West-less Lakers fall after West injury sidelined
Los Angeles loses two road games as Jerry West sits out nursing an injury. Chicago Bulls beat the Lakers on Tuesday, Detroit Pistons win 106 38 on Wednesday. Bob Lanier leads Detroit with 25 points as Phoenix and Houston post wins elsewhere.
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Raiders spoil Oilers 5-4 to grab third in WHA
New York edged Alberta 5-4 as Wayne Rivers scored late after a 4-1 Oilers lead. Norm Ferguson broke his leg, ending his season as New York moved into third in the Eastern Division. Ed Joyal Hans Perkins and Bob Fawkenberg sparked Alberta’s surge before the final period collapse.
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Jabali Sparks Rockets Late in 110-109 Win Over San Diego
Jabali, newest Denver addition from the Floridians dispersal draft, scored nine of his 21 in the final period and sealed a 110-109 victory for the Rockets over the San Diego Conquistadors with two late free throws. Ralph Simpson led Denver with 26 points while Stew Johnson topped the Conquistadors with 22. In another ABA game, Dan Issel scored 23 and Louis Dampier 20 as the Kentucky Colonels routed the Memphis Tams.
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Whalers struggle to close gap in WHA standings
New England Whalers slide from first place to within six points after a two game skid and a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia as Cleveland Crusaders pull ahead. Larry Pleau shines with 33 goals, recounting his tough path from Montreal to the WHA and regaining his scoring confidence.
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Miami Ohio Upsets North Carolina In Major Shock
Miami Ohio stunned North Carolina 102-52 at Chapel Hill as St. John’s and Duquesne also faltered. St. John’s fell to St. Joseph’s 76-65 in Philadelphia, threatening an NCAA bid and eyeing the NIT, while Duquesne lost 71-66 to Maryland in Pittsburgh, snapping an 18-game home winning streak.
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Arslanian signs three year CSU football coach pact
Arslanian signed a three year head football coaching contract with Colorado State University and aims to build relations with Colorado high schools. He stressed touring high schools to recruit players and overcome CSU skepticism. The deal pays $23,500 annually as CSU seeks revival after a string of poor seasons including a 1-10 record last year.
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Vigsnes wins bronze at National Veterans Cross-Country
On February 17 the National Veterans Cross-Country Championships were held at the Red Fox Inn sponsored by West River Wardie Ski Club. Thirty one contestants competed for the USSA Cold Medal with Rinar Svensson of Kongsberger Ski Club winning in 57 42. Putnam Blodgett took silver and Birger Vigsnes of Bennington earned bronze. both are Class II veterans from Putney Ski Club.
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Hill says Nicklaus is the best in Inverrary Classic
In Florida Dave Hill declares Jack Nicklaus peerless, saying he is in a class apart. The Jackie Gleason Inverrary Golf Classic field includes 20 of the top 25 money leaders, with Bruce Crampton as the lone teatime winner and Weiskopf lacking form. Defending champ Weiskopf is not seen as a top threat as play unfolds through Sunday.
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Palmer Triumph Boosts Confidence at Hope Classic Victory
Arnold Palmer, aged 43, wins the Bob Hope Classic, regaining form after a year and a half without a win. He credits improved putting, a new take on the stroke, and wearing glasses for his renewed confidence and happiness as golf figures praise him at a Metropolitan Golf Writers dinner.
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Former UTEP coach testifies article harmed program Libel suit
In El Paso Texas Wayne Vandenburg former UTEP track coach testified that Newsweek 1968 article The Angel Black Athlete harmed his program and triggered use of tranquilizers He seeks 2.5 million dollars in libel damages He cited two athletes from New York and Gary Indiana who reportedly avoided El Paso after reading the piece.
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Ali weighs future opponents after Frazier loss
Muhammad Ali muses on whom to fight to claim a title, preferring a bout with Joe Frazier to beat him and regain legitimacy. He envisions Foreman facing Quarry and Bugner, while noting his past battles against Patterson Chuvalo and Bonavena amid championship turmoil. Detroit note mentions Dr. Ben Paolucci tied to Wayne State and Pistons.
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