Knicks edge Bullets in double overtime playoff opener
New York survived two extra periods to beat Baltimore 120 to 117 in game one of the Eastern Division series. Willis Reed scored 30, Earl Monroe led Bullets with 39, and Wes Unseld grabbed 31 rebounds as both teams battled fatigue and injuries.
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New England Hall of Fame game to showcase top college seniors
The 15th annual Hall of Fame basketball game in Springfield features top New England seniors. University Division includes Jim Hayes and Marty Schoepfer of Boston University, John Fultz of Rhode Island, Tom Veronneau of Boston College, and other stars. Proceeds aid the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Giants Face Tough 1970 As They Seek Consistent Power
The San Francisco Giants enter 1970 amid doubts about left field and pitching as Clyde King begins his second season. Key names include Willie Mays in center, Bobby Bonds in right, and Willie McCovey anchored at first with Hart competing for left field. The rotation centers on Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry with young arms Rich Robertson, Ron Bryant, and Frank Reberger vying for starting spots. If Hart proves himself and the lineup stays healthy for 120 games, San Francisco could again challenge in the NL West despite a crowded field.
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Shannon Faces Baseball Future From St Louis Hospital
Mike Shannon of the St. Louis Cardinals is hospitalized in St. Louis for tests on a kidney disorder that could end his baseball career. The 30 year old third baseman, a three time World Series participant, awaits test results and notes he hopes to return, possibly by June if healthy. The Cardinals caution against rushing him and promise a job regardless of his playing status.
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Esposito Sets Modern Shutout Record In Hawks Win
Chicago rookie goalie Tony Esposito posted his 14th shutout of the season, 35 saves, as the Black Hawks defeated the Red Wings 1-0. Pit Martin scored the lone goal, moving Chicago within one point of Boston in the tight Eastern race. Roy Edwards had 29 saves for Detroit. In another game, Real Lemieux scored late to lift the Kings 3-2 over the Flyers amid a disputed end.
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Celtics Sign Florida State star Cowens in First Round
Dave Cowens, 6-9 center from Florida State, signed a $270,000 no cut contract with the Boston Celtics after being drafted in the first round. Cowens, praised as the Seminoles’ MVP and a sharpshooter, said the NBA offers a tougher challenge but prestige, with his coach Hugh Durham calling him the most underrated player.
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Orioles batter Senators as Cuellar wins spring game
Mike Cuellar, 23-game winner last season with a 2.38 ERA, shut down Washington through nine innings in an 8-2 Orioles win. Elrod Hendricks drove in three, while Tom Grieve hit a third inning homer for the Senators. Other Florida