UCLA USC Coaches Face Wary Confidence After Wins
UCLA coach John Wooden and USC mentor Bob Boyd voiced optimism yet caution after contrasting weekend wins. UCLA 18-1 overall and 7-0 in the Pac-8. USC 18-1 and 6-1 in league action. Players honored include Pepperdine's Steve Sims and OCC's Doug Dunlap. Gail Goodrich named top pro.
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Curt Flood Defends Right To Tarnished Tag In Washington
Curt Flood questions who determines a player is tarnished as he blasts labels used by Bob Short. Flood and McLain discuss the issue as Flood prepares to join the Washington Senators after a year away. Flood reflects on his reserve clause suit and his book with Richard Carter.
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Florida Gators Upset Volunteers After Last-Second Tip
Florida slipped past Tennessee 56-55 as Earl Findley tipped in a rebound with one second left. Findley and Gary Waddell each scored 12 for Florida, while Tennessee’s Jimmy England held to eight as Tony Miller led the Volunteers with 14. Other top 20 results featured Kansas over Oklahoma 71-68 and Jacksonville over Florida State 90-79.
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Blazers face draft gamble as win streak risks costly bid
Portland’s five game NBA run could cost a fortune in draft leverage. The article notes Blazer policy to play to win while acknowledging the risk of dropping to last and obtaining a top pick, with Seattle and San Diego narrowing the field and speculation about Sidney Wicks and other players affecting the draft outcome.
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Bengals coach Paul Brown laments tiger rug controversy
Cincinnati reports that Bengals coach Paul Brown may rue the tiger rug gift from an oil executive. The Bengal tiger image sparked outrage as readers questioned the fate of endangered wildlife. Publicity director Al Heim noted broad backlash and affirmed Brown never hunts or shoots.
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Cubs face pitching gaps amid renewed hopes for 1971
The Chicago Cubs may pursue a renewal in 1971 with Leo Durocher trusting youth to fill the pitching staff. Promising arms like Jim Colborn, Joe Decker, and Jim Donegan could bolster relief and spot start roles, alongside young catchers Ken Rudolph and infielder Terry Hughes, as fans brace for a tougher pennant chase.
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