Top Boston Stars Hurt As Playoff Hopes Loom
Boston Bruins stars Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr were hurt but coach Tom Johnson remained cautious as the NHL playoffs approach. Esposito reinjured his right knee in a game against Toronto after scoring his 66th goal, while Orr played briefly after a Tuesday collision. Other NHL results included Toronto’s win over Boston ending Cheevers’ 31 game unbeaten streak and Los Angeles’ victory over Vancouver as the league’s standings tightened.
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Pro Hockey Friday Schedule and Wednesday Results
Pro Hockey Friday features Los Angeles at Vancouver and Minnesota at California as scheduled games. Wednesday results include Boston 5 Houston 3, Los Angeles 6 Minnesota 2, Kansas City 6 Detroit 2, Cincinnati 12 Philadelphia 6, Texas 6 Atlanta 0, San Francisco 8 Chicago N 6, Milwaukee 5 Cleveland 1, California 2 San Diego 1, St. Louis 3 New York N 0, New York A 5 Baltimore 4. A big draw notes 3.7 million fans watched Big Ten football in 1971.
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Celtics Drill Hawks in opener to seize 1-0 playoff lead
Celtics hammer the Atlanta Hawks 126 108 to reach the NBA playoffs in a fast break driven victory. Tom Heinsohn lauded the team effort as Boston used a late surge to overcome a quick Hawks start and take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference first round.
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Rupp Ends Run For Congress Amid UK Retirement
Kentucky basketball legend Adolph Rupp did not file for a U S congressional seat by the deadline after consulting his family who urged him not to run. Rupp, 70, announced retirement from coaching at the University of Kentucky effective June 30 under the university regulation, despite earlier remarks promising a congressional bid.
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McDowell in peak form as Giants eye pennant bid
Sudden Sam McDowell says he is in his best shape in years after an eight inning exhibition win over the Chicago Cubs. Ken Henderson drove in four runs including a homer as the Giants prep for April 5 opener amid ongoing pension talks and strike hope easing. Frank Howard reportedly signs with the Texas Rangers and Jim Lonborg helps the Milwaukee Brewers extend strong stretch.
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Bench Drives Five RBIs In Phillies, Reds Triumphs
Catcher Johnny Bench drove in five runs with two homers to lead Cincinnati past Philadelphia 12-6. Rusty Torres hit a two run homer in the ninth to lift the New York Yankees 5-4 over Baltimore. Hoyt Wilhelm, 48, retired six straight as Dodgers beat Twins 6-2. Paul Schaal homered twice with three RBIs as Kansas City toppled Detroit 6-2, despite Fred Patek DL. Jerry Reuss went 6 1/3 innings in St Louis 3-0 win over the Mets. Pete Broberg, Jim Panther and Paul Lindblad combined for a three-hitter as Texas beat Atlanta 6-0.
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Pro Cage Results Division Semifinals Set
East Division Floridians face Virginia in the opening game of a best of seven series while West Division Denver hosts Indiana for the first game of their best of seven matchup.
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Four Teams Share Statistic Honors in 1971-72 SOAL
Meigs earned three first place honors in offensive rebounds, defensive free throw percentage, and defensive personal fouls. Waverly, the league champion, and Ironton each led in two categories, with Gallipolis topping offensive free throw percentage. League totals: 6481 field-goal attempts, 2720 made (41.1%), 2563 free throws with 1508 made (58.8%), 4054 rebounds and 1926 fouls.
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