Notre Dame Upsets UCLA Behind Bench Strategy
Notre Dame used a bench strategy to beat UCLA 75-73 as Digger Phelps sat two stars. Don Williams and Bruce Flowers delivered late points and rebounds while Orlando Woolridge started, with Williams noting the plan paid off and Flowers making clutch free throws in the final 55 seconds. The victory followed Florida State over Louisville and the Russian Nationals beating Providence.
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Toledo bench draws praise in MAC race
Toledo sits atop the Mid American Conference after road win, riding a 12 game streak and 5-1 league start. Bench scoring leads the surge with 32 points in win over Kent State and 30 in a Ball State blowout. Harvey Knuckles adds 10 points and six rebounds while coach Nichols cites reserves as key. Northern Illinois slips to 3rd after loss to Kent State. Miami remains 2nd after snow postponement.
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Buckeyes Start Three Freshmen Against Michigan
Ohio State will begin three freshmen in the starting five for tonight's rescheduled Big Ten clash with Michigan after heavy snow canceled the weekend games. Jim Smith replaces Jim Ellinghausen, with Herb Williams posting 18 points and 12.2 rebounds, Ken Page at 10.3, Calvin Ranse 15.7, and Mike Cline 8.8 aiding in the lineup.
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Providence Civic Center cancels PC game over roof fear
Providence Civic Center officials halted a Sunday Providence College basketball game amid snow concerns. Lloyd Bliss said the roof could withstand more, but the decision was made as a precaution after recent heavy snowfall and a similar concern at Hartford.
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NBA standings with partial scores update
Philadelphia leads Golden State by 32 points while Cleveland stays behind Atienta. New Orleans edges Detroit as San Antonio prevails over Portland. Milwaukee tops Chicago and Phoenix defeats a fading opponent in a high scoring table update.
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Referee list offered to ADs for makeup games
Middletown Basketball Officials Association offers a list of available officials to cover postponed high school games. Larry Anderson says the MBCA can help athletic directors finding qualified referees. Officials meet tonight at 7 30 at Eastern Lanes to discuss second year officials taking the state test.
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Aldridge Family Welcomes New Baby Boy Quinn Kylan
Oxford Miami University basketball standout Archiee Aldridge, formerly Middletown High star, is father to a 7 pound 9 ounce boy named Quinn Kylan. Barbara Aldridge gave birth yesterday at McCull Hyde Hospital.
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Rangers sign Mike Jorgensen
Texas club official said outfielder first baseman Mike Jorgensen signed a contract on Saturday. The longtime Astro and A’s veteran joins the Rangers after previous seasons with Oakland.
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Knicks pull off late play to topple Nuggets in overtime
In Denver the Nuggets lose at home 143-141 after a controversial end to regulation. The Knicks force OT when a backcourt or out-of-bounds call on a loose ball is disputed, then seal the win with late free throws.
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Pro Bowl vets savor clash with best despite nerves
Veterans like Mack and Houston, 10 time All-Pros, relish facing top players in the Pro Bowl. Upshaw and Griese note their repeated selections as fans flood Tampa Stadium for workouts and autographs, while NFL owners meet to discuss Palm Springs meetings. Offense trends show declines in points and touchdowns from 1976.
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Monroe High Faces Mason In Postponed Showdown
Monroe High and Mason finally square off in a boys basketball game scheduled tonight at Mason. The 5-7 Hornets last beat Fenwick on Jan. 12 and aim to snap a snow disrupted saga after two postponements earlier this month. Mason stands 6-3 as the junior varsity opens at 6 pm.
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Reds Brass Busy Week With Press Caravan and Hearings
Cincinnati Reds officials start a busy week with the annual press caravan. Bob Howsam and Dick Wagner head to New York for a second Vida Blue hearing after Bowie Kuhn's first session. A Denver oilman near a potential $12 million A’s deal may announce his plans as spring camp nears. Sparky Anderson and players join caravan stops, including a Dayton stop tonight.
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