Mets eye rebound as Hodges predicts 1971 contenders
Mets manager Gil Hodges insists New York will rebound from a 1969 style surge into 1971 contention. He cites Seaver Koosman and Jones recovering form, and notes Aspromonte could challenge Garrett at third as the team keeps a similar 1970 lineup with trades only partially completed.
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UCLA-Vs-USC clash to decide national basketball title
Top ranked UCLA prepares for a key showdown with third-ranked Southern California at Pauley Pavilion Los Angeles. A Bruins loss could open the door for Marquette Penn or Kansas as the race for the national title tightens led by a 36 first place vote lead for UCLA and a 27-0 Marquette season.
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Clay suffers brutal rout as Frazier defeats him in Madison Square Garden
Cassius Clay bears a battered face and bruised body after a 15 round title fight with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden. The crowd of 20 455 saw Frazier hand Clay his first major blemish. both fighters split about 5 million in earnings.
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St John’s earns NIT bid among 16 teams for 2027 post-season
St John’s University joins 15 other teams in the National Invitation Tournament field for March 2027. NIT selector Ben Carnevale cites remaining at-large spots as up for grabs with Big Ten, Missouri Valley and ACC runners-up likely to fill them. St John’s reached 1,000 wins after a 79-65 victory last weekend to reach 17-8.
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Behaving caps opening Swift Stakes at Aqueduct
Neil Hellman s Good Behaving won the opening Swift Stakes at Aqueduct for $29,500 with an $11.80 $3.60 $3.60 payout. Droll Role and Limit To Reason led early as crowd of 40,025 watched. Other winners included Collor Girl at Bowie, Plumb Grey at Gulfstream, Mr Spirit at Oaklawn, and Crimson Victory at Lincoln Downs.
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Scottsdale Judo Champs Crown Eleven Young Winners
Eleven Scottsdale boys aged 5 to 16 won trophies at the state AAU judo championships hosted by the Phoenix YMCA. Winners include Steve Gortsen and Richard Weiner with eight and 11-year-old victors, while Eric Blumer Peter Moosbrugger Paul Moosbrugger Isaac Blake and Es Paridue earned second place. Third place went to Terry Samuels Paul West Joe Sullivan and Jim West. Black belt instructors Dale Samuels Tom Moosbrugger Herb Blinn and Art Schimelfenig served as referees for the two day contest.
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Snead Holds Lead At Doral Open With 66 In Round Three
Sam Snead climbs to the top in the third round of the Doral Open posting a 66 to reach 10 under par. The veteran pro showcases precise ball control and steady iron play as he moves ahead of rivals.
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Turf Paradise Promo Highlights Phoenix Gold Cup Week
Turf Paradise hosts a four day turf agenda headlined by the Phoenix Gold Cup five furlong sprint with 14 sprinters nominated. Penny Gardiner’s rise as a top apprentice fuels excitement as world record talks fuel the week along with appearances by Festus Hen Curtis and Tony DeMarco. Post time is 1:30 p.m. daily. Basil Frazier leads jockey standings with 19 wins and Richard Hazelton tops trainer marks with 11 victories at the Arizona Downs meet.
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Scottsdale High Hosts Buffs and City Showdowns
Scottsdale High hosts the Buffaloes on four o clock as Arcadia Saguaro and Coronado travel. The Titans of Arcadia face North High Mustangs while Coronado visits West High. Saguaro Sabercats play Westwood in a division clash.
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