Bucks overwhelm Suns 126 95 in chase for playoff edge
Milwaukee rides Karl Malone free throws no, wait Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson to a 126 95 win over Phoenix. Robertson returns with 25 points 7 rebounds 12 assists while Abdul Jabbar has 34 points and 23 rebounds as the Bucks widen their division lead and boost momentum toward the playoffs.
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Intercollegiate tourney advances to second round
In Kansas City AP reports seed pairs in the second round of the NAIA tournament after several upsets including Valdosta beating Kentucky State and Augustana edging Hanover. Other first day results feature Slippery Rock and Ferris wins as teams vie for advancing spots.
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Pembroke
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Shibata Wins WBA Junior Lightweight Title In Honolulu
In Honolulu Japan's Kuniaki Shibata defeats Ben Villaflor of the Philippines by unanimous decision to take the WBA junior lightweight title. Referee scores 72-70, 71-69, 72-71 as Villaflor bleeds from a 10th round cut. Villaflor had two defenses of the belt won from Alfredo Marcano in Caracas last April.
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Mexico
Clemente Sanchez
Tournament opens here Thursday with B team games
The B team baseball tournament opens Thursday at Pecos field with Andrews versus Midland at 4 p.m. Pecos meets Fort Stockton at 6 p.m. and Monahans vs Kermit at 8 p.m. Friday features run-off games at 2 p.m. Seminole and Ector, then 2, 4, 6, 8 p.m. schedule. Saturday runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with winners facing each other.
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Arkansas Takes Doubleheader From SMU In Dallas
Arkansas swept a baseball doubleheader at Dallas, winning 3-1 and 4-3 over SMU. Larry Paulsen allowed three hits in the first game, Art Widen yielded three, while Ron Ridlehuber and Gerald Hannahs keyed late-inning moments for the Razorbacks. Tim Brewer earned the nightcap win with help from Hannahs in the seventh.
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Hannahs
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Ridlehuber
Terry Moore
Mustang
Spring Training Surprises Roil Camp Scuffles and Injuries
Baseball spring camps show tensions and mishaps as Boston tries a designated hitter, Philadelphia protests, Orlando Cepeda is benched, and Frank Robinson breaks a toe. Leo Durocher pulls Astros from a Miller briefing. fans watch as nonroster Rogodzinski homers and milder games proceed in Florida and Palm Springs.
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Debernard wins World Cup ski race in Naeba
French teen Daniele Debernard outran World Cup champion Annemarie Proell by more than two seconds in Naeba Japan. Proell missed a gate in the afternoon slalom run after setting an early best, with Debernard posting 44.73 seconds the first run and 6:45.24 total 1 minute 29.97 seconds for the victory.
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Rangers Beat Astros 5 1 In Exhibition Opener
Texas Rangers snapped a winless start with a 5 1 victory over the Houston Astros in Pompano Beach. Pete Broberg and Jim Merritt shut down Houston while Toby Harrah hit a 440 foot homer as Whitey Herzog debuted strong with a near full lineup.
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UCLA Reclaims No 1 in AP final poll for fifth time
UCLA is named No 1 in The Associated Press final poll for the fifth time. John Wooden notes the real national title is decided on the court as UCLA heads to the Far Western Regional for the NCAA tournament. NC State is ineligible for postseason play despite 27-0 record. Long Beach State, Providence, Marquette, Indiana follow.
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Durocher Angers Astros Negotiator After Briefing Walkout
Manager Leo Durocher pulled the Houston Astros from a scheduled briefing with baseball negotiator Marvin Miller. Miller countered that players would not vote to ratify any agreement without proper briefing. Rangers manager Whitey Herzog noted he was notified and attended a meeting as scheduled.
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Queens Challenge Andrews In District Volleyball Showdown
The Pecos Eagle reports Queens travel to Andrews to face the Mustangs in a district volleyball game. Queens seek key win after dropping to second place behind Seminole, holding 5-1 in district play and 17-4 on the season. Varsity game at 8 p.m with the B team at 6:30 p.m. both teams are 5-1 in district.
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