Seminoles Aim to Upset UCLA in NCAA Final
UCLA coach John Wooden and Florida State mentor Hugh Durham run similar yet diverging plans as their teams reach the NCAA final. UCLA, 29-0, seeks a seventh title in eight years behind Bill Walton and a fierce press, while Florida State, 27-5, aims to become only the third independent to win the title in 18 years, led by Ron King and Otto Petty. Durham vows fast tempo, and Wooden focuses on one game at a time as Walton powers UCLA toward a possible crown.
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LOS Angeles
UCLA
John Wooden
Florida State
Hugh Durham
Wooden
Bruins
Durham
Seminoles
Ron King
Lousville
North Carolina
Bill Walton
Otto Petty
Bruin
Reggie Royals
Tar Heels
Walton
Louisville
Denny Crum
NEW York
Maryland
Crum
Terrapins
Niagara Purple
Eagles
Shorter Niagara to Meet Maryland for NIT Crown
Niagara’s Purple Eagles, led by Wingate and Williams, face Maryland in the NIT final. Wingate cites jump height as key against Maryland’s tall front line led by McMillen and Elmore, while Driesell warns of a physical, fast game. Maryland’s 6-11 forward McMillen averages 24 points per game, with Len Elmore strong on boards.
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Niagara
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Purples Eagles
Texas-El
Paso
Princeton
St. John’s
N.Y
Mary
Lefty Driesell
Ac- Niagara
Marshall Wingate
Wingate
St. Joseph’s
Syracuse
Jacksonville
Williams
Purple Eagles
Tom McMillen
Cat Quick
Len Elmore
Mexico Opens Season with Key Schedule Across Missouri
The article lists Mexico High School baseball and related schedules against Quincy and multiple Missouri opponents. It notes dates in March and April for double headers, conference games, and sub district events, with venues including Alma Sedalia Columbia Jeff City and Blair Oaks among others.
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Alma
Sedalia
Columbia
Jeff City
Ashland
Hallsville
Sturgeon Columbia
Sturgeon
Unity of Mendon
Community
Blair Oaks
Gadolia
Florida State Not Deserving Of Tournament, Says Coach Wall
AP reports Florida State, a surprise finalist, should not have been in the NCAA tournament. Bill Wall of MacMurray State criticized FSU as Durham defends the program after past probation. Wall cited recruiting violations and questioned affidavits from starters Royals King and McCray. Durham defended eligibility and denied player contracts or agent deals.
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LOS Angeles
Florida State
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Bill Wall
MacMurray State
Ill
FSU
UCLA
Wall
Hugh Durham
Tallahassee
Durham
NCAA
Atlanta
Seminoles
Dave Cowens
Boston Celtics
Reggie Royals
Ron King
Lawrence McCray
King
Warrensburg and Cass Midway Win State Indoor Track Titles
Warrensburg College High captured the Class M indoor track state title and Cass Midway won Class S at Columbia. College High trailed entering the mile relay but surged to 15 points, edging Caruthersville East Prairie and Willard at 12 each. Seven records fell including Gary Sell in hurdles, Hoskins in the 60-yard dash, and Eggerman in the low hurdles.
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Columbia, Mo
Warrensburg College High
Cass Midway
College High
Caruthersville
East Prairie
Willard
Harrisonville
Smithville
Mount Vernon
Lexington
Camdenton
Ava
Fulton
Missouri School of the Deaf
Dekalb
Archie
Liberal
Lockwood
Springfield Greenwood
Drexel
Columbia University High
King City
Gary Sell
Chris Hoskins
Steve Craig
Mike Lestle
Aurora
Hardy Jones
School For Deaf
Les Eggerman
Hoskins
Casper Leads New Orleans Open After Two Rounds
Billy Casper, in jovial mood, shot a 68 to reach 134 under par and seize a two stroke lead at the Greater New Orleans Open. Jack Nicklaus and Jim Colbert trailed, with several players within three strokes. Casper, returning from a slump, praised focus and rest between rounds as he eyes the final two days.
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New Orleans
Billy Casper
Casper
Bob Hope
Buffalo Billy
San Diego Zoo
Lakewood Country Club
Ers
Jack Nicklaus
Jim Colbert
Ralph Johnston
Dave Eichelberger
Bunky Henry
Labron Harris
Gary Player
Frank Beard
Tony Jacklin
England
Tour
Capser
Nicklaus
Johnson Ready to See How Bulldogs Shake Off Inexperience
Mexico High School faces Quincy in a Thursday baseball doubleheader as coach Jerry McFarland tests a youthful lineup led by only returning starter Chuck Johnson. Last year the Bulldogs went 15-7, beating Quincy 6-3 and 27-0 in a twin bill. this season's sophomores and juniors seek cohesion and performance.
