McLain Doubtful on Baseball Future After Braves Waivers
Denny McLain, once baseball’s top pitcher and 31-game winner in 1968, faces placement on waivers by the Atlanta Braves with hints his playing days may end. He contemplates a radio TV role or coaching in AA or AAA if he stays in baseball.
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Walton Dominates Bruins Upset of Tigers Captures Title
UCLA defeats Memphis State 87 66 to win their seventh consecutive NCAA championship and extend their streak to 75 straight wins. Bill Walton scores 44 points with 13 rebounds and earns all tournament honors alongside Finch Kenan Downing and Digregorio.
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Geronimo Stars in 8-4 Reds Win Over Phillies
Cesar Geronimo moved from right to center making seven putouts and collecting four hits in five trips as the Reds defeated Philadelphia 8-4 in Clearwater. Manager Sparky Anderson praised his defense and hinted Geronimo could help more with bat. Indians beat Brewers 8-1 in Tucson exploiting five errors, with Ron Lolich driving in six runs.
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Meager Harvest From HS Crop
In the 51st Ohio High School Basketball Tournament coaches found a thin talent pool with only Brian Williams of Columbus South standing out as a major college prospect. Williams scored 28 in the semi finals as Ohio State and Iowa show interest while Cincinnati Elder players and Class A stars also attract attention for football, baseball, and potential multi-sport careers.
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Gilmore Leads ABA In Rebounds And Blocked Shots
Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels tops ABA rebounds at 17.6 per game and blocks with 2.55 per game while also leading in two point field goal percentage at 55.8 percent and ranking 10th in scoring at 20.8 ppg. Julius Erving holds the ABA scoring lead at 31.9 ppg with George McGinnis and Dan Issel close behind.
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Waverly Coaches Honor At SEAO League Banquet
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League will honor Jim Osborne Coach of the Year and Gil Price MVP from Gallipolis at Lake White banquet. Tom Conroy of Jackson earns the free throw title as Waverly repeats league title. Morehead State’s Bill Harrell to speak.
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Lakers Warriors Preview Tightens Playoff Stakes
The Warriors, 2nd in the West, face the Lakers in Oakland after a 120 113 loss to Phoenix. The outcome could decide their first round foe among the Lakers Bucks or both teams’ win loss pcts. The Lakers hold a slim edge over the Bucks.
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City Youth Basketball crowns in Athens as Hawks Bullets share title
In Athens Youth Basketball League action the Hawks and Bullets tied for first in 5th and 6th grades with 7-1 records while the Buckeyes won the 3rd and 4th grade division at 6-2. Rosters list players for both Hawks and Bullets coached by Jim Bruning and Ralph Nix respectively. In NBA ABA results the Suns topped the Warriors 126-111 with Hawkins scoring 29 and Van Arsdale 21. Bucks beat Trail Blazers 118-99. Chaparrals beat Cougars 112-110 in Dallas final ABA game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led Bucks with 31 points and 12 rebounds.
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Russian Gym Team Ends American Tour
Olga Korbut and the Russian women’s gymnastics team wrapped up their U S tour in Chicago Stadium before about 16 000 fans. Mayor Daley proclaimed Monday Olga Korbut Day and crowded excitement met her iconic backward somersaults and youthful charm despite Turischeva’s strong reception.
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