Walton likely to return for UCLA next season
UCLA coach John Wooden said Bill Walton is expected to return for his senior year despite pro options. Walton, Player of the Year, has led UCLA to a 58-0 two-year record and is a key factor as UCLA aims for a seventh straight NCAA title. Wooden stressed Walton's honesty and influence, noting he could change plans but current indications point to a return.
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Bobby
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Ukiah’s Steve Wren stars in lacrosse for University Club
In autumn and winter seasons lacrosse attracts Ukiah athlete Steve Wren of the University Club, Cal and former Cal players. The Terra Linda high school student teacher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wren, showcases a rugged, fast game at Memorial Stadium Berkeley and Bay Area fields.
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Giants uneasy after split despite win in Phoenix
San Francisco beat Cleveland 7-4 in the Cactus League, but relief came from Kingman and Rader only for the varsity. The B team lost 9-3 to Milwaukee as Frank Reberger and Sam McDowell struggled after injury years. Kingman had two long doubles, while McDowell vowed improved control by opening day.
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Vida Blue shines in mound debut with A's
UPI reports Vida Blue pitched three innings in his spring debut for Oakland as Milwaukee edged the A's 5-4 at Sun City. Blue allowed two hits one run and a walk while striking out two. He dismissed trade rumors and said he would play wherever needed.
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General Gym Cancelled Tonight for Talent Show Rehearsals
Ukiah recreation director Dave Strong announced Chessall Gymnasium will host junior talent show rehearsals. Consequently the usual Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. general gym activities are not held.
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Johnny Bench Comes Back At Least as Good as New
TAMPA FL A NEA report on Johnny Bench returning from lung surgery shows him swinging a bat in a Reds spring training facility test. The 25 year old legend speaks on discipline, coping with booing in 1971, avoiding drugs, and drawing on past rivals to fuel a comeback toward continued high performance.
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Bear Bryant delays spring practice for NIT game
Alabama coach Bear Bryant postponed two days of spring football to attend the Crimson Tide’s first round NIT game versus Manhattan, a 87-86 thriller won on Glenn Garrett’s buzzer shot. Minnesota upset Rutgers 68-59 in the other NIT opener as Notre Dame and Louisville, and Massachusetts versus North Carolina set quarterfinals.
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Senior citizen dies after golfing ace in Sacramento
Raymond Miller, 68, collapsed and died of a heart attack minutes after scoring a hole-in-one in the Lindale Senior Men's Golf Club tournament at Lindale Golf Course. He completed the seventh hole, then died on the eighth tee despite five revival attempts. Miller had retired from the Fish and Game Department after 20 years of service.
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State deer kill rate rises while total harvest falls
California’s 1972 deer season saw about 106 bucks per 1000 hunters, up from 100 the prior year, yet total licensed hunters and deer killed declined. The Department of Fish and Game cited hot dry opening weekend weather and fire closures as limiting success, with higher pressure in Siskiyou Lassen El Dorado Amador Calaveras and Mono counties.
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Warriors attendance rises as revenue grows
The Golden State Warriors report higher home attendance this season averaging 6171 per game, up from 5818 last year, aided by higher ticket prices. They seek to slow Seattle star Spencer Haywood who has recent scoring bursts, while aiming for his 1,000th rebound and 2,000th point this season.
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Clemente Enshrined in Hall of Fame at Cooperstown
Roberto Clemente is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the second player elected without the five year wait and the first since 1939. The induction ceremony for Clemente and five others is set for August 6 in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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