Celtics and 76ers Narrow Margin In Tight Night
Boston and Philadelphia split NBA twin bill at Spectrum. Celtics 109 106 over Braves after 22 point slip. 76ers 104 98 over Bullets as Greer clutch plays seal win. Denver 103 93 over Memphis in ABA action led by Cannon 33.
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ACC names candidates for vacant commissioner post
A panel of four, including Clemson’s R. R. Ritchie, moves toward selecting a successor to the late Jim Weaver. About fifteen men remain under consideration with a nominee ready for the conference fall meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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ACC Basketball Opens With Ranked Dukes And NC State
The ACC opens the season with three teams in the AP preseason top 20 led by South Carolina at No 2 Duke No 13 and NC State at No 19 NC State is the defending champs NC also features North Carolina which faces East Tennessee State in their opener while Duke plays Princeton and NC State hosts Atlantic Christian East Tennessee State defeated Duke previously and returns Corky Gifford to threaten the Blue Devils coach Dean Smith emphasizes balance after graduation losses and recalls past upsets.
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English Derby Hopeful Aims at Kentucky Triumph
English horse Gaillard, a 2 year old foaled in Ireland and trained by Bill Boland, is shipped to the United States by David Sandeman. The horse seeks Derby glory despite a prior setback with Double Splash.
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Basketball Standings and Schedule Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference standings show New York leading with .741, Philadelphia at .556, Boston .565, Buffalo .716. Central and Midwest divisions list teams like Baltimore Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Chicago with mixed records. Daily results include Buffalo 109 106 over Detroit and Philadelphia 104 Baltimore, with upcoming games listed for Monday and Wednesday across multiple cities.
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Shrine Bowl Practice Costs Sit For Both Sides
South Carolina and North Carolina lost players after day one of Shrine Bowl practice. Ronnie Tyler of Myrtle Beach sprained his ankle, while Tarboro center Billy Fout knee injury sidelined for North Carolina, replaced by Steve Yates. Coach Willie Varner says the team learned the wishbone offense, with Soloman and Parker drawing attention in after noon drills.
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