Simmons Passes Adversity to Lead La Salle Victory
In a tense MAAC final La Salle beats Fordham 71-61 as Lionel Simmons, shaken by Hank Gathers’s death, rebounds for 26 points and 16 rebounds. The Explorers earn an NCAA bid, while teammates honor Gathers with armbands and black bands on jerseys. Richmond and South Florida also clinch NCAA berths as college hoops playoffs begin.
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Hank
Gathers
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Richmond
Colonial Athletic Association
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Morris
Hank Gathers
Explorers
Gathers Collapse After SMU Game Tu r n s Tragedy Into Campus Support
Gathers family receives university backing as the SMU star, from a poverty area of North Philadelphia, collapses at Albert Gers ten Pavilion during his final home game. Doctors monitored his heart ailment. teammates recalled his strength and confidence despite earlier concerns of steroid rumors.
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Charles
California
Hank
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Albert Gersten Pavilion
Vernon Hatori
Inglewood
Hatori
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College basketball scores from regional games reported
The column lists scattered results across several teams including South Claflin 67 and Francis Marin aR SC Spartanburg 5, Limestone 5, South Carolina 5, Clemson 53, St Thomas Fin 81, Georgia State 89, West Georgia 86. Also shows Kansas 96 Alcorn State 87, Michigan 8, Notre Dame and Illinois scores, and others with inconsistent OCR errors.
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Francis Marin
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South Caroina
Glemson
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Kansas Gry
Alcorn St
Wright St
Northwa
Marys
Notre Dame
Maryland coach Williams faces two year NCAA ban
Maryland coach Gary Williams confronts a two year postseason ban and TV prohibition for violations tied to former coach Bob Wade. Williams, who led Maryland to an 18-12 record this season, says he knew sanctions were possible but remains committed to rebuilding the program with strong support from players and fans.
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Williams
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Ohio State
Terrapins
Bob Wade
University of Maryland
Wade
Lew Perkins
Wrc-Tv
American University
Boston College
LeBron Gladden Helps Ashland Rally Past Southern Indiana
LeBron Gladden scored 29 as Ashland defeated Southern Indiana 83 69 in GLVC action. Gladden hit five of six threes in the first half and six of eight overall while Keith Gunther and Gary Watkins added 13 points each. Both teams finished 13 5 in conference and tied for second. Ashland 21 7 overall, Southern Indiana 20 8.
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LeBron Gladden
Southern Indiana
Gladden
Keith Gunther
Gary Watkins
Eaola
Opening Day decision hinges on this week in labor talks
New York AP reports both baseball sides expect no settlement this week if talks stall. With April 2 opening day looming, owners and players pressed ahead but made no progress. Commissioner Fay Vincent and owner negotiator Chuck O Connor warned the season’s fate rests on timely agreement as PRC meetings are rescheduled and a Texas joint meeting planned.
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New York
Chuck O'Connor
Fay Vincent
Player Relations Committee
Dallas
PRC
Vincent
Texas
Valvano buyout talks and NC State point-shaving probe
NC State officials and Valvano’s attorney discussed a possible contract buyout after the weekend talks, while Valvano faced pressure amid allegations of players shaving points in a case tied to NBA blocker Charles Shackleford. A New Jersey prosecutor found sufficient evidence for charges in the NC State point-shaving scheme.
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Art Kaminsky
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New Jersey
North Carolina
NBA
Charles Shackleford
Denville
Robert Kramer
ABC News
Kramer
Shackleford
Promoters Rally Behind Don King in Douglas Fight Deal
Don King says Bob Arum Dan Duva and all other promoters back him in the battle over promoting James Douglas future bouts. Bob Wynn offers Douglas a two fight sixty million dollar deal at the Mirage Las Vegas while Douglas seeks to void his contract with King.
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Don King
James
Buster
Douglas
Bob Arum
Dan Duva
Steve Wynn
King
Wynn
Mirage Hotel
Las Vegas
Earnhardt Tops Winston Cup Standings After 10th at North Carolina
Dale Earnhardt remained first in the Winston Cup standings after finishing 10th in the Goodwrench 400 at North Carolina Motor Speedway. In New York, Governor Mario Cuomo voiced opposition to legalized sports betting saying the state should seek other revenue sources during a Monday radio interview on WAMC.
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New York
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Albany
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