Driesell Seeks National Title After Maryland ACC Triumph
Maryland clinched its first ACC regular season crown in 22 years by beating Clemson 70-64 to finish 10-2, with coach Lefty Driesell stating the goal is the national championship. Led by Tom Roy and Owen Brown the Terrapins improved to 21-3 as Clemson’s Skip Wise and Wayne Rollins fought hard in a late rally. Cincinnati and several other teams posted notable wins in college basketball action.
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Cornett Diebel and McCarty Earn All-District Honor
Pat McCarty junior and Delana Cornett senior join Sarah Diebel on the 14-AAA girls all district team chosen by league coaches. Victoria and El Campo also place multiple players on the first team. Cornett tops school scoring with 2000 career points and 40+ point games.
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District 14-AAA girls pick six forwards and six guards
District coaches named a 12 girl lineup with six forwards Delana Cornett Pat McCarty Mamie Mauch Gina Boldt Von Bunn Vicki Mills and six guards Diebel Sutton Stovall Kocurek Supak Salas. Bee Strane was named an honorable mention and Edna edged Calhoun 54 46 behind Strane's 28 points.
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Nicklaus confident as 63 precedes Gleason Classic round
In Lauderhill, Jack Nicklaus, carrying a course record 63, eyes the Jackie Gleason Golf Classic first round with optimism. President Ford, much to Nicklaus praise, played in the Wednesday pro-am, carding a 100 with a rough start but steady late pars.
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Phillies seek Allen and Conigliaro comeback bid
Major league players remain unsigned as 1975 contracts loom. Tony Conigliaro, out for 32 years after a beaning, eyes a comeback with Boston and the Phillies pursue Dick Allen from Atlanta, with Braves asking for Steve Carlton or Greg Luzinski in return. Frank Robinson debuts with the Indians in spring camp as the Dodgers and Pirates open workouts with several holdouts.
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Cowens giving Knicks misery
The Knicks, fighting for a playoff berth, blame Dave Cowens and the Boston Celtics after back to back wins. Cowens, initially listed doubtful with back spasms, scored 28 and 20 in Boston's 105-88 win in Boston and 24 points 19 rebounds in New York's 121-103 loss in Boston. Earl Monroe led Knicks with 20 points. Walt Frazier 10. Bill Bradley 2. Other NBA results include Bullets over SuperSonics 104-98 and Trail Blazers 117-116 in double OT.
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Connors and Newcombe Set Million Dollar Tennis Showdown
AP reports a $1 million challenge match between Jimmy Connors and John Newcombe at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas on April 26. The event will be televised nationally on CBS as an electronic spectacle aimed at broad audiences, with both players praising the boxing style mega-event format.
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