Bruins rout Tigers to claim seventh straight NCAA title
UCLA dominated Memphis State 87 to 66 as Bill Walton scorched the floor with 44 points and 13 rebounds, guiding the Bruins to their seventh consecutive NCAA championship. Memphis State's Larry Finch, Kenon, and Ronn ie Robinson fought hard but could not overcome UCLA's heft. Wooden praised Walton while Bartow lamented not containing the star.
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McLain on waivers hints at end of playing days
Denny McLain, once baseball's premier pitcher and 31-game winner, was placed on waivers by the Atlanta Braves with an unconditional release. He pondered a possible move to radio TV or a coaching role if he remains in baseball, while fellow Brave Jimmy Freeman struggled in a 5-2 loss to the Mets.
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Durocher adjusts Astros with Watson Agee swap in spring train
Houston Astros manager Leo Durocher surveys spring training aims at catcher and pitcher. He moves Bob Watson to catcher with Tommie Agee in left field, hoping Watson can improve his quick release and competition with John Edwards. Pitching staff remains the focus as Don Wilson and Dave Roberts anchor a potential four man rotation. Cesar Cedeno leads the lineup with .320 and is a Golden Glove winner. Watson hit .312 last season and fights for regular catching duties.
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Olga Korbut Shines At Chicago Gymnastics Show
Olga Korbut and the Russian team wrapped their U S tour in Chicago Stadium before about 16 000 fans. Mayor Daley proclaimed Monday Olga Korbut Day while Turishcheva fans hissed, Korbut dazzled with her backward somersaults and bright smile.
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George Sisler dies at 79 in Missouri end of era
George Sisler, famed Hall of Fame first baseman once billed as the greatest, died in Richmond Heights Missouri two days after his 80th birthday following a week plus illness. A Michigan native who rose from pitcher to star at St. Louis Browns Boston Braves and Washington, Sisler compiled a .340 lifetime batting average with a peak .420 in 1922, and 200 plus hits in six seasons. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Morris YMCA basketball double elimination finals set
In the YMCA tournament the Champs bracket features Mazon State Bank vs Minooka Merchants after Marthens beat Daniel's Auto Supply to face the winner of the Minooka Merchants game. Consolation bracket shows Morris Chiefs vs Coal City Koolers with Mazon II and Koolers advancing to the April 4 final. Both settings at Morris Community High School gym start at 7 p.m.
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NIU basketball coach Jorgensen resigns after seven years
NIU head basketball coach Tom Jorgensen, 38, resigned saying he has lost enthusiasm for coaching and wishes to enter business. He leaves after seven years at Northern Illinois, with records of 17-8 this season and 21-4 last year. A Chicago Parker High School product, he played at Michigan and later coached as an assistant before joining NIU.
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