Lakers trade McMillian for Elmore Smith from Buffalo
The Los Angeles Lakers acquire 7 foot 1 center Elmore Smith from Buffalo for forward Jim McMillian as Wilt Chamberlain contemplates retirement. Lakers GM Pete Newell calls the move for future balance and notesSmith will learn alongside Chamberlain.
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Packers Rally Past Jets For 23 7 Opener Victory
Green Bay quarterback Scott Hunter threw for a touchdown and set up two Chester Marcol field goals to secure a 23 7 win over the New York Jets in the NFL opener. Namath passed for 203 yards but was pressured and sacked, Jets fumbled twice, while Brockington and Lane led a ground game to control the clock.
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Major League Boxscores Nebraska Ohio State Chasing Southern Cal
Nebraska and Ohio State press to challenge Southern California for No 1 in the AP college football poll. USC led with 38 first place votes after blanking Arkansas 174, while Nebraska and Ohio State gained ground after strong showings. Alabama rose to fourth with a 66-0 win, Michigan stayed fifth, and Texas moved to sixth as Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and others filled the top ranks.
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Expos Win Opener in 5-4 Comeback Victory
Montreal defeats St Louis 5-4 in the first game of a two night doubleheader. Felipe Alou belts a two out pinch single to tie. Ron Woods follows with a pinch single to drive in the winning run as Expos move into a first place tie in the NL East with Pittsburgh pending the nightcap.
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Aaron Moves Step Closer To Ruth in Braves 7-0 Win
Hank Aaron belted his 711th lifetime home run and his 38th this season in Atlanta, closing in on Babe Ruth's record. The Braves beat San Diego 7-0 as Aaron hinted he will play remaining games, while a record low crowd watched in Atlanta Stadium. Willie Stargell led Pirates past Mets 10-3 with four extra base hits and 4 RBIs. Houston beat Cincinnati 5-2 as Cesar Cadena and Bob Watson homered, while Orioles edged Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to cut the magic number in the AL East. Other games saw Texas 10-3 over Chicago and Minnesota 8-3 over Kansas City.
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Billie Jean King Shuns Interviews Ahead of Riggs Showdown
AP reports Billie Jean King, 29, seeks privacy as she prepares for the $2 million Battle of the Sexes against 55-year-old Bobby Riggs at the Astrodome. She cancels private interviews, conducts limited public appearances, and undergoes tests after a health scare.
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Trevino Criticizes Nicklaus Before Ryder Cup Start
Lee Trevino criticized Jack Nicklaus for missing the team flight to Scotland as the U S Ryder Cup squad prepared to face Britain and Ireland at Muirfield. Trevino, who shot about 75 in practice, said Nicklaus stayed in Miami to watch the Dolphins. Burke questioned Nicklaus' whereabouts as the three day contest opened Thursday.
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Sunday Baseball Results Show Mixed NL Games
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