Baseball Rounds Up Bad Day For Mets And Phillies
Sunday’s exhibitions left the Mets bullpen in trouble as Mac Scarce struggled and Tug McGraw faced possible surgery in Philadelphia. Phillies staffers Carl ton Ruthven and Hoerner shut out the Cardinals 1-0, while other spring results saw Wilbur Wood, Joe Hoerner, and Don Baylor homering and pitching performances across several teams.
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Eagles Nab Consolation at Monahans Trio Tournament
The Pecos Eagles rebounded from a 2-0 first round loss to Odessa High to capture the consolation title during the three day Monahans tournament weekend baseball action.
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Longhorns eye SWC clash with lowly SMU nine
Texas Longhorns, 9-0 in SWC play after sweeping Texas Tech, set their sights on SMU. SMU sits 1-6 and had a rainwashed doubleheader, while Texas A&M, TCU, Baylor, and others also shuffled in the standings. Tournament action follows as Pecos and Odessa vie in regional play.
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NBA roundup Abdul Jabbar mum on trade desire
In a brief roundup, Kareem Abdul Jabbar avoided confirming any trade request amid intense curiosity about his willingness to move. Reporters pressed for clarity as the veteran center faced questions about future team plans and personal intentions.
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Friday League Bowling Results and Standings
Bowling results show Hi team leaders Helmer Glass and Key with 2383 pins across series and Coors of Pecos posting the top game 854. In NBA action Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke of trade rumors as Milwaukee beat Chicago 103-90 on a road trip start, with other games including Boston over Houston and Seattle over New York.
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Electronic Mosquito Repeller Skeeter Skat Hits market
A short column notes mosquitoes and their reproductive life cycle and introduces an electronic repeller Skeeter Skat using high frequency sound waves to deter the insects. The piece mixes basic entomology with a light sales pitch for the gadget.
Mosquitoes Drawn By Scents And Habits
Reader Vernon Sanford notes mosquitoes respond to human scents from perfumes lotions hair tonics and even foods. Scientist E Y Garcia cited by L M Boyd links banana odor to attracting mosquitoes. He urges inspecting yards for breeding spots like puddles jars tires and containers to reduce bites.
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Thompson named All American for NC State star
North Carolina State forward David Thompson earned his third straight AP All American honor joining Adrian Dantley Dave Meyers and others. John Lucas made the second team while Syracuse Rudy Hackett Gus Williams Leon Douglas and Kevin Grevey were on the second unit. Third team includes Clyde Mayes Phil Sellers Bob McCurdy Lionel Hollins and Ron Lee. Thompson averaged 30 points per game highlighted by a 57 point 17 rebound game against Buffalo State. Pro scouts dubbed him the most devastating player in college basketball.
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Bob McCurdy
Lionel Hollins
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Oregon
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St Louis rookie torches Spirits with 54 points in OT win
Spirits of St. Louis rookie Marvin Barnes exploded for a career high 54 points and 23 rebounds in a 122-114 overtime victory over the Memphis Sounds. Barnes hit 25 of 34 from the floor, rebounding from a prior 4-point game against New York Nets.
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Indiana Reshapes Wildcats as NCAA Playoffs Near
Top ranked Indiana is credited with transforming Kentucky into Wildcats after a December loss. The Hoosiers and Wildcats appear set for a Mid east Regional final collision, with Kentucky routing Marquette 76 54 in the first round and Indiana dominating others in a busy NCAA opening slate.
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