Second Quarter Nixes Title Hopes In Idaho Tourney
The Sandpoint PJ's Boosters fell 80 71 to BIG of Pocatello in the Idaho Parks and Recreation Tournament final in Boise. Gary Elliot scored 30 for the Boosters, who had earlier upset Boise Bronco Hut and edged Rupert in the semifinals before the title game.
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NCAA Round-Up Utah UCLA Indiana Reach Semis
In Greensboro Rutgers outclassed VMI 91 75 to reach the NCAA semis in Philadelphia where they meet Michigan after a 95 88 regional win over Missouri. Michigan edged Missouri 95 88 as Smith scored 43 in the second half. Indiana defeated Marquette 65 56 to reach the semis while UCLA defeated Arizona 82 66 to set a UCLA Indiana semifinal in Philadelphia. Indiana had beaten UCLA 84 64 earlier in the season.
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Chappel Wins 60 Yard Hurdles at Moscow Invitational
Tammy Chappel of Sandpoint High School captured first place in the 60 yard hurdles at the Moscow Invitational Dome meet. Competing against 16 runners from Idaho and nearby areas, she clocked 0.96 seconds after switching from her usual longer hurdles event. The Dome’s tartan track impressed her as she and the SHS team plan more workouts and move running quarters to the city beach ahead of their April 13 meet.
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Sandpoint Wrestlers Earn Fourth Victory in Close Meet
Sandpoint seventh and eighth grade wrestlers defeated Wallace 24 19 to gain their fourth win of the season. Jim Roshault at 130 pounds won by decision over Don Gallinger, while Greg Gissle pinned Randy Riley in 20 seconds to give Sandpoint a 21 12 lead with three matches left. Wallace answered with two quick wins before Roshault sealed it with a 7 1 decision.
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Joe Peterson
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Boxers From Idaho Shake Golden Gloves Regional
Six Golden Gloves contenders from Idaho and Sandpoint traveled to Pueblo Colorado but left with losses. Jeff McCracken and Larry Davis won early bouts while McCracken and Davis later fell to opponents Ray Thurgood and Javier Flores. Other Boise fighters also exited after close decisions and eliminations.
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Kentucky Wins NIT Title After Late Rally in New York
Kentucky overcomes foul trouble with 1:06 left as Mike Phillips blocks and scores to seize the lead and claim the NIT championship, the program's first since 1946. Maxwell, Massey pace Charlotte with 24 and 16. Johnson adds 16 and Warford 14. NC Charlotte coach Lee Rose stalls late. NC State takes third place by beating Providence 74-69.
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CSI Captures National Junior College Title in Hutchinson
College of Southern Idaho won the National Junior College basketball title 62 to 50 over Mercer County JC. Andre Wakefield sparked a second half run with seven of CSI’s eleven straight points. MVP Kenny Davis anchored the rebound inside to seal the championship. Kim Goetz led CSI with 25 points in the semifinal win but was held to foul trouble in the final.
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Idaho Sports Banquet awards top male athlete of the year
University of Idaho quarterback and baseball player Dave Comstock was named Idaho's top male athlete at the Idaho Sports Banquet in Coeur d'Alene. Moscow horsewoman Katherine Golis earned female Athlete of the Year, and Deary High School basketball coach Del Sheldon won Coach of the Year. The Moscow Bears football team was named North Idaho Team of the Year, Dwight Evans of the Boston Red Sox was named top Idaho Professional Athlete, and Idaho College was recognized as Team of the Year. Gary Anderson trophy for Sportsman of the Year went to Chet Clamer of Bonners Ferry.
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