Hawks Rally Past Celtics to Push Toward Playoff Berth
Atlanta builds a 146 125 win over Boston in a rough game with 112 total fouls and a club record 64 free throws. Lou Hudson led Hawks with 36 points, Joe Caldwell 27, while Havlicek paced Celtics with 31 as the Hawks sweep the Celtics in the season series and widen their Western Division lead over the Lakers. Other Sunday NBA results include the Lakers over Milwaukee 98 96, Detroit 126 119 Chicago, Philadelphia 159 125 Phoenix, and San Diego 150 123 Cincinnati.
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Public Ponders Action of Tiger Star McLain
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain faces scrutiny after commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced an inquiry into off the field activities. The article portrays McLain as basically good natured and responsible, noting public speculation and the need for proof before judgment.
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Rangers blank Canadiens as Giacomin earns fourth shutout
Eddie Giacomin posts his fourth shutout of the season aiding New York to a 2-0 win over Montreal. The victory puts the Rangers atop the East Division, two points ahead of idle Boston, while widening their lead in the Vezina race. Other Sunday results include Minnesota-St Louis 3-3, Pittsburgh 2-0 Detroit, and Philadelphia 7-1 Los Angeles.
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Prince's Hawks Clinch Industrial League Wins In Bennington
Prince's rode an iron-man lineup to an 87 73 victory over Hogans to stay tied for first with the Doves in Bennington Industrial League play. Skip Starr scored 35 and Chub Waters 23 as Prince's moved to 5 1 in league action. Hawks beat Burt Brothers 59 32 behind Hank Sabowin 29 and Charlie Ocezechowski 21 while limiting Burt to under 10 points per period.
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Local Skiers Make All Stars In Southern Vermont
Bromley hosts final qualifiers for the Southern Vermont Junior Ski Racing Council all star team. Malcolm Irons of Prospect Mountain Ski Club and Don Dickey of Stratton Mountain Ski Club earned places on the squad that will compete for state championships hosted by Woodstock February 28 to March 1. Slalom to crown state champions set for February 28 with giant slalom at Killington on March 1. The council draws skiers from Hogback Bromley Haystack Magic Mountain Mt Snow Prospect and Stratton areas, plus riders from New York Massachusetts Connecticut and Vermont.
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Frazier Choice To Cement Crown
New York Up I Jimmy Ellis and Joe Frazier meet at Madison Square Garden in a heavyweight title bout with Frazier favored at 4 to 1. The 21,000-seat arena could yield a $700,000 live gate as the Mutual Radio Network carries the fight. Each champion contender stands to gain about $150,000 plus share of net receipts, potentially over $500,000 each.
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Napoles Defends Welterweight Title in Knockout Win
In Inglewood Jose Napoles retained the welterweight crown with a 15th round knockout of Ernie Lopez. Napoles floored Lopez in rounds one nine and 15 as referee stopped the bout with 22 seconds left. Lopez, bleeding from the nose, praised Napoles left jab while manager Cuco Conde eyed a match with middleweight champion Nino Benvenuti. The gate totaled 228417 with Napoles earning 100000 and Lopez 40000. Lopez plans to continue boxing after a rest.
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Trevino Wins Tucson Open In Sudden Death Playoff
Lee Trevino defeated Bob Murphy in a sudden death playoff to win the Tucson Open at 275, earning $11,000 for second and $100,000 purse. Murphy missed a 10-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole after both putted well, while Charles Coody and Bob Lunn finished tied for third and fourth with strong final rounds. Frank Beard and Fred Marti tied for sixth at 280, each receiving $3,400.
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