Heinsohn Final Move Seals Celtics Title Over Bucks
Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn orchestrated a late tactical shift to lure Milwaukee’s defense away from the middle. Dave Cowens scored 28 as Boston closed the series in game seven 102 to 87, earning Heinsohn his 12th NBA title and Havlicek MVP honors.
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Celtics Edge Bucks In Tight Showdown At Home
In a hard fought contest the Celtics pulled away late as Cowens sparked an eight point run to open the fourth. Davis added 13 of 15 after halftime and Oscar Robertson battled, finishing with two baskets on 13 shots as Boston's defense frustrated Milwaukee. Robertson hinted this could be his final season.
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Flyers Grab Stanley Cup Lead As Crisp Delivers
Terry Crisp scored the key goal as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup final. The 17,007 crowd watched Crisp's shot deflect past Gilles Gilbert at 15:43 of the second period, giving Philadelphia the lead.
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Flyers Clinch Playoff Win as Kindrachuk and Lonsberry Score
The Flyers sealed the win in the third period with goals from Orest Kindrachuk and Ross Lonsberry. Coach Fred Shero noted Boston stars Orr and Esposito were tired while Orr and Guidolin critiqued their teams’ effort. Gary Dornhoefer left with a separated shoulder and will undergo surgery early next week.
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Ironton Adena Capture Class AA and A Track Crowns
Ironton won Class AA with 99 points to Rock Hill’s 55 and Adena topped Class A with 124 points to Unioto’s 38. The meet set district qualification with top three in each event advancing to districts at Rio Grande for Class AA and Bellaire for Class A.
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Fittipaldi Takes Belgain Grand Prix Lead in Dramatic Finish
Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil wins the Belgian Grand Prix in a McLaren to seize the world driving championship lead with an average speed of 113.1 mph. Nikki Lauda finishes second in a wheel to wheel fight, as a flying object shatters Fittipaldi’s windshield, possibly a car balance weight.
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Baseball Scores Following Weekend Schedule
Recaps of Saturday and Sunday results across the majors with teams like New York, Chicago, Montreal, St. Louis, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, San Diego posting wins and losses. Monday and Tuesday matchups include multiple cross divisions and noted pitcher decisions.
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Athens Track Club Opens Season at Columbus Invitational
Athens Track Club opened its year at the Columbus Community Invitational. Mike Mayhew won the 880 yard run for 14 and 15 year old boys. Mayhew also won the 880 yard run in the 14-15 division at 2 07.5. Other results include Kay Feallock second in 80 meter hurdles and Cherie Deedes second in javelin. The club will compete May 18 at the Miami Valley Invitational in Kettering.
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Dowswell Finishes Second at Tom Black Track Invite
Rik Dowswell of the Bobcats took second in the javelin with a 255 foot throw at the Tom Black Track Invitational in Knoxville Tennessee behind Bill Schmidt 261 feet. Ohio also saw Bruce Greene fourth in high hurdles Ron Dunfee seventh in the steeplechase and Bob Long third in the shot put. The meet featured a world record 100 yard dash by Ivory Crockett at 9.0 seconds.
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Foyt Leads Indy Qualifying. Sneva Shakes Pace
A. J. Foyt, 39, tops the opening Indy 500 qualifying with 191.632 mph average over four laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rookie Tom Sneva impresses observers, as Wally Dallenbach posts 189.683 mph with a turbocharger edge. Foyt cautions his run was not ideal after nearly brushing the wall on one lap.
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Newcombe Crowned World Champions of Tennis
John Newcombe defeated Bjorn Borg 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-2 to win the World Champions of Tennis title, earning 50 000 dollars plus a diamond ring a Cadillac and a fur coat for his wife. The 29 year old Australian stretched his prize total to 174 085 dollars for the year and became the second Australian to win the event following Ken Rosewall and Stan Smith.
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