Walton Bruins crush Tigers in NCAA title rout
UCLA dominated Memphis State 87 66 to win a seventh straight NCAA title and extend their streak to 75 consecutive victories. Bill Walton scored efficiently, hitting 21 of 22 shots, while John Ritter and Steve Downing led Indiana past Providence 97 79 for third place. Bartow lamented Walton’s domination as UCLA’s coach John Wooden commented.
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State hoops era shows limited top talent at Columbus arena
In a sparsely skilled state tournament showing, college scouts found few prospects with size or standout talent. Brian Williams stood out for Columbus South with 28 points, while UCLA’s Bill Walton dominated for his Bruins as they claimed the title in St. Louis.
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Tulane Coach Dick Longo to Be Fired Reportedly
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports Tulane University plans an announced firing of basketball coach Dick Longo. An in person meeting with athletic director Dr. Rix Yard was anticipated, while Yard attended NCAA championships in St Louis to scout a successor.
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Middletown High honors Archies 51 retirements and MVP
Archies 51 retired as Middletown High honors senior Archie Aldridge named Ohio Class AAA player of the year and MVP. He becomes the second Middie to have a number retired joining Jerry Lucas as No 13. Also honored were varsity junior varsity and sophomore players and cheerleaders. upcoming wrestling dinner announced.
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Leah Stoutenborough
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AAU takes aim at NCAA in new legal feud over sanctions
The AAU plans to argue in court that NCAA sanctions violate the 14th Amendment by threatening athletes and schools with economic consequences. The suit, filed by Fred Samara and Dennis Walker, followed a March injunction allowing their participation in a US-Soviet track meet in Richmond that AAU sanctioned but NCAA did not.
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Upsets Mark First Round at Holton Tennis Classic
In the $50,000 Holton Tennis Classic first round, unseeded Gerald Bat trick, a 25-year-old Welshman, beat fifth seed Dick Stockton of New Braunfels Texas 7-5 3-6 6-3. Colin Dibley of Australia fell to Cliff Drysdale of South Africa 6-4 7-4.
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Army star Bob Sherwin wins Frances P. Naismith Award
St Louis AP Bob Sherwin of Army was named recipient of the Frances P. Naismith Hall of Fame Award honoring the nation s outstanding player under six feet tall. The 5 foot 11 senior from Anaheim Calif has led Army basketball in scoring for two years and will receive the honor at the Naismith Hall of Fame dinner in Springfield Mass on April 26.
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Gilmore leads ABA in rebounds and blocks ranking
Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels tops three ABA categories with 17.6 rebounds, 55.8 percent two point shooting, and 255 blocked shots while averaging 20.8 points per game. Julius Erving holds the scoring lead at 31.9 points, with George McGinnis and Dan Issel close behind. Glen Combs remains premier in three point shooting at 38.8 percent and Bill Melchionni increases his assists to 7.3 per game.
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Warriors face Lakers as playoff seeds hinge on finale
Golden State trails in second place after a 120-113 loss to Phoenix and will finish the regular schedule Wednesday against the Lakers. A title race looms as the Warriors could meet either the Lakers or Bucks in the first round based on head to head win percentages. Hawkins led Phoenix with 29 points while Van Arsdale and Haskins added key scoring. Bucks beat Trail Blazers 118-99 and Chaparrals edged Cougars 112-110 in other games.
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