Tigers face UCLA in title clash sparks anger fueled showdown
Memphis State, angered by local reporters calling their Providence win lucky, challenges UCLA for the NCAA basketball title. Finishing thoughts from coach John Wooden and players Larry Finch emphasize a finals mood as NBC set a 9 10 p m EST broadcast with 42 million expected viewers. Providence and Indiana meet in the consolation.
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Finch
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John Wooden
Houston
NBC
Warriors find Hazzard sparks playoff run
Mahdi Abdul Rahman formerly Walt Hazzard sparked the Golden State Warriors with 22 points in 29 minutes as they rallied past the Buffalo Braves 106-101. He also set up Rick Barry, who totaled 24 of his 26 points in the fourth period, to boost home court. Rahman is expected to play tonight against the Phoenix Suns as coach Al Attles weighs guard rotations.
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al Attles
Charlie Johnson
Jeff, Mullins
Jim Barnett
Abdul
Rick
Attles
Yankees duo Kekich Peterson win after life swap saga
Yankees beat Orioles 10 2 as Kekich and Peterson, first combined start since the swap, each allow one run over six and three innings. Dodgers sweep two games while A’s also win. multiple exhibitions across Florida and elsewhere feature Hunter Abbott and Hegan timely hits. Willie Davis, Yeager, and Burroughs pace several offensives in spring play.
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Catfish” Hunter
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Steve Yeager
Dave Duncan
George Hendricks
Indians
Giants
Jeff Burroughs
Bert Blyleven
Joe Coleman
Pro track woes persist as ITA opens with mixed crowds
In Los Angeles ITA promoter and athletes faced a mixed reception as Kip Keino and Jim Ryan failed to ignite the crowd in the inaugural ITA meet. Keino won a 4:06 mile over Ryun by a wide margin, while Beamon posted a top mark. Several stars cited publicity duties and limited training as hindrances before moves to Portland and San Francisco. Alma College dominates MIAA with 21 titles in program history.
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UCLA
Pocatello
Idaho
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Herb Washington
Ukiah Swimmers Clinch Dual Victory Over Petaluma
Ukiah Varsity and Jayvee swimmers opened the second round of the NBL with a 55-40 win over Petaluma at Ukiah Swim Center. Key wins by Mark Halvorson, Rick Cleland, Harry Vance and Dave Sperry paced Ukiah, while Petaluma’s Steve Curtis posted top times but Ukiah swept relays and later hosts Santa Rosa Friday at 3:30 p.m.
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Cleland
Harry Vance
Chris Solomon
Tom Neil
Tom Nicholson
Scott Williams
Dave Sperry
Ed Gibson
Halvorson
Nicholson
Vance
George Sutton
Ed Denna
Jayvees
Mark Nance
Mike Lofstrom
Nance
Jim Persky
Price
Denna
Lofstrom
Nicklaus Wins Greater New Orleans Open In Dark Playoff
In New Orleans Arnold Palmer era adoration shifts as Jack Nicklaus defeats Miller Barber in a sudden death playoff at Lakewood Country Club. After 38 holes Nicklaus holes out a four foot birdie on the 2nd sudden death to win his second tour title of the year, Barber laments hostile crowd and a late chip miscue.
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Prefontaine Sets New Six Mile American Record
University of Oregon star Steve Prefontaine clocked 27 minutes 9.4 seconds to break the U.S. six mile record at the Bakersfield Invitational. The former mark of 27:11.6 was set by Billy Mills and Gerry Lindgren at the 1965 AAU meet in San Diego.
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Ukiah Teams Face Hogan in NBL Open After Rain
Ukiah Varsity baseball suffers a 3 0 loss to Novato at Hogan High and heads to Vallejo Wilson Field for an NBL opener. Jayvees drop 12 8 at Novato. golf and tennis also travel to Vallejo. Aaron Adams shines on defense with three assists at short.
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Virginia Tech tops Notre Dame in dramatic NIT final
Virginia Tech defeats Notre Dame 92 91 in overtime to win the National Invitation Tournament. Bobby Stevens hits a 20 foot buzzer beater as Don DeVoe coaches the Gobblers to a dramatic rally overcoming a 12 point Irish lead. Craig Lieder scores 26 to pace Tech.
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