Supersonics Beat Celtics In Last-Second Road Win
Seattle toppled Boston 118-116 on a buzzer beater by Bob Rule as Len Wilkins erupted for 35 points at the Coliseum. Boston’s Havlicek 25, Siegfried 24, Jones 20 led a late rally to force a final stand, but Rule sealed the upset.
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Pair Lay Claim To Sled Crown
Dr. Roland Lombard of Wayland Massachusetts won a historic fifth World Sled Dog Racing Championship in Anchorage defeating three time winner George Attla by nine seconds in the closest finish in 23 years. Attla finished second with a total time of 301 59 and Lombard 301 50. Joee Redington finished third as crowd cheers followed the dramatic finish.
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Rangers Pound Bruins 9-0 in Season's Worst Loss
New York Rangers routed the Boston Bruins 9-0 at Madison Square Garden as Bobby Orr returned but failed to spark offense. Boston suffered a second straight shutout, dropping four points behind Montreal in the East Division after four consecutive losses. The Bruins have just two goals in the last four games while surrendering 20.
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Yastrzemski may sign with Red Sox by Wednesday
Boston slugger Carl Yastrzemski indicated he could sign his contract and report to work on Wednesday as he conferred with general manager Dick OConnell amid a pension dispute between players and owners. Boston also announced the signings of Al Landis, Bill Landis, and Tony Muser, with Lonborg and others commenting on the ongoing labor tensions.
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Ted Williams Signs Fireproof Contract With Senators
Ted Williams accepts a fireproof contract with the Washington Senators, ensuring his job as owner Bob Short pledges long term stability. The piece ties Short’s hiring style to past moves with the Minneapolis Lakers and star coach George Mikan, noting Williams’s focus on baseball and Short’s willingness to offer front office security if needed.
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