Villanova Poised for Title Run After Thriller
Villanova coach Kraft, drained yet confident, prepares his Iron Men for a NCAA final against UCLA after a 92-89 double overtime win over Western Kentucky. Howard Porter and Hank Siemiontkowski starred as UCLA, led by Sidney Wicks and Henry Bibby, eye a historic fifth straight title.
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Kansas Omits Free Throws in NCAA Semis Loss to UCLA
Kansas coach Ted Owens lamented missed free throws as UCLA overwhelmed the Jayhawks 60 to 6 in the NCAA semifinal. Kansas, 27-2, led by 92-25 at halftime thanks to UCLA cold shooting and turnovers, and Owens predicted a strong showing in the consolation game against Western Kentucky.
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Bonnies fall to Tech in NIT thriller at MSG
Paul Hoffman of St Bonaventure missed two foul shots that would have sent his team to Saturday’s NIT final against North Carolina. Georgia Tech edged the Bonnies 76-71 in double overtime before 18,812 fans as UNC beat Duke 73-67 in the other semifinal, setting up a Consolation game.
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CH Star All League Honors for Two Central Heights Players
Three Rivers League named Ron Stockard of the Vikings to the first team with averages of 21.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. Bill Robertson received honorable mention as a six foot junior. Also named were Randy Umphenour Pleasanton Larry McIntosh Prairie View Doug Bacon Marmaton Valley and Leo Nilges Crest. Stockard led the five first-team players in scoring average. Nilges totaled 21 points for the season.
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Baseball Roundup: Regular Season Prep Hits and Spring Scores
Major league clubs sharpen for the April 5 season opener with six one run affairs. Cincinnati pounded the Dodgers 10-5 as Tommy Helms and Woody Woodward drove homers and Lee May, Bernie Carbo collected three hits. Cleveland outslugged Milwaukee 13-8 as Eddie Leon and Ted Ford fueled the victory. San Diego edged San Francisco 2-1 behind Ed Spiezio’s 10th inning homer, while Chicago White Sox beat Minnesota 2-1 and Philadelphia topped Houston 2-1. Pittsburgh defeated Detroit 3-2. Atlanta beat Washington 8-7. California downed Oakland 7-6. Boston beat St. Louis 6-2. New York Yankees beat Mets 4-2. Richie Allen sustained a mild concussion after colliding with a palm tree while chasing balls. He’s expected to miss a week.
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NFL Extends Inter Conference Trading Deadline
NFL owners extended the cross conference trading deadline from April 15 to July 31 to widen player movement before camps. Al Davis says the move lets teams assess talent, potentially adding veterans or youth. A $200 fine was set for players who leave the bench during fights. Other actions included defeating a field goal rule change and draft order proposal, keeping the 40 man limit, and tightening intentional grounding rules.
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Weather Forces Ottawa University Baseball Doubleheader Postponement
Foul weather canceled a scheduled Ottawa University St Mary of the Plains baseball doubleheader set for Saturday at Orlin Cox Field. Head coach Sherm Price said the game is rescheduled for April 23. Weather observers also caused two track meets to be called off earlier in the week as the week’s score remains 3-0 in favor of the elements.
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Knicks Have Unlikely Hero Shines in Playoff Opener
New York Knicks guard Dick Barnett surged in the final period to lift the Knicks 112-101 over the Atlanta Hawks in the opening playoff game. Barnett scored 17 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, helping erase a 9-83 deficit. Maravich and Frazier struggled with shooting as Barnett stepped up at Madison Square Garden with a pivotal late burst.
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