Awtrey signs with 76ers over ABA in pro move
Dennis Awtrey, Santa Clara all time scoring leader, signed a multiyear deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-10 forward, who helped Santa Clara win two straight WCAC titles, reportedly agreed to a three year contract around 900000, citing better overall terms and NBA competition.
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Williams Leaves Jacksonville for Furman Head Coach Post
UPI reports Jacksonville Dolphins coach Joe Williams agreed to become Furman University basketball head coach, returning to a Southern Conference school. Williams, 34, led Jacksonville to upset wins over St Bonaventure and Kentucky before falling to UCLA in the NCAA playoffs, and plans to recruit in the Jacksonville area while easing into the Furman program. Assistant Tor Wasdin, also a Jacksonville alum, was named Williams' successor.
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Mets fall to Royals in late rally for 10-9 loss
Kansas City erased a 9 4 deficit with an eighth inning barrage, highlighted by Pat Kelly driving in three and Amos Otis doubling in the go ahead run. Ron Swoboda misplayed a fly ball in sun for a key error as the Royals completed a seven game skid with a dramatic comeback.
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Menne Holds Two Stroke Lead At National Airlines Golf Event
Bob Menne shot a five under par 67 on Friday to preserve a two stroke edge at the halfway point of the National Airlines tournament. Chi Chi Rodriguez and Geez Trevino trailed at nine under 135 while Gary Player moved to within striking distance at 140.
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Knicks Triumph Over Bullets In Game Two Playoff Showdown
Reed led New York with 27 points as the Knicks repelled Baltimore 106-99 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Facers Division semifinals. Johnson and Reed sparked a late surge while Bullets staggered with scoring droughts, and New York's defense stifled Baltimore down the stretch.
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Philly sacks Bucks in tied playoff duel in Madison
Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 112 105 to even the Eastern Division series at 1 1 after Billy Cunningham scored 27 points. Darrell Imhoff fouled out for Milwaukee as Luke Jackson and Don Smith were ejected for fighting in the third quarter. Lew Alcindor led the Bucks with 33 points while Philadelphia shot 64 percent in the third and fourth periods to pull away. The next two games move to Philadelphia.
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Jockey weight battles and Mastrangelo’s pay rule at Golden Gate Fields
The 1959 weight loss week is recalled by Bill Mastrangelo, Golden Gate Fields’ top trainer, who explains why he pays jockeys 10 percent of earnings. He describes methods to shed pounds, the dangers of “flippers” and laxatives, and notes jockeys’ modest race pay. Mastrangelo also discusses horse training choices, rider fit for horses, and changing routines before races.
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