Underdogs Spark NAIA Tournament Upsets
The 31st NAIA tourney opened with upsets as top seeds Guilford and Stephen F. Austin fell in the first round. Oshkosh defeated Guilford 80-78 on a late John Lallen layup, while Eastern Michigan beat Stephen F. Austin 82-80 on Earle Higgins last-second jumper. Northeastern Oklahoma, No. 8, routed Athens 89-72 as Charles Paulk led with 27 points.
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Pitchers Gain Leeway On Spitball Rule
Commissioner William D. Eckert announced a temporary change allowing pitchers who violate the spitball rule to be charged with an illegal pitch rather than ejected after two violations. The shift aims to curb frequent violations while the Rules Committee reassesses before opening day April 8.
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Washington
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Detroit
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Ohio State Clinches NCAA Berth With Narrow Victory
Ohio State holds off Iowa 85-81 on a neutral Purdue court to capture the Big Ten playoff berth and face East Tennessee in Lexington. Denny Meadors Bill Hostker and Jody Finney sealed the win with key free throws as the Buckeyes overcame a late surge.
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Knicks rally past Bullets as Jackson seals win
In a tense playoff duel, Phil Jackson played a limited role until the final minutes. He drew a charging charge, forced a steal, and scored the decisive field goal as the Knicks beat the Bullets 107 104, overcoming an 11 point deficit. Detroit was also in action.
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Liston Warms Up For Mc Murray Title Fight
Sonny Liston former world heavyweight champion fought a three round exhibition Tuesday night with sparring partner Wayne Heath. He was warming up for a main event in Reno Saturday against Bill McMurray of Sacramento. It will be his first U S fight since his first round knockout by Cassius Clay on May 25 1965.
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U.S
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Hawks Sweep NBA Night Across League
The Hawks beat Seattle 139-123 and Philadelphia overwhelmed Chicago 139-115 while Boston won against San Francisco 124-121 in overtime. St Louis Chicago game postponed due to snow. In the ABA New Jersey defeated Pittsburgh 126-112 Dallas beat Minnesota 122-107 Kentucky crushed Houston 130-109 Denver beat Oakland 112-92.
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Michigan bowler leads ABC tourney with top all events total
Lincoln Park, Michigan bowler Ray Redmer rose to first in all events with a nine game 1911 total in the American Bowling Congress tourney in Cincinnati. He also tied for 10th in singles with a 678 as 700-plus contestants competed in the 26th day of the 75 day event.
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Ray Redmer
Bob Hitt
Livonia
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ABC
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