Lakers Extend Streak to 21 Wins in Rally Over Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers set an NBA record with 21 straight victories defeating the Atlanta Hawks 104-95. Wilt Chamberlain 24 rebounds, Gail Goodrich 32 points, Jerry West 26. Sharman calls the win his biggest thrill as coach, while West notes critics doubting the Lakers. Other scores: Rockets over SuperSonics 100-98, Knicks over Cavaliers 103-92, Celtics over Royals 96-83.
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West Rutland tops Burr and Burton 68 53 in rough Marble Valley clash
West Rutland edges Burr and Burton 68 to 53 as Tony Mone battles foul trouble and the Bulldogs struggle without their sharpshooter in the fourth quarter. Grub Bourn and Downey lead defense while Pietryka scores 18 for the Horde. Kilburn returns to bolster Burr and Burton for upcoming games.
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Nordic racing season opens with Stirling meet results
The Stirling School pre season Nordic meet in Craftsbury Common saw Malcolm Hewitt place 12th and Mark Quinlin 17th in Junior Boys C. Pete Graves finished 9th in Senior Mens A while Pam Viereck took 9th in Womens Junior A. Mike Gallagher lost to Tim Caldwell.
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Petty fastest in Texas 500 sets NASCAR record
Richard Petty won the Texas 500 at Texas World Speedway for a half lap victory over teammate Buddy Baker, earning a 13,395 first prize and pushing his season winnings to a NASCAR record of 289,145. The win also secures the Winston Cup points title with potential extra earnings. Bobby Allison finished third after a valve failure, ending his bid to match a record eight super speedway wins.
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Dedham
Mass
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Glen Allen
Eagles Claw Otters 73 to 43 in Marble Valley clash
Eagles dominate Otters 73 to 43 after routing Wallingford Foxes in opener. Corey brothers lead with steady ball control and scoring support from Dusha and Howard. Dennis Holton nets 13 points and 14 rebounds as Arlington moves to 2-0 and travels to Ludlow next Tuesday.
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Hoosick Falls Cagers Fall Short Against Schuylerville
Hoosick Falls lost 60-51 to Schuylerville after a strong second half rally led by Peter McGuire and Bob Hall. Schuylerville built a 41-23 halftime lead, Hoosick Falls fouls and turnovers hampered comeback efforts, Hall Wright and Sprague fouled out as McGuire posted 17 and Hall 16 for the Hoosiers. Fort Ann beat Hoosick Falls 58-40 next day as Hoosicks’ defense held Fort Ann to no field goals in the first 14 minutes and a 32-8 halftime lead. McGuire and Hall each had 14 for Hoosick Falls. LaBate had 10 for Fort Ann.
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Goalby wins Bahamas National Open with clutch putts
Bob Goalby, 42, captured the Bahamas National Open title with a 70 final round for a four round 275, overtaking George Archer who shot 72. Goalby sank a 30 foot sand trap putt on seven and two key putts on 17 and 18, earning $26,000 and moving into the top 60 money winners while Archer earned $14,800 for second.
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