Springboro Battles Back to Beat Anna in Semi Final
Springboro Panthers overcame a slow start to down Anna Rockets 69 to 60 at Hobart Arena, led by Glenn Jackson scoring six in the fourth and Dale Kearns and Mike Blevins controlling boards. The win earned a spot in the Troy Class A Regional final against Versailles, with the winner advancing to the State Tournament in Columbus next weekend. Anna, riding a 21 win streak, saw its bid end as Jackson and Blevins fueled a late surge.
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Regional final preview contrasts Springboro Versailles styles
Anna's coach Bob Anderson labels tonight's regional final a clash of systems as Versailles uses a patterned offense and Springboro employs a run and shoot. Springboro's Mike Blevins and Glenn Jackson fueled a 69-60 comeback win over Anna, while Versailles' Joe Allen praised his squad's resilience and plans. Tonight marks the first state finals bid for either program.
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Jockey Suffered Break After Hialeah Race
Jockey Bill Zakoor, a journeyman rider, was thrown after finishing second by a nose at Hialeah Park. His saddle iron broke at the line, leaving him with a broken right ankle in mid February.
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UCLA Seeks Title as Bruins Face Michigan in Final
UCLA and Michigan reach the NCAA final in Portland after dominant semifinal wins. UCLA, led by Goodrich and Erickson, cruised past Wichita State for a 101-76 semifinal win while Michigan toppled Princeton. Bradley scored 29 for Michigan, Buntin 22, as Wolverines outrebounded Tigers. Final tips at Memorial Coliseum with ESPN coverage.
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Regional Class AA and A tournament results and schedule
Results from Bowling Green to Columbus show Lorain Admiral King defeating Maumee 72 69 and Cincinnati St Xavier routing Dayton Chaminade 60 47 among Class AA games. Class A scores include Minster over Ashland Crestview 91 73 and Albany over Jonathan Alder 64 39 with several regional matchups scheduled for state qualification.
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Booking Firm Seeks Tithe Purse Tied Up in Title Fight
A New York booking firm filed an amended suit in Suffolk Superior Court asking to attach the prize money for the Cassius Clay Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout set for May 25 at Boston Garden. Associated Booking Corp. says Liston quit an earlier British exhibition in 1962 and owes $70,000 to British promoters. Named defendants include Liston Inter-Continental Promotions Inc and Boston Garden Arena Corp trustees.
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How many F's in Philadelphia Phillies
Question asking how many letter F appear in the phrases Philadelphia Phillies spoken by Mr. Hoke.
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UCLA Favored In National Title Show By Wooden
Portland dispatch reports UCLA coach John Wooden predicted a close title game against Michigan after a 108 89 win over UCLA led by Gary Thompson. Keith Erickson suffered a leg strain but would try to play. Wichita State meets Princeton before the final.
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