Cougars Owner Hopes Cunningham McAdoo Start For Next Season
Carolina owner Ten Munchak says Billy Cunningham and Robert McAdoo should be starting forwards for the ABA Cougars next season. Cunningham plays for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. The club appeals a U.S. District Court decision ordering honoring the contract amid a financial dispute, with a ruling due within 30 days in Richmond Virginia.
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Draft picks eyed as starting spots possible in NASL
North American Soccer League commissioner Phil Woosnam praised the 35 college players drafted Wednesday for solid, thoughtful selections. He predicted many will win roster spots and several could start, including Al Maca of Brockport State, son of U S World Cup veteran Joe Maca.
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Pirates Clinch Third With 80-74 Win Over Richmond
East Carolina edged Richmond 80-74 to move into third place in the Southern Conference. Ernie Pope sealed the win with four clutch free throws in the final 33 seconds after Richmond edged closer, finishing with six points from the line.
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Conference Games Highlight Wednesday Night Action
In the Carolinas Conference, Presbyterian visits Newberry while Lenoir Rhyne hosts Mars Hill. Elon beat Pfeiffer 68 65, High Point over Atlantic Christian 96 75, and Guilford defeated Catawba 93 80 as a family contest is set for tonight.
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Freshmen Eligible for ACC Football and Basketball
The Atlantic Coast Conference voted to allow freshmen to compete in varsity football and basketball next season. Junior varsity programs in these sports may replace freshman teams. President Ralph Fadum of North Carolina State said the decision followed NCAA action to make freshmen eligible starting in August.
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Jim Catfish Hunter Honored by Raleigh Group
Oakland pitcher Jim Catfish Hunter received the Will Wynne Award from the Raleigh Hot Stove League for his contributions to baseball in the past year. The Hertford native, 21-game winner in 1971, starred at Perquimans High before joining Oakland in 1964.
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Catfish) Hunter
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Funeral services set for Chico Ruiz in San Diego
Veteran infielder Chico Ruiz, 33, formerly of the Cincinnati Reds and California Angels, is killed when his car leaves Interstate 15 and hits a sign pole. Ruiz, who had become a naturalized US citizen a month earlier, was to report to the Kansas City Royals on Feb 20. He was born in Santo Domingo Cuba and used the name Hiraldo Salbon Ruiz.
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Jabbar 53 Points Leads Bucks Past Cavaliers 126-121
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 53 as the Bucks edged the Cavaliers 126-121. John Block hit a late three to seal the win after Cleveland rallied, while other NBA results saw the Lakers beat Atlanta 117-113 and the Knicks rout Detroit 126-102.
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Colonels Overpower Cougars 126-106 in ABA action
Kentucky’s Issel 37 points 16 rebounds Gilmore 29 and Simon 29 lead the Colonels to a 126-106 win over the Carolina Cougars. The victory keeps Kentucky 10 games ahead of Virginia in the ABA East while McDaniels Littles Carter Scott Erving and Denver’s result follow.
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Racing Roundup: Cilzo Wins Bowie's Feature After Foul Calls
In Bowie Cilzo edged Sir Matthew by a nose after a foul claim by Famous Cross moves Sir Matthew to third. Also at Gulfstream Asian Riddle won Hutcheson Stakes in mud by eight lengths over Gentle Smoke. Fra zier won at New Orleans by three lengths over Two Joys. Too Foxie captured Narragansett feature by five tenths. Convenience prevailed in Santa Anita’s Santa Barbara County Handicap by 2 lengths over Turkish Trousers.
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Giacomin Puts Up Season Best In Rangers Win Over Blackhawks
Eddie Giacomin turned in a standout 41 save performance as the New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 4 1. The 32 year old goalie boosted his season surge with key stops while Bobby Hull scored for Chicago and Gerry Desjardins returned from injury for the Hawks.
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Rosburg Heard Share Desert Classic Lead After First Round
Bob Rosburg and Jerry Heard shot 66s to lead the Bob Hope Desert Classic by one stroke atop four courses in Palm Springs. Rosburg recovered from a past slump after a grip adjustment, while Heard said he has shaken a dry spell and aims to keep pace after becoming a first time $100,000 earner last season.
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