NBA shuffle sparks optimism for Suns Rockets
New NBA realignment places the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division and the Houston Rockets in the Midwest for the 1972-73 season. The playoff format changes crown the division winner plus the next two highest winning percentages per conference, raising questions about who advances. Suns GM Jerry Colangelo remains confident of a playoff spot, while Rockets president Wayne Duddleston insists Houston will reach the postseason next year despite a bleak current record.
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Pownal Harness Results From February 16 1972 Nightcard
Race results list for Pownal with multiple trotting events including First-Trot Mile 600, Second Pace Mile 6600, and more. Notable entries include Seesotros Pilot, Mary Too, Knight Scene, Archandy, and Derby 8B with times around 2:17 to 2:21. The card reports payouts for perfecta combinations and attendance figures.
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U S indoor tennis grows steadily
UPI reports the U S Lawn Tennis Association indoor circuit now has 14 tournaments with total prize money of 340000 dollars. The season features international stars like Ilie Nastase Andres Gimeno and Zeljko Franulovic. Nastase won his second round match in Salisbury while Gimeno and Franulovic received byes and delayed matches as third round begins Thursday.
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Pownal Harness Entries Feature Multiple Races
The Pownal program for Thursday February 17, 1972 lists first through ninth pace mile and trot events with numerous horses and drivers. Notable entries include First Pace mile winner Poplar Lark driven by A Davignon and Second Pace mile entries like Lucky Hayes and Efficient with drivers B Smith and D Wilsey, among many others across a busy racing card.
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Madden referees lone NBA game in Detroit
UPI reports Jack Madden officiated the Atlanta at Detroit game solo after his partner was absent. He praised by players especially Dave Bing and Lou Hudson for handling the unusual assignment, noting fewer fouls and less vocal protest while reflecting on personal satisfaction and learning to officiate alone.
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New York Yankees Sign Rusty Torres For 1972 Season
Rusty Torres, star of the Syracuse International League farm club last season, agreed to terms with the New York Yankees for the 1972 season on Monday. The move completes early-season roster adjustments for the parent club.
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Girls East and Green Mountain Bowling Scores Reported
In Bennington and Green Mountain leagues, multiple teams posted 4-0 shutouts and 3-1 wins. Notable results include The ? Marks over Hogan's Heroes 4-0, Pownal Valley over Carls Restaurant 40, Junction Restaurant 40 over Losers, and Fireball Five 2-2 with Valletti Real Estate while leading league play.
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