Aggies Reach NCAA Final After Narrow Win Over Drake
New Mexico State, 26-2, outplayed Drake 87-78 to claim the NCAA Midwest regional title led by Jimmy Collins 26 points and Sam Lacey 20 rebounds. The Aggies will face UCLA, aiming to settle past failures and prove themselves against Lew Alcindor era UCLA. UCLA beat Utah State 101-79 as John Wooden’s squad seeks repeat glory.
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John Burgess
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Elvin Hayes
Jeff Halliburton
Henson
Lew Alcindor
Alcindor
Ucla Bruins
John Wooden
Curtis Rowe
Sidney Wicks
Bruins
Utah State Aggies
Wooden
Jolly Jet Wins Sunland Park Debut in Record 350 Yards
Jolly Jet Deck won the sixth race at Sunland Park in a record 17.46 seconds for 350 yards, beating The Mariner's 17.57 mark set in 1965. The classy mare paid $3.00, $2.60 and $2.40 to backers as the crowd watched the first Sunland Park start for the horse. The day’s program listed multiple races with Quinielas and big handle totals.
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Dante’s Royal
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Cantrell
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Anita Acay
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Joe Quiniela
Damullah
Otro Sol
Esters Little Klu
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Alimax
Navajo Will
Vain Victory
300 Boxers Set for GG Big Show
LAS VEGAS Nevada AP More than 300 boxers gather in Las Vegas for the National Golden Gloves championships at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Some 350 fighters across 10 weight classes from 112 to heavyweight seek titles as team squads from 35 cities compete for the four day event with first rounds Monday and Tuesday and finals Thursday.
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Las Vegas Convention Center
U.S
Las Vegas “Strip
Kentuckians Shine In NAIA Title Clash At Kansas City
Kentucky State of Frankfort won the NAIA championship with a 79-71 victory over Central Washington State. Sophomores Elmore Smith and Travis Grant led the charge with 27 of 65 points from their 47 combined shots. Smith and Grant earned all tournament spots. Hyder of Eastern New Mexico was MVP.
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Utah State
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Grant
Greg Hyder
Eastern
New Mexico
Guilford
Paul Adams
Central Washington
David Smith
Hyder
Distillery invites visitors to tour with two guides
The speaker proudly promotes their Tennessee distillery, highlighting a century-old tradition, whiskey, and medals won by Mr. Jack. They invite travelers to visit, offering two guides, and welcome photos with the founder for guests who bring a camera.
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Jack Daniel
Lem Motlow
Prep
Lynchburg
Tenn
Regional and national college basketball results brief
Summary of NCAA regional and NIT results with scores across multiple games. Notable entries include Eastern Regional Saint Bonaventure 97 over Villanova, Midwest regional Kansas State 107 over Houston, and Western Regional UCLA 101 over Utah State. Also includes NIT first round Manhattan 95 over No. Carolina and other midweek results.
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Manhattan
No. Caro
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Duke
Marquette
Mass
Army
Cincinnati
Pole vault mark sets NMMI Bronco record in Levelland
Charlie Wilson of NMMI Bronco track vaulted 13 feet 9 inches at the South Plains Relay in Levelland Texas, missing 14 feet 2 inches. Coach John Higdon expects him to clear 14 feet this year. Other notes mention NCAA Regional results with Kentucky, UCLA, St Bonaventure, and New Mexico State, plus an injury to Bob Lanier and regional bench strength claims by Lou Henson. Grants wins New Mexico State Class AAA title in Roswell.
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Nmmi Bronco
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Texas
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Jacksonville
Kentucky
St. Bonaventure
New Mexico State Aggies
Ucla Bruins
Bonnies
Bob Lanier
Lou Henson
Aggies
Aggie
Henson
Roswell
St. Peter's
New Mexico
Grants
Ron Bohls
West Las Vegas
Prep Scores State Tournament AAAA and AAA Results
Hobbs defeated Albuquerque 123 to 87 in the first round. Carlsbad beat Albajquerque West Mesa 65 to 57 in the third place game. Giants won 81 to 77 over West Las Vegas. Portales 55 defeated Deming 52 in the third place matchup.
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Albuquerque
Carlsbad
Alb
West Mesa
Giants
West
Las Vegas
RHS Freshmen Triumph In Triangular Track Meet
Roswell High freshman track defeated Goddard and Park of Artesia at RHS track with 72 to 56 and 37. Relay wins highlighted RHS with 440 yard relay 46.7, 880 yard relay 1:41.9, and mile relay 3:44.2. Individual wins included Warner in 100 yd dash, Bezanson in discus, Riveria in pole vault, Gregory in long jump, and Henson leading sprints for GHS.
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RHS
David Gregory
Gilbert Riveria
Mike Bezanson
Don Warner
Pete Hebert
Steve Wagner
Riveria
Bezanson
Roswell
Baker
Wagner
Warner
Henson
GHS
Britt
Romero
Park
James Edmundson
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