Bruins win fifth straight over Flames in tight playoff push
Boston edges Calgary 3-2 as Rick Middleton scores the go ahead at 2 53 of the third period and Terry O Reilly adds the winner. Atlanta drops to playoff risk while New York Rangers hold final spot as North Stars, Penguins and Kings win.
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Four top seeds advance in ECAC hockey tourney
United Press International reports the ECAC quarterfinals produced four winners. Clarkson defeated Providence 6 3 in Potsdam New York and No 2 seed New Hampshire toppled Brown 4 3 in Durham to reach the semis at Boston Garden. Cornell edged RPI 7 5 in Ithaca and Boston University upset Boston College 8 7.
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Turner Sues Kuhn and Yankees Anger Over Cuba Plan
Ted Turner sues Commissioner Bowie Kuhn seeking to lift a one year suspension for tampering with Gary Matthews and overturn a draft penalty. Yankees clash with Kuhn over a proposed Cuba trip as U.S. stateside talks vary. Signings include Rico Carty with Indians, Rose stalled with Reds, Zisk and Capra activity with White Sox and Braves.
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Coach Bernie Bierman dies at 82 in California
UPI reports Hall of Fame college football coach Bernard W. Bierman, famed for Minnesota powerhouses in the 1930s, died of a heart attack in Laguna Hills California. He was 82, set as 83 this Friday, and had lived in retirement since 1969. He served as Minnesota head coach 1931 Rose Bowl bound Tulane earlier, winning five national titles and six Big Ten titles. Survivors include Clara his widow two sons five grandchildren and one great grandson burial plans near Minneapolis.
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Willis Reed Named Knicks New Coach In Surprise Move
Willis Reed is appointed Knicks head coach on a three year contract worth 375000. The move ends speculation about Bill Bradley and others and aligns Reed with team leadership and fan appeal as Gulf and Western pushes to strengthen Madison Square Garden holdings. Reed, 34, lacks coaching experience but is praised by Red Holzman, Mike Burke, and Eddie Donovan for leadership and basketball knowledge.
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Red Sox aim to sign Willoughby and Miller for 1977
Agent for Jim Willoughby and Rick Miller moves to finalize contracts after renewals on Tuesday in Winter Haven Florida. Willoughby seeks parity in pay with Miller and Fisk Burleson and Lynn precedent. Jack Sands to meet GM John Clareborne to discuss signing. Miller weighs role with a contender against his option.
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Snelling to speak at Vermont sportmens clubs meeting
Governor Richard A. Snelling will address the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs during the Randolph session at the Randolph Fish & Game Club. Also attending are Dr. Martin L. Johnson, Edward F. Kehoe, and Christopher Swezey. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a morning business session. Intermission runs 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. followed by a catered meal.
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