UCLA Bruins face Florida State for NCAA title after big semifinal wins
UCLA blitzed Louisville 96 77 as Walton scored 33 with 21 rebounds and Petty starred for Florida State in a 79 75 win over North Carolina. Durham warned of fast breaks while Wooden eyed Petty as the Seminoles challenge UCLA in the final.
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John Wooden
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Orioles Face Roster Dilemma With Rookie Grich
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver must fit Bobby Grich into a strong infield led by Dave Johnson Mark Belanger and Brooks Robinson. Grich shined in spring action with five hits in an 11-0 win over St. Louis while other exhibition games went to San Diego Oakland New York Chicago Pittsburgh and Houston with notable performances from Blomberg Murcer Torres Stargell Clemente Milner and Dierker.
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Kermit Yellow Jackets Top Snyder Tigers in Eunice Tourney
Gary Gregory belted a three run homer to lift Kermit to a 3 2 victory over Snyder in the Eunice tournament opener. Fred Green earned the win as Kermit advances to face Hobbs at 8 30 p m in the semifinal with other first round results noted.
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Mets count on Koosman Seaver to lift 1972 season
Tom Seaver signed for 125000 dollars and will carry the Mets as ace. Gil Hodges stresses health and rotation with Koosman, Gentry, and McGraw in a hopeful effort to boost a power deficit and improve on last year’s third-place NL East finish.
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Charlie Williams
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Eagles Fall 4 1 to Lamesa in Andrews Tournament
Pecos Eagles drop 4-1 to Lamesa in opening round of the Andrews tournament. Donald Ray Walker took the loss, now 1-3, as Pecos falls to 7-7. They face the Dumas-Berger loser in consolation at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
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All-State selections praise Odessa Ector stars in AAA
Odessa Ector lands two players on the Conference AAA All-State team with Van Garner of Brownfield and Darrell Mitchell of Odessa Ector named to the first team. Milton Phillips of Henderson, Joe Davis of Odessa Ector, and Patrick Tart of Athens also earn guard spots. Second team is led by Snyder's Dub Preston with Donald Roberts of Seminole and James Terry of Henderson among inside choices.
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When the boy comes to collect
A brief appeal urges readers to have the correct change ready for the newspaper carrier. It explains the boy depends on full route collections for his income and that repeat calls create extra work without extra profit. The message thanks readers for cooperation.
Florida St Yankees? No. College basketball semifinals results
Florida State defeated North Carolina 79 to 75 and UCLA beat Louisville 96 to 77 in NCAA playoff semifinals. Maryland over Jacksonville 91 to 77 and Niagara edged St. John’s 69 to 67 in the National Invitation Tournament.
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