The Lakers Quest for an NBA Title Persists Through Glory
Los Angeles star Jerry West, 33, seeks a championship despite a 22 game winning stretch and a long season ahead. Pat Riley recalls San Diego Fire. the Lakers worry that 52 remaining games and playoff risks may erase their historic run.
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Rushing and receiving titles likely to decide NFL finale
The AFC passing title hinges on Bob Griese of Miami and Len Dawson of Kansas City with Griese leading 10 point rating and 1,967 yards to Dawson’s 2,504. Receivers include Fred Biletnikoff and Otis Taylor, while rushing stars look to Floyd Little and Larry Csonka. Several other players hold notable totals as Week finale looms.
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Chiefs
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Larry Csonka
Little
Denver
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Dolphins
Bob Tucker
New York Giants
San Francisco
Ted Kwalick
Tucker
Kwalick
Gene Washington
Roy Jefferson
Washington
John Brockington
Green Bay
Willie Ellison
Los Angeles
Goalies Dryden Villemure join scoring ranks with assists
Montreal star Ken Dryden tied the NHL record with his third assist of the season as Montreal beat Los Angeles 3-1. Gilles Villemure earned his first NHL assist in New York’s 6-2 win over Philadelphia, boosting the Rangers home winning streak to nine.
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Ratelle
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Bobby Hull
Chicago
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The Voice Calls It Quits at Aqueduct After 37 Years
Fred Capossela, known as The Voice, retires from New York racing after 37 years calling races at Aqueduct. He receives a mayoral citation, a gold key, and a NYRA microphone, and will be honored with interviews and fan tributes as Dave Johnson steps in.
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Board of Trustees
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