Dayton Upsets UCLA Hope In NCAA Final Showdown
Dayton and star Don May stunned fans by reaching the final after a 76-62 semifinal upset of North Carolina. UCLA survived Houston 73-58 as Lew Alcindor battled frontcourt pressure for 19 points and 20 rebounds. May sparked Dayton with a 34 point night to set up a title clash at Freedom Hall.
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Chance called surprised by Rodgers dumbest pitcher remark
Twins pitcher Dean Chance said he was very surprised by California catcher Bob Rodgers calling him the dumbest pitcher he ever caught. Chance noted they are fellow Ohioans and he has pitched his own game unless ordered by headquarters in certain situations.
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Mantle Passes First Base Test With Yankees
In Orlando Mickey Mantle shows readiness at first base and could be the starter if season started. Manager Ralph Houk praises the move as smoother than expected with no errors. Mantle notes improved leg feeling and humor about toe plate. Ray Barker fills in and hits for the cycle against the Mets as Mantle recovers from a minor knee pull.
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U S Skaters Hopeful for 1968 Olympic Team
UPI reports United States figure skating aims to lead the field at the 1968 Games with Peggy Fleming of Colorado Springs at the helm. The squad includes Gary Visconti of Detroit Lorna Dyer and John Carroll of Seattle Cynthia and Ronald Kauffman of Seattle. Fleming, 18, notes rivals have improved since 1966 after her Davos title defense.
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Bradley to turn pro with New York in American Basketball Association
Princeton’s Bill Bradley, an All American who graduated two years ago, will join a New York team in the New American Basketball Association. Bradley, a Rhodes scholar, will also enter Columbia University in the fall.
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Clay's Appeal Dubbed Improper and Premature
UPI reports the Justice Department called Cassius Clay's appeal to the Sixth Circuit to block his April 11 draft improper and premature. Officials urged awaiting the Louisville district court hearing and noted proper steps are to submit to induction then seek habeas corpus or raise objections in criminal court. Clay warned of losing about $460,000 in boxing commitments if drafted.
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McCracken Denies Illegal IU Offer Details
The former Indiana University coach Branch McCracken denied that IU offered a high school star more than the Big Ten limit. James Barber, Rich Jones's foster father, claimed offers from IU Iowa and Michigan State included a car and spending money, but Barber did not name the offeror.
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Chicago
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Russia Opens World Hockey Defense Versus Sweden
The Soviet Union seeks a fifth straight win to defend its world title against Sweden in Vienna. Canada battles Czechoslovakia while the United States meets East Germany and Finland faces West Germany in other games as the tournament progresses. The Czechs aim to rebound after a 3 1 defeat by Finland.
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Wills Sparks Pirates 1-0 Victory Over Orioles
Maury Wills led the Pirates with two singles three steals and the lone run in a 1-0 win over the Orioles on a two-hitter. Manny Mota delivered the RBI single as Wills again showed his speed after being traded from the Dodgers. The Twins edged the Yankees 6-5 on miscues by Ruben Amaro. Phillies said Richie Allen to debut Saturday vs Dodgers.
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