Tigers and Bruins Set For NCAA Title Showdown
Memphis State meets UCLA in the NCAA basketball final as 24-5 Tigers try a run and shoot approach against a 29-0 Bruins. Tipoff at 9:10 p.m. EST televised by NBC with coach Gene Bartow claiming belief in a win and John Wooden stressing disciplined play.
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Cyclones fall short in opener at Pittsburg indoor meet
Ottawa High finishes behind Ward and Bonner in 4-A-3A division with 25 points, while Bonner earns two wins including 53-0 in shot. Jerry Peffly clocks 4:37.0 in the mile for Ottawa and Rudy Wilson soars 21-7 in broad jump as Lawrence's Ted Scales sets a 15-1-1 in the 5-A vault in a crowded early state indoor.
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OU Scores Soar In Golf Debut
Baker edged Emporia State and Southwestern in a quadrangular at Emporia as Ottawa University trailed by many strokes. Baker won with 323, E State 325, Southwestern 326, OU 371. In dual play OU collected 15 0, 124 24 and 1414 to the trio. Randy Rush had OU’s only 82. Medalist was Craig King of Baker with 74. Ottawa players included Evans 92 Williamson 96 Oxley 101 Wyss 102 Shirer 103. OU meets Mid America Nazarene and UMKC on April 13 at Ottawa CC.
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ISU Retains Gymnastic Title at Big Eight Meet
Iowa State won its fifth straight Big Eight gymnastics crown with 330.35 points, Nebraska 313.45, earning a berth to the NCAA championships in Eugene Oregon April 5-7 where the Cyclones are favored to win a second title in three years.
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Gobblers Complete Miracle NIT Run
Virginia Tech with Craig Lieder and Bobby Stevens rallied from a late deficit in Madison Square Garden to beat Notre Dame 92-91 in overtime for the NIT title. Stevens made the decisive late shot after a disrupted Irish defense, sealing a dramatic victory.
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OU Braves Rain Out Again in Topeka Opener Postponed
Ottawa University baseball endured another washout as Saturday rain canceled the OU William Jewell doubleheader in Liberty Missouri. The Braves now plan to open the season Wednesday with a twinbill against Washburn in Topeka at 1 p.m.
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Nicklaus Wins In Sudden Death
In New Orleans Nicklaus roared back with a final round 69 to force a playoff with Miller Barber at eight under par. He captured the Greater New Orleans Open with a birdie on the second sudden death hole, finishing tied with Barber at 280. Lee Elder, seeking to reach Augusta, faded after a late morning mishap, finishing in a tie for sixth.
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Yankee Bats for Memories in Spring Training Show
The Yankees, in new Murderers Row style, pounded 16 hits to beat the Orioles 10-2 as they show signs of revival. Nettles two-run double and hits from Callison Alou Allen Blomberg sparked the offense while Doyle Alexander struggled. In trade news, Hendrick and Duncan fueled Cleveland’s 7-4 win over the Giants, while the A’s beat the Padres 3-0 and other spring results followed.
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Hearing Test Set for Ottawa Area at Royal Manor Motel
An electronic hearing test event will be held at the Royal Manor Motel on Wednesday March 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Mr M. Jessee of Beltone will supervise the free test using electronic equipment to determine each person’s degree of hearing loss. Diagrams and brochures will be available and annual testing is encouraged. callers may arrange tests by contacting Beltone Hearing Aid Service in Kansas City or the motel.
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