Lack of support upsets Loughery in ABA playoffs
Uniondale and New York Nets coach Kevin Loughery laments weak home turnout as the ABA playoff crowd fails to lift the team. He blasts credibility loss in the league amid Nets 105 79 defeat to San Antonio while Spurs star George Gervin plays through a cast and James Silas hobbles in. Kentucky and Indiana split their qualifying series with Indiana’s 109 109 win. winner meets Denver.
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Pearson Wins Rebel 500 at Darlington in Tight Finish
David Pearson edged Buddy Baker in the Rebel 500 as a late caution followed Benny Parsons spin. Parsons finished third with Lennie Pond and Dave Marcis close behind, while Jerry Sisco survived a spectacular crash that damaged pit wall. Pearson’s fourth win in five starts this year underscored his late-race surge and ease past Baker.
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French Connection fuels Sabres to 5 3 playoff win
Rick Martin Gil Perreault and Rene Robert form the French Connection as Buffalo defeats the New York Islanders 5-3 in game one of the quarterfinals. Robert scores twice, with Perreault and Martin adding goals and two assists each in a strong team effort.
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Sonics open playoffs at home vs Suns in tough showdown
Seattle earned home-court for a best of seven series with Phoenix after a 132-131 win over Portland securing second place in the Pacific Division. Slick Watts and Fred Brown sparked a late rally as Bill Walton struggled with foul trouble for Portland. Brown matched Walton with 33 points, and Watts added 15 in the fourth quarter. Other NBA results included Boston over Washington 103-99 and New Orleans beating Detroit 112-105.
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Red Sox Opener Cancelled by Cold at Fenway
Cold weather forced the Boston Red Sox opening day at Fenway Park to be canceled with a 2 p.m. Tuesday reschedule against Cleveland. A Red Sox spokesman said it is too cold to play while the thermometer neared 40 with 25 mph winds. Lefty Bill Lee protested the situation and noted the team faces Pat Dobson in the home opener. Bruins fared better, skating in at Boston Garden as Red Sox shuffled schedule and playoff plans.
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Miss Post Crowned 1976 Freestyle Ski Queen at Utah Meet
Marion Post of Averill Park New York won the aerials and the World Trophy Freestyle Skiing season title with a record 29205 dollars in earnings. Scott Brooksbank clinched the men’s overall with 21180 dollars as Miss Post and Brooksbank also captured the combined meet titles. The event at the Salt Lake City area resort showcased a first ever triple back somersault by Manfred Kastner and awarded multiple prize monies and honors to top finishers including Jack Johnston Ed Lincoln and Anne Lincoln. The USSWA honored Bill Koch and Rudolph Mattesich for their ski journalism contributions at the close of the season.
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Riggs' son found dead in Long Island rooming house
James Riggs 22, unemployed son of tennis hustler Bobby Riggs, was found dead in a Manor Haven rooming house by his roommate. A narcotic implement was found nearby. homicide said no sign of foul play. Autopsy pending toxicology and microscopic results. Bobby Riggs was notified in Los Angeles and en route to New York.
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New Look Bruins Blank Kings In Stanley Cup Opener
The Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in game one of the playoff series. Jean Ratelle scored two power play goals, Gilles Gilbert made 21 saves, and Dave Forbes added a short handed score.
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Horse Racing Purses and Winners Reported
Race card results show multiple pacing events with winners such as Quick Vicar Doctor Sam Saucy Mix and Rebel Aaron across divisions with payoffs including PERFECTA and QUINIELA totals. Attendance 3530 and handle 340452 noted.
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