NIT Opens Tonight at Madison Square Garden
The National Invitation Tournament begins its 35th annual run at Madison Square Garden with Virginia facing Lafayette in the opener. Led by Barry Parkhill and Tracy Tripucka, high scorers shine as Syracuse vs Davidson and Maryland vs St Josephs Pa highlight Saturday action.
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Wooden Plans Have Worked For UCLA 71-72 Season
John Wooden discusses his new offense blending high and low post schemes at UCLA as the Bruins go undefeated in the regular season with a 32-point scoring margin. He credits a talented, receptive, and young lineup led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Walt Hazzard, Gail Goodrich, Sidney Wicks, Curtis Rowe, and Keith Wilkes. The AP Coach of the Year for the fifth time praises his players and notes the season as highly enjoyable and teaching-focused.
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Associated Press
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Bill Walton
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Steve Patterson
Keith Wilkes
Wilkes
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Beard Opens 1st Round Lead in Jacksonville Open
Frank Beard fired a four under par 68 to take the 1 stroke lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open at Hidden Hills CC. Al Geiberger, Tony Jacklin and a group at 70 followed as windy, rainy conditions and a lengthy delay tested players. Beard cited an ear infection as an ongoing issue from Hawaii while joking with reporters after finishing.
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Shenandoah College Hornets open with Messiah twin bill
Shenandoah College baseball starts Saturday March 18 with a home double header against Messiah at Noon. Coach Mike Kolsky relies on a freshmen dominated roster of 16 players and two assistants to build experience after not fielding a team last season. Probable starters include Shindie, Brown, Jackson, Rodeffer, Telehany, Heffinger, Fletcher, Cannon, Ball, Calvi, Nolan, Elwell and Shindle. The 18 game schedule features The IAC Tourney at Messiah on April 21-22.
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Bruins overpower Weber State as Walton sits with foul trouble
UCLA defeats Weber State 90-58 in the NCAA Far West regional. Guard Henry Bibby 16 points and Larry Farmer 15 lead the attack, while Bill Walton controls boards before fouling out. Walton hurt his left knee but expected to play in the region final. Kentucky uses zone to beat Marquette, UNC tops South Carolina, and other regional results summarized.
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Associated Press
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Weber State
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Larry Farmer
Bill Walton
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Farmer
Bob Davis
Wildcats
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Provo
Utah
Frederick County Baseball Association Sets April Meetings
An open meeting for the Frederick County Baseball Association is set for April 12 at 7 30 PM at Frederick County Junior High School for parents and prospective managers. Also, Little League Pony players should attend local tryouts April 21 through May 1, and Teen League tryouts occur April 29–30 at 4 PM in Rouss Park. Shenandoah opens season with a double header versus Messiah IAC. coach Mike Kolsky announces two new assistants Steve Whelan and Charlie Mesko and notes a young, hustling team with pitching as the key to success.
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Pie Traynor Dies in Pittsburgh Hall of Fame star passes at 72
Harold Pie Traynor a Hall of Fame third baseman and beloved Pirates figure dies at age 72 from a respiratory illness. He collapsed while visiting a friend and died on arrival at Shadyside Hospital after precedents of treatment and two hospitalizations last year. Traynor spent 17 major league seasons with Pittsburgh, hitting .320 with 2 416 hits and stellar defense.
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Blue Quits Baseball Shocks A’s Star MVP Retires
Vida Blue announced his retirement amid contract dispute with Oakland owner Charles Finley. The Cy Young and MVP winner cited worth and public relations work as reasons, leaving the A’s without a major draw after a meteoric 1971 season.
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Regional Semifinals Report From NCAA Playoffs East and Midwest
The NCAA University Division regional semifinals saw North Carolina defeat South Carolina 92 to 69 and Penn beat Villanova 78 to 67. Kentucky overwhelmed Marquette 85 to 69 while Florida State defeated Minnesota 70 to 56. Louisville beat Southwestern Louisiana 88 to 84, Kansas State defeated Texas 66 to 55, UCLA defeated Weber State 90 to 58 and Long Beach State triumphed over San Francisco 75 to 55.
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