Ohio U Bobcats Eye MAC Title Despite Doubters
Ohio University coach Jerry France remains confident the Bobcats can win the Mid-American Conference title. He says a nine game win streak clinches the crown regardless of Miami's results, and notes a key sweep at Central Michigan this weekend is essential. Jim Bierman starts Friday with Novak and Paden to follow. Bill Adams may relieve as needed.
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Western Michigan
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Dave Paden
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Paul Hagen
Bill Adams
Paden
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Knicks Crown NBA Champs in 4-1 series win over Lakers
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 102 to 93 to clinch the NBA title, sweeping the series four games to one. Earl Monroe led New York with 23 points, while Bill Bradley added 20 as Red Holzman noted their depth helped overcome the defending champions.
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Softball Tourney Plans Announced For Several Ohio Venues
Three softball events are planned with multiple sites. Stockport Merchants Girls sponsor a Memorial Day weekend tourney at Stockport Field with a May 20 drawing for a new softball. Waves tourney runs May 25–28 at VA Field and Yoctangee Park with ASA sanction and $35 entry plus $8 for non sanctioned teams. New Lexington hosts a June 22 event with $25 entry and trophies for top placements.
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Knicks star Willis Reed shines as Knicks win title
Willis Reed, veteran forward from Grambling, delivered 18 points 12 rebounds and 7 assists in final game as the Knicks claim the title. Jerry West hampered by hamstring injuries could not lift the Lakers. Montreal Canadiens later celebrated the Stanley Cup after a hard-fought victory.
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Canadiens Clinch Cup With 6-4 Win Over Black Hawks
Montreal defeats Chicago 6-4 to win the Stanley Cup, ending Boston’s one year hold. Yvan Cournoyer claims Conn Smythe, sets playoff scoring marks. Henri Richard and Jacque LeMaire key plays as Montreal racks 33 goals in the series.
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Major League Baseball Friday and Thursday games listed
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Nine-Run Outburst Edge For Bulldogs
Athens defeats Chillicothe 11 to 4 in a non league baseball game at the Bulldogs field. Larry Dailey earns the win with five innings, Jan Kostival finishes, Don Wood leads Athens with two hits, and Dailey delivers a two run double as part of a four run second inning. Chillicothe pitcher Robin Tisdale allows five Athens runs in the first, with Mike Ratzlaff and Wayne Hitchens producing hits for Chillicothe.
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Athens
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Doug Brown
Chillicothe
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Jan Kostival
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Foster
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Mark Randy
Dailey
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