McGuire Retires in Style After Marquette Victory
Al McGuire ended his coaching career with Marquette’s 67-59 NCAA final win over North Carolina. Be Ellis, Butch Lee, and Jerome Whitehead starred for Marquette as Dean Smith’s Tar Heels fell short, ending UNC’s title hopes. Lee led with 19 points, while Carmichael and Ford faced late-game foul trouble and resilience in a close, momentum-shifting final.
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Lin
Lea
Be Ellis
Jerome Whitehead
Marquette
Mike O'Karen
Walt Davia
North Carolina
Cedric Maswell
North Carolina-Chardotte
Nevada
Las Vegas
Consotation
Ramm
Anals
Elly
Sn Marquette
Los
North Carolina State
Ellis
Smith
Phil Ford
Ford
Control of Prep Athletics Debated by Kentucky Schools
In Frankfort Kentucky lawmakers debate whether the state Board of Education or the Kentucky High School Athletic Association has final authority over high school athletics. The issue follows a court case over Madisonville High School player eligibility and criticism of KHSAA decisions. Senator Gibson seeks a bill clarifying education department and board power with appeals from KHSAA decisions.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
UPD
State Board of Education
Kentucky High School Athletic Association
KHSAA
Western Kentucky
Board of Control
Bob Crown
Lexington
Ken Gibson
Madisonville
Department of Education
State Board
Gibson
Legislative Research Commission
General Assembly
Tom Mills
Madisonville High School
Ube Atate Court of Appeals
Todd
Mills
Sam
Association
Billis
Education Department
Marquette Coach McGuire Leaves With Tears After Title
Al McGuire coaches Marquette to a 67 54 victory over North Carolina sealing the NCAA crown and later breaks into tears in the Milwaukee dressing room. Players insist he was more than a coach, guiding them like a family head as he contemplates retirement.
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UPI
Marquette
al McGuire
North Carina
North Carolina
Tar Heels
McGuire
Canary Telands
Milwaukee
Bo Ellis
Warriors
Chicago
Michigan
Goig
Gary Rosenberger
Bernard Toone
Yonkers
N.Y
Toone
Omni
Girls Hoop Tournament Could Move into Big Time
Lexington report notes rising attendance in girls high school basketball tournament games may propel the event to a larger stage next year. Officials say momentum could push the tourney into a bigger venue and wider recognition.
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Lexington
Astern
Kentucky University
Ton. Mills
Kentucky High School Athletic Association
Mills
University of Kentucky
UPI
Laurel County
Louisville
Freedom Hall
Richmond
Ballard
Valley
Rain Halts LMU Rout In Intercollege Baseball Debut
LMU Railsplitters routed King College of Bristol 22 0 in their first intercollegiate game, with Mike Grey four for five and Gary Robinette three hits and six RBIs including two homers. Billy Cunnod pitched the full game as LMU advances toward next game versus Union College in Barbourville.
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Harrogate
Lincoln Memorial University
King College of Bristol
LMU
King
Mike Grey
Gary Robinette
RBI
Terry Anderson
Billy Cunnod
LMT
Union College
Barbourville
Kentucky Signs 6 4 Girl Star
Kentucky coach Debbie Yow announced the signing of Liz Lukschu of Owensboro Catholic who stands six four and is seen as a potential dominant force. Lukschu spurned interest from Delta State Tennessee and Indiana to sign with UK, with coach Yow predicting a top national contender if additional signings proceed.
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Lexington
UPI
Kentucky
Debbie Yow Hag
Liz Lukschu
Owensboro Catholic
Lukschu
Delta State
Tennes
See
Indiana
Miss Yow
Geri Grigsby
McDowell
Debbie Johnson
Lexington Tales Creek
Bowling Standings and High Scores From Local League
Reading shows results for teams including Beal Coast Buttery Carpet and Tri State Blasters with scores like Buttery Carpet leading games and high team series around 1773. Names Sara Buttery and Huttery Carpet appear in high game mentions.
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Sweet Things
Tri State Blasters
Roebuck Rollers
Gulley
Beal Coast
Fat Heal Coast
Gat Roebuck
Sara Buttery
Huttery Carpet
Cadle nets 8100 in Heritage at Sea Pines Classic
George Cadle of Middlesboro earned 2100 dollars for a sixth place finish at the Sea Pines Heritage Classic in Hilton Head South Carolina. He shot 69 68 and 70 across rounds on the 6655 yard Harbor Town course, seven strokes behind winner Graham Marsh.
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Hilton Head
S.C
George Cadle
Middlesboro
Atlantic
Cade
Graham Marsh
Harbor Town Golf Links
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