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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1973

Page

8

Bruins Complete Seventh Straight NCAA Title Run

UCLA defeated Memphis State 87 to 66 in St Louis to claim their seventh consecutive NCAA championship. Bill Walton led with 44 points and 13 rebounds, while John Wooden praised his star and the Bruins' balance. Memphis State, coached by Gene Bartow, was unable to contain Walton as Larry Finch and Kenon contributed for the Tigers.

ST. Louis UCLA Memphis State Tigers Gene Bartow Tigers Bruins National Collegiate Athletic Association Indiana John Ritter Steve Downing Providence Friars Kevin Stacom Ritter Downing Bruin Bill Walton Gail Goodrich Yesteryear Bartow Walton John Wooden Bill Wooden St. Louis Arena Larry Kenan Memphis State Lary Finch Finch Kenan Ronnie Robinson Bengals Memphis Mississippi Keith Wilkes Kenon Red Giant Los Angeles Times Nixon the Times United States Russia

Walton Leads All Tournament Team With Open Hoops Pride

Walton headed the all tournament team with Finch Ke nan Downing and Ernie Digr egorio of Providence also named. Bartow and Wooden exuded optimism for Greensboro next year as they prepare for the 1974 NCAA finals. Wooden emphasized pride as the motive for continuous winning and vowed strict discipline from the start.

Walton Finch Kenan Downing Ernie Digregorio Providence Bartow Wooden Greensboro N.C

Walton Quiet After Historic UCLA Victory

UCLA center Bill Walton refused interviews after an unforgettable 44 point performance against Memphis State sealing a seventh straight NCAA title. He dodged questions citing media reports while praising teammates and signing autographs for fans. UCLA coach John Wooden called him a shy privacy lover who can be belligerent when pressed.

NCAA AAU Feud Resumes April 17

The NCAA faces a 14th Amendment challenge as two athletes Fred Samara and Dennis Walker prepare to resume a federal court hearing April 17 over NCAA sanctions on AAU participation. The suit, first granted a temporary injunction March 16 allowing them to compete in a U.S.-Soviet meet in Richmond, questions who must sanction international events and cites broader governance of college sports by the NCAA.

Washington National Collegiate Athletic Association Associated Press Amateur Athletic Union Fred Samara Pennsylvania Dennis Walker Adelphia US. Dist Albert V. Bryan Jr United States Soviet Union Richmond AAU NCAA Douglas Hubert H. Humphrey Theodore Kheel Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Duer NAIA House Special Education

Tag Team Match Is Set Tonight At Ector Coliseum

A wrestling card at Ector County Coliseum features a main event tag team bout with Don and Johnnie Fargo vs Nick and Jerry Kozak. Willie Wilson faces Midget De evis in a jar attraction, plus Karl Von Krupp vs Lord Al Hays and Les Thornton vs Hank James. The opener has Karl Von Steiger vs Black Angus at 8 15. Box office opens 6 20.

Fargo Brothers Don Johnnie Nick Jerry Kozak Ector County Coliseum

Pro Golf Notes And What About Your Dad

In Greensboro AP notes from the pro golf tour. Bruce Crampton’s 5 year old son Jay, often called Arnold Palmer’s boy, charms volunteers at the scoreboard. Jack Nicklaus is the favorite among the ladies polled, with Forrest Fezler and Arnold Palmer cameoed in coverage. Steve Melnyk hires Mark McCormack for management. McCormack’s roster includes Nicklaus, Palmer, Jacklin and Gary Player. Tommy Bolt named golf director at Boca Raton club. $10,000 low-round prize at Greensboro Open with daily rewards of 2000, 3000 on last two rounds. tiebreakers split. Masters comment controversy arises as Tournament Players Division cautions black players on remarks.

Greensboro N.C Jay Crampton Bruce Crampton Jay Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Steve Melnyk Mark McCormack McCormack Tony Jacklin Gary Player Blue Bell Corp Lee Trevino

District 54A Baseball Action Scheduled This Afternoon

Four 54A games set with Permian at Big Spring, Odessa at San Angelo, Midland vs Abilene, and Midland Lee at Cooper. Permian leads with 9-1, Odessa 9-4, San Angelo 6, Big Spring 6-6. Permian and Abilene open 0-1, San Angelo 0-2. Permian-Abilene game rescheduled to 4 p.m. Thursday after rainout. Don Patterson MVP candidate for Permian. Odessa’s James Atkinson to pitch against San Angelo’s David Richards.

Permian PHS Big Spring Odessa San Angelo Midland Abilene Lee Cooper Cougars Cooper Panthers Midland Bulldogs Don Patterson James Atkinson David Richards

Ole Dizzy Dean Back In Edinburg For Youth Day

Former broadcaster and player Ole Dizzy Dean will appear at Pan American University in Edinburg for Youth Day, autographing items and mingling with fans. The article also discusses district track and field qualifiers, state meet plans, and comments on the UIL system and upcoming spring events.

Dizzy Dean Dean Edinburg Pan American University de Diz Arkansas

New York Giants land Van Pelt in Tarkenton deal

The New York Giants finalise their part of the Fran Tarkenton trade by signing Michigan State standout Brad Van Pelt, a 6-5 235-pound safety. Officials estimate a $150,000 bonus and a three-year deal around $50,000 yearly, with St Louis Cardinals pursuing him as a pitcher. Van Pelt joins Norm Snead Vince Clements Bob Grim and two draft choices from the deal.

NEW York New York Giants Fran Tarkenton Michigan State Brad van Pelt Fort Knox Giants van Pelt St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Tarkenton Norm Snead Vince Clements Bob Grim Larry Jacobson Vikings Spartan Snead Jacobson Clements Wellington Mara

Ector Opens Night League Battle at Home

Ector High hosts Andrews at American Legion Stadium for the district 2 3A opener in night play, the Eagles’ first home night game. Other district clashes include Fort Stockton at Monahans, Pecos at Kermit, and Seminole at Jal in non district action. New coaches Hinds at Kermit Peebles at Andrews Pattillo at Pecos debut tonight.

Odessa American Legion Ector Andrews Seminole Jal Eagles Brownfield Midland High Odessa High Monahans Pecos Harlan Hinds Kermit Mike Peebles Charles Pattillo

Quick Glance At Sports Highlights And News

The Ageecipted GENERAL RICHMOND MEIGHTS, Mo., George Sisler, 9, a Mall of Fame member, hit .34 over a long career. Bill Walton led UCLA to a 76 74 win over Memphis State and a seventh straight NCAA title. Seb Davis named Auburn coach, Xavier’s Dick Campbell sets school record with 22 assists. Houston Astros sell George Colver to Dodgers for cash. Biller's Brother wins $10.20 in the Camtown Purse at Aqueduct.

Richmond Meights George Sisler Mall of Fame ST. Louis Bill Walton Ucla Bruins Memphis State Auburn Ala Seb Davis Georgetown Cofleze Cincinnati Dick Campbell Xavier

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