Lakers win in overtime to take 3-1 series lead
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 116-111 in overtime to claim a 3-1 edge in the NBA final. Jerry West sank two free throws with 1:15 left in OT and Gail Goodrich added key late points as L A seeks its first title since 1954.
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Baseball scores and Saturday games across leagues
National League results include Chicago defeating Atlanta and Cincinnati beating St Louis, with other scores from the league. American Association sees Oklahoma City beat Wichita, while Houston tied Philadelphia and San Francisco drew with Chicago. American League action lists Chicago beating Cleveland and Minnesota beating Boston as well as Texas and Detroit in a night slate. Saturday matchups feature Chicago at Boston, Kansas City at Baltimore, Chicago at Cleveland, Texas at Detroit, New York at Oakland, Milwaukee at California, and multiple national league games including San Francisco at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at Montreal.
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Highland High Band Benefit Sq Dance at Mounds Mall
Highland High Band fundraiser at Mounds Mall on Wednesday May 10 from 7 to 10 pm to support sending the band to Scotland. Proceeds from the square dance event will fund travel, lodging, and participation costs for the trip.
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Braves say Squires have no contract with McAdoo
Buffalo officials said Virginia Squires admit no contract exists with NBA draft pick Bob McAdoo. McAdoo signed a Braves contract in April and the team sought to nullify any Squires pact on grounds he was a minor. Squires owner Earl Foreman confirmed they have no valid claim and no further comment.
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Highland Scots Halt Cowan Blackhawks 5-1 in win
Highland's baseball Scots defeated the Cowan Blackhawks 5-1 on the Highland diamond. Rod Ogden earned his third win of the year, fanning 13 over four decision innings, scattering three hits while walking nine across five frames. Gary Rudig hit a two run homer in the fifth as Highland added a fourth inning tally and sealed the win with a sixth inning run.
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Jabbar Defends High Bucks Salary as Business Value
In a TV interview on Black Journal, NBA star Kareem Abdul Jabbar argues that top salaries, including $250000 a year or more, are justified as part of basketball’s money-driven business. He notes his college scholarship and a five year Bucks contract over a million, and discusses Olympics stance, religion, and life in Milwaukee as Harlem-born player adjusting to middle America.
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Sunday School Softball Schedule in Anderson League
Thirty-five nights of softball are planned for the Anderson Sunday School Athletic Association Senior League with A and B divisions. Games run Tuesday at Shadyside Park and Fridays at Towsey Field plus a Thursday at Shadyside, with a one hour twenty minute limit and ten-run rule. Postponed games move to Mondays and Fridays. lineups due 10 minutes before start. official time kept by scorekeeper.
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Major Leaders Rasprall's Top Ten By The Associated Press
Baseball leaders and player rankings drawn from 35 games show Darwin Minnesota leading in home runs with 6 and 19 RBIs tied for the top in runs batted in with Cash Detroit and J Powell Baltimore each at 11. Pitching leaders include Blyleven and Siebert with 4 and 2 wins respectively and 1.000 ERAs. Other notable names include May Chicago and Freehan Detroit among RBI leaders, with Seaver Ray Sutton Nolan and Matlack highlighted among top pitchers with 4 0 records and 1.000 or better marks.
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Dock Ellis sprayed with mace at Riverfront Stadium gate
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis was sprayed with chemical mace by a Cincinnati private police officer at the Riverfront Stadium gate after failing to show proper ID. Ellis faced possible charges of disorderly conduct and was to appear in Hamilton County Municipal Court.
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Ali To Fight Lewis In Dublin July Twelfth
Muhammad Ali signed to box Al Blue Lewis of Detroit in a 12 round bout at Croke Park Dublin on July 12. The stadium seats 95,000 and the bout will be broadcast by satellite to the United States, televised live. Ali also scheduled to meet Jerry Quarry in Las Vegas June 26 on home television or in theaters. The promoter noted Ireland’s mentally retarded children would share in the gate receipts.
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Ali says retirement warmup for Frazier in serious promo
Muhammad Ali vows a final warmup before facing Joe Frazier and hopes to meet his conqueror in September. Promoter Harold Conrad and Buddy Sugrue project a 50,000 crowd in Madison, Wisconsin, with gate around 500000 and purses of 200000 for Ali and 35000 for Lewis. Promotional details hinge on venue and TV plans while Ali rides a five-fight win streak since losing to Frazier in 1971.
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