Lakers Win 1972 Title as Wilt Leads Comeback
Wilt Chamberlain fueled a 114-100 win over the Knicks to clinch the Lakers first title in Los Angeles. He scored 24 points and grabbed 29 rebounds despite a sprained wrist and earned MVP honors as Los Angeles completed a 4-1 series victory. Gail Goodrich had 25 in the final game, West 23, and McMillian 20 as four Lakers topped 20.
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Orr Stars Again as Bruins Rally to Beat Rangers 3-2
Boston defeats New York 3-2 to seize a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup final. Bobby Orr scores two goals and assists, extending his playoff points record while playing through a knee issue. Mike Walton assisted on the early goal as Boston capitalized on a strong second period to hold off the Rangers in Madison Square Garden.
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Wilcox and Perry Shine as Tribe Tops Angels
Milt Wilcox wins his third straight for Cleveland as he and Gaylor Perry pace the Indians to a 5-2 victory over the California Angels. Don Sutton hurls 10 shutout innings in a 1-0 Expos win over the Dodgers. The NL East standings tighten with Montreal one-half game behind New York and Philadelphia.
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Pacers Top Nets 124 103 to Take ABA Series Lead
Indiana Pacers roll to a 124 103 win over the New York Nets to seize a 1 0 lead in the ABA best of seven championship playoff. Freddie Lewis scores 33 points with 28 in the second half while John Roche tallies 28 for New York as Rick Barry leads Nets with 34. The second game is set for Indianapolis Tuesday night.
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Boston holds 3 1 lead over New York in NHL Final
Boston defeated New York 3 to 2 on Saturday to lead the best of seven series three games to one. Remaining schedule lists New York at Boston and Boston at New York with potential games if necessary. MSU stars Herb Adderley and Dave Manders noted as members of the Dallas Cowboys.
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Notre Dame Visit Ends USC Schedule At Season Close
The schedule shows Notre Dame traveling to Southern California for the season finale on November 25. Tuesday games list San Francisco at Montreal, New York at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Cincinnati, with night fixtures noted for several contests.
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Bulldogs Defeated In Doubleheader
Lancaster hosts sweep Athens in a non league twin bill 3-1 and 8-1. Athens drops to 4-9 as Don Wood and Jim Swearingen homer in separate games. Lancaster gains early lead with Platt homer and builds on offense with 10 total hits in both contests.
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Ironton Blanks Meigs to Share SECAL Baseball Title
Ironton beat Meigs 90 to capture a share of the 1972 SECAL title with Logan, improving to 19-3 overall and 6-1 in league play. Meigs fell to 3-3 in the SECAL as Ironton’s 14-hit attack included Rick Boykin’s grand slam and Dave Kriebel’s two-run homer before starter Mur-nahan left injured.
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Wenger Wins and Track Marks Set in Toledo Doubleheader
Terry Wenger earned his fifth win as the Bobcats swept both ends of a doubleheader with Toledo. In the opener Steve Swisher hit his ninth homer as Ohio won 10-4. the nightcap produced 12 runs on nine hits with Wenger allowing three as Bob Makoski had four RBIs. Ohio track set records in javelin and pole vault, led by Rich Downswell and Greg Chronacher, while golf at Bloomington finished seventh in the 15-team field.
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Michigan 3 Miami 5 14 inning baseball clash ends
Michigan and Miami battle for 14 innings with Miami edging Michigan 5 to 3 in a tightly played contest. Miami pitchers limit Michigan to key hits while offense pushes across late runs to secure the win.
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