Al McGuire to quit coaching after NCAA final run
Atlanta A1 McGuire plans to leave coaching after 20 years at Marquette and Belmont Abbey to take a private sector desk job. He stresses the move is about passing the show to his players as North Carolina battles Marquette for the NCAA title. His players praise his honesty and mentorship.
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Marquette Faces NC Stars Ford In Title Showdown
Al McGuire urges Marquette to curb North Carolina guard Phil Ford as the Warriors chase a championship in the NCAA final. NC’s Mike O Koren shines, while coaches Smith and McGuire reflect on careers and near misses. Nevada Las Vegas battles UNC Charlotte in the consolation.
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Marsh narrowly wins Heritage golf title at Sea Pines
Graham Marsh, 33, Australia, outlasted Tom Watson as Watson’s final-round swing faltered at Harbour Town Golf Links. Marsh expressed sympathy for Watson, who again led but failed to secure victory in the Sea Pines Heritage Classic.
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Negin elected first VP of OPSWA at state tourney
C T Chronicle Telegram sports writer Roger Negin was chosen as first vice president of the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association at the annual meeting during the state basketball tournament. Don Friedman became president and Cal Pokas was elected second vice president.
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Rob Durkee
Jerry Rombach
Dave Egbert
Findlay
Republican Courier
Bulls hold off Cavaliers 95 90 for eighth straight win
Chicago overcame a late Cavaliers rally to extend its win streak to eight and move to third in the Midwest. Artis Gilmore scored clutch baskets in the final minutes, Norm Van Lier sparked a key third quarter, and Bobby Smith led Cleveland with 22 points as the Bulls withstood a double star absence on Cleveland.
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Gilmore
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Fitch
Norm van Lier
van Lier
Chicago
Barons outplay Islanders in loss to NY
In Richfield the Cleveland Barons outshot and outplayed the New York Islanders 34-19 but lost 4-3. Islanders, already near first place, led early as Ralph Klassen started fast, Billy Harris and Jade Drouin boosted the lead, with Denis Potvin adding a late tally. Isles' coach Al Arbour praised Westfall and noted the Barons’ improving play amid financial concerns and injuries.
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New York
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Salt Lake City
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Garland Returns to Indians in Exhibition Gain
Cubs beat Indians 4 0 as Wayne Garland returns from shoulder trouble to pitch two innings, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk. He said he felt good and would have pitched more, while manager Robinson emphasized Garland’s health over stats.
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