Late Jimmy Clark Lauded As Best Driver Of AIP
The auto racing world mourns Jim Clark 32 after a crash at Hockenheim. He won the 1965 Indianapolis 500 and was a two time world champion. He died instantly from neck and skull injuries after his Lotus Ford Cosworth crashed in rain. Clark set a record with seven straight Grand Prix wins in 1963. Funeral planned in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
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Unser wins Phoenix Jimmy Bryan 150 after fiery pileup
Bob Unser of Albuquerque wins the Jimmy Bryan 150 at Phoenix International Raceway averaging over 100 mph after a dramatic flame crash on lap 46 that injured Johnny Rutherford and involved four cars. Rutherford was aided by A J Foyt and escaped serious harm.
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Speedy U S Hoopers Pick 12 For Olympic Team
U S Olympic coach Henry Iba named a 12 man squad focusing on quickness over size. The selections include Glynn Saulters Don Dee Calvin Fowler Jo Jo White Bill Hasket and Spencer Haywood with athletes from NAIA AAA junior college armed forces and NCAA groups. Training camps start in Alamosa Colorado with four weeks of high altitude work before exhibitions in New York Cincinnati and possibly Albuquerque.
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Houston
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Kansas
Bill Hasket
Ohio State
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WVU lands 7 foot Hetz towering recruit
West Virginia coach Bucky Waters announced the addition of 7 foot 235 pound Mike Hetz from Garrett Indiana High School. Hetz averaged 26 points and 17 rebounds per game last season before a leg injury cut his year short.
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Women’s AAU Final Mirrors 1967 Victory in Gallup
Nashville, Tennessee captured its seventh straight AAU women’s basketball title by routing Raytown, Missouri 58 to 43 in Gallup New Mexico. The result echoed the 1967 final won by Nashville against Raytown in the same venue.
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Unseld Prefers NBA as Colonels Withdraw Offer
Kentucky Colonels abandon bid to sign two time All American Westley Unseld and withdraw their 500000 contract offer. Unseld prefers to play for the Baltimore Bullets in the NBA after full page ads urged his signing. The Colonels conceded after his decision.
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Unscheduled NHL Playoff Games Rescheduled After King Death
Three first round Stanley Cup games were moved in response to Martin Luther King Jr. assassination. The New York Rangers Chicago Black Hawks game shifts to Tuesday after Sunday mourning. Kings North Stars Flyers Blues Canadiens Bruins series games also rescheduled with key matchups set for Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
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Tennis Group Ready For Bids On Open Play
The U S Lawn Tennis Association plans four open tournaments including the National Open. In Dallas the group endorsed ILTF recommendations limiting major nations to four opens this year. Robert Kelleher of Los Angeles chairs a committee of nine to choose hosts, with up to twelve cities showing interest in staging events.
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Coaches with 700 wins lead college basketball ranks
New York AP notes only two active coaches have more than 700 victories with college teams Adolph Rupp of Kentucky and Hank Iba of Oklahoma State Tony Hinkle Butler is the only active coach with more than 500 victories next come John Wooden Ray Meyer and Jack Gardner each with over 400 victories after more than 20 years in the profession
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Hank) Iba
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Sports Pause Nears End As Dr King Mourned
Sports activity largely paused as the nation mourns Dr. Martin Luther King. King funeral in Atlanta on Tuesday. few events before services. Final Greensboro Open rounds, IHL playoff in Muskegon, AHL playoff in Providence, and some horse racing proceed tonight.
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Dodgers weigh solo opener as King death postpones games
The Dodgers evaluated starting the 1968 season without an opponent while Phillies refuse to play in Los Angeles. Dr. King’s funeral in Atlanta prompted postponements across leagues. Alston checks into hospital for kidney stone treatment.
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Maloney Woes Mark Reds Spring Drill Talks
Cincinnati pitcher Jim Maloney faces spring shoulder irritation again as he drills for a possible start in the Reds opener at Atlanta on Good Friday. Manager Dave Bristol notes conditioning issues for Billy McCool and Gary Nolan, while Ted Abernathy and Bill Kelso show strong relief work.
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Pont Moving Toward Grid Big Time at Yale
Richard Pont, brother of Indiana Coach of the Year John Pont, will coach Yale's offensive backfield next fall. The 37 year old from Canton Ohio replaces Jim Root who left Yale to coach New Hampshire. Pont led Steubenville Ohio Catholic Central High to a 37 30 3 mark over eight seasons.
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Yaz Pulls Reins On 1968 Red Sox Flier
Carl Yastrzemski declines bold pennant predictions for Boston in 1968. He notes Tony Conigliaro and Jim Lonborg injuries could slow the start, but vows the Red Sox will chase the title with remaining talent and grit.
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Relays Produce Some Prospects For Olympics
The Texas Relays at Austin showcased several strong Olympic prospects headlined by Randy Matson and Billy Mills. Matson, world record holder in the shot put, delivered a 66 feet 4 ½ inch throw in exhibition as he targets a better mark, while Mills captured a six mile clocking of 28 53.3 minutes and indicated readiness for Mexico City Olympics in October.
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