Squires Complete Four-Game Sweep Of Floridians In ABA Playoffs
Julius Erving led Virginia Squires with 39 points as they defeated the Floridians 115-106 to seal a four game series in the East Division semis. The win advances Virginia to the East finals against Kentucky or New York as Erving praised outside shooting after early misses.
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Baseball Strike Persists as Owners Call for Kuhn Action
New York AP report shows baseball players remain on strike amid calls for Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to intervene. Owners Bob Short and Calvin Griffith urge an iron-fisted settlement as talks fail to yield progress.
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Bobcats Open Baseball Schedule Wide Open By Rain
Ohio University hopes to host a home opener this weekend after rain cancellations erased eight games. Coach Bob Wren said today's game is unlikely with a doubleheader set for 1 p.m. tomorrow if fields dry. The Broncos visit for a three game series led by Terry Zirkle and Bruce Mierkowicz on a Florida spring trip, while Ohio State looks to rebound behind Steve Swisher and Doug Diamond as starters.
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Ohio Teams Prepping On Road For Spring Sports
The Bobcats head to Ann Arbor to meet Michigan in a key track meet while golf visits Huntington for the Marshall Invitational. Rick Dawswell and Rich Kavanaugh skip Ann Arbor for the Kentucky Relays in Lexington. golfers feature Gary Wilkins and Mike McPhee as MAC defense strengthens. netters inch toward home opener with Phil Joffey joining after eligibility clears.
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Area Bowlers Head For State Tournament
A large group of area bowlers travel to Cincinnati for the state tournament with singles and doubles at Princeton Bowl and team play at Losantiville Lanes. Tournament HQ is the Imperial House Motel on I-75 exit 20. Athens bowlers stay there through arrangements by the Athens Bowling Association. Saturday bowling at 3:30 includes Swisher and Lohse of Pomeroy, Poston Station of Nelsonville and Lions of Athens. Sunday at 11 a.m. features Lantern No. 1 and No. 2, plus other Athens teams such as O.U. Inn and Litton ABS among 14 entries. Jim Mink Auto Sales and Budweiser also compete Sunday at 1:30.
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Mets Name Berra to Manage and Acquire Staub
The Mets named Yogi Berra as manager to replace Gil Hodges who died, and acquired Rusty Staub from the Montreal Expos in a 3-for-1 deal. Ken Singleton Mike Jorgensen and Tom Foli moved to Montreal. Staub hit .311 with 19 homers and 97 RBIs for Montreal last season.
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Hockey playoffs East and West results and schedule
In the East Toronto beat Boston 4 3 in overtime. New York defeated Montreal 5 2. In the West Chicago topped Pittsburgh 3 2 and Minnesota edged St Louis 6 5 in overtime. Minnesota leads 2 0 and Chicago 2 0 in best of seven. Friday has no games. Saturday schedules New York at Montreal Boston at Toronto Chicago at Pittsburgh Minnesota at St Louis.
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Pro Cage NBA Conference Semifinals Roundup
Eastern results see New York 104 Baltimore 98 as New York and Baltimore split two wins with the series tied at 2 2 Milwaukee defeats Golden State 108 100 to win the series 4 1 The ABA Virginia 115 Floridians 106 earns Virginia a 4 0 series win Also Kentucky at New York Utah at Dallas lead 2 0 and 2 1 respectively with Denver Indiana Kansas City in play if needed Sunday games listed as Berth events
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Gallia to Host 1972 Southwestern Ohio Golf Meet
Gallia will host the 1972 Southwestern Ohio Athletic League golf meet on Friday, April 28. League officials decided this at a prior meeting before the all league basketball banquet. The golf tournament will always be held the last Friday in April.
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Three D’s Stress Keys For Miami U Coach Hedric Speech
Miami University coach Darrel Hedric urged the SE AOAL banquet crowd to focus on the three D s desire determination and dedication as keys to athletic success. He emphasized academics and eligibility for four years, while honoring C D Hawkee and Jim Osborne as Co Coaches of the Year and Mike Dyer as MVP. Larry Snowden earned the free throw accuracy trophy as Hawkee led Waverly to league title and Osborne’s Gallipolis Blue Devils finished second.
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Leafs Top Bruins In Sudden Death
Leafs stun the Bruins 4 3 in sudden death overtime at Boston to even the best of seven. Jim Harrison scored the decisive 30 foot shot at 2 58 of OT as Toronto overcame a 2-0 Boston lead. Clancy praised the team for a tough win and noted the series moves to third games Saturday.
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