Indiana Eyes Rematch With Kentucky In NCAA Playoffs
Indiana, buoyed by its defense and led by Steve Green and Quinn Buckner, pursues a semifinal clash with Kentucky after a 98-74 December win and a 76-54 first round victory over Marquette. Kentucky, 23-4, faces Central Michigan while Indiana meets Oregon State in Midwest regional semifinals. winners head to San Diego for the final rounds.
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Mets and Phillies face bullpen woes in spring notes
Mac Scarce struggled amid Mets bullpen concerns while Tug McGraw heads to Philadelphia for a minor back surgery. McGraw faces five weeks out as doctors diagnose a recurring mass near the seventh rib. Phillies optimistic on surgery outcome. Phillies pitchers Carlton Ruthven and Hoerner beat the Cardinals 1-0 as Scarce, 3-8 with a 5.01 ERA last season, continued tough spring form.
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Cryptic crossword and spring baseball notes blend of puzzles and game reports
Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH features an across puzzle with clues and a sample cryptoquote. The baseball section reviews spring games: Wilbur Wood, Sam McDowell, Dave McNally, Geoff Zahn, Don Baylor, Phil Niekro and others scoring, with teams Yankees Braves Dodgers Expos Pirates Royals in varied matchups and highlights.
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Abdul-Jabbar Leads Bucks Past Bulls in Big Road Trip Start
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 32 with 15 rebounds as Milwaukee beat Chicago 103-90 on a national broadcast, boosting their playoff hopes. He dismissed trade talk and noted the six game road swing ahead while Costello stayed quiet on the rumors.
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Nicklaus Wins Doral Title Near Masters Hope
Jack Nicklaus captured the Coral Open at Doral with a final round 68 totaling 276, three strokes ahead of Bert Yancey and Fezler, as Johnny Miller challenged but fell short. Nicklaus stressed his unchanged schedule and looked to Augusta, saying the win boosts confidence ahead of the Masters.
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