Agnew Narrowly Bows to Jurgensen Schultz in Celebrity Match
Vice President Agnew and UN Ambassador Bush rallied to 6 6 in doubles against Sonny Jurgensen and George Schultz but lost 7 6 in the tie break. A late volley error and missed return sealed the win in the Equity Funding International Indoor Championship prelim.
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Nicklaus adds Doral to winnings in Open victory
Jack Nicklaus won the $150,000 Doral-Feston Open by two strokes, finishing 12 under par with a 276 total. He earned $30,000, moved atop the all time money list, and reached nearly $1.6 million in career earnings while Lee Trevino and Bob Rosburg trailed. Amazing Sam Snead finished fourth at Coral Country Club.
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Bucks Rally Past Celtics In Thrilling 132 127 Win
Milwaukee outlasted Boston 132 127 in overtime as Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 45 points and key rebounds fueled the comeback. Havlicek led Boston with 34, White 28, Robertson 25, and Dandridge 24 for Milwaukee. Bucks improve to 56 16. Celtics drop to 49 25.
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Mets face setback as Fregosi suffers broken thumb
New York Mets slug through spring drills after Jim Fregosi, acquired to solidify third base, breaks his right thumb. Expected out three to four weeks, manager Gil Hodges calls the injury disturbing as Fregosi rushes to regain timing before opening day.
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Sun Devils Blast Michigan 26-1 to Set Five School Records
Arizona State crushed Michigan 26 to 1 as ASU collected 28 hits and a 25 run margin. Jerry Mantle had seven hits and four runs while Danny White and Bump Wills drove in five each. Craig Swan earned the win. Pete Helt took the loss as ASU improved to 9-0.
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LSU fires Maravich and two assistants in coaching shakeup
LSU Athletic Director Carl Maddox announces the firing of head coach Press Maravich and assistants Jay McCreary and Greg Brembrock. Maravich's six year tenure included a worst 3-23 season before Pete Maravich joined, after which LSU posted a 14-12 season and a 22-10 peak in 1969-70.
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Suns and Pistons Face Off in Detroit Clash
The Phoenix Suns travel to Detroit to meet the Pistons in a Midwest Division NBA clash. Detroit is out of playoff contention while Phoenix trails Chicago by eight games and must win five of nine to equal last season's 48-34. The Suns are 32 against Detroit this season and wrap with away trips to Cincinnati and New York.
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UCLA Holds Top Spot In Poll As Upsets Spread
UCLA remains No. 1 with 25 0 record and all 39 first place votes. North Carolina slips to No 2 after four losses, while Louisville falls from 3 to 6 after an 80 65 defeat by Memphis State. Penn South Carolina Long Beach State rise as challengers.
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