Basketball Stars Battle Team Olympic Berths
The college season ends late but Olympics loom. April 24 Olympic tryouts at St John’s in New York will select 12 players to form the U S basketball team for Tokyo. Walt Hazzard Gail Goodrich among 36 NCAA players named for trials with many stars from Michigan Duke North Carolina and Princeton among others.
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New York
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UCLA Clinches NCAA Title In A High Flying Upset
UCLA defeats Duke 98-83 at Municipal Auditorium to claim the NCAA championship. Hazzard earns most outstanding player honors while Goodrich and Mullins star. Duke struggles against UCLA’s zone press and quickness. Easier path noted as Bruins shed underdog label and take perfect record into title game.
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Two Horses Shine In Derby Hopeful Field
Horselisting includes Hill Rise and Northern Dancer as top Derby prospects for the May 2 Churchill Downs race. Chieftain, Rupers, Traffic, National, and other contenders show in Bowie's Governor’s Gold Cup and prep events. Gun Bow strengthens Gulfstream Handicap bid with a 14 length victory and earnings bolster.
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Bowie
Florida
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Keeneland
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Bowling Bits Summary of Weekly Scores and Standings
Susan Wolgast led the week with 224 game and 141 series. Moore's Chevrolet & Olds topped a 2,535 series and 871 game. Elk's Ladies led both highs with 741 game and 2,138 series, in first place 7814 victories over Lee's Cafe. Royal T Lanes and Moore's Chevy both high in Wednesday. Various players posted high games and series across Tuesday to Friday with multiple splits converted and top team standings noted.
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Moore
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Virginia Hoffman
Helen & Bill’s Cafe
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Boxing Group Aims To Dethrone Clay
The World Boxing Association may strip Cassius Clay of the heavyweight title and declare it vacant after Ed Lassman said sufficient votes exist among the 20 member executive committee. Clay counters that such action would create a global mess as he defends his fame and record amid Senate boxing probes.
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Fla
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Robinson
Olson Seeks Title Shot in TV Fight Week Match
Bobo Olson, 33, unbeaten in seven, aims for a light heavyweight title chance. He faces Fresno contender Thornton in a 10 round ABC telecast from San Francisco Friday night. Olson stacks 86-13-2 with 40 knockouts, Thornton 29-5 with 18 knockouts.
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San Francisco
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Western Illinois Wins Gym Meet in Photo Finish
Western Illinois captured the first annual NAIA gymnastic championship in a tight finish at Hays Kansas. The Leathernecks led by 52 points entering the tumbling final and edged Georgia Southern by half a point for the title. Roger Hellinga of Eastern Illinois won the all around with 405.75 points.
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Exhibition Baseball Saturday and Sunday Results
Baseball results from a weekend slate and upcoming games. Teams include New York (A) Los Angeles (N) St. Louis Kansas City Philadelphia Washington Chicago San Francisco Houston Minnesota Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Baltimore and Detroit. The schedule lists Saturday and Sunday scores, plus Monday through Tuesday matchups.
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Ottawa High Tennis Team Opens Season at Forest Park
Ottawa's 1964 tennis squad, led by Loren Shofner and James Graham, begins the season Wednesday against Emporia Spartans at Forest Park. The roster includes four lettermen and two sophomores with hopes to defend last year's 4.4 team mark. Coach Downing expresses optimism for a solid top four and revenge on Emporia after two straight losses. Schedule lists seven dual meets plus EKL Invitational and Regionals.
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Shofner
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Martin Williams
Rod Kitts
Larry Lewis
Brockway
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Cyclones
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Jim Graham
Jan Jefferis
John Thompson
Emporia
Casper Wins Doral Open in Close Finish
Billy Casper defeats Jack Nicklaus by two inches on the 18th green to win the Doral Open and claim $7,500. Casper finishes with 277, Nicklaus 278, Rex Baxter 279, as 14 different winners span 14 events this year. Nicklaus leads money list with $17,500 while Casper jumps to fifth with $10,112.
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Nicklaus
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Robertson Proves He's Valuable MVP in Royals win
Oscar Robertson led the Cincinnati Royals to a 127-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to open the Eastern Division semifinals as he was named NBA MVP. He scored 31 points, sparking a 13 point burst in the second period to break a 44-44 tie. Jerry Lucas added 25 for Cincinnati, Hal Greer and Johnny Kerr had 21 for Philadelphia. The Royals lead the best-of-five series 1-0.
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Hal Greer
Johnny Kerr
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Philadelphia
Same Pair To Voice KCA's A's Broadcasts
Kansas City AP report: Monte Moore and George Bryson join KCMO Broadcasting to cover the Athletics on TV and radio this season. Hartenbower announces coordination with Bruce Rice. Moore leaves WDAF. Bryson brings 19 years in pro baseball, including 10 with the Cardinals. KCMO will air A's exhibition games Tuesday at 12:25 p.m. against the Cardinals in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Monte Moore
George Bryson
Kansas City Athletics
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