40 percent of the live gate and a $150000 TV guarantee. Officials planned to announce the bout today or Friday.
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Suns Prevail Over Squires in Clean Hands Ruling
UPI report: U.S. District Judge Carl Muecke denies Virginia Squires' bid to block Charlie Scott from playing for the Phoenix Suns citing unclean hands after Squires tried luring Suns players via telegram. The ruling does not decide contract validity or violations.
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