Knicks Set Sights On Lakers After Celtics Win
Walt Frazier led the New York Knicks past the Boston Celtics 94 to 78 in the Eastern final deciding game. The Knicks credit defense for the win as Frazier scored 25 points and the team advances to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Knicks Clinch 4-3 Win Propels NBA Finals Bid
New York defeats Boston 94 78 to win the Eastern Conference Finals in seven games and earns home court in the NBA Championship series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dean Meminger keyed the comeback off the bench as the Knicks surged from a 22 19 deficit to seize a 45 40 halftime lead and pull away. Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn cited a cold shooting night as the decisive factor.
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Schmidt Returns to Phils and Sees Hitting Upside in Cincinnati
Paul Hagen follows Mike Schmidt after a shoulder injury as he returns to action with the Philadelphia Phillies in Cincinnati. Schmidt delivers a third inning RBI double, later reflects on timing and form, and eyes continued improvement and a .500 pace for the club. He discusses Greg Luzinski's power expectations and heads to Philadelphia with the team for upcoming games.
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Major League Baseball Tonight Schedule
In The Majors list shows Kansas City at New York Texas at Boston at 7:30 p.m. California at Detroit 8 p.m. Oakland at Milwaukee 8:30 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota 9 p.m. Baltimore at Chicago 9 p.m. and a stray t at 7:30 p.m.
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White Sox Nips Red Sox at Fenway Park in 5-0 Win
Chicago's 5-0 victory at Fenway Park over Boston featured homers by Dick Allen and Bill Melton. Boston manager Eddie Kasko lamented slump as AL East standings shift. other scores saw Oakland over Baltimore and the Yankees sweeping a twin bill. Melton criticized Fenway while explaining why the park was unfriendly to him.
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Kansas City Falls From AL West Lead In Tight Race
Oakland’s Catfish Hunter earns first 1973 win with help from Rollie Fingers as Baltimore’s runs come on a Bobby Grich homer and Brooks Robinson two-run single. Yankees erupt for 23 hits to sweep the Twins. Mel Stottlemyre, Fritz Peterson, and Lindy McDaniel limit opponents as Detroit and Chicago win to stay hot. Kansas City’s loss drops them from the West lead by .048 percent.
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Pirates fall in doubleheader as Mets lead NL East
Pirates suffer a 9-8 loss in 13 innings and a 2-1 defeat in the nightcap amid a five-game slide. Dodgers win in the 13th on Tom Paciorek’s double. Bob Robertson errors and Willie Davis triple help LA. Mets beat Atlanta 1-0 to stay atop NL East. Reds, Cardinals, Astros win.
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Colonels Weigh Protest Over ABA Playoff Loss
Kentucky Colonels officials met to decide on filing an official protest of the 111-107 overtime defeat to the Indiana Pacers in the ABA final. The protest centers on a third period lane violation call on Artis Gilmore as he scored on an in-bounds play with two seconds off the clock.
Brewer May Sign With Cavaliers After Trade Rights
University of Minnesota center Jim Brewer was expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers today after Cleveland gave up two starting players to acquire his draft rights.
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Bowling Green Faces Villanova After Four Mile Relay Loss
In Philadelphia Villanova defeated Bowling Green in the four mile relay at the Penn Relays. BG led by weather and travel fatigue but finished with a 16:45.9 time versus Villanova's 16:31.7 while Dave Wottle competed.
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Diles Mathews Tie For First In Scotch Twosome
Mr and Mrs Bill Diles and Mr and Mrs Dick Mathews tied for first with a net 35 at the Athens Country Club Scotch Twosome on Sunday. Club pro Bob Littler announced an assigned foresome tournament will be held next Sunday. entries must sign up beforehand.
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Baseball Tourney Drawings Held
Eastern Sectional games set May 4 at Portsmouth Jackson and May 4 at Chillicothe with May 9 deciders. Western and other sectional matchups listed, leading to a Rio Grande district on May 16 for several winners. Northeastern Central and Southern sections funnel winners to Chillicothe district.
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Ohio bill questions girls on boys teams in schools
Ohio lawmakers consider H R 708 to allow girls on non contact varsity teams. OHSAA commissioner Harold Meyer warns such a change could disrupt girls programs while noting differences in physical standards and competition. Co sponsors include Bechtold Norris Tulley Speck Maier Damschroder Boggs.
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U S Team Beats Russian Cagers in San Diego
The United States defeated the USSR 83 65 in San Diego in a rough six game series opener. Bill Walton, home town favorite, faced a knee injury but aimed to play as the Americans seek tougher, more physical play to finish strong. Vladimir Khudoleev acknowledged the loss afterward.
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