Buckeyes Sophs Shine In Season Near NCAA Bid
Ohio State coach Fred Taylor praised his sophomores for a strong 19 5 season and a 235 92 overall record as he prepared for an NCAA bid. Captain Jim Cleamons earned high praise for leadership and play, while the team emphasized teamwork and defied early misgivings. The Buckeyes clinched the Big Ten title with a 91 75 win over Indiana and eye an NCAA Mid East Regional berth in Athens Georgia.
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George Strode
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
Fred Taylor
Taylor
Jim Cleamons
Marquette
Miami
Athens
Bucks
Indiana
Cleamons
Big Ten
Buckeye
Heard Credits Marriage Ties to Golf Leap at Florida Open
Jerry Heard, tied with Arnold Palmer after the first round of the Florida Citrus Open, credits his recent marriage to Nancy for a dramatic game improvement. The 23-year-old Californian, who married nine months ago, shot a 66 after Palmer’s hot start. Palmer birdied five straight holes but Heard’s 35-foot final-hole putt sealed a share of the lead. Charley Sifford and Lee Trevino each posted 68 as a large group trailed under par.
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Orlando
Fla
Jerry Heard
Arnold Palmer
Nancy
Thurday
Palmer
Bing Crosby
Rio Pinar Country Club
Heard
Charley Sifford
Lee Trevino
Opti-Soap Box Derby Meeting Tonight At Howe Motors
First year boys planning to race should attend a 7 30 pm session at Howe Motors for a film and registration. Parents must sign up for those not yet registered. A film of last year’s Akron race will be shown and basic racing ideas explained.
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Howe Motors
Akron
Foxy Freddy Returns to lead Carolina 500 field
Fred Lorenzen, known as Foxy Freddy, will start from the front row in the $83,000 Carolina 500 at Rockingham. He clocked 133.892 mph to edge Richard Petty for the pole, as 15 drivers qualified and another 15 spots remained for Sunday’s 12 noon race. Lorenzen resumed racing after a midseason retirement to cure an ulcer, highlighting a comeback at age 34.
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Fred Lorenzen
Elmhurst
Richard Petty
Petty
ITV Sports Weekend Schedule Highlights and Events
Saturday slate features NCAA Mideast doubleheader Miami versus Marquette and Jacksonville against Western Kentucky, plus Big Ten final. Pro bowling Cougar Open with $85,000 purse and golf events Florida Citrus Open and Astrojet Classic. NBA and hockey games, horse racing Paumonok Handicap, and fishing hunting on Sunday American Sportsman program.
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Miami
Marquette
Jacksonville
Western Kentucky
Sprints Open At TCS Oval
Westchester sprint car season opens with USAC races featuring Larry Dickson and Gary Benttenhausen. Dickson holds the national half mile record of 19.59 seconds set in 1969 and is the 1970 sprint car champion seeking a third title in four years. Gates open noon time trials 1 p.m. racing 2 p.m. Also includes a legal notice about Middletown Ohio public hearing for a funeral home use on Roosevelt Boulevard Lot 14569 scheduled 7:00 p.m. April 13 1971.
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Westchester
Tri- County Speedway
Larry Dickson
Gary Benttenhausen
Dickson
Tri- County
Benttenhausen
Indianapolis
Gates
City Commission
Middletown
Ohio
Roosevelt Boulevard
Jackson Lane
Eaton Street
Central Avenue
the Clark
City Commission For Public Inspection
Sylvia H. Hughes
Esposito Reaches 100 Goals In Historic NHL Season
Boston star Phil Esposito became the first NHL player to reach 100 points in a season, scoring his 59th and 60th goals as the Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-2. He noted relief at ending the chase with 11 games left, having strong numbers against L A and marking a historic milestone. Vancouver thrashed Detroit 7-3 in the other NHL game.
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LOS Angeles
Phil Esposito
Los Angeles Kings
Boston Bruins
Vancouver Canucks
Detroit Red Wings
Esposito
Bobby Hull
The
Kings
Boston
Vancouver
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Pettit Named As Star Boss In East West All American Game
MEMPHIS Tenn Apr 1 AP Bob Pettit will coach the West team in the third annual East West Senior All American basketball game here April 1. Pettit retired from the NBA in 1965 as all time leading scorer after starring for the St. Louis Hawks. He scored 20 880 points with a lifetime average of 26.4.
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Memphis
Probate Court in Butler County case seeks sale of decedent's real estate
John Garrison administrator of Edna Gould estate files petition in Butler County Ohio Probate Court to sell two parcels in Middletown and Trenton to pay debts and administration costs. Unknown heirs and executors are named as defendants and must answer by April 2, 1971. Judge Harry F. Walsh presides. Finkelman and Ross represent petitioner.
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John Garrison
Edna Gould
Carrie Edna Gould
Carrie Edna Gowuild
Butler County
Ohio
Middletown
County of
Butler
State of
Trenton
Harry F. Walsh
Finkelman and Ross
Butler County Bird Dog Club Holds Sellout Trials
The Rush Run Wildlife Preserve near Somerville hosts the spring field trial with 92 dogs, drawing entries from five states. Open Shooting Dog Classic offers 500 dollars and 32 dogs compete, possibly yielding a national champion. events run Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to late afternoon.
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Butler County Bird Dog Club
Rush Run Wildlife Preserve
Somerville
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Louis Gaker
Middletown
Huron
Walter Cralle
Georgetown
Bengals Sign Two Draftees
Cincinnati Bengals announce the signings of two top draft picks with deals in place for offensive guard Steve Lawson and quarterback Ken Anderson. Lawson, the No. 2 selection from Kansas, is 6 feet 3 inches and 265 pounds and earned All Big Eight honors. Anderson, a third‑round pick from Augustana College, and 17th round defensive back Sam Pearson from Western Kentucky also signed.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Steve Lawson
Lawson
Kansas
Bengals
Paul Brown
Spinney Field
Ken Anderson
Harness drivers surpass milestone with 1000 career wins
Fifty eight harness drivers have now won more than 1,000 races during their careers.
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Grier Jones
John Muller
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