UCLA Faces Underdog Test in NCAA Semifinals
UCLA, led by coach Gene Bartow, shifts from powerhouse to underdog as it meets Indiana in the NCAA semifinal at the Spectrum. Indiana, riding a strong 30-0 stretch and led by All American Scott May, seeks a third win after a season-opening loss to UCLA. Rutgers and Michigan open the doubleheader with fast breaking play before the winners battle for the national title.
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Bad news night for Cleveland Cavaliers and NBA rivals
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 109-94 at home to the Buffalo Braves. Washington Bullets lost 108-105 to the Portland Trail Blazers, costing them a share of first in the Central. Houston beat Golden State 123-104 and Phoenix defeated Atlanta 107-98 as McAdoo and Smith led Buffalo.
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Ali to fight wrestler Antonio Inoki in Tokyo
Muhammad Ali will pursue a second lion hunting match meeting Antonio Inoki in Tokyo on June 26 for the World Martial Arts Championship exhibition. The bout carries a $6.1 million purse, the largest of Ali's career, with Arum predicting large attendance and closed circuit TV.
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Delta State Dominates Baylor in NCA A Women’s Quarters
Delta State defeats Baylor 97-44 as Cornelia Ward scores 38 points and Lusia Harris adds 16. Ward hits 18 of 25 floor shots and the Lady Statesmen advance to face Wayland Baptist in the semifinals while Immaculata and William Penn win their quarterfinals.
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Miller Treads Humble Path As Nicklaus Benchmark Looms
Pro golfer Johnny Miller says he stays semi humble and avoids bragging. He notes Jack Nicklaus is 36, while Miller is 28, and he compares himself to peers and to older players’ records at age 28.
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Regional Tournament Results Roundup Class AA
In Canton at Fieldhouse Warren Champion defeated Doylestown 64 to 42. Akron Elms beat Campbell 54 to 38. At Bowling Green Oberlin beat Archbold 32 to 3. Oregon Stritch topped Upper Sandusky 38 to 28. At Otterbein Warsaw River View won 51 to 49 over Marion River Valley. Columbus Hartley defeated Dresden Tri-Valley 47 to 45. At Dayton Arena Bellbrook edged Cincinnati Taylor 57 to 42. Urbana beat Waverly 40 to 42.
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Nations World Series skiing title to Italy in Palm Springs
Italy led by Piero Gros and Gustavo Theoni won the team championship at the Nations World Series in Palm Springs, edging Switzerland. Top players included former world champions in a tight team event.
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Shaw crowns college freestyle king at NCAA championships
Tim Shaw, a freshman from Long Beach State, wins the 500-yard freestyle at Brown University while John Naber admires his finish. Shaw's world record and world titles mark him as a rising star. Southern California leads the team standings with 141 points after two Trojans wins, including the 400-yard medley relay.
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