Tourney Review Columbus A and AA crowns claimed by East St Peter
Columbus East and Mansfield St Peter emerged as top teams at St John Arena over the weekend with East defeating Euclid 75 40 then a 69 65 win over Hamilton Garfield in the finals. Mansfield star Doug Alt shone collecting 31 points in the final and earning all tournament honors. Payton Townsend Garfield dominated AA ranks with 29 points in 90 minutes and helped his team reach the final.
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Finley urged to watch Oakland A's rise in spring
In Bradenton Charlie Finley is urged to observe the A's as a promising young group under Bob Kennedy and Alvin Dark. The piece notes improved pitching depth led by Dobson and Hunter and a youthful core including Lauzerique, Odom, Pierce, Nash, Krausse, and Aker, with past team discord fading as they contend for first division.
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Catfish) Hunter
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Gary Peters
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Jim Nash
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Jack Aker
High Schools Seek Earlier Grid Start
Ohio high school coaches press for four to five extra practice days before fall drills with no contact to boost conditioning. The OHSAA board will rule April 17 on the recommendation presented by Ted Federici and Abe Bryan. Coaches also seek sanctioning of the Canton all-star game and delayed a decision on Hershey Pennsylvania Big 33 participation.
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Randall Vines wins Hong Kong Open by one stroke
Randall Vines of Australia fired a 70 on Sunday to win the $17,000 Hong Kong Open with a 72 hole total of 271. He finishes a stroke ahead of Teruo Sugihara of Japan who shot 70 in the final round. Kohsaku Shimada of Japan was third at 273.
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Teruo Sugihara
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Ohio State Stuns No 1 Houston To Take Third In NCAA
Ohio State defeated Houston 89-85 in the consolation bracket, with Steve Howell Hosket and Sorenson scoring in double figures as Houston star Elvin Hayes led scoring with 34. Buckeyes tighten pace after UCLA rout and set up December 6 date with UCLA.
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Dayton Wins 1968 NIT Title Over Kansas
Dayton, once mocked after a 7-9 start, crown champions after a 61-48 win over Kansas in the NIT final. Don May earned MVP with a tournament high 106 points as the Flyers rode a 14 game streak and clutch late scoring.
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UPI
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Alcindor Shines As Great College Career Ends
Lew Alcindor closes a brilliant college basketball career with a season finale that cements his reputation as one of the sport’s greatest players. He leaves college basketball with outstanding performances and strong prospects for the next level.
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Tribe Faces Cubs in Scottsdale for Third Straight
Cleveland plays Chicago Cubs in Scottsdale aiming for a three game win streak after eleven run seventh inning rout. Mandile struggled as Jenkins held the Tribe to three hits. Spring record rises to 8-7 with the win. UCLA star Lew Alcindor dominates NCAA action.
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