ABA Teams Merge Into NBA In Historic Expansion
Four ABA franchises San Antonio Denver Indiana and New York Nets join the NBA for 3.2 million each after days of talks led by Commissioner Lawrence O'Brien. Dispersal draft, roster freezes, and likely divisional alignments shape the new league, with legal settlements around Knicks Nets rights near six million.
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Tobin captures Vermont decathlon title in Springfield
Bruce Tobin of Rutland won the Vermont decathlon with 6390 points, finishing 340 ahead of Russ Desilets. Mark Kwiecienski of Lyndon Institute was second, Dave Watkins of St Johnsbury third, with Mt Anthony athletes leading the Patriot group among 21 competitors.
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Reid Leads Open as Amateur Breaks Par in Sloppy Fairways
Mike Reid, 21, became the only player to break par in the U S Open opening round at Duluth Georgia tying for lead with a 67 after three straight birdies. He ahead of five pros and spoke of enjoying the moment while stars like Nicklaus and Miller struggled amid high grass caused by mower misadjustment.
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Savard Signs with Sabres in Multi year Pact
Former Bruin Andre Savard, 22, signed a multi year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Terms were not disclosed. Savard said he looks forward to playing with Gil Perreault and noted relief at facing him rather than guarding him. The move follows Buffalo acquiring Savard's free agent rights from Boston in exchange for Peter McNab’s rights.
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