Hawks win ninth straight with late Roundfield layup
Hawks edge Sonics 113 111 in overtime on Dan Roundfield’s last second layup. Celtics beat Lakers 108 106 after Red Auerbach pep talk. Nets top 76ers 104 103 as Cunningham laments late collapse. Blazers, Pacers, Bulls, Pistons also win as standings tighten.
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NIT resumes tonight with Dayton facing Carroll led Purdue
The Terrapins beat Notre Dame and twice defeated North Carolina State. Purdue’s 7-1 center Joe Barry Carroll averages 22.2 points and 10.4 rebounds and shoots 64.9 percent from the line. Dayton coach Don Donoher plans special attention and middle jam. Four NIT winners move to quarters March 15 or 16, two via blind draw reach semifinals March 19 at Madison Square Garden, finals March 21.
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Johncock Wins Bryan 150 After Brief Uncertainty
Gordon Johncock claimed the Jimmy Bryan 150 at Phoenix International Raceway, finishing 1:15:23.016 with an average speed of 119.389 mph. He led the final 30 laps after a 25-second pit stop, amid late pressure from Bobby Unser and Danny Ongais, while Rick Mears and Johnny Rutherford trailed.
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Budd captures World Superstar III title in Bahamas
Brian Budd of the Cleveland Force wins the World Superstar III in Freeport Bahamas with 46 points earning $38,000. Greg Pruitt of the Browns finishes second with 33 points after a track record in the obstacle course, securing $22,400. Also competing were Lynn Davies Peter Snell Dwight Stones and others. The event will air April 1 on Channel 5.
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Koschoda 5th in state bowl in Akron Ohio
Elyria bowler Nick Koschoda rose to fifth in the singles handicap division with a 724 series as the Ohio State Bowling Tournament entered its third weekend in Akron. Kunath and Mravec of Lakewood overtook the doubles lead with 1438 pins while Guess and Nicodalski of Toledo trailed at 1373. The Marysville Journal Tribune team rose to fourth in team handicap and Model Dairy of Chillicothe fifth with 3076 and 3070. Newark’s Randy Parriott leads the singles handicap with 768.
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Virginia Military Institute Rhodes Scholars Highlight Three Athletes
The Virginia Military Institute has produced three Rhodes Scholar athletes, Lee Badgett Josiah Bunting and Bob Randolph. Their achievements are noted in the page C-5 sports brief, emphasizing the school’s athletic and academic excellence.
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Nelson Becomes First Time Winner at Inverrary Classic
Larry Nelson, 81, wins the Inverrary Classic with a 14 under par 274 total, earning $54,000. He holds a four stroke lead entering final round and holds top 60 money-list exemption, while Bob Byman won Citrus Classic a week earlier for Monday tour exemption. Nelson stayed steady after a rough front nine, with four birdies and three bogeys on the front to seal the victory.
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Mapleton Falls to McDonald in A District Clash
McDonald defeated Mapleton 70 to 62 in the Class A District tournament as Mapleton led by 3 at halftime but faded in the third. Phil Kilbourne scored 22 for McDonald, Andy Timko 21, while Chris Crassen had 18 for Mapleton and John Cheveson 12. Field goals matched at 47 percent. McDonald shot 78 percent at the line, Mapleton 70, with turnovers 15 to 14. The real difference seemed to be.
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Ranger Boosters to Meet Tuesday Night at High School
The North Ridgeville Booster Club invites members to meet Tuesday at 8 in the high school Lecture Room. Football coach Dick Kerschbaum will attend as guest.
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St John stuns Michigan State and Indiana State wins big
St John routs Michigan State as center Vincent injures ankle and could miss upcoming Mideast semifinal against LSU. Notre Dame edges Tennessee to reach Mid east semifinal against Toledo. Indiana State star Larry Bird nets 22, aids unbeaten run to Midwest regional vs Oklahoma. Pepperdine nearly tops UCLA as DePaul dominates USC to reach West regional.
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