Calhoun Sandies poised to win district track crown
Saturday at Victoria Sandies seek 25-AAAA district title. Calhoun coach Laura Schmidt expects Brazoswood to challenge as field events start at 10 a.m. and finals at 3:15 p.m. The Sandies have dominated this year with three firsts and two seconds in five meets, while only Conroe and Waco Robinson have outscored them.
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Bay Gun Club to Stage Shooting Contest and Turkey Shoot
The Bay Gun Club of Point Comfort will sponsor a Saturday afternoon shooting contest for members featuring pistol, rifle and shotgun events and will host a Sunday turkey shoot open to the public. The club also schedules a meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in Point Comfort City Hall. In sports, Sandies edged Victoria by two points in the Golden Crescent Relays as Calhoun aims to excel in field events and relay squads. Diebel defends titles in the 440 and triple jump and anchors the mile relay with Eveton, Smith, and Evans, while Williams, Goff and Vickers lead the 440 relay efforts.
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Detroit Clinches Playoff Berth With 97 89 Win Over Bulls
Detroit Pistons defeat Chicago 97 89 to clinch a Western Conference wild card berth and draw Seattle in the first round. Bob Lanier scores 26, Howard Porter 18, Curtis Rowe 18 as Lanier becomes Pistons' all time rebound leader. Seattle tops Kansas City Omaha 99 96. Bullets rout Rockets 112 85. Celtics edge Braves 95 92. Suns nip Lakers 108 106.
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UCLA Names Gene Bartow Coach After Wooden Era
UCLA officially ends the John Wooden era by hiring Gene Bartow as head coach. Administrator J.D. Morgan called Bartow an outstanding coach and teacher, noting he will inherit returning Bruins Richard Washington Marques Johnson Andre McCarter Ralph Drollinger. Wooden expressed respect and offered support.
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Gibson Ready for Final Season as Cardinals Prepare Opener
Baseball roundup notes Bob Gibson, 39, insists he is ready for his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals and will start the opener next Monday after a 2-1 exhibition loss to Houston. The piece lists other spring results: KC over Chicago White Sox 5-2, Yankees over Texas 6-2, Baltimore over Atlanta 1-0, Phillies 13 Boston 10, Montreal 6 Cincinnati 5, Cleveland 11 Oakland 3, Milwaukee 5 San Diego 1, San Francisco 6 California 4, Chicago Cubs 9-5 over Los Angeles, Pittsburgh 8 Detroit 0, plus Reuss and McDowell combining for Detroit’s one-hit game and Hank Aaron hitting his first spring homer.
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Seadrift Canoe Club Meets First Time in Home debut
The Seadrift Canoe Club held its first meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Chatham. New officers named Robert Chatham president Mrs June Gerking vice president and Linda Hodges secretary treasurer. Plans include Swinging Bridge to Seadrift Race set for April 26 with Robert Whitman race chairman. Monthly meetings on the first Monday. members welcome.
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Tennis and bowling briefs from nations and cities
India's Vij ay Amritraj defeated Phil Dent 6-1 6-3 to reach the third round in Tucson. Alex Metrevell beat Jon Feaver 3-6 6-2 6-2 in Washington. Chris Evert thrashed Marcie Louie 6-0 6-1 in Los Angeles. Dave Davis led Milwaukee Open qualifying with a 13 pin margin after 12 games. Bob Charles shot 65 to win Greensboro warmup pro am. Kansas State assistant coach Chuck Garrett dies at 32 in Lincolnville accident.
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