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Mexico
Chuck Johnson
Jerry McFarland
Quincy
Bulldogs
McFarland
McFarland shapes open lineup for Mexico Bulldogs in 1972
Mexico High coach McFarland says starting roles are wide open for the Bulldogs in 1972. Roy Smith may miss catcher duties due to football injury. Steve Botkin, Chris Hotep, and Mike Keith vie for the spot. Johnson leads last year’s batting with .406 and others compete for infield and outfield roles as versatile freshmen and sophomores try to fill gaps. Joe Long shifts from football and basketball to pitching and fielding while Harvey Maassen anchors the staff. The team, though inexperienced, aims for breakout performance with added speed and power from players like Bill Stephens, Tim Hotop, and Earl Wilfong’s absence felt.
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Roy Smith
Smith
Steve Botkin
McFarland
Chris Hotep
Mike Keith
Chuck Golden
Bob Bastian
John Ollis
Bill Adams
Earl Wilfong
Larry Lewis
Steve Jenke
Bill Baker
Bill Stephens
Tim Hotop
Hotop
Bulldogs
Harvey Maassen
Joe Long
Long
Dave Ezell
Ezell
College basketball headlines and golf and hockey listings
Sports on the Air reports today feature NCAA National Invitation Tournament games between Niagara and Maryland at noon, North Carolina versus Louisville at 2 pm, and Florida State against UCLA at 4 pm. Golf CBS Classic has Casper Miller vs Crampton Gilbert at 3 pm and 4 pm in two rounds. Also hockey St Louis Blues meet Chicago at 1 pm, Knicks vs Hawks at 1 pm, a stock car race at 3 30, and New Orleans Open golf final action at 4 30.
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Purple Eagles
Niagara
Terrapins
Maryland
North Carolina
Louisville
Seminoles
Florida State
Bruins
UCLA
Billy Casper
John Miller
Bruce Crampton
Gibby Gilbert
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St. Louis Blues
Chicago Black Hawks
New York Knicks
Aumain Hawks
Sebring 12 Hours Opens With Gov Askew Flag Start
The 12 hours of Sebring began at 11 a.m. EST marking its 22nd running as America's oldest endurance race. Gov. Reubin Askew waved the starter’s flag to kick off the day-night event, signaling a long day ahead for participants and teams.
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Sebring
Fla
Reubin Askew
America
Scoreboard TM Exhibition Baseball Friday Results
Baseball results list several exhibitions with team scores including Pittsburgh defeating Philadelphia 3 to 1 and Detroit routing Boston 12 to 3. Also notes additional scores across leagues and late game overtimes with ABA and regional standings.
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Houston
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Kansas City
New York
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Oakland
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Cleveland
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Atlanta
Parours
Buffalo
Baltimore
Golden State
Phoenix
ABA Denver
Indiana
Floridians
Carolina
Virginia
Dallas
Memphis
Kentucky
Royals Triumph In Wild Exhibition Over Yankees 9 8
Royales unleash power as Willie Horton and John Mayberry homer twice for Detroit and Kansas City. Buck Martinez drives in decisive run in 12th to edge Yankees 9-4 while Astros beat Twins 12-9 in slugfest. Pirates top Phillies 2-1 behind Gene Clines, Cubs 11 4 over California, Padres edge A's 1-0, Dodgers rally for 5-4 win over Cardinals.
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Associated Press
Willie Horton
Detroit
John Mayberry
Kansas City
Horton
Boston
Tigers
Red Sox
Gene Clines
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pirates
Bob Moose
Phillies
Chicago Cubs
California
Billy Williams
Gene Heiser
Joe Pepitone
Cats
Leroy Stanton
Angels
Leron Lee
Jerry Morales
San Diego Padres
Oakland
Bill Grier
Mike Corkins
Swift Cubs Aim For NL East Title In Urgent Rebuild
Scottsdale report notes Cubs manager Leo Durocher targets a swift outfield led by Rick Monday and Jose Cardenal to boost a pennant bid. Key bets include Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams on big salaries, with Randy Hundley’s health crucial behind the plate and Burt Hooton joining a strong pitching corps as Cubs seek to overcome Mets and last season gaps.
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Ariz
Randy Hundley
Chicago Cubs
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Cub
Rick Monday
Oakland
Jose Cardenal
Milwaukee
Chicago
Phil Wrigley
Cubs
Cy Young
Ferguson Jenkins
Billy Williams
Williams
Joe Pepitone
Cardenal
New York Mets
Hundley
Ken Rudolph
Frank Fer
Milt Pappas
Burt Hooton
University of Texas
Hooton
Cubinfield
Ron Santo
Glenn Beckett
Don Kessinger
Pepitone
Paul Popovich
Hickman
Beckett
Swift Cardenal
St. Louis
Cards
Brewers
Jim Hickman
Schoendienst Blasts Cards For Bad Spirit
ST PETERSBURG Fla AP Manager Red Schoendienst of the St. Louis Cardinals blasted players over behavior during spring training after the Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for their fourth win of camp. He criticized traded second baseman Julian Javier for not acting eager to play and out of shape, and complained about the pitching staff workload and backfield duties.
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Fla
Red Schoendienst
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Birds
Los Angeles Dodgers
Schoendienst
Julian Javier
Javier
Cincinnati Reds
Tony Cloninger
Cardinal Pilot
Cardinals
Los Angeles
Cardinal
Jim le
Febvre
St. Louis
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