Weekend Highlights Knicks Win Sets Up NBA Rematch
Weekend highlights feature the Knicks opening with a win to set up an NBA rematch while Americans crush the Soviets 89 65 in a first game of a series. Bil Walton injures knee late in the first half as Lanny Wadkins wins Nelson in overtime earning $30 000. Sikes takes second at $17 000. David Pearson narrowly wins the Virginia 500 in a bumper to bumper see see.
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AC Takes Nightcap For Split At Hanover
Anderson wins the nightcap 3 to split the doubleheader at Hanover College as Jon Ballard tosses a six hitter. In the first game Anderson errors and unearned runs help Hanover to a lead, while Ballard keeps Hanover from extending the advantage. Randy Loyd and Ballard star with key hits as the Panthers edge closer but fall short in the opener. Wilson and Hollie Sharpe tally two hits apiece in the nightcap.
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Wadkins Wins Byron Melrose Classic Amid Turbulent Weekend
Lanny Wadkins vaulted from 17th to victory in a chaotic Byron Melrose Classic finish over the PGA weekend. He earned $196,250 in pro-am play while Dan Sikes faded and Wadkins moved within $14,700 of the million-dollar career milestone. Bruce Crampton of Australia held third after a tense final round as the event rolled on.
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ABA Defense Team Leads All Players Named
Taylor heads ABA defense team as Beaty Gilmore and Squires lead guards and centers in a star-studded selection. Kentuckys Artis Gilmore and Mike Gale Keye of Denver receive top votes. Wade Somers and many others listed with scattered points across the league.
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Canadiens Prevail as Hawks Face Early Setback in Forum
Montreal Canadiens exuded confidence as they prepared for Game 2 against the Chicago Black Hawks at the Montreal Forum. Coach Billy Reay noted faster Canadiens entries, while missing regulars including Madan Bali and Stan Mikita. Reay warned a loss could dent morale, though he dismissed saltily the idea of a decisive effect tomorrow.
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Allison Passes Rookie Test At Indy Track
AP report from Indianapolis notes Bobby Allison passed the three rookie test phases at the Speedway. Teammate Bettenhausen and drivers including Dick Simon Martin Donnie Krisiloff and John Passed the tests, with speeds near 180 mph. The day featured top speeds around 181.335 mph before the track closed for inspection.
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Scot Golfers Beat Tipton on Valley View Course
Scot golfers defeat Tipton at Valley View course with a 78 331 973 score. Brian Alder led the way with a 78 while Tony Abel and Bruce Cook aided Highland reserves in a close match.
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LA Wish Granted Meet NY In Finals
The New York Knicks earned a spot in the NBA Finals to face the Los Angeles Lakers, who seek a repeat title. The best-of-seven series opens Tuesday night at the Forum with L.A. favored to win, while New York hopes to avenge last year’s loss and capitalize on a strong playoff run led by Willis Reed and Walt Frazier.
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Dwight Lamar Signs With San Diego Quarters
Dwight Lamar signed Monday with the San Diego team in the American Basketball Association. He was the first player drafted last week, in a three year contract worth 20 000. Lamar declined NBA or ABA offers, focusing on college and expressing interest in coach KC Jones.
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