Nothing more than expansion team says Richard of faltering Canadiens
Montreal captain Henri Richard lashed at the club after a 9-2 loss to the Rangers as New York boosted playoff hopes and joined Montreal in a second place tie in the NHL East. Ranger captain Vic Hadfield said the win mattered psychologically, while Montreal goalie Bunny Larocque faced a five goal surge. Boston topped St Louis 8-0 as Esposito scored twice, and Buffalo and Minnesota tied 4-4 in a late drama leaving playoff implications intact.
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Lakers Rally Past Celtics in Close 116-111 Win
Lakers climb back into first place tie in the Pacific with a 116-111 victory over Boston at the Forum. Gail Goodrich scored 39 as LA survived Hairston’s first quarter thigh injury and pondered the impact of potential extended absence.
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RPI Bruins Harvard in ECAC hockey semifinal stunner
RPI, a low seed, upset New Hampshire 7 6 to reach the ECAC semifinals in Boston Garden and will face Harvard. Cornell meets Boston University in the other semifinal as BU, riding recent hot form, aims to advance. Harvard coach Cleary expects a great game.
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Arlington Youth League results and playoffs set
In Arlington Youth League action the Hawks beat the 76ers 21 13 to cap the regular season. Bulls stay unbeaten at 9 0 with a 22 14 win over the Suns. Celtics top Bucks 50 42, Lakers defeat Knicks 45 36. Standings show Bulls 9 0 Celtics 8 1 Suns 4 5 Bucks 5 4 Hawks 4 5 Lakers 3 6 76ers 1 8 Knicks 2 7. Playoffs begin Friday with Bulls 76ers Hawks Suns Celtics Knicks Bucks Lakers pairs determined by final standings. Admission free. hats passed for voluntary contributions.
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Nets edge Qs as Loughery jokes fuel a climb
New York Nets coach Kevin Loughery teased his players about fun starting under tough conditions as his club beat the San Diego Conquistadors 123-97 to seize undisputed first in the ABA East with three weeks left. Julius Erving 25 points, Larry Kenan 24, Nets rest starters in fourth quarter before Denver game. Indiana topped San Antonio 92-82 and Utah beat Memphis 119-103.
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