Rockets Seize Momentum Despite Attendance Woes
The Houston Rockets show solid play in a weekend set, beating Chicago and New Orleans to claim a winning season. coach Motta benches stars in Chicago while Rockets fill gaps with emerging players led by Murhay Ratleff and Tomjanovich.
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Errors prove costly as Calhoun Sandcrabs fall to King
Calhoun suffers 8-5 opener and 7-3 nightcap losses to Corpus Christi King in Port Lavaca as 10 errors, including five by shortstop Fred Sanchez, hurt the Sandcrabs. Coached by John Rodriguez, Calhoun’s pitching steadied in spots with strong outings from Mark Smith and Curtis Gladney amid a fledgling varsity season start.
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Calhoun athletes show strong in Border Olympics at Laredo
Watson and Hall each cleared 13-6 in the pole vault with Watson second on fewer misses. Rusty Hall reached finals in high jump at 5-10. Barton Bane placed sixth in discus, Jeff Linhart and Bill Barnett narrowly missed finals in the 440 and 880. Calhoun's mile relay did not reach finals as Houston Worthington won in 3:19. Lorance lauded 12-trackster effort amid 30-team field and plans to enter Robstown Relays.
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Sandies on state chance would hinge on Canyon pressure
Sandie coach Janette Barlow said Sandies would face the same problems against Canyon as Calallen and Waco Midway, noting Canyon’s full court press dictated the tourney’s pace. Midway beat Canyon 60-52 in the 3A final while Canyon had earlier toppled Calallen 78-57. Kirschmeyer poured 39 against Victoria but Canyon’s pressure forced turnovers and limited Sandies’ offense.
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Playoffs loom as college hoops enter postseason rush
The NCAA expands to 32 teams as Indiana strengthens its 31 game win streak with a 86 78 victory over Ohio State. Maryland, Louisville, Kentucky and UCLA hold high seeding, while NC State Duke UNC and others chase NCAA berths in the ACC and beyond.
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Sandies win Alvin track meet in dominating display
Sandies captured first at the 12 team Alvin meet led by Debbie Michalik who won discus and shot put. Sarah Diebel set a meet record in the 440 and anchored two second place relays. Teammates Tammi Hahn Janice Hamilton Mikki Vickers Gavin Zwerschke and others scored in sprints and distance events as Alvin outpointed Brazosport 111 to 95 and will compete next weekend in Flour Bluff.
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Spring training opens with kinks and hard work
In Tucson, Frank Robinson pledges tough practices as Cleveland Indians aim to steal 100 to 150 bases. Veterans Catfish Hunter Yastrzemski and Joe Torre report hamstring and back issues while Maury Wills assists Robinson in guiding the team toward speed and base-stealing goals.
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Aggies face stretch run amid man to man defense
Texas A M coach Shelby Metcalf predicts heavy man to man defense in the final two games as the Southwest Conference race tightens. A M shares first with Texas Tech after Tech's 10 point win, then defeats TCU 94 81 while Christian falters against zone defense. Horns Frogs miss Lynn Royal due to eye surgery.
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Murphy wins Gleason Golf Classic in windy finale
Murphy, 22, outlasts Nicklaus and Pearce at Inverrary County Club in Lauderhill Florida to claim the Jackie Gleason Golf Classic first prize of 52 dollars. His closing 68 powered him to a 15 under par 273 total as Nicklaus faltered and Pearce finished one back.
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Richards sparkles as Travis units place second at Edna meet
Richards led Travis tracksters with wins in long jump high jump and second in 440. Edna edged Cuero 153 to 118 as Richards ran legs on two relays. Melvin Roland won shot put 54 9, Chuck Meloy 50 9, Hahn 129 6 in discus.
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