Hayes Compared to Russell Sparks Pro Basketball Fever
Elvin Hayes, voted outstanding player of 1968, rose from early setbacks to legend status. The Houston forward, tied to a high-stakes ABA draft bid and a looming clash with UCLA star Lew Alcindor, embodies a rags-to-riches rise as teams vie for a record contract and league-wide impact.
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49er Swimmers Eye Title at Atlanta
Long Beach State’s swimming team, led by Dar Gambril, travels to Atlanta for the NCAA College Division nationals after strong regional and conference showings. Health concerns for key swimmers and extensive travel pose questions, while UCSB, SDSU and Arlington loom as potent rivals.
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St Peters Overpowers Duke In NIT Clash At MSG
St Peter's surged to a 100-71 victory over Duke in the NIT quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. Elnardo Webster sparked an early 15-3 run as Duke fouled out of contention, while Duke never drew closer than six. St Peter's advances to face Kansas in the semifinals.
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Puttering Away an Afternoon
Jack Montgomery coached Cal State Long Beach golfers in a college match at Virginia Country Club. Fresno State routed the Peacocks 45-9 in a CCAA contest as Curt Johnson scored 10 of the first 15 points and 21 by halftime, building a 50-22 lead. The story notes Webster, a 6 foot 5 junior, as the team’s tallest starter.
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Pipers Rout Amigos in ABA Show of Strength
The Pittsburgh Pipes, continuing their surge after clinching the Eastern Division, stormed past the Amigos in an ABA rout. The visitors struggled as Pittsburgh dominated from start to finish, signaling strong form ahead of upcoming league matchups.
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Upset Run Ends as Duke Holds Off St. Peter's Fight
Huntington leads St. Peter's with 29 at Duke as Jordan and Huntington spark an early lead. Duke, top seed from the ACC, struggles with early foul trouble from Mike Lewis and Joe Kennedy, who foul out after limited scoring in a 36-29 deficit.
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Belinsky Fears Return May Cost Job With Astros
Houston general manager H B Richardson warned Bo Belinsky he would not have a job if he returns to the Cocoa Florida camp after walking out of the session following a denied late date. The comment underscores the club's patience with the troubled pitcher and signals disciplinary bounds for any comeback.
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Ortiz aims welterweight title but will not keep it
Lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz states he wants the welterweight title from Curtis Cokes if a fight can be arranged, but he plans to continue fighting as a lightweight. Also notes Florida A&M signs Rufus Brown the first white grant-in-aid signee, Olympic team prep in Denver, and Houston’s 1,000 wickets for NCAA semifinal with UCLA. Jerry Quarry earns February Pro Athlete of the Year in Rae Hickox poll.
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Thad Spencer
Rae Hickox
Knicks Rally For Victory Over Warriors In Nba Action
Russell came off the Knicks bench to spark a 123 to 118 win over the San Francisco Warriors as New York broke away late in the game. Walker added key scoring in the final quarter to help Detroit defeat Seattle 88 to 42 in a separate matchup.
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Junior Baseball Pine League slate set for Wednesday night
The Patrick Henty area youth baseball league schedules games for Wednesday at 7 o clock. Minor division zones and operator divisions are included with hopeful standings and matchups among local teams and organizers.
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Patrick, Henty Favs Baseball League
Burglars Steal on Yaz Clean Hit and Rum Play
Burglars broke into a fashionable Lynnfield home of a Boston family. Police report theft of valuables and staged entry, with investigators tracing the break in to a late evening window. No injuries reported as officers search for suspects.
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RICKE WOODS CITED FOR SPIKE FEATS
Cal State Long Beach star Ed Ricke named track athlete of the week after a 4:08.4 mile in a dual meet with San Diego State. George Woods earns field event honors for a 66 feet 14 inches shot put and a 1816 discus in a weight meet over the weekend. Yastrzemski report notes a car theft while family travels during spring training in Florida, with the car recovered abandoned in Lynn.
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Georgia Coach to Replace Duck at Pepperdine
Valdosta State coach Gary Colson 33 was named Pepperdine head basketball coach effective immediately, succeeding Duck Dowell after 20 years. Colson led Valdosta to NAIA District 28 titles and district coach of the year honors, and will coach Pepperdine in the WCAC after finishing last.
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Robert L
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Valdosta State
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