Pacers Fight To Narrow Denver Playoff Gap In ABA Series
Indiana clings to life in the Western Division playoffs after an overtime win at Denver, led by Daniels's scoring and Brown's 32 in the latest contest. Robisch, Beck, Simpson, and Neto pace the Rockets while Indiana relies on rebounding and fast break to stay competitive.
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Black Hawks open with 3 1 victory over Penguins
Pit Martin scored twice and Jim Pappin added a short handed goal to lead the Chicago Black Hawks to a 4 1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening game of the Stamey Cup semifinal. The series shifts to Chicago for game two with games three and four in Pittsburgh.
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Bruins Blank Leafs In Opener In Boston Playoff
Bruins win 5 0 over Maple Leafs as Gerry Cheevers stops 27 shots in a shutout. Esposito scores twice and receives assists from Orr, Cashman, and Stanfield. Plante makes 24 saves for Toronto as Boston seizes early series advantage at Boston Garden.
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NCAA Files Damage Suit With ABA and Players
The NCAA sues the ABA, player Jim McDaniels, the Carolina Cougars, Athletes Advisory Group Inc., and agent Norman Blass in U S District Court in Louisville Kentucky seeking 185 763 80 in actual damages plus 100 000 exemplary damages plus costs and investigations related to alleged premature professional contracts. A prior suit against Howard Porter was filed February 23 for a similar claim.
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North Stars Capture Fight Filled Victory Over Blues
The Minnesota North Stars defeated the St Louis Blues 3 to 0 in a rough opening game of the playoff series. Dean Prentice sparked the attack as Gump Worsley stood tall in goal on a Wednesday night in St Paul Minneapolis.
Kentucky Triumph Sets Up Eastern Semifinal Game Four
Walt Simon scored 25 points off the bench in a 105 99 win for Kentucky over the New York Nets in the Eastern semifinal. Artis Gilmore led Kentucky with 28 points while Rick Bory scored 39 for New York.
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Dawson Signs 2 Year Contract With Chiefs
Len Dawson ends retirement speculation by signing a new two year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs at a news conference. The 39 year old quarterback is expected to earn around 1000000 over the contract and will continue contributing to the Chiefs’ future success.
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Confusing Playoff Schedules and Results Report
Newspaper brief covers NBA and ABA style playoff notes including best of seven series, series leaders like Western and Eastern conference teams such as Milwaukee Golden State New York Kentucky Indiana Denver and Dallas, with overtime results and upcoming game dates from New York to Los Angeles. It lists scheduled games and divisions with scattered scores and team references.
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Hadfield's timely goal lifts Rangers past Canadiens 3 2
Hadfield scores twice including the winner from the right corner as the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3 to 2 in the opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Gilbert and Rousseau assisted the late go-ahead strike, with Fairbairn opening the scoring early in the first period.
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Top Seeds Fall In River Oaks Upset Rich Round
In Houston the River Oaks Tennis Tournament sees three top seeds advance to the quarterfinals while many favorites fall in second round upsets. Rod Laver Ken Rosewall Graham Stillwell Tom Okker win, but Ashe Riessen and several Americans lose, with Newcombe and Rowbury also exiting.
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City To Host State Women's Bowling Event
The Anderson Women's Bowling Association will host the Indiana State Women's Bowling Association event in 197? at Fort Wayne. WISBA's annual meeting at the Hospitality Inn in Port Wayne approved the arrangement with Eleanor Jackson unable to attend. Mary Ellison spoke in her place. Delegates from Anderson include Baker Creech Hodson Killion Ellison Hobbs Killig Linville Ryan Koontz Mortis Ramsey Hotzel, with Kathryn Holzel as publicity chair. Fort Wayne's 1972 tournament ranked second in state history with 1487 teams and strong participation across cities including Anderson and Gary.
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Two Drivers Added To Indy 500 Field
Rookies Mike Hiss from California and Lee Kunzman from Iowa were nominated to drive Offenhauser powered cars in the 53rd 500 at Indianapolis May 27. Bob Harkey will drive an Offy entered by Joe Hunt of Los Angeles. A fourth car with a turbo Ford awaits a driver as the list nears 33 starters after time trials.
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Utah Stars Take 3 0 Lead In ABA Playoff Series
Utah Stars defeated the Dallas Chaparrals 89 69 to seize a 3 0 lead in the best of seven ABA semifinal. Jimmy Jones and Mary Jackson top scored for Utah with 16 and 21 points respectively while Zelmo Beaty 24 and Willie Wise 26 provided key scoring. Dallas got 21 from Deanie Freeman and 16 from Steve Jones but turnovers and field goal defense favored Utah. The next game is in Dallas Friday night.
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American Records Highlight Night at AAU Swimming Champs
Susie Atwood of Lakewood and Mark Spitz led the finals night, each setting American marks. Atwood won the women 24-yard backstroke in 2:04.01 while Spitz clocked 48.76 for the men's 100-yard butterfly.
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