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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1964
Page
12
UCLA guard Walt Hazzard mumbled about facing Duke as media and fans eyed Duke as the national title favorite. The article notes Duke being favored and references scattered NCAA championship chatter ahead of the showdown.
UCLA built an 18 point lead and crushed Duke 98 to 83 to claim their first national championship in a rout that capped an unbeaten season and 30 straight victories. Gail Goodrich led with 27 points and Marcus Hazzard directed a fast breaking, harassing attack that overwhelmed Duke throughout the title game. Duke coach Vic Bubas praised UCLA speed and pressure while Wooden called the season one of the best.
Casper holds off Nicklaus on the final green to win the $50,000 Doral Open by one stroke in Miami. Casper finishes 70 for 277 total while Nicklaus shoots 69 for 278, with Baxter third at 279. Turning point comes on the eighth hole when Nicklaus bogeys after a wayward shot into a water hazard.
Bradley defeats New Mexico 85 to 54 to win the NIT title for a record-tying third time. Army nips NYU 60 to 59 for third place as Bradley dominates with strong defense and the Lobos struggle offensively.
Dodgers edge Orioles 4-3 as Wally Bunker, promoted to the majors, allows scoreless eight innings before Willie Davis homers. Don Drysdale and Mike McCormick contribute, while Baltimore ties on timely hits including Johnson, Bowens, and Powell.
In Scottsdale the Boston Red Sox face a mix of star talent and issues as they prepare for 1964. The roster includes batting champion Carl Yastrzemski, run producer Dick Stuart, and 20-game winner Bill Monbouquette, but questions remain about Mejias Clinton Geiger and young pitchers like Spanswick Morehead and Conley. Expected rotation features Monbouquette Morehead Wilson, with Radatz anchoring late relief.
Bobo Olson, former middleweight champ, faces Wayne Thornton of Fresno in a 10 round light heavyweight bout telecast nationally from San Francisco Friday night. Olson returns to TV for the first time in 3% years, seeking to extend an unbeaten streak in his last seven fights as he battles Thornton, with a possible title shot against Eddie Cotton if he wins. Olson holds 86-13-2 with 40 knockouts. Thornton sits at 29-5-1 with 18 knockouts.
The Associated Press reports Sunday exhibition play where San Francisco split squads lost to Los Angeles and Chicago. Angels A blanked Giants 3-0, Cubs A seized a 14-9 win over the Giants B, while Cardinals topped White Sox 7-5 in nine innings. Dodgers clubs split with Baltimore and Milwaukee. Detroit, Houston, Cincinnati, Washington, Pittsburgh and Cleveland posted varied wins as spring standings shift and notable hits and pitching highlighted the day.
Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for 1969-70, earning 60 first place votes and a league high 362 points. Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Wilt’s team bid a strong showing as Robertson became the first Royals star to dominate the voting in a season that highlighted the Royals as a rising force. The award will be presented at the All Star Game with President Walter Kennedy in attendance.
Washington Senators defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-1 in an exhibition game in Orlando. Claude Osteen pitched five no hit innings with only two walks, Jim Hannan followed with no hits allowed through the eighth, Bill Skowron hit a homer, and Joe McCabe doubled with two outs in the eighth to help seal the win.
The Mutual Firemen's Softball League meets tonight at the Independent Hose Co. in Frederick. The session starts at 8 P.M. Managers are urged to attend and other fire companies interested in joining are invited.
Cleveland beat Boston 5 to 4 while Washington edged Minnesota 3 to 1. Cincinnati defeated Kansas City 5 to 1 and Detroit won 6 to 1 over New York A. Houston topped New York N 5 to 0. Chicago N routed San Francisco 14 to 0.
The World Boxing Association urged its 20 member executive committee to strip Cassius Clay of the world heavyweight title after he joined the Black Muslims and signed a promotional contract before fighting Liston. WBA president Ed Lassman said the move harmed boxing and expected the title to be vacated, with Doug Jones rising as top challenger.
Muhammad Ali said the only way he could lose his heavyweight title is in a single night bout against three men, as WBA considered stripping him. He defended his clean record and said he would win back any stripped title, praising his youth followers and his role as a model. Ed Lassman, WBA president, claimed Clay had proven himself a detriment to boxing.
The Frederick County Umpires Association will meet March 30 at 7 30 p m at the American Legion home in Frederick. High school assignments will be issued at the gathering and all umpires are urged to attend. The article also notes Ray C Ewry, a United States athlete, who won 10 Olympic gold medals in his era across standing high jump broad jump and hop step and jump.
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