Walton's Giant Steps Could Bring UCLA's Sixth NCAA Crown
Mexico Bulldog coach Lynn Cundiff reports UCLA remains the favorite as top ranked Bruins led by 6-11 sophomore Bill Walton chase a sixth NCAA title. West Region threats include Long Beach State Brigham Young and Penn with South Carolina and Villanova also in the mix. Other regional contenders from the East and Midwest include Marquette Ohio University Minnesota Kentucky and Houston with Texas and Kansas State looming from Ames.
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Cardinals Open Grapefruit League Action in St Petersburg
The St. Louis Cardinals start grapefruit league play this afternoon versus the New York Mets in St. Petersburg. Detroit rookie Bob Strampe and his wife Melvie are noted, while Cub outfielder Rick Monday is highlighted for a head first slide as players seek spots on the team.
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Reds, White Sox vote to strike over pension dispute
The Cincinnati Reds join the Chicago White Sox in authorizing strike action on April 1 over the MLB pension dispute with club owners. Meanwhile, on the field, trades produced mixed debuts as Sam McDowell struggled for the Giants and Steve Carlton impressed for the Phillies. The Reds vote grants the executive committee the right to strike after the current pension plan expires.
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Associated Press
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Texas Rangers
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Ted Williams
Williams
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Nelson
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San Francisco
Sam McDowell
Jose Cardenal
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Scott Quits Squires in ABA turmoil
Norfolk report: ABA star Charlie Scott quits the Virginia Squires after a dispute over a $26,000 personal loan promise. Coach Al Bianchi fines the team $1,500 for late return and missed practice, signaling a tense rift as Scott remains unreachable and out of town.
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New York Daily News
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Conferences Settle NCAA Positions Tonight in postseason push
The ACC and MVC finalize standings tonight as North Carolina faces Maryland for the ACC title and Louisville meets Memphis State to decide the MVC's last NCAA bid. Seeding begins with 18 teams in four regions while Maryland and North Carolina tune up for the final.
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Associated Press
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North Carolina
Maryland
Louisville
Memphis State
Missouri Oklahoma Fight for Second in Big 8
Kansas City AP reports Kansas State leads the Big Eight with 11-2 and eight straight wins as Nebraska to finish the regular season 7-6. Oklahoma and Missouri, both 9-4, clash for second in a televised game at Columbia. Kansas State and Missouri have NCAA and NIT games looming.
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Iowa
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Wings of Man Unveiled in Ontario Demonstration Run
Mario Andretti pilots a stubby winged race car built to be entered in the Indianapolis 500. Maurice Phillippe of England designed the car with ailerons for adjustable flight in racing conditions. Parnelli Jones and Vel Miletich back the project as six cars are planned for competition.
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Cards Begin Today Royals Start Sunday
In St Petersburg the St Louis Cardinals and New York Mets meet in an exhibition opener with Wise Maloney Higgins expected to pitch for the Cardinals and Gentry Koosman Sadecki for the Mets. Gibson Santorini Williams likely to start Sunday with Brock Cruz Hague and Alou Sizemore Maxvill Martinez in the infield. Kansas City Royals plan a full scale intrasquad game today before starting their exhibition schedule Sunday.
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Mike Straube shines as Bankers edge Stentor in tight tourney win
In a hard fought London Invitational, Mexico Bankers beat Stentor 73-71 as Mike Straube and Steptor fueled a decisive late rally. Fountain provided key rebounds and last minute points, while Esterline and Wilson were contained by solid Bankers defense. John Hoard leaped for the final rebound sealing the victory.
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Expos eye pitching depth to reach .500 mark this year
Montreal manager Gene Mauch stresses pitching as the team’s key to success. The rotation includes Stoneman Renko McAnally Strohmayer Morton and McGinn with added arms Lemaster Torrez and Taylor. Hitting support features Staub Bailey Fairly Hunt Day Woods and others, while left field remains unsettled.
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Oklahoma City
Tony Gonzalez
California Angels
Atlantic Coast Conference semifinals and regional results
Results from various regional tournaments show North Carolina defeating Duke 63 to 48 in the ACC semifinals, Maryland topping Virginia 57 to 42, and other regional scores including Hartford beating MWhaca 81 to 66, Southampton 83 to Buffalo, Roanoke 67 to 57, and Bentley 97 to Sacred Heart 79 in the New England first round.
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Raytown South to face Kirkwood in Class L final
In Columbia Missouri Raytown South edged St Louis Sumner 87 75 behind Ed Stoll 41 points as Raytown reached the Class L title game for the second straight year Kirkwood beat Carthage 73 66 to join the final matchup led by Bill Moulder and Steve Schaper in a late surge to a 35 28 halftime lead
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Palmer Misses Cutoff In Florida Citrus Open
Arnold Palmer, 42, missed the Florida Citrus Open cut after a three over par 75 including a self-imposed penalty stroke. Chris Blocker surged to a four stroke lead with 66 as Jerry Heard and David Graham chased. Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus posted solid rounds, while Palmer voiced frustration at his poor play.
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