Regional basketball titles up for grabs in Ohio eight sites
Sixteen teams from Class AA and Class A advance to regional play across eight sites. Top-ranked Columbus East seeks a third state title after beating Columbus West 81-64. notable upsets include Linden McKinley and Strasburg exiting district finals. Regional action runs Wednesday to Saturday with finals at St John Arena March 22-23.
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Conigliaro Eyes on Baseball as Sox Dominate in Exhabition
Tony Conigliaro shows progress by hitting a single and a double in a 14 4 Boston win over Oakland in Winter Haven Florida. The article notes his eye recovery after a severe injury last season while detailing exhibition results and the new spitball rule's impact on Chicago pitchers.
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Sonny Siebert Seeks to Break Habit in Giants Ex Exhibition
The Indians beat the San Francisco Giants 5 to 4 in an exhibition in Tucson. Sonny Siebert pitched despite trying to stop licking his fingers as National League umpire Chris Pelakoudas reminded him of the new rule after the first pitch. Teammates noted six finger-licking instances in one inning.
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Cuba Threatens Olympic Boycott Over South Africa
Cuban Olympic Committee president Manuel Gonzalez Guerra says Cuba will not participate in the Mexico City Games if South Africa is allowed to send teams. He denounces racial discrimination and calls for South Africa to be dropped.
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Division Title Stays In Philly Despite Coach Uncertainty
The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the Eastern Division title with a 119-108 win over the New York Knicks as Cincinnati defeated Boston 137-111, eliminating the Celtics. Coach Alex Hannum said he has not resigned and his contract is up at season end, with playoff focus ahead. Wilt Chamberlain starred with 28 points 27 rebounds 10 assists.
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Pro Hoop Standings Update Across Teams
NBA standings show Cincinnati 137 over Boston 111, Detroit 133 over St. Louis 121, Philadelphia 119 over New York 108, Baltimore 119 over Los Angeles 89, San Francisco 118 over Seattle 112, Houston 122 over Oakland 94, Indiana 113 over New Orleans 105, Pittsburgh 122 over New Jersey 106, Dallas 112 over Anaheim 110.
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Piper Magic Rolls Over New Jersey in ABA Showdown
Connie Hawkins scored 36 and Chico Vaughn 25 as the Pittsburgh Pipers beat New Jersey 122-106 to extend their lead in the Eastern Division. The win leaves Pittsburgh four games from clinching the title with four games remaining. Indiana beat New Jersey 120-99 and Dallas edged Anaheim 112-110 as other ABA games played. New Orleans still leads Denver by three games after Houston and Oakland results.
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Regional high school tournament pairings listed for March
Regional lineup shows matchups: Kent Hubvard vs Euclid and Canton McKinley vs Kent Roosevelt on Wednesday and Thursday. Lorain King faces Toledo Central, Lima Senior vs Cleveland Adams, Zanesville vs Columbus East, Newark vs Marietta, Hamilton Garfield vs Northwestern Clark, and Cincinnati Elder vs Dayton Roth. Winners advance to Saturday at respective sites.
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Basketball Playoff Pairings for Ohio Teams Announced
Northwestern and Gara way meet in a semifinal while Clearview faces Springfield Local in another. Convoy Crestview takes on Mansfield St Peter and Upper Scioto Valley battles Kalida. Granville meets Portsmouth Clay and Western of Pike plays West Muskingum in Friday semifinals with finals on Saturday. Bethel faces Lincoln Heights and Dixie battles Northridge. winners meet Saturday.
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Four Rookies Top Returners In American Football League
Rookie Zeke Moore of the Houston Oilers led kickoff returns with 14 for 405 yards and a 28.9 yard average. Kansas City rookie No land Smith ranked second with 1 148 yards on 41 returns and a 28.0 average, including a 106 yard TD. Denver rookie Floyd Little and San Diego’s Dick Post followed, while Moore added a 92 yard kickoff score. Denver posted the league’s best team average at 25.3 yards.
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Bearcats urge break with Mo-Valley and join MAC
Cincinnati coach Tay Baker advocates UC joining the Mid-American Conference citing a total athletic program, natural rivalries, geographical proximity, and two long-time UC rivals Miami University and Ohio University. He argues the MAC offers a broader, cohesive athletic focus and that a switch would not hurt UC basketball.
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Duke Waits on Iowa or Ohio State for NCAA bid
Duke, after a delayed NIT entry, seeks a quick start as the NCAA field nears completion. Iowa or Ohio State vie Tuesday on a neutral Purdue court to decide the Big Ten automatic bid, while Kentucky and Houston loom as top regional favorites in later rounds.
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UCLA Opens NCAA Run as No 2 Seed in Albuquerque Tilt
UCLA at 25 1 faces New Mexico State 22 5 in Albuquerque while New Mexico 23 3 meets Santa Clara 22 3 in Friday night action New Mexico State ousted Weber State 61 57 at Salt Lake City and Santa Clara captured the WCAC title with a 77 62 win over California Loyola In Raleigh North Carolina the East region opens with Columbia 22 4 facing Davidson 23 4 and St Bonaventure 23 0 meeting North Carolina 25 3 as Columbia advances
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German Castelbondo KOes Mario Rositto in Cartagena
In Cartagena Columbia German Castelbondo defeated Mario Rositto by knockout in the 139 pound weight class. The bout ended decisively with Castelbondo securing the win for Colombia.
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