Knicks Seek One Win To Reach NBA Finals Televised Playoff
The Knicks lead the Celtics 3 2 in the East finals and a win in tonight's nationally televised game on ABC would advance New York to the NBA finals versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul Silas and Dave DeBusschere clash as Boston seeks to force a decisive game. DeBusschere averages 17.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game against Boston.
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Ohio High School Football Titles Back at Same Sites Next Fall
The Ohio High School Athletic Association reaffirmed 1973 championship venues with Rubber Bowl in Akron hosting the Class AAA final, Massillon for Class AA, and Ohio Wesleyan for Class A on Friday November 23. Semifinals set for November 16 at regional sites including University of Cincinnati and Massillon. The association notes Friday is preferred for playoffs and discusses wrestling regional proposals.
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Ohio High School Athletic Association
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Massillon High School
Ohio Wesleyan University
Massillon
OHSAA
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University of Cincinnati
Northeastern
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Southwestern
Southeastern
Lancaster
Mansfield
Upper Arlington
Columbus
Meyer
Warren Western Reserve
Akron St. Vincent St. Mary
Marion Pleasant
Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association
Stubborn McGraw Saves Mets In Tight 2 1 Win
Tug McGraw preserved a 2-1 Mets victory over the Astros striking out Cesar Cedeno after shaking off Duffy Dyer’s signals. McGraw escaped a ninth inning jam with a screwball fastball sequence and earned his fourth save.
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Duffy Dyer
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New York Mets
Cesar Cedeno
Houston Astros
Dyer
Jim McAndrew
Tommie Agee
Tommy Helms
Cedeno
Bob Watson
Major League Baseball Schedule Highlights From The Week
The Majors results show San Francisco beating Chicago 7-3 and New York edging Houston 2-1. Friday’s matchups include San Diego at Chicago, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, New York at Atlanta, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Saturday features Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and San Diego at Chicago among others with multiple late games.
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Boxman
Carroll Starts Slow For Reds After Strong 1972 Season
Cincinnati pitcher Clay Carroll, once 1972 fireman of the year, struggles this season with a mean ERA of 18.00 after six appearances. The 31-year-old fastball specialist recalls plowing gardens in Alabama and vows he will rebound, noting past slow starts and persistence. He and teammate Tom Hall used an off day to throw for 20 minutes as early season troubles persist.
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Numbers and Hunch At Odds Says Jimmy The Greek
Jimmy Snyder, renowned odds maker, questions Secretariat’s Derby favoritism and predicts Sham second choice behind the entry. He cites Angle Light and My Gallant’s recent form while noting ice packs on Secretariat’s knees. He forecasts other pro sports outcomes before heading to Greece.
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Pro Basketball For Cincinnati
Cincinnati may host a pro basketball team next year as the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA reportedly move from Louisville to Cincinnati. A group led by attorney Brian Heekin and Bills DeWitt Jr. would own the team with half its games in Cincinnati for the 1974 75 schedule while pursuing a riverview hockey arena tied to an NHL franchise plan. Jack Twyman said he was approached about ownership but declined to participate.
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Whalers and Jets Vie for Avco World Trophy Title
New England's Tom Earl scored his first playoff goal and Winnipeg's Ernie Wakely posted his second shutout as the Whalers beat the Cleveland Crusaders 3-1 to win the East Division finals four games to one. The Jets swept the Houston Aeros 3-0 to reach the final. The Stanley Cup series opens Sunday in Montreal between the Canadiens and Black Hawks.
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Winnipeg
Ernie Wakely
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World Hockey Association
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Houston Aeros
National Hockey League
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Chicago Black Hawks
Jack Kelley
Bobby Hull
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Earl
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Rich Pumple
Cleveland
Tim Sheehy
Brad Selwood
Kelley
Boston
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Houston
Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching
National League batting leaders show P Kelly Chi .438 and Rojas KC 24 hits with D Allen Chi 6 doubles and Alomar Cal 6 stolen bases. Pitching leaders list N Ryan Cal 3 0 and Kaat Min 3 0 with Carlton Phi 33 strikeouts.
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Chauncey Pony League Meeting and Athens Little League Tryouts
Chauncey announces an organizational meeting and practice at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Chauncey field with indoor option if rain. Athens Little League tryouts for 10-year-olds moved to Tuesday at 6 p.m. at W. State Street park. players must be 10 by Aug 1, 1973 to be eligible.
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