Espo Misses 50 in 50 Again in Sabres Canadiens Tie
Phil Esposito scored four goals and an assist as Boston beat Detroit 8 5 to reach 52 goals in 54 games while Buffalo failed to sweep Montreal, settling for a 4 4 tie in a nationally televised game. Other NHL results included Los Angeles 2 Chicago 1 and New York Rangers 7 Washington 3.
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Russell declines Hall of Fame induction for personal reasons
Seattle coach Bill Russell refused induction into the NBA Hall of Fame despite being chosen in his first year of eligibility. He cited personal reasons and would not discuss them, prompting reactions from Hall officials and former teammates who stressed his deserved honor. Russell, a 13 season NBA star, led the Celtics to 11 titles and later became the league's first Black head coach.
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Starr Predicts A Strong Next Season For Packers
Packers coach Bart Starr at the annual football dinner pledged a rebuilding year with veterans guiding the young players to the top. Rocky Bleier of the Pittsburgh Steelers received the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Ted Hendricks and Ron Yary were honored. Steve Odom named rookie of the year.
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Celtics sweep Knicks as Cowens dominates weekend
Celtics win 105 88 at home with Dave Cowens posting 25 points and 20 rebounds and a 31 point 12 rebound performance in New York the prior day. Knicks without Reed DeBusschere Lucas Meminger struggle as Frazier and Monroe fade. Cowens leads balanced Boston attack while White Nelson Havlicek McDonald reach double figures. Other results Philly over Chicago Detroit over Lakers Buffalo over Seattle Houston over Portland.
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Gordie Howe leads Aeros as kids trail in WHA action
United Press International reports Gordie Howe nearing 47 with his 23rd goal and Mark San Mark adding his 16th as the Houston Aeros top the Cleveland Crusaders 4 1. Houston stays six points ahead of Phoenix in the Western Division while Roadrunners beat Edmonton 6 4 and Winnipeg edges Chicago 3 2. Other scores include Vancouver 5 New England 1 and Toronto 7 Indianapolis 5. Also, NFL Players Association names rookies of the year Don Woods Wilbur Jackson Jack Lambert and Raymond Bryant.
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Nets and Colonels extend lead in ABA Eastern race
The Nets beat the Virginia Squires 117 to 90 as Julius Erving scored 34 points in his eighth straight win at home. Kentucky Colonels toppled Utah 112 to 95 with Issel on 30 points and Gilmore 19 points and 13 rebounds. Also: Spirits 120 Pacers 108, Spurs 126 Q's 123, Stars 95 Nets 11205.
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