Wrestler Ivan the Terrible Dies Quietly at 72
Hall of fame grappler Ivan Vakturoff known as Ivan the Terrible passes away at 72 after a long decline. Close associate Marty Alma recalls their friendship from Coney Island days. funeral funded by Social Security and welfare, Alma plans to attend.
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Bruins Unanimous No 1 After Weekend Victory
UCLA clinched the top spot in the AP poll as the only undefeated major college team after a 70-49 win at Detroit. Marquette fell to No 5 following its 22-0 start and a loss to Detroit. Louisville edged North Carolina for the runner-up position with a 20-2 vs 20-3 record.
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Tars Enter Top Ten After Victorious Week
Florida State posts 637 votes to rise into the Top Ten while Western Louisiana seizes No. 1 with 620. Heels beat Georgia 235 points to edge South Tech and Virginia as last week’s results reshape the ranking.
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McDaniels Cited For Contempt In Basketball Dispute
UCLA and other college teams are listed in a top 20 ranking as McDaniels faces contempt of court charges after he moved from Carolina to Seattle. A 10 day restraining order barred him from playing for anyone but Brigham Young, later extended to allow him to join the Seattle SuperSonics. A court in Guilford County ordered him to appear, he did not, while a Seattle judge extended the restraining order to prevent team interference. McDaniels joined the Sonics for a game in Baltimore after the ruling.
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Cage Experiment To Test Changes
The national rules committee will test two college basketball innovations the 11-foot basket and a 30-second clock in a March 22 game at Los Angeles State College. Coaches like Jerry Tarkanian and John Wooden are expected to attend with Wooden skeptical that combined testing will show much.
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Pros Sign Free Agent Elnardo Webster in Memphis
The Memphis Pros signed free agent Elnardo Webster a former St Peter's star. In dropping rookie guard Jerry Dover the team pares its roster after placing Webster on waivers from the New York Nets.
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Nettles Signs with Vancouver Lions in CFL Deal
Ray Nettles, UT middle linebacker, signed to play for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League, announced by the club on Monday.
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Silar Leads Early Start in City Bowling Tourney
Armetha Silar opened strong in the Ivy Mixed Doubles League at Sports Bowl for B&W Vending with a 200 220 195 615 series. The city tournament begins this weekend and record books may be in reach.
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Ohio Dominates NAIA Choices
Ohio dominates the 1972 NATA District 22 all star basketball selections with Marv Hohenberger named district coach of the year for Defiance College and Jim Underwood of Ohio Dominican highlighted on the first team. Other first team picks include Marty Arft Findlay Roger Bentley Rio Grande Jim Amstutz Defiance and Clark Becker Bluffton.
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Two City Leagues Decide Champs in Basketball Playoffs
In Manchester the Baptist League title went to B&J Carry Out after beating PSA in a playoff for the Six-Two-and-Under division. Yankee Road Church of Gods and Grace contested the finals, earning a championship rematch after advancing from the first round with a win over Grace.
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Finals Tonight In Slo-Break Play At Verity
Cold Strip Mill meets Slab Mill in the Armco Slo-Break final at Verity Middle School gym tonight at 7 30 p m. Cold Strip edged Research 44 43 while Slab Mill beat Sales Service 52 42 amid late surges.
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Trull Named Freshman Coach at Arkansas
Don Trull, a Baylor All-American, is named freshman coach at the University of Arkansas by UA Athletic Director George Cole. He spent the past eight years in pro football with the Houston Oilers, Boston Patriots, and Edmonton of the Canadian Football League.
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Ivie Aller in California League and Padres
Padres GM Buzzie Bavasi downplays Ivie homesickness after the 19 year old catcher flies home to Decatur Ga from Yuma Ariz. Ivie batted .305 in the California League and .471 in six games with San Diego. Padres face more losses as Tommy Dean retires and Al Severinsen may be traded. Marichal signs with Giants for two years, Williams signs with Cubs, Cash with Tigers.
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Oakland Cy Young Winner Vida Blue Highlights Track Reach
Oakland's Vida Blue, famed Cy Young winner, expands his athletic achievements into the track world. The story notes his notable transition and ongoing events featuring the former pitching ace.
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Upshaw storms out over Atlanta contract talks
Blue, La., demands 92 500 while A's offer 50 000. Cecil Upshaw storms out of a meeting with Paul Richards saying he may force a trade as he dislikes Atlanta and wants higher pay. Upshaw later calls the outburst emotional and says he was upset.
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Bold Hands wins Latonia double and Baron Snow leads feature
Bold Hands paid $46.40 to win and completed a daily double worth $223.80 at Latonia Race Course. The thoroughbred with Miss Bee in the double paid $20.80 and $10.20. Baron Snow led the entire 5 furlongs to win the featured eighth race in 1:09 4.5, paying $11.20, $5.40 and $4.20. Attendance was 5,169.
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