World Mark Broken In Pole Vault
Dave Roberts, a Florida relays standout and former Rice vaulter, set a world pole vault record of 18 feet 62 inches in Gainesville. He surpassed Bob Seagren’s mark but failed on his final attempts to seal the record with a 3rd try after drawing a standing ovation from 3,000 spectators. Roberts, a UF sociology graduate, has bounced between 17-6 recently and noted nerves on his first attempt.
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Cardinals Trade Godby for Cater to Red Sox
The St Louis Cardinals trade outfielder Danny Godby to the Boston Red Sox for veteran first baseman Danny Cater. Cater, 35, will report to St Louis spring training in St Petersburg Florida while Godby heads to Pawtucket Rhode Island to join the Red Sox farm club in the International League.
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Kentucky Deeper, Better Than Ever by Ken Rappoport
AP Sports writer notes Kentucky may be the greatest Wildcats team, with Adolph Rupp praising depth beyond the Fabulous Five era. He cites Kevin Grevey as a superior shooter and compares size and defense, acknowledging uncertainty who would win in a hypothetical matchup.
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Many New Faces To Fill Mexico Starting Lineup
Mexico Bulldogs open their varsity baseball season with a largely new lineup led by seniors Don Dempski and Virgil McCormack as the team tests depth due to weather delays. Coach Gerald McFarland notes uncertainty in pitching rotation and emphasizes conditioning and defense while aiming to match last year’s 14 1 record and strong MSC performance.
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Montgomery City R-2 Wildcats Finish Strong Season
The Montgomery City R-2 Wildcats end 21-4, second in the East Missouri Conference, claim two tournament titles at Paris and Troy, and average 61.8 points per game. Seniors Pittman Miller and Charlie Penn lead the offense, with Miller at 16.7 points and 11.6 rebounds per game and Penn 14.0 points and 14.4 rebounds.
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NBA Scores and Standings From Saturday and Sunday
Houston 112 Cleveland 195 led a night of results with Milwaukee 128 over Portland 105 and Seattle 94 92 Golden State. Sunday schedule includes Milwaukee at New York Chicago at Washington Portland at Seattle and Phoenix at Los Angeles on CBS.
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Buchholz Upsets Newcombe In South Invitational
In Jackson Mississippi American Butch Buchholz stunned top seed John Newcombe 74 6 1 at the Tents South invitational in Pied Pooridaine, using a thunderous serve and fierce ground strokes to claim a surprising victory.
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Montgomery Drives Red Sox Past White Sox In Exhibition
Boston catcher Bob Montgomery powered a 9-5 spring training win over Chicago with a three run triple in the sixth and a three run homer in the 10th, filling in for injured Carlton Fisk. Montgomery and Juan Beniquez sparked Boston's offense as Fisk edges toward mid May return. Baylor leads Orioles past Royals as spring heating continues.
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Goodrich nets 53 as Lakers beat Kings in pivotal clash
Gail Goodrich scores a career high 53 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 114-103 win over the Kansas City-Omaha Kings. He hits 22 in the fourth quarter, matching near-Laker single game marks, while Nate Archibald adds 40 for KC-Omaha. Lakers eye offseason changes and a forward draft.
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Bulldogs At State Indoor Track Meet Mexico squad at Hearnes Center
Mexico sent nine athletes to the state indoor meet at Columbia to compete in six events led by senior Andy Piper who eyes an indoor high jump record of 6 feet 7 inches with recent practice clears. Other entries include Long Clark Nunnelly Collins Fountain Bradshaw Blumer and Brooks in various relays and hurdles with medals awarded to top three in each event and no team scoring.
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Nicklaus fires 63 as Miller misses Heritage cut
Jack Nicklaus shoots an eight under par 63 at Harbour Town to extend his lead to six in the Heritage Classic. Johnny Miller, defending champion, fails to qualify for the final two rounds after a 36 hole total of 151, marking the first time since 1973 he missed the cut. Nicklaus singles out the round as among his best.
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Neff Overtakes Dickinson For Early U S Open Lead
Bowling Grand Prairie Texas report Steve Neff of Sarasota Florida overtook Gary Dickinson to move into first place in the $100000 U S Open Bowling Tournament.
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