Flyers Win First Stanley Cup Inder Expansion History
The Philadelphia Flyers, seven years old, beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 to clinch the Stanley Cup, becoming the first expansion team to win hockey's top prize. Coach Fred Shero praised their hunger and effort after a dramatic playoff run that also saw them upend the New York Rangers in the semifinals.
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Flyers Clinch 50th Win and NHL Advance to Finals
The Flyers topped the Bruins in the playoff run with home ice as their edge. Philadelphia swept Atlanta in the quarterfinals and dominated New York to reach the Stanley Cup final after securing more than 50 wins in the regular season.
Curl Wins Colonial Open In Close Golf Showdown
Red Curl, a nondesignated player known as Yoso, captured the Colonial National Open after a final round 68 to finish 4 under 276, one stroke ahead of Jack Nicklaus. Chuck Courtney finished third at 278 as Julius Boros and Lee Trevino also shot 68s. Nicklaus, bogeying 17, was edged by Curl in windy heat at Colonial.
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New Orleans Picks 15 Players in Expansion Draft
The New Orleans NBA expansion franchise names its 15 selections from the league draft after 17 teams froze seven players each. Bill Bertka, vice president of basketball operations, has reviewed the list for four days. Rookies and second-year players will begin offseason work and play two to three games weekly under NBA oversight.
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Eastern Michigan Tops MAC for First Time in New Era
Eastern Michigan, in just its second MAC season, edged Bowling Green 123 120 to win the mile relay and claim the conference track title. Miami of Ohio captured tennis and golf titles, while Kent State led golf and Ohio University won the javelin scoring.
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District Roundups: Smith and Logan Qualify for State Meet
Eastern district standout Terry Smith of Meigs County and Sterling Logan of North Gallia earned state meet berths after a Southeastern Eastern district meet. Smith finished second in the 440 yard dash in 52.1 seconds and Logan took second in the 220 yard dash in 23.2 seconds while adding a long jump of 21 feet 4 inches. Logan also placed fifth in the 100 yard dash in 10.6 seconds. Brian Lackey of Federal Hocking placed fifth in both the high hurdles and low hurdles but did not advance.
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Stemple Qualifies for State Track Meet in Mile Run
Carl Stempel of Athens finished second in the Class AAA district one mile at Upper Arlington with 4 20.8 and earns a spot in the state meet next weekend. Other Athens entries failed to advance including Smart, Don Smith, and the 880 relay. Mansfield ran 10 19 in the two mile. Wilkinson cleared 11 0 in pole vault.
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Major League Matchups Across League Schedule
Cincinnati Billingham faces Los Angeles John in a Monday contest while Pittsburgh Rooker and Montreal Torrez duel N session. Philadelphia Carlton faces McGlothen as Chicago Hooton opposes Parker. San Diego Troedson meets Dierker, Oakland Holtzman squares Butler, with Milwaukee awaiting action.
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Two Runners Decline Russia Meet In Durham Showdown
Prefontaine and Geis say they will not run for the United States against the Russian team next month in Durham. Prefontaine vows to compete through the AAU moratorium while Geis plans to run the AAU meet. AAU officials respond that athletes face their own choices.
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Athens Men's Bowling Banquet Names Directors At Ohio Univ Inn
Athens Men's Bowling Association held its annual banquet at the Ohio University Inn Friday night. John Green and Gomer Jones were named to three year director terms, Bill Adams was re-elected president, Tom Metters re-elected vice president, Glen Hashman serves as secretary. City tournament awards were presented to 33 Drive In and other champions including Hocking Valley Bank as team champions and Leon Henson as handicap champion in events. The Boston Red Sox began spring training with 12 pitchers who combined for 116 major league victories in 1973.
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Trimble Ends With Victory
Trimble Tomcats finish 1974 baseball season on a high note with a 7-0 win over Berne Union. Hardened by a 13-5 record, the team benefited from two-hit games by Lent Echsteinkamper and Brunton. Butch Bokovitz added a triple with two RBI as Trimble later lost 3-2 at New Lexington, hampered by five errors. Stewart Patton doubled and tripled.
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Foyt Wins Pole as Indy 500 Field Near Completion
A J Foyt earned the pole for the 58th Indianapolis 500 while a legal dispute loomed over adding a 12th row and resuming trials. Nine cars protested after time trials and affidavits were sought in a potential lawsuit to extend the starting field beyond 33 starters.
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Vikings executive Jim Finks resigns as GM in Minnesota
Jim Finks 47 resigns as executive vice president and general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. He announced Thursday and confirmed at a Vikings board meeting on Saturday. President Max Winter and coach Bud Grant reacted with regret and support for Finks.
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