Bruins Face Memphis State For NCAA Title In St Louis
UCLA, on a 74 game win streak, defeated Indiana 70-59 in the semifinals as Curtis fueled the Bruins with 22 points. Memphis State rallied past Providence 98-81 to earn the final against UCLA, led by Finch and Kenan with key scoring in the second half.
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UCLA
Tommy Curtis
Bruins
Indiana
Memphis State
Providence Friars
Steve Downing
John Wooden
Curtis
Downing
John Ritter
Indiana Rally
Hoosiers
Bill Walton
Providence
Walton
Associated Press
Larry Kenan
Ronnie Robinson
Larry Finch
Tigers
St. Louis
Providence star Barnes injures knee in NCAA semifinal loss
Providence forward Marvin Barnes, 6-8 and a top rebounder, aggravated a right knee dislocation type injury when he hopped on Ronnie Robinson’s back and fell in the NCAA semifinal against Memphis State. He returned briefly but was largely ineffective as the Friars fell 98-85.
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St. Louis
Ronnie Robinson
Marvin Barnes
Providence
Barnes
Friars
Memphis State
Dave Gavitt
Laver and Smith Reach Peachtree Final in Atlanta
Rod Laver and Stan Smith won their semifinal matches to set a title showdown at the Peachtree Corners International Tennis Classic in Atlanta. Laver defeated Cliff Drysdale 6 2, 6 2 after a nosebleed delay, while Smith rolled past Cliff Richey 6 3, 6 1.
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Rod Laver
Stan Smith
Laver
South Africa
Cliff Drysdale
Smith
Cliff Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Richey
Sea Pines
S.C
Masters Gatekeeping Scrutiny on Black Golf Pioneers
The article recalls Cliff Roberts and the Augusta Masters' race controversy around inviting Black players. It notes Lee Elder’s rising Open play, congressional calls to reevaluate qualifying rules as possible bias, and historic precedents like John Shippen who challenged barriers in 1896.
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Cliff Roberts
Augusta
New York
Charlie Sifford
Roberts
Cliff
Rep
Herman Badillo
Badillo
Lee Elder
Elder
New Orleans
Greensboro
Lee
Augusta National Club
James Dent
U.S
John Shippen
Shinnecock Hills
Long Island
Theodore Havemeyer
United States Golf Association
Mr. Shippen
Shippen
Ritger Wins STP Bowling Classic With Seven Strikes
Dick Ritger of Hartford Wisconsin rolled seven strikes in his last eight frames to defeat Johnny Guenther Seattle 246 194 and win the 80000 Andy Granitelli STP Bowling Classic. Ritger earned 10000 and boosted 1978 earnings beyond 28000. Guenther had four strikes to Ritger nine in the televised final.
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Dick Ritger
Hartford
Wis
Johnny Guenther
Seattle
Wash
Andy Granitelli
Ritger
Ruger
Baltimore
Guenther
Virginia Tech Upsets Alabama In NIT Semifinal Thriller
Billy Stevens canned two free throws with 14 seconds left as Virginia Tech beat Alabama 74 73 to reach the NIT final against Notre Dame. Notre Dame toppled North Carolina 78 71 to reach the title game at Madison Square Garden.
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Billy Stevens
Virginia Tech
Alabama
Notre Dame
North Carolina
Fighting Irish
Madison Square Garden
Dwight Clay
Crimson Tide
Charlie Thomas
Gobblers
Ed Frazier
Frazier
Charles Cleveland
Stevens
Ray Odums
Crimson
Tide
Clay
Willie Townsend
George Karl
Tar Hells
Pete Crotty
Gary Brokaw
Shumate
Bobby Jones
Cash Keeps Focus Amid Pirates Infield Push
Pirate infielder Dave Cash holds the second base job against Rennie Stennett as he recalls replacing Mazeroski and the pressure of fans. Cash acknowledges the tough competition and the need to stay sharp while Stennett waits in the wings. In other news, Phillies catcher Pete Koegel was hospitalized with a mild pneumonia in Clearwater, Florida.
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Bradenton
Fla
Dave Cash
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill Mazeroski
Rennie Stennett
Cash
Pirates
Danny Murtaugh
Maz
Pittsburgh
Mazeroski
Utica
N.Y
Bill
Stennett
Rennie
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Pete Koegel
Clearwater
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Walton Soors
Diana University
St. Louis Arena
Ital
Providence Star
Marv
Ernie DiGregorio
DiGregorio
Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
Bomber
Rod
Drysdale
Walker
Yadro Auto Parts
Main St
Frankfort, Ill
Leary
Tennessee
Southern Basement Waterproofing CO
Marilyn
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
Miami
Bob Strampe
Detroit
Mich
Bobby Cooper
Houston
Mexico
Mexico City
Raul Ramirez
Vicente Zarazua
Colombia
United States
Stotlar’s
Raymond Stotlar Lumber CO
Hwy
Carbondale
Phillie
Raleigh Nishiki
Columbia
Jim
Sporting Goods
Mardale Shopping Center
Cape
William
Cape Girardeau, Mo
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