A's owner to unveil Bowie K jackass mascot
Oakland owner Charlie Finley says if he stays in baseball this year he will unveil a new team mascot at the Oakland Coliseum named Bowie K. Finley calls the mascot the biggest jackass he has met, replacing the late mule Charlie C. Kuhn canceled a Denver sale meeting as Finley balked at terms including indemnity and waivers, with disputes over lease payments and financing.
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Kentucky captures NCAA title with Givens 41 points
In St Louis Kentucky defeats Duke 94 88 to win its first NCAA basketball title in 20 years. Coach Joe Hall praised players and fans while star guard Jack Givens poured in 41 points and Duke guard Gene Banks faced life threats amid the tense finale.
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Givens scores 41 as Kentucky caps title run over Duke
In St Louis Kentucky forward Jack Givens nets a career high 41 points guiding the Wildcats to a 94-88 NCAA final win over Duke. Rick Robey adds 20 as Kentucky secures its fifth national crown and Givens is named tournament MVP.
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Duke Falls to Kentucky In Overtime NCAA Clash
Duke 88 Kentucky 94 in a tense NCAA matchup. Hanks led Duke with 22 points while Gminski added 20 and Spanarkel 21. Kentucky built a 45 38 halftime edge and pulled away late as fouls limited key Duke players including Dennard and Philips.
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Duke coach Bill Foster remained hopeful after a 94-88 loss to Kentucky in the NCAA final. Duke finished 27-7 with no seniors in the starting lineup, showing a bright future behind Givens Banks and Gminski.
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Tribe ready to start
Cleveland Indians manager Jeff Torborg praised his hitters after an 11-6 Cactus League win over the California Angels and Nolan Ryan. The 14-hit explodes showed the offense is ready for the season, though concerns linger about pitching.
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Brewer's Last Shot Lifts Arkansas Past Notre Dame in Consolation
Arkansas beats Notre Dame 71-69 in the NCAA third-place consolation game at the Checkerdome. Ron Brewer scores the game winner with five seconds left, delivering a dramatic finish praised by coach Eddie Sutton as clutch and historic for the Razorbacks.
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Elmore Smith Chones pace Cavaliers rally over Warriors
Jim Elmore Smith and Jim Chones dominated rebounding to lead Cleveland to a 98 88 home win over Golden State. Chones grabbed 20, Smith 16 boards. Carr led scoring with 20 as Cavs inch nearer playoff berth and sit one game up on New Orleans for sixth. Next host Seattle, coached by Lenny Wilkens.
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