Brooks Robinson Hints He May Play Baseball Forever
Baltimore third baseman Brooks Robinson says he plans to continue playing professional baseball indefinitely. Now 35, with 13 Gold Glove awards and multiple fielding records, he insists he has no plan to retire and remains energized by the game and support from wife Connie.
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Fairfield Stags Upset Marshall In NIT First Round
Fairfield defeated Marshall 80-76 in the NIT first round with George Groom scoring 23 points, 19 in the second half, as coach Fred Barakat used frequent substitutions to spark a comeback. Virginia Tech beat New Mexico 65-63 in the same session.
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If You Slice Check Your Address Position
Beginners often hit shots to the right due to leftward alignment. The club shaft passes under the right arm and over the left in a slice. Proper setup has the shaft over the right arm and under the left, even if aimed right, leading to a square swing and longer, straighter balls.
Mac's Pleasure Wins Arizona Derby At Turf Paradise
Mac's Pleasure came from third on the clubhouse turn to win the 22nd Arizona Derby at Turf Paradise. Headingly finished a half-length back as Beau Rolly ran third two lengths behind. The chestnut colt paid 7.80 to win after clocking 1:43 2 5 for the 11 16 mile race.
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Pearson wins Carolina 500 at Rockingham in photo finish
David Pearson led 491 of 492 laps to win the Carolina 500 at Rockingham, finishing nearly a full lap ahead of rival Richard Petty who retired with engine trouble after 386 laps. Cale Yarborough finished second, one lap behind, as Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, and Richard Brooks followed. Pearson earned 14975 dollars for a 4 hour 13 minute race with an average speed of 118.649 mph.
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Arcadia Triumphs In 1973 Track Opener At Casa Grande
Arcadia opened its 1973 track season with a 73-54 victory over the Cougars at Casa Grande. Tom Whitmer won the 100-yard dash in 10.5 seconds and led a Titan sweep in the 44 relay with Whitmer Capps Puente and Lange.
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Celtics Clinch Division Title With Kings Victory
The Boston Celtics secured a second straight Atlantic Division championship by defeating the Kansas City Omaha Kings 109-105 as the Lakers also won to stay close. Celtics star Paul Silas had 24 points and 21 rebounds with John Havlicek adding 28 points.
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Arizona Sports Camp enrolls players for July August sessions
The 12th annual Arizona Sports Camp runs in July and August for basketball baseball and football. Open to third grade through high school athletes from elementary to high school, with week long sessions at 115 dollars covering room board insurance uniform films and skills evaluation. Registration details offered by writing Arizona Sports Camp 4633 E Windsor Phoenix.
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Lakers Rally Past Suns Behind West Clutch Finish
Lakers overcome Suns 131-113 as Jerry West scores 23 including the final period burst. Jim MecMillian nets career high 42 for Los Angeles while Gail Goodrich adds 18 in the third frame to seal the win. Phoenix also gets two players over 30.
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Arizona State wins national women’s swimming title
Arizona State captured the team championship with 395 points at the National Women's Swimming and Diving meet in Moscow Idaho. Michigan State set a meet record with a 4:09.99 in the 400 yard medley relay while Princeton edged West Chester State 1:40.93 in the 200 yard freestyle relay.
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First NCAA basketball title won by Oregon in 1939
The first NCAA championship was held in 1939 and won by the University of Oregon. Eastern schools have won only three times: Holy Cross 1947 CCNY 1950 LaSalle 1954.
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