Pacers Open Title Defense in Indianapolis ABA Playoff
The Indiana Pacers defend their ABA title as they host the Denver Rockets in the first round at the Fairgrounds Coliseum. Indiana, led by George McGinnis and Mel Daniels, faces a Rockets club paced by Ralph Simpson and Byron Beck in a best of series with game two set for Sunday and the series moving to Denver next week.
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Keller aims to slow Jabali in Pacers playoff opener
Indiana's Billy Keller, benched for the ABA series against Denver, says Indiana will employ varied matchups to contain Jabali and force Denver to shoot from the outside. He notes Denver’s strong front line and the need to control tempo and rebounding as the series begins Saturday in Indianapolis.
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Anderders Win Tourney Opener In Roaring Clash
Anderson LAUNDERERS edge Albuquerque in a regional opener, Price leads with key rebounds and blocks. Weatherford scores 21, Regenold 27, Wilkerson 10 as Anderson regains the lead late, then holds off Albuquerque’s fire power to stay ahead. Marathon Oil of Lexington faces them next in the round robin.
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Dallas Chaparrals Face Sale To San Antonio Group
ABA Times Herald reports a San Antonio group has reached terms to buy the Dallas Chaparrals. Dallas owners spokesman Joe Geary says talks continue with several groups and a sale around $1 million could be announced once finalized.
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