Walt Luckett Drafted by Pistons After Ohio Legacy
Walter Luckett, longtime Ohio University scoring leader, was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the NBA draft. The Bridgeport, Connecticut native plans to wait through ABA draft results before signing, aiming to prioritize his family and best offer. OSU, MAC figures praise his decision as he leaves Ohio with school scoring records and Hall of Fame honors.
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Thompson Eyes ABA Option Before Signing NBA Draft Pick
New York AP David Thompson, the No 1 NBA draft pick by the Atlanta Hawks, plans to wait for the ABA draft next month before deciding whether to join the ABA or NBA. Denver Nuggets also pursue Thompson, while Hawks weigh offers for Marvin Webster and Bill Willoughby amid financial concerns and trade speculation.
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Dawkins Tops Second Round NBA Draft Picks
The Athens Messenger notes Willoughby as the second high school player drafted by the NBA with Darryle Dawkins going first round fifth overall to the Philadelphia 76ers after a 25.9 point senior season. Dawkins aims for a seven year million dollar contract. Belov from the Soviet Union sparked an eligibility inquiry by NBA deputy commissioner Simon Gourdine. Trades reshaped selections as Kansas City, New Orleans, Golden State and Cleveland swapped players. The 10 round draft yielded 175 players with 15 of 17 hardship list players selected.
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Ailing U S Coach Returns Home With Team From China
In Tokyo Friday, 68 year old Bob Giegengack, transported by wheelchair, left China with the U S track and field squad after a two week tour. Doctors considered pneumonia but he insisted on joining the team for the flight home. AAU officials noted Chinese safety concerns and a post banquet row with American athletes during the visit to Canton Shanghai and Beijing.
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Maddox Delivers Revenge as Yanks Beat Rangers 7-5
Elliott Maddox fueled New York with four hits and four RBIs including a decisive two run double in the ninth to edge the Texas Rangers 7-5 in Arlington. The clash with manager Billy Martin stems from spring training beanball tensions and the two sides have traded barbs since.
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Three Way Atlanta Leaders Share Open Round Lead
Hale Irwin Billy Casper and Joe Inman shared the first round lead at the Atlanta Golf Classic finishing six under par 66. Nicklaus Miller Thompson and Ewing were two back with Ewing tying a back nine 30 in a record effort.
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Saturday Major League Games Listed
The majors schedule shows Los Angeles at Chicago, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Houston at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at St. Louis, San Francisco at Montreal, and San Diego at New York. The matchups appear with teams traveling to each opponent for this weekend slate.
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Perez Hopes Father Can See Him Play in Majors
Cincinnati Reds slugger Tony Perez, 33, expresses desire for his ailing 79-year-old father to witness his major league career before death. He recalls limited family contact since 1963 and notes Cuban players seeking U.S. permits amid worsening U.S.-Cuba relations. Perez expects to return from a thumb injury and discusses his long self-imposed separation from family and baseball's central role in his life.
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