Weary Lakers Fall Narrowly In West Clash
Lakers overworked without Wilt Chamberlain drop a 104-103 decision to the Atlanta Hawks as Jerry West fights through a groin strain to score 19 after 45 minutes. Elgin Baylor leads Los Angeles with 36 in a tough, fast break endgame. Pistons top Suns 118-113 in the other game.
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Bruins and Stars Grab Price in 2-2 Tie at Boston Garden
Boston fans packed the Garden as Bobby Orr returned from injury and played briefly before re injuring the same knee. Minnesota goalie Cesare Maniago butte red the Bruins with 44 shots to five, earning a 2-2 tie that kept Boston in second place tied with Montreal. Danny Grant gave Minnesota the lead, Ken Hodge and Dallas Smith traded goals, and Bob Barlow sealed the tie late. Bruins face a light week ahead with Eddie Westfall nearing a return and Ron Murphy undergoing shoulder pin removal surgery with a target return of about a month.
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Patriots eliminated from playoffs in San Diego loss
The Boston Patriots were eliminated from AFL playoff contention after a 28-18 defeat by the San Diego Chargers. Coach Clive Rush lamented the late-season collapse as the Pats finished 4-9, trailing 28-3 in the fourth quarter and failing to mount a comeback. The loss ended a hopeful bid to meet the Houston Oilers for a possible Super Bowl berth.
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College hoops scores roundup from a packed games day
A long list of college basketball results shows Easton Hall 88 over Lafayette 78 while others tip off. Notable scores include Connecticut 91 over Yale 77, Villanova 60 over St. Jos Pa 83, and Kentucky 115 over Kansas 85.
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Lefty O'Doul Dies At 72 In San Francisco
Lefty O'Doul a San Francisco baseball icon and former hitter pitcher and coach died of a heart attack at 72 after a stroke. He had been hospitalized at French Hospital following a mild stroke and the heart attack occurred during recuperation. Funeral services were tentatively set for Thursday. O'Doul helped organize professional baseball in Japan and supported orphan children, earning renown worldwide and admiration from President Nixon.
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