UCLA Holds Top AP Poll Lead With 23-0 Start
UCLA remains No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll with 36 of 38 first place votes and a 23-0 season record. NC State is second, Minnesota third, as the Bruins dominate the Pac-8 except for shooting free throws. Coach John Wooden criticizes the poor foul-line shooting while using two guards in key situations.
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Tulsa
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Ryun Turns Pro as ITA Opens Indoor Circuit
Ryun begins a professional track career at a practice meet in the Minidome Idaho with a mile run as ITA starts its indoor series. The move ends his amateur rule battles and follows his Munich setback last summer as America’s noted distance runner pursues new competition.
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Jim Ryun
America
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The Great Baseball War Ends Amid Settlement Rumors
The national baseball dispute appears settled though not official yet. Owners and players must ratify, but the agreement is deemed a formality as spring training opens and the season starts on time in about a month.
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Associated Press
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Kentucky routs Alabama 111 95 in SEC basketball rout
Kentucky defeated Alabama 111 to 95 as Tennessee's loss to LSU altered the SEC race. Kevin Grevey led Kentucky with 27 points while Wendell Hudson had 31 for Alabama. The result tightens the SEC standings ahead of a March 8 showdown between Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Associated Press
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Ray Mears
Mears
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Wendell Hudson
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Billie Jean King Wins Indianapolis Singles Title
Billie Jean King defeated Rosemary Casals 5-7 6-2 6-4 to win the $6,000 Indianapolis Women’s Professional Tennis Tournament singles title. The match featured disputed calls and an ensuing discussion on umpiring standards.
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Queens Face Loboes In District Volley Match
The Pecos Eagle Queens top the district at 3-0 share first with Seminole and meet Mona Hans Lobos at 8 tonight in Pecos. Mona Hans is 1-1 and cannot win the district title due to UIL ruling, but their games will continue.
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District Standings Highlight B Team and Freshmen Schedule
The Pecos B team remains undefeated in district play as they host Monahans B at 6 30 p m. The freshmen, also undefeated in district action, begin at 5 30 p m.
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Dallas tops San Diego in ABA clash for playoff edge
Dallas Chaos defeated San Diego Conquistadores 120 to 115 as Red Robbins led all scorers with 36 points in a close ABA West battle. Babe McCarthy’s squad stretched its lead to 31 over the Quos for the final playoff berth while Indiana beat New York 112 to 107 in the other ABA game.
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Freddie Lewis
Mel Daniels
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Alaska High School Hoops Travel Through Vast Distances
Anchorage report details how Alaska basketball teams endure long trips by ferry float planes and planes. Skagway High School recounts a 10 day voyage covering 680 air miles. Unalaska High and Adak teams also race across 2000 to 5000 mile spans for tournaments.
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Ancorage Basketball Officials’ Association
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Sid Gillman Poised to Sign as Houston Oilers GM
Sid Gillman said he is ready to forgive past feuds with Bud Adams and expects to sign as general manager of the Houston Oilers. The 62 year old, then Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator, stated all contract arrangements are complete except for the final signing. He recently visited Houston and the contract was drafted.
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Trevino Wins Inverrary Classic for $52,000 Prize
Lee Trevino captures the Jackie Gleason Inverrary-National Airlines Classic, his first win since September, boosting 1972 earnings to $68,875 and narrowing the gap to leaders. Jack Nicklaus finishes sixth, with Fezler climbing to tenth after a $29,640 second place. Other top finishers include Schlee, Funseth, Moody, Brewer, Dickson, and Palmer.
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