Missouri Needs Victory At Nebraska Saturday
Missouri faces a pivotal road clash with Nebraska in Lincoln as coach Norm Stewart seeks a overdue win to stay in the Big Eight title chase. The Tigers, 19-4 overall, rely on defense and road-game resilience after recent losses, with key injuries affecting travel roster. Nebraska aims to rebound from a Colorado loss while Missouri eyeing late-season momentum.
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Wildcats Apr Tourney Run Surges Toward M Title
Montgomery County Wildcats chase the class M crown entering a semifinal against Willard after a season of comebacks and late rallies. Coach Ballew recalls three straight wins in the Troy regional as the team found form. State girls tournaments begin tonight across regional sites with finals set for Saturday.
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Missouri High School Scoreboard and College Results
A long OCR list summarizes high school basketball scores across Missouri, plus college results. Grandview beat Lee’s Summit 45 to 40. Rockhurst defeated Central 73 to 53. Paseo Central led late. Benton and Hazelwood posted wins. many other Missouri scores and upcoming games are listed, along with several college tournaments and weekend matchups across the nation.
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Alou and Roque Sign With Cardinals In Fla Camp
St Louis signed first baseman Matty Alou and outfielder Jorge Roque at spring training in St Petersburg Florida. The four unsigned players now are Joe Torre Ted Simmons Jerry Reuss and Bob Burda posed.
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Torre Campaigns for Money and Missing Allen
White Sox general manager Stu Holcomb reports Richie Allen is absent with no contract and may arrive late as spring training opens in Sarasota. Other camps show notable moves as Joe Torre campaigns in New Hampshire and Vida Blue negotiates from Mansfield.
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Overton Organizes Counseling Service for Black Athletes
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports former pro linebacker Bill Overton, 25, now actor, formed Midlothian Industries in Los Angeles to counsel athletes in business dealings and finances. With two active players aboard, the venture aims to help Black athletes and others, claiming philanthropy over profit.
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Walden Joins Cardinals Broadcast Team In 1969 Season
AP reports Mike Walden, former Dodgers and Braves announcer, added to St. Louis Cardinals broadcasting lineup with Jack Buck and Mike Shannon for 25 road telecasts on KSD-TV. An April 1 Reds exhibition also to be televised.
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Memphis State Upsets Louisville in MVC race tie
Memphis State coach Gene Bartow hailed the win over Louisville 81-65 as the 20th ranked Tigers derail the second-ranked Cardinals to pull into a tie for the Missouri Valley Conference lead. The MVC contenders face season finale decisions on playoff sites as Tulsa visits Louisville and Drake comes to Memphis.
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Talented Braves Face Health and Pitching Hurdles
Atlanta manager Lyman Harris touts the Braves as the division’s top talent load though plagued by knee issues in Hank Aaron Orlando Cepeda and Rico Carty and a pitching staff marked by inconsistency. Key sluggers Earl Williams Ralph Garr and Felix Millan provide run production as the team hopes to contend in the NL West.
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ABA Holds Secret Draft Picks Stir College Stars
The ABA held a telephonic secret draft naming players such as Bob McAdoo of North Carolina and Bill Walton of UCLA among underclassmen chosen by Dallas, Memphis, Denver, and others. Teams including Utah, Kentucky and New York kept picks quiet while New York forfeited a top choice by signing Jim Chones. The draft allowed one non senior per five rounds.
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IRS Rules Sports Ticket Prices May Be Raised
The IRS said ticket prices may rise when purses or prize money increase, even if the sponsor decides the raise. The ruling covers sporting events with cash prizes such as boxing, horse racing, golf, and tennis, but not ordinary baseball, football, or basketball games.
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Esposito Stars as Bruins Rout Canucks 7-3
Phil Esposito scored three goals and added two assists to lift the Boston Bruins to a 7-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Esposito boosted his league lead to 1145 points, while New York’s Ratelle remained sidelined with a broken right ankle. Other Thursday NHL action saw New York beat Buffalo 4-3, Philadelphia shut out Minnesota 3-0, and Pittsburgh topple Detroit 7-4.
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Bulldogs Prep For Indoor Track Title Run
The Mexico Bulldogs under coach Ron Whittaker unveiled their 1972 lineup at the MMA fieldhouse as they prepare for the CEMO indoor championship on March 18 at Brewer Field House. After two weeks of workouts, time trials on Wednesday yielded multiple event winners and a few sore legs as the team eyes dethroning Sedalia.
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MMA to Hold Awards Dinner at Missouri Military Academy
MMA plans its annual winter sports banquet at the academy dining hall awarding trophies and letters in four varsity sports. Varsity teams in basketball, wrestling, swimming and marksmanship will be honored, with top awards including the Keaton Trophy, Arbogast Trophy, James Fulkes Trophy, David Peak Trophy, Sgt. Major Moon Trophy, and the MVP award. Cadets earning state championship honors in wrestling swimming and marksmanship will also receive medals.
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Colorado Hopes to Take Track Crown From K.U.
Colorado relies on Clifford Branch and George Daniels to challenge Kansas in the Big Eight indoor track championships in Kansas City. Kansas seeks a seventh straight title as regional rivals Nebraska Oklahoma State Kansas State vie for supremacy. Daniels has clocked 48.6 in the 440 this season and both him and Branch have tied the world 60 yard dash mark of 5.9. The Buffaloes also feature Larry Brunson Mike Wedman and a strong mile relay squad. Missouri and others enter with capable athletes as the two day meet unfolds.
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