Pitino becomes Providence head coach replacing Mullaney
Rick Pitino, 32, a former Syracuse University assistant and ex Knicks aide, is named Providence College head coach. He vows a running press and hands on recruiting, aiming to rebuild a Friars program that went 11-20 this season.
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Hall quits Kentucky basketball after NCAA exit
Joe B. Hall announced his retirement as Kentucky's head coach after the Wildcats fell 86-70 to St. John’s in an NCAA Regional semifinal. Hall, 56, began coaching in Denver in 1959 and noted it is ironic he started and finished his college career in Denver. He leaves with 297 victories and one NCAA title across 13 seasons.
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Italian heritage flare in St Johns NC final showdown
St John’s NC meets North Carolina State in an all Italian final after NC State beat Alabama 61 55 in semifinals. Lorenzo Charles and Spud Webb led the Wolfpack as Bennie Bolton added insurance free throws. Valvano emphasizes winning over style while Alabama coach Sanderson salutes a hard fought 23 10 season.
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Wildcats and Tar Heels prevail in northern showdown
In a pair of college games, Duke rival Maryland fell 45 40 as Adrian Branch led the Terps with 21 points before a late Caron Pressley surge. Carolina outlasted Auburn 58 56 behind Kenny Smith’s 22 points, while Auburn coach Sonny Smith likely ended his tenure after the tough loss and a seven game win streak in the SEC tournament.
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Schenectady
Tim Lescargeau
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Bob Trowell
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Bemidji Beavers
Dalrymple Faces New Life In Vermont School Era
The piece follows Bruce Dalrymple at St. Johnsbury Academy amid a strict, costly, and unfamiliar regime. He recalls a disciplined, rule-bound environment, intense competition on the court, and a struggle with wild youth before becoming a key player for the team.
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Moxness leads in GNA tourney as Sinn and Hikage share early lead
Barbara MoxNESS shot a 70 to grab a three stroke edge in the LPGA GNA event at Oakmont in Glendale California. Jan Stephenson eyed her putting woes after a 73 to sit 1 under par 143 midway through the 72 hole event while Pearl Sinn and Atsuko Hikage shared the opening lead. Tom Watson holds sole lead after 54 holes at the Las Vegas Invitational with a three stroke edge over rivals. Wayne Levi is 11th, Joey Sindelar misses cut by one stroke. BonJanuary shoots 65 to lead the Senior PGA Roundup at Sun City West as Jay Sigel named Walker Cup captain. Martina Navratilova defeats Pam Shriver in Virginia Slims semifinals while Hana Mandukova advances. Dave Andreychuk suffers a broken collarbone, missing three weeks. Pepitone proclaims innocence amid Brooklyn case. Arthur C. Allyn dies at 71 after long illness.
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Miller Barber
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Chiefs rout Knoxville in exhibition opener in 16-0 win
Syracuse Chiefs powered by 21 hits and four by Derwin McNealy routed Knoxville, Toronto’s double-A affiliate, as Luis Leal and Bill Caudill combined three innings. McNealy, acquired from the Yankees, is slated as Tribe center fielder opening day.
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