UCLA Bruins Meet Lions In Natl Title Semi Final
San Diego fans focus on NCAA finals with UCLA hosting Louisville and Syracuse facing Kentucky. Tickets sold out in days with scalpers asking 250 to 1000. Arrival of teams, lodging strains, and weather turning sunny as final rounds approach.
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Player warns golf stars I'm playing very well
Gary Player says he is playing very well ahead of the Heritage Golf Classic in Hilton Head. The Masters and British Open champion has not played for two months since the South African Open, plans a five week U.S. swing, and faces a strong field including Nicklaus, Miller, Trevino, Palmer, Irwin, Weiskopf and Crampton.
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Newcombe and Rosewall Top Seeds in Jackson Invitational
Australian veterans John Newcombe and Ken Rosewall head the field of the 35000 Tennis South Invitational in Jackson Mississippi. Newcombe defeated Bill Freer 6 4 6 1 after breaking in the 10th game of the first set and building a 5 0 second set lead. Rosewall needed 55 minutes to beat Rick Fisher 6 3 6 1 with decisive breaks in the first set.
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Boston and Washington vie for top seed in NBA race
The Celtics and Bullets push for best league record with home court and $80,000 at stake as they split remaining games. Boston sits at 56-21 with five to play, Washington 55-21 with six, meeting April 4 in Boston amid other NBA results and tennis headlines across the globe.
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May Proves Key Build for Yankees Rotation in 1975
The New York Yankees plan to use southpaw Rudy May as a core starter in 1975 after trading from the California Angels last June. May posted a 2.29 ERA with eight wins in 12 decisions for the Angels and Yankees, finishing eight of 15 starts. Catfish Hunter led the league with a 2.49 ERA. May’s combined ERA was 3.19 due to a slow Angels start.
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Catfish) Hunter
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Crockett Junior High girls soar to 15-6 in 1975 season
Crockett eighth graders under coach Teri Valero posted a 15-6 volleyball record finishing strong after tough seasons. The team defeated Zavala Wink Monahans Kermit Imperial and Fort Stockton while collecting two second place trophies and a third place cup. The seventh graders also achieved a perfect 12-0 mark, signaling continued Crockett dominance into 1976.
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Pecos Rifle Club Takes Second in Dallas Pistol Meet
The Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club’s team from Pecos and Stanton faced the U S Army pistol team from Ft Hood in Dallas and earned the second place trophy. Roy Hicks and Pete Woody formed the Pecos pistol team as officials note a close contest for the state’s best shooter title.
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Army specialist breaks mile record in combat boots at Fort Bliss
EL PASO Texas AP Army Spec 4 Enrique Valdez ran a mile in fatigues and combat boots to set a post record at Fort Bliss. He lapped all 15 rivals and noted pacing was hard without a competitor. Valdez also leaped 21 feet in the broad jump. Baylor football surged from 2-9 in 1973 to 8-3 in 1974 winning its first Southwest Conference title in five decades.
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