Bruins coast and shocks shake NCAA regionals
Ohio State upset second-ranked Marquette 60-59 to end the Warriors 39-game win streak while Western Kentucky routed Kentucky 107-83. Drake beat Notre Dame 79-72 in overtime and Kansas rallied to edge Houston 78-77. Long Beach State defeated Pacific 78-65 and Penn State upset South Carolina 79-64 to reach an all Philadelphia final against Villanova. UCLA crushed Brigham Young 91-73 and set up a Western final rematch with Long Beach State as Kansas, Drake, and Western Kentucky also won their regional finals.
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Walt Alston Faces 18th Dodger Season With Quiet Resolve
In Vero Beach and Scottsdale the Dodgers manager Walt Alston speaks through diplomacy about plans beyond the 18th year in Los Angeles. He emphasizes patience and understanding, noting his love for managing and the reward of watching young players try for a major league spot.
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Jonger
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Vince Lombards
Los Aaneles
Coles Nelis
Amateur Melnyk ties Trevino in opening round at Jacksonville
Steve Melnyk the young amateur blasted a 70 to tie Ben Trevino at six under 66 for a share of the lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open. Trevino used a new putter the Judge and fired a 66 with John Schlee and Vic Loustalot two back at 68.
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Underwood
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Dickinson
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Reds Eye Repeat Title Despite Tolan Injury
The Cincinnati Reds, led by Sparky Anderson, intend to repeat in the NL West despite centerfielder Bobby Tolan's torn Achilles tendon. Key players include Johnny Bench the 1970 homer leader, Lee May, Tony Perez, Rose moving to center, and a pitching staff set to rebound from injuries as the club aims for a repeat of last year’s 102 wins.
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Helms
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Letty
Jim Merritt
Jim McGlothlin
Clay Carroll
Wayne Granger
Lonborg seeks rebound after tempestuous Fenway moment
Jim Lonborg reflects on the 1967 Fenway Park scene where fans carried him off after his 22nd win and pennant clinch. Despite knee injuries, shoulder problems, a torn toe, and time in the minors, he remains optimistic about rejoining the Red Sox and contending for the club.
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Fla
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Suns Fall Short in Loss to Knicks Amid Jerry West Night
Phoenix travels to Los Angeles for a Lakers game on Jerry West Night as their playoff hopes fade after a 131 to 123 overtime loss. Willis Reed starred for New York with 16 points in OT while Dick Barnett led with 30, and the Suns finish the season vs Seattle and San Diego.
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NIT balanced field sparks post season college classic
The 34th annual NIT opens with a near equal lineup headlined by Hawaii 22 4 and Massachusetts 22 3 alongside stars Kep Darrett LaSalle Julius Erving UMass Rich Yunkus Georgia Tech and Henry Wilmore Michigan. Early games feature Massachusetts vs North Carolina Louisville vs Providence and Duke vs Dayton with St Johns facing Tennessee and La Salle meeting Georgia Tech later.
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South Carolina
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