UCLA Pounds Houston to Set Final Versus North Carolina
UCLA routed Houston 101 to 69 in the national semifinal to reach the title game against North Carolina. Lew Alcindor led with 19 points as UCLA built a 32 point margin and contained Elvin Hayes. North Carolina advanced with an 80-66 win over Ohio State.
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Fisher Talks Mets Ties and White Sox Debut Romance
Jack Fisher, new White Sox pitcher, expresses affection for the Mets despite being traded last Dec 15. He visits Mets workouts in Florida, recalls battles with Marichal and Koufax, and laments media coverage while praising his professional pride and current pennant pursuit.
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Our Worst Game Says Ohio State Coach After NC State Semifinal Loss
Ohio State coach Fred Taylor called the 80-66 NCAA semifinal defeat to North Carolina his worst game of the season. Taylor switched to a zone defense after halftime but foul trouble hindered the comeback as Bill Hasket fouled out. Dean Smith praised UNC’s defense and depth, noting he used eight players to wear down the Buckeyes.
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East Tigers top Euclid in Ohio AA final setup
Columbus East beat Euclid 75 to 40 to advance to the state championship against Hamilton Garfield, who defeated Lima Senior 69 to 65 in the other semifinal. The final matches East’s big trio against Garfield’s Townsend brothers and Spearman with East chasing a title 17 years after its first win.
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Springfield Local and St Peter's Spar tans reach Class A final
Springfield Local Tigers overcome a late deficit to beat Cincinnati Lincoln Heights 53 50 in the Class A semi final Mansfield St Peter's rallies from three down in the final period to topple Western of Pike County 73 70 in a see saw game Ron Scherer clinches Mansfield St Peters victory with two free throws with four seconds left St Peter s hit 11 of 13 free throws in the final period J D Smith former Forty Niner halfback joins San Francisco as part time scout.
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