Bellamy Guides Hawks Comeback From Lean Season
Atlanta Hawks surge behind Walt Bellamy transforms a 14-33 start into hopeful playoffs status. After late-season rallies and Bellamy scoring runs, Atlanta sits within striking distance of Cincinnati with 13 games left, as Maravich gains footing and Guerin credits Bellamy for the turnaround.
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Bellamy
Pete Maravich
Louisiana
Caldwell
Carolina Cougars
American Basketball Association
Maravich
Richie Guerin
Gullett Shows Swift Return in Spring Batting Practice
Cincinnati pitcher Don Gullett, 20, recovered from flu and threw extended batting practice in Tampa. Manager Sparky Anderson praised his control and speed as Gullett uses fastballs with little variation. Reds noted no new signings while top regulars remain unsigned, including Bench, May, Rose, and Perez, delaying terms.
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Cincinnati
Don Gullet
Gullett
Reds
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Gullet
Angel Bravo
Frank Duffy
Sheldon Bender
Bender
John Bench
Lee May
Pete Rose
Tony Perez
Fenwick Hosts Bengals Tonight at Fenwick High
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to play Fenwick High tonight in a Bengal orange and black matchup. The all-stars team will include Fenwick faculty boosters and WPFB Journal staff with three junior girls acting as hostesses. Tickets at the door are $1.50 with proceeds benefiting Fenwick Athletics.
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the Journal
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Donna Witte
Donna Fenton
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Hunter Knothole League Signups Open This Saturday
Signups for the Hunter Knothole Baseball League for boys six to 14 open Saturday at the Hunter Fire Department from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again on March 13. Each registration requires a parent or guardian present and newcomers must bring a birth certificate.
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Local wrestlers reach district at Princeton Sectional
Roscoe Ronto of Middletown High finished third at 132 pounds, Bob Egelston placed fourth at 119 pounds, and Jeff Epperson of Monroe High earned third in his weight class at the Princeton Sectional Wrestling Tournament yesterday. They advance to the district Friday.
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Bob Egelston
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Houston Upsets Jacksonville In Tight 83-82 Finish
Houston defeats sixth ranked Jacksonville 83-82 as Poo Welen makes two pressure free throws with 26 seconds left. Harold Fox misses at the buzzer. Fox and Flemming top Jacksonville with 24 points each while Newsome scores 22 for Houston.
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Dolphins
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Dwight Davis
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Flemming
Artis Gilmore
Steve Newsome
Davis
St Xavier Captures Ohio High School Swim Crown
St Xavier won the state tank title in Columbus with 227 points despite a disqualification affecting one winner. The Bombers claimed five events and two meet records at the Ohio State Natatorium while Upper Arlington finished second and Toledo St Francis third. Paul Howe swept two events, the 200 and 400 yard freestyles, in record pace.
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Berea
Mariemont
Cuyahoga Falls
Paul Howe
Westerville
Tim Moore
Cats Clinch Tie In SEC Title Race
Kentucky secured at least a tie for the SEC title with a 119-99 win over Vanderbilt in Nashville. The win gave Kentucky 14 league victories and two defeats as Adolph Rupp eyes the next two games to clinch the championship. Tom Parker led with 26 points before fouling out and Jim Dinwiddie added 17 before subbing out as Kentucky built a large first half lead.
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Cats
Collinsville
Jim Dinwiddie
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Esposito Aims to Break NHL Single-Season Goal Record
Boston’s Phil Esposito, with 51 goals in 60 games, expects to reach 60 and challenge Bobby Hull’s 58 mark. He says a nine-goal gap in 16 games seems doable, but he focuses on each game rather than a total, as Toronto visits Boston Garden in an upcoming NBC telecast.
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Hall
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Crowd Aims to Honor Luke at Middletown Night
A large crowd is the aim of a committee planning Middletown Night on March 17 at Cincinnati Garden to honor Jerry Lucas. The Cincinnati Royals host the San Francisco Warriors as Lucas, once a Middletown native, now plays for them. Tickets are sold at Manchester Motor Inn and Armco Association office with a one dollar discount.
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Cincinnati Royals
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Middletonian
Manchester Motor Inn
Armco Association
Davidson Edges Cincinnati By Three In Final Prep Test
Davidson beat Cincinnati 70 to 67 in Charlotte as the Wildcats closed the regular season 15-1. John Pecorak and Sutter anchored late scoring, with Davidson converting two free throws to seal a six point lead.
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Wildcats
John Pecorak
Sutter
Suiter
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