Spartans Reach Final Four After Midwest Regional Win
Michigan State, led by Earvin Johnson and Greg Kelser, defeated Notre Dame 80 to 68 to claim the Midwest Regional title. The fourth ranked Spartans improve to 24-6 and advance to the Final Four in Salt Lake City, set to meet Penn in the semifinals.
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Pennsylvanians reach Final Four after late win over St John’s
In Greensboro Penn State earns a 64-62 East Regional final victory over St John’s to advance to the Final Four in Salt Lake City. James Salters hit two late free throws sealing the win as Penn State, 25-5, gains a chance at Michigan State.
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Smarter Buckeyes meet Hoosiers in NIT semifinal
In New York Ohio State and Indiana meet in an all Big Ten NIT semifinal at Madison Square Garden. Eldon Miller notes the Buckeyes have grown smarter all season while Bobby Knight’s Hoosiers seek another postseason win. Purdue looms in a later doubleheader with Alabama.
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Padres pound Tribe in Cactus League 12-4
Padres roll past the Cleveland Indians 12-4 in a Arizona spring game. Len Barker started and took the loss after six runs on 3 2/3 innings. Barker defended his aggressive plan, aiming to control hitters with inside pitches as Cleveland’s exasperating skid continued following a prior 10-2 defeat to Seattle. Managers lauded Barker’s effort as he vows to grow stronger and more aggressive. The Padres’ trio Shirley DAcquisto Kinney limited Cleveland to nine hits while a San Diego lineup posted 14 hits overall.
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Elyria Catholic Plans Banquet at UPC
Elyria Catholic basketball banquet will be held Tuesday March 27 at the United Polish Club marking the first time in 30 years the event is outside the school. A kitchen fire at Elyria Catholic after Christmas halted use of the facility until ovens arrive. Reservations must reach the high school office by Thursday.
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Elyria Girls Regional Playoff Tickets On Sale Now
Elyria High invites fans to buy tickets in the Athletic Office for the regional tournament girls basketball game against Toledo Central Catholic Friday at 9 p.m. The event follows the Ashland versus Valley Forge semifinal at Sandusky High School. Prices: students $2, adults $2.50 in advance. at the door $2.50. The gym remains open between games. The championship is Saturday at 7:30 at Sandusky, with state tournament qualification on the line.
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