UCLA Remains Top in Coaches Poll Despite Loss
UCLA holds No. 1 in the United Press International coaches poll after a 78-65 upset loss to Oregon. The Bruins gathered 24 first place votes and 330 points, ahead of Kentucky with eight first place votes and 301 points. South Carolina and St Bonaventure tied for No. 3 and No. 4 with one first place vote each.
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Suns Face Knicks at Madison Square Garden
The Phoenix Suns seek their first win of the season against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. New York trails the East leaders after losses to Baltimore and Atlanta, missing Bill Bradley and possibly Mike Riordan. Connie Hawkins leads Phoenix with 24 points per game as the Suns begin a four game road trip with visits to Detroit Boston and Atlanta.
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Baseball spring talks mix money dreams and injuries
In spring camps players seek big contracts and loans while teams weigh riders and injuries. Horace Clarke pushes for a million-dollar loan and two Yankee contracts, Juan Marichal signs for 125000 with the Giants, and Reds discuss a conditional deal for Jim Maloney amid health worries. Bowie Kuhn cites Flood ruling potential, while teams brace for weather and conditioning in Florida and Arizona. Dodgers GM Al Campanis notes holdouts hurt relief, and Alvin Dark asserts hopeful contention for Cleveland.
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Lakers face crucial decision on West for playoff run
In Inglewood Joe Mullaney weighs risking Jerry West as the Lakers contend with injuries. West, the league leading scorer at 1.1 this season, NHL? No. He misses the game with Atlanta due to a hamstring pull and is doubtful for Friday against Chicago. The team also lacks Keith Erickson with two sprained ankles while Rick Roberson and Johnny Egan are hurt. West needs 70 games to win the scoring title as the Lakers trail Atlanta by two in the West.
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Yale basketball player Langer case heads to ECAC vote
The Yale Langer dispute widens as the ECAC 12 member executive council fails to resolve ineligibility. NCAA probation blocks Yale teams from championship play while Yale defies the ruling and Langer plays in most games. The decision moves to the ECAC full membership for a Wednesday vote.
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Kentucky Clinches SEC Title and NCAA Berth in Bid Day
No. 2 Kentucky beat Alabama 98-89 behind Dan Issel’s 47 points to secure the Southeastern Conference crown and an NCAA tournament spot. No. 3 South Carolina defeated Wake Forest 67-51, while New Mexico State exploded for 60 in the second half to top Boise State. Notre Dame defeated Butler 121-114 with Austin Carr scoring 50. Marquette edged Xavier 81-73 as bids rush to selection.
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College Scores Roundup From Various Matches
Mississippi State beat Georgia 86 77 while Duke fell 57 to Marquette 81 Xavier 0.73 Layla Louisiana 95 Camnry 78 Utah State 80 Air Force 78 New Mexico State 105 Boise State 79 Cighth 68 Province 64 Notre Dame 121 Butler 114 Western Kentucky 78 Dayton 63 Florida 63 Mississippi 62 Tennessee 88 LSU 87 Maryland 103 Clemson 85 Crngie-Miln 81 Wansly 78 Layla Illinois 91 Ewing Gun 71 South Carolina 67 Wake Forest 51 Georgia Tech 14 Tulane 75 St Josephs Pa 75 W Chester 70 Kentucky 98 Alabama 89 Kansas 63 Missouri 45 Nebraska 79 Oklahoma 66 Eastern Michigan 116 Ky State 98 Den Wash 80 Par St 67 Whitworth 93 St Martins 83 UC Irvine 102 Stanislaus St 74
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At large bids expected for NCAA NIT post season
St Bonaventure New Mexico State and Jacksonville ranked Nos four five and six are expected to receive post season tournament bids today as the NCAA and NIT extend offers. The NCAA will begin inviting at 9 30 a m CST with bids announced by region and by time zone while nine first round games are set for March 7 at six sites.
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Denny McLain the Fireball Star of Baseball Rising to Fame
Denny McLain is profiled as baseball’s top pitcher, noting a 31-6 season, Cy Young shares in 1968, MVP honors, and a 104 win tally by age 25. The piece traces his rise from Mt. Carmel High School to Detroit Tigers stardom and hints at later scrutiny over injuries and behavior.
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Jenkins Joins Speakers List for My Son and I Banquet
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ferguson Jenkins was added to the speaker roster for the My Son and I Banquet at Saguaro High School on Friday at 7 p.m. Other speakers include Steve Owens Bobby Winkles Frank Kush Lou Thesz and Jim Wells. Tickets cost 5 and 500 ducats will be sold.
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Jackson Still Loose As A's Holdouts Continue
The Oakland Athletics report to spring training with eight players yet to sign after four contracts were announced. Reggie Jackson remains unsigned along with Sal Bando Don Mincher Dick Green Ramon Webster Diego Segui and Juan Pizarro and Frank Fernandez. Jackson, a 23 year old rising star, sought $75 000 after a 47 homer 1968 season following 29 homers in 1967.
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