State Tournament Weekend in Columbus Delivers Packed Drama
The Columbus prep basketball state tournament weekend drew fans from across Ohio amid great weather and heavy crowds. Elyria fans like Bob Lloyd attended without tickets, while many Lorain County coaches and referees featured in the games. Arcanum and Columbus East claimed titles as Graeff of Arcanum earned admiration for sportsmanship and leadership.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Ohio Stadium
Elyria
Bob Lloyd
Bob
Portsmouth
Lima
Martins Ferry
Middletown
Lloyd
Lorain County
Carl Laukhus
Oberlin
Ed Golding
Wellington
Jim Knox
Firelands
Bob Guinta
Lou Rotunda
Elyria Catholic
Russ Dean
Bill Barton
Bob Hersman
John Dickerson
Elyria High
Dan Baker
Marion
John Stozich
Findlay
Bob Beachey
Sandusky
Bob Telatnik
Avon Lake
Jim Lawhead
Lorain St. Mary
Bernie Cutting
Keystone
Bob Walsh
Clearview
Dale Reichert
Lorain
Elmer Meyers
Admiral King
Ed Dinniger
Tom Binkley
Midview
State
Arcanum
Columbus East
Those Are Marks of a Championship Coach
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Buoniconti Leaves Patriots for Dolphins in Big Trade
Boston AP report notes Nick Buoniconti terms his split from the Patriots as tough yet says he can help Miami. In the deal, Buoniconti heads to the Dolphins for quarterback Kim Hammond, linebacker John Bramlett, and an undisclosed draft choice.
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Boston
Nick Buoniconti
Boston Patriots
Miami
Dolphins
Patriots
Buoniconti
Kim Hammond
John Bramlett
Pats
Leroy Mitchell
Houston Oilers
Charley Frazier
Sid Blanks
Ron Caveness
Larry Carwell
Cubs poised for strong run in NL East with deep lineup
Cubs manager Leo Durocher declares a talented group ready to contend in the National League East. Ferguson Jenkins anchors a rotation that includes Hands Holtzman and Nickro, with a revamped bullpen led by Abernathy Aguirre. Banks Becker Kessinger Santo Watt Williams Hundley provide solid defense and pop, while road woes and home run balance loom as potential barriers.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
St. Loui Cardinals
Durocher
Cubs
Ferguson Jenkins
Bill Hands
Ken Holtzman
Aur National Guard
Joe Nickro
Ted Abernathy
Cincinnati
Hank Aguirre
Los Angeles
Phil Regan
Ernie Banks
Glenn Becker
Don Kessinger
Ron Santo
Billy Williams
Adolfo Phillips
Jim Hickman
al Spangler
Willie Smith
Randy Hundley
Cardinals
Wrigley Field
St. Louis
Williams old lessons stick shaping young Williams protege
Joe Coleman, Williams' former pupil, blanks the Atlanta Braves 5-1 in a six inning start as he showcases the famed curve taught by Ted Williams. Rico Petrocelli's grand slam spurs Boston past Pittsburgh 10-4 and other spring results are noted.
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Joe Coleman
Ted Willams
Tye
Coleman
Williams’ Washington
Senators
Atlanta Braves
Pompano Beach
Fla
Braves
Hank Aaron
Dick Bosman
Mike Epstein
Tim Cullen
Washington
RBI
Rico Petrocelli
Boston Red Sox
Pittsburgh
Ken Harrelson
George Scott
Boston
al Oliver
Willie Stargell
Pirates
Nate Oliver
Bobby Murcer
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Fritz
Tiant Says He Will Be Ready For Indians Opening
Cleveland pitcher Louis Tiant, coming off a 1968 MVP season, vows readiness for the Indians' Detroit opener two weeks away after a 53 exhibition win over Seattle. roster cuts leave 30 in camp. several players reassigned to Portland and minor leagues.
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Tucson, Ariz
Louis Tiant
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Detroit
Tiant
Seattle Pilots
Pilots
Chicago Cubs
Indians
Mike Ferraro
Portland
Eddie Leon
Gary Sprague
Russ Nagleson
Gary Boyd
Jim Braxton
Steve Bailey
Ron Constantino
Vic Correll
Ed Farmer
Ron Henson
Mark Ballinger
Waterbury
Jerry Clark
Reno
California
Rob Gardner
Billy Rohr
Tom Gramly
Esposito scoring title locked up
Esposito leads NHL scoring with a record 123 points and a $1,750 bonus as the Bruins star appears set to win the scoring crown, while Plante Hall protect the Vezina chase and a $9,000 prize for goaltending. Hull battles Howe for second, with Ranger and Montreal keep a runner-up prize in reach. Rookie race sees Ferguson and Grant chase a 34-goal mark.
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NEW York
Boson
Phil Esposito
St. Louis
Jacques Plante
Glenn Hall
National Hockey League
Bobby Hull
Chicago
Esposito
Bruins
Herbie Cain
Boston Center
Hull
Black Hawks
Stan Mikita
Plante
Hall
Detroit
Gordie Howe
Rangers
Montreal Canadiens
Ed Giacomin
Nets
Canadiens
Vacion
Gump Worsley
Montreal
Exhibition baseball results and spring training schedule
Highlights include Wathington beating Atlanta 5 to 1 and Philadelphia 2 Houston 2 in a mixed tally. Several games list rain delays and venue notes across Florida and Arizona with teams like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, Cleveland, Seattle, Detroit, and Boston in action or scheduled.
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Wathington
Atlanta
Philapion
Houston
Betton
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Minnesota
Chicago
York
New York
San Francisco
San Diego
Oakland
Cleveland
Seattle
Kansas City
West Palm Beach
Lakeland
Fla
Glevéland
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Columbia Cage
Bob Weaver
Annandale
Weaver
Ed Dohanos
George Popp
Akron
Richard Graeff
Jerry Garrison
Graeff
Bridgeport
Mansfield
Ohio
Mansfield Malabar High School
Mehock
Wichita, Kan
National Baseball Congress
Ohio State League
Loudonville
Tiffin
Ada
Ohio Northern University
James Fender
Kettering
Greg Freewall
St. Marys
Daniel Walker
ONC
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox
UPI
Williams
Dick Colchap
Ron Santa
Philadelphia
Doug Rader
Astras
The
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Sears
Elytia
S, Roebuck and Co
Frank Atkins
Walt Haury
Powers & Dawley
WW. College
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