Bruins Proved Claim To No. 1 Without Lew
UCLA defeated Jacksonville 80-69 as Steve Patterson led five players who could play together without Lew Alcindor. Patterson quoted about media focus on Alcindorless UCLA and Wooden stressed past success and confidence in next season with Wicks Vallely and Rowe returning.
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Meminger Stars As Marquette Captures NIT Title
Dean Meminger led Marquette to a 65 63 win over St John’s at Madison Square Garden to clinch the 33rd National Invitation Tournament title. Coach Al McGuire lauded Meminger as his star while Meminger credited the team for the victory. The New York native accepted MVP honors amid celebration.
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Locals Bowl In Toledo
Local bowlers competed in the Ohio Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament in Toledo with action continuing through April. Jerry Uhl posted 675 in singles, and the team of Uhl and Uleman led a 1,251 doubles total followed by the five-man squad of Uleman Uhl Sennet Tom Uleman and Tom Abell at 3,130.
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Boston council set to vote on Neponset stadium plan
Boston officials prepare for a final vote on the Neponset stadium plan seen as the last chance to keep the Patriots in Boston. A nine member council poll indicated three members undecided.
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Pete Maravich in Draft Uncertain Amid ABA NBA Scramble
The piece notes Pete Maravich and LSU coach Press Maravich denying ABA terms as the ABA and NBA hold drafts. It cites ABA offers to Rick Mount Dan Issel Charlie Scott Mike Maloy and Jack Lanier reports with comparisons of signing bonuses and potential earnings across leagues amid Carolina New Orleans and Kentucky signings.
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Wilt Chamberlain Back in Action Led Lakers Past Seattle
Wilt Chamberlain, back from knee surgery, played 42 minutes and scored 21 points with 18 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 121-118. Johnny Egan added 19 points as Seattle’s Bob Rule led all scorers with 33. The NBA results also saw Boston rally past New York 115-112 and Atlanta edge Detroit 130-126 as playoff races continue.
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Something New for Middies Winter Banquet
The Middletown Middies plan a winter sports banquet with four coaches speaking briefly. Coaches will gather in the cafeteria corners to hand out letters for basketball wrestling swimming and gymnastics. The event starts at 6 30 p m with no outside speaker.
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Council votes split as plan faces narrow path to approval
City councilors were evenly split with three in favor three opposed and three undecided. The proposal requires five votes to advance the site plan.
Turvene Hilliard Could Exit As State Champions
The Ohio basketball era ends for Turvene of Dayton Chaminade and Hillard of Cincinnati Lincoln Heights as champions celebrate, with Hillard uncertain about coaching future and Turvene weighing full time athletic director duties at Chaminade after a 69 47 win over Rossford for Class AA honors. Gov Rhodes and officials attend the victory rally at Chaminade High School following a downtown parade.
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Reds Show Early Promise With Minor Spring Pitching Edge
In Vero Beach AP reports Cincinnati Reds eight pitchers expected to make the club posted a combined 2.68 ERA through 16 spring games, better than last year’s 4.11 NL staff mark. Gary Nolan took the loss in a 4-0 defeat to Pittsburgh, yet Sparky Anderson praised his ability to finesse. Dock Ellis shut down Cincinnati, while Don Gullett and several others were slated to start upcoming games as the Reds plan a staff mix for the season.
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Whitworth Wins Third Straight Orange Blossom Classic
Kathy Whitworth captured her third straight win at the Orange Blossom Classic in St. Petersburg, beating Carol Mann by one stroke after a final round 71. Sue Roberts, who led after two rounds, finished 16th with an 82 as she struggled with multiple bad holes.
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Local boxing card reports sparsely from North Adams
North Adams fighter Al Romano 147 outpointed Hogan Kid Bassey II 148 from Jamaica while Terry Rondeau 126 of Pittsfield knocked out Gaston Pelitier 125 of Montreal in a sparsely reported card.
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Stars Dominate Cougars as Wise and Anderson Lead 106 92 Win
Los Angeles Stars trounced Carolina 106 92 in ABA action behind Willie Wise 31 points 19 rebounds and Andy Anderson 23 points. The win extended LA’s hot stretch to 13 wins in 14. Indiana beat New York 114 97 Kentucky edged New Orleans 130 127 in double overtime and Miami defeated Dallas 160 155. John Barnhill led Indiana with 22 points in the fourth quarter including three threes.
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