Meet Knicks At Los Angeles Lakers Heavy Pick To Capture Crown
The Lakers, 69 13 and champions of the Western Conference, host the Knicks in the series opener at the Forum. Wilt Chamberlain eyes and Jim McMillian spark the attack while Jerry West leads the defense as New York seeks an upset in a best of seven for the title.
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Morrall Claimed by Dolphins on Waivers
Earl Morrall, 37, former NFL MVP who led the 1968 Colts to the title, was claimed on waivers by the Miami Dolphins after Baltimore chose Johnny Unitas as starter and gave Earl Douglas a backup role. Coach Don McCafferty said Morrall wanted to play longer and that trades failed before the waiver list.
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Major League Box Scores and Playoff Standings
The Associated Press reports won and upcoming playoff results. NBA style notes show New York at Los Angeles in the first game of a best-of-seven, ABA Division Finals Virginia leading 2-1 after a 119 to 117 result over New York, and Utah leading Indiana 3-2 after a 139 to 130 win.
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Rebel Rally Nips Alexandria Tigers in opener
Muncie Southside exploded for four runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat the Alexandria Tigers 7 to 4. Daugherty took the loss for Alex, while Richmond earned the victory for Muncie Southside. Parnell and Ellis led the Tigers with two hits apiece, as Alex opens at 0-1 and faces Noblesville next.
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The day features junior high and freshman match results across multiple teams including Anderson Central, Highland, Leach, and Carmel. Central-Northside and Madison Heights Southside recorded several match play outcomes, with reserves playing at Grandview against Highland.
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Wilbur Wood Fires Third Straight Shutout
Wilbur Wood pitched his third consecutive shutout for the Chicago White Sox in a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Indians, extending their skid to six straight victories. Wood improved to 3-0 with seven hits and three walks allowed, aided by three double plays, and received key run support from Jorge Orta, Dick Allen, Bill Melton, and Carlos May. In other AL action, Dick Drago dominated the Orioles, yielding only two hits in a 3-0 Kansas City win, with John Mayberry and Lou Piniella driving earlier runs, and Atlanta, St. Louis also posted scores against Niekro and company.
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Twins Ground Red Sox 12-0 in Strong Rally
Minnesota built a four-run first inning and a five-run second to crush Boston 12-0 at St. Paul in a game where Steve Braun drove in four and Steve Brye collected four hits while Jim Perry pitched a four-hitter for Minnesota. Boston starter Marty Pattin left with back trouble as Boston suffered its worst defeat in over two seasons.
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Astros defeat Cubs 5-4 to extend win streak
Houston jumps to an 8 game winning run as Jerry Reuss rounds the bases for the decisive run in the ninth. Lee May hits his fourth homer, Burt Hooton allows early Cubs runs, but Houston rebounds with a three run fourth inning and a seventh inning lead.
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Bauer takes second in WIBC national bowling event
Jessie Bauer of Anderson Missouri rolled a 647 series to place second in the singles division of the Women’s International Bowling Congress national tourney in Kansas City. She opened with 200, followed with 256, then struggled before finishing with five straight strikes for 191 as Judy Cook of Grandview led with 698.
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Aaron and Williams power Braves past Cardinals 9 3
Hank Aaron and Earl Williams hit two run homers off Bob Gibson as Atlanta routs St. Louis 9 3. Aaron collects his 642nd career homer and his third this season, inching toward Willie Mays for second on the all time list while Williams adds a seventh inning RBI single and his third homer of the year.
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Indian Golfers Whip Marion
Anderson's Indians won their third straight golf meet at Meshingo Country Club beating Marion 411 to 432. Jeff Roberts 80 Scott Steger 81 Dick Peck 82 Jimmy Cue 84 Steve Douglass 84 led the team while Marion's Doug Carey posted 77 as medalist. Marion reserves lost 445 to 451. Anderson next plays Muncie Central and Kokomo Haworth.
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Bruins Complete Sweep Over Blues
Boston Bruins rout St. Louis 5-3 to sweep their semifinal series and reach the Stanley Cup finals against the New York Rangers. Johnny Bucyk and Phil Esposito each scored twice, with Orr’s three assists setting a playoff record. Boston set a four game series goals mark with 27 as Cashman added an empty net goal.
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Reds Lose In 13th Inning as Pirates Rally
In Pittsburgh, Rich Hebner hit a three run homer with two outs in the 13th, giving the Pirates a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night.
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Stars aim to clinch in Bloomington finale
Indiana Pacers face the Utah Stars in Bloomington in game six of the Western Division finals after Utah stunned Indiana 139-130 to take a 3-2 lead. Pacers captain Freddie Lewis vows a comeback as coach Bobby Leonard stresses intense defense and avoiding foul trouble under the yellow glow.
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Rose-Hulman Dominates Ravens In 94-51 Track Meet
Rose-Hulman swept most events at Terre Haute defeating Anderson College 94 to 51. Al Washington captured two hurdles titles clocking 15.9 in the high hurdles and 58.4 in the intermediates, while Jerry Altgilders won the high jump at 5-10 and led Rose-Hulman’s mile relay victory. Bill Yount set a Raven two-mile record in 9:45.5, eclipsing John Quinn’s 9:47.5 mark.
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Raiders Top Cowan Golfers on Tri-County Course
Shenandoah Raiders edged Cowan Black Hawks 170 to 181 on the Tri-County course Tuesday. Medalist Jeff Zirkle shot 39, with Lockhart 43, T. Davis 44, Allen 44. S. Davis 48 as fifth man. Baney led Cowan with 40, Paule 43, McDonald 48, Heath 50, Pinegar 59. Raiders now 4-1, meet Wapahani at Green Hills House in Muncie tonight.
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National League scores and upcoming games summary
Yesterday results show Atlanta nines routed St Louis nine to three while Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati five to two in nineteen innings. In the American League California beat Milwaukee four to one and Oakland outslugged New York four to three in twelve innings. Wednesday schedule lists Boston at Minnesota Baltimore at Kansas City Cleveland at Chicago California at Milwaukee Oakland at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Atlanta Chicago at Houston Montreal at Los Angeles New York at San Diego Philadelphia at San Francisco.
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