Bruins Rally Past Canadiens In Rough Preplay Showdown
Bruins beat Canadiens 6 to 3 as Esposito and Dallas Smith net two goals each. Orr returns to full time duty ending a four game skid. Esposito sets season highs with 71 goals and 145 points amid a flurry of late scoring elsewhere in the league.
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Bucks Seek Division Flag With 3-0 Series Lead
Milwaukee aims to finish the Western Conference semifinal against San Francisco at Oakland Arena with a sweep in the best of seven. A win ends the series tonight and secures a week off before round two. If San Francisco pulls off a comeback, game five shifts to Madison. The West finals shift would await the outcome of other games.
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Orioles and A's Favored in 1971 AL Preview
New York AP reports Earl Weaver's Baltimore Orioles as the strong AL favorite with depth in pitching power and defense. Oakland's A's, led by Dick Williams, challenge the Twins in the West while Detroit Boston California and Chicago vie for top spots behind key players like Brooks Robinson and Reggie Jackson.
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Southeastern Whips Tigers In OCC Tennis
Southeastern swept East Central in OCC tennis at Ada. Kim Ketelsen defeated Alan Lamb 6-1 6-1 in singles while Mark Milligan and Dwight Nuckolls won 6-0 6-1 and 6-0 6-0. Milligan Carter and Nuckolls Ketelsen also won doubles. The Tigers travel to CBU on Saturday and Southwestern on April 7, then Austin College on April 9.
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Lakers Bulls Tangle Tonight In Playoff Game
Los Angeles hosts Chicago in a pivotal NBA playoff game as the series stands 2-2 with home teams winning from a late rally in each game. Wilt Chamberlain anchors the Lakers with rebounding and defense while Gail Goodrich Jim McMillian pace the attack. Chicago counts on Bob Love Jerry Sloan and Bob Weiss to push back.
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Oklahoma State hosts East West wrestling classic
Carl Adams of Iowa State withdraws with a knee injury and Larry Lausch of Oklahoma will wrestle in the 158 pound match at Stillwater Oklahoma State University Friday. Adams was set to face Lausch in the East West classic.
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Dogie Baird Stops Pusateri in Akron Bout
Cleveland boxer Dogie Baird aged 164 halts Mike Pusateri 157 in Akron. The brief bout ends with Baird securing a win as fans witness a fast finish.
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Twins Release Two Former Ace Hurlers
Orlando AP The Minnesota Twins give outright releases to Dave Boswell and Luis Tiant after failed auditions at spring training. Boswell, 26, went 3-7 last season with injuries and a hand tendon cut. Tiant, 30, faded from 21-9 with 1.60 ERA in 1968 to 9-20 following year after injury woes. Boswell eyeing Detroit. Tiant eyeing Boston.
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Rockets and Chaps Vie for ABA Playoff Berth in Denver
After 84 games the ABA race sees Denver and Texas battle for fourth in the West. Texas edged Indiana 133 129 while Denver beat New York 132 121 to stay tied with the Rockets for playoff spot. Houston’s John Barnhill poured 29 and Byron Beck 28 as Denver led at halftime and finished strong.
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Orioles Eye Dynasty After 1970 Power Year
Baltimore's Earl Weaver envisions three pennants in five years as the Orioles pursue a dynasty. Boog Powell led with a 297 average, 35 homers, and 114 RBIs while veterans Robison and Cuellar anchor a strong roster alongside rising talent and potential pitching upgrades.
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Knicks Seek One Win To Close Out Hawks
New York leads the Eastern Conference semifinals 3-1 over Atlanta in a best-of-seven. A victory at Madison Square Garden would clinch the series and advance the Knicks toward the East final. The Hawks’ backcourt struggles contrast with the Knicks guards Frazier and Barnett, who excel in scoring and defense. If Atlanta forces Game Five, the series shifts back to Atlanta Saturday night.
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