Celtics clinch Atlantic Division title in win over Kings
Boston, led by Paul Silas with 24 points and 21 rebounds and John Havlicek with 26 points, beat Kansas City Kings 109-105 to secure a second straight Atlantic Division championship as Lakers top Phoenix and several other teams win or lose in a loaded NBA night. Archie Clark, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and others contributed notable scoring in wins for Baltimore, Milwaukee, Seattle, and Chicago.
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Nationals bomb Jets and Raiders pillage Aeros
Ottawa Nationals defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4 2 on the road to snap a slump as New York Raiders edged the Houston Aeros 2 1 in overtime on Ken Block s goal at 4 18. The Raiders moved to third in the East with 65 points and Ottawa tied Philadelphia for fourth with 66 while Quebec trailed by three.
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Badgers claim NCAA hockey crown with Talafous hat trick
Wisconsin defeats Denver 2 0 in Boston Garden to win the NCAA hockey title as Dean Talafous scores two decisive goals including the game winner in overtime. The sophomore from Hastings Minnesota adds the tying goal late in regulation and earns tournament outstanding player honors.
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Bennington Generals plan 40 games this summer
Bennington Generals booster group schedules a 40 game summer season with 20 home and 20 away games. Opening May 26 hosts Albany Twilight League champions, with several dates set through June including Keene and Schenectady matchups. The board invites supporters to a Tuesday 8:30 p.m. meeting at the Elks Club to finalize fundraising and logistics.
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Pearson Wins Carolina 500 In Hard-Fought Finish
David Pearson led 491 of 492 laps to win the Carolina 500 in Rockingham. He beat Cale Yarborough by one lap with Richard Petty out after 386 laps due to engine trouble. Pearson earned 14,975 dollars for the 4 hour 14 minute race amid cautions and debris causing a late tire change.
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Fairfield Stags Upset Marshall 80 78 In NIT First Round
Fairfield outscored Marshall 20 28 in the second half to erase a 15 point deficit and win 80 78. George Groom led Fairfield with 23 points 19 in the second half as coach Fred Barakat used frequent substitutions. Virginia Tech defeated New Mexico 65 63 in the other first round game.
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Dodgers steal seven bases in 8-0 win over Astros
United Press International reports the Los Angeles Dodgers use speed to dominate the Houston Astros 8-0 as Lee Lacy earns two steals and Willie Davis adds three. Bill Russell touts youth and speed while Eddie Solomon and Don Sutton shut down the Astros.
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Colbert wins Jacksonville Open after late surge
Jim Colbert survives a bogey-filled final round at Deerwood Country Club to win the Jacksonville Open by one stroke over Johnny Miller, Lou Graham, Dan Sikes, and Jim Wiechers. He earns 26,000 for the 279 total as Wiechers stumbles with late bogeys and Nicklaus finishes poorly.
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Pacers primed for ABA playoffs after 10th straight win
Indiana Pacers, 2nd in the ABA West, beat the Virginia Squires 114-106 as George McGinnis scored 25 and Mel Daniels had 19 points 19 rebounds and eight assists to fuel a 46-49 halftime edge. Other Sunday results: Utah Stars 100 Kentucky Colonels 99, Denver Rockets 122 Dallas Chaparrals 106, San Diego Conquistadors 127 New York Nets 108.
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Haynie Upsets Field In Orange Blossom Classic
Sandra Haynie rallied from four strokes behind to win the 25,000 LPGA Orange Blossom Classic at Seminole Lake Country Club. She carded five birdies including three on the back nine to finish 72 75 49 and claim 3,750 first prize, with Hagge Hamlin and Burfeindt tied for second at 217.
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Softball League Sets First Organization Meeting
The men's softball league invites team reps and hopeful entrants to a March 22 meeting at Stark Street Playground at 7 30 pm. Games start in May with 16 teams in a single round robin and then elimination. Three-Way’s won the league crown, Monument Motors the tournament. Call 442-2006 to join.
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Harry the Horse dies at Pimlico betting window
Caplan known as Harry the Horse died at the $50 betting window at Pimlico Race Track on opening day. The 63 year old, longtime Runyon figure and Baltimore native, rose to fame through stories about his betting feats and ties to Damon Runyon.
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