Adolph Rupp Remembers Fiddlin' Five and Kentucky Glory
In a midtown New York interview Adolph Rupp recalls Kentucky’s Fiddlin’ Five, his coaching philosophy, and legendary teams. He notes 879 career wins, the move from football to basketball, and the impact of strong discipline on success while reflecting on cancer and the arena ovations.
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David vs Goliath games in NCAA East Regional
Princeton and Hofstra, modest East teams, face powerful Kentucky and Notre Dame in Philadelphia opening NCAA East Regional games. Princeton, Ivy League champ, meets Kentucky, while Hofstra, ECC champion, takes on Notre Dame led by rebounding leaders. Regional action also includes Raleigh and Midwest matchups with NC Tar Heels missing stars and several high profile showdowns across sites.
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Prep Basketball Scores and Pairings From State Tourney
In Columbia and Raleigh, Class 4A and 3A semis set with Vashon, DeSmet, Joplin Memorial, Charleston, and Raytown South advancing. Pairings list third round times. McBride reports comeback pace as Cardinals start exhibition schedule against Mets. Regional matchups include Duke, UCLA, North Carolina, and Michigan in various regions with multiple schools named.
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Baseball's Newest Franchises Taste First Victory
AP Sports Writer Herschel Nissen reports that the expansion Blue Jays and Mariners won their first exhibition games on March 11, 1977. Toronto beat the Mets 3-1 in a surprise opener, while Seattle beat Oakland 16-7 after a 16-10 loss the day before.
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Campbell and Texas Southern Clash For NAIA Title
Campbell College of North Carolina face fifth seed Texas Southern in the NAIA championship after both won semifinals. Campbell, led by Sam Staggers, defeated Henderson State 76 to 52, while Texas Southern rallied from 38-49 to beat Grand Valley State 69-62. The title game tips at 8 p.m. with Campbell aiming to become the first unseeded finalist to win.
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New Format For NIT Gets All Star Rating
New York AP reports the NIT earns praise for its new format with strong public enthusiasm. Pete Carlesimo and MIBA officials plan to reuse the format next year and consider out of town quarterfinals. The Birmingham Alabama Memphis State game drew 16,754, indicating growing crowds.
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Timely Hits End Royals Five Month Losing Streak
Timely singles by A L Washington and Dave Nelson helped the Kansas City Royals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2 1 in 10 innings during their spring training opener. Washington singled stole second and scored on Nelsons 10th inning hit to snap the drought. Philly plated an unearned run on an error in the fifth.
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Mexico Bulldogs Shine At Macomb Indoor Invitational
Mexico Bulldogs place 13 medals at Western Illinois University event with Greg Jackson winning the 300 yard dash in 33.2 seconds. The team, third in the two mile relay and runner up in several events, shows strong early season form ahead of their home Mexico Indoor Classic next weekend.
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KC Teams To Meet In 4A Championship
In Columbia Missouri Baytown South edged St. Louis DeSmet 52 52 and Kansas City Central beat St. Louis Vashon in overtime to reach the 4A final. Central overcome an 80 77 overtime deficit with late drives as Mike Walker Scott Works and Billy Fennerly led the charge. Fennerly poured 22 points and Lance Lathrop added 14 as Central seized control late.
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Memorial Conquers Troy In 3A Semis
Memorial and Charleston meet in the Missouri 3A final after Memorial defeated Troy 77-69 and Charleston rolled past Manual 77-59 in their semifinals. Ricky Frazier poured in 33 for Charleston, while Cat Johnson scored 30 for Memorial as Troy pressured late.
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