UCLA Still Rolling as Bruins Top BYU 91 73 in NCA A Tourney
UCLA, ranked number one, defeated Brigham Young 91 73 to extend its bid for a fifth straight national title. Ohio State upset Marquette 60 59, Western Kentucky routed Kentucky 107 83, Drake beat Notre Dame 79 72 in OT, and Penn topped South Carolina 79 64 as quarterfinal pairings formed.
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Lucas Edges Past Turbulent Season in Warriors Comeback
Former Middletown High star Jerry Lucas, facing financial strain and knee trouble, reflected on the 1969-70 season as he played 40 to 48 minutes for the San Francisco Warriors. He explained weight changes, cortisone issues, and effective defense that helped the team defeat the Cincinnati Royals in a tense matchup.
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Bench to Start Season After All in Reds Opener
Reds star Johnny Bench avoids missing the April 5 opener after a three inch shin cut in an exhibition. Sparky Anderson says Bench will miss only three days of soreness. Bench’s injury occurred in Winter Haven during a 7-3 win over Boston.
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Royals demand board hearing on playoff protest
The Cincinnati Royals seek an emergency board of governors review after Commissioner Kennedy dismissed their protest of a Feb 6 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. They argue Jack O Donnell allowed Jim Washington a second half return despite a 20 second injury timeout, claiming rules forbid such a return. The Royals urge a replay and a ruling before March 21.
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Marquette Boss Coach Of Year
Al McGuire of Marquette named College Basketball Coach of the Year by the Associated Press. He led the Warriors to a 39 game win streak before a 60-59 NCAA tournament loss to Ohio State. McGuire won 227 votes to 76 for runner up Bob Boyd.
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Warriors Win and Bulls Lose in NBA Action
The Warriors beat the Bulls 91-85 to secure a second place playoff berth in the Pacific Division. New York over Phoenix 131-123 in overtime snatched Chicago’s hold on second in the Midwest. Jeff Mullins scored late to pace San Francisco. Nate Thurmond led the Warriors with 29 points in a 53-36 halftime lead.
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Regional NCAA tournament results recap
East regional semifinals saw Villanova defeat Fordham 85 to 75 and Penn beat South Carolina 79 to 64. Midwest Drake topped Notre Dame 79 to 72 while Kansas edged Houston 78 to 77. West regional games featured Kentucky over Western Kentucky 107 to 83, Long Beach State 78 over Pacific 65, and UCLA 91 beating Brigham Young 73.
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NCAA College Division Semifinals Scores
Old Dominion defeated Kentucky 97 to 83 while Evansville beat Southwestern Louisiana 93 to 74 in College Division semifinals.
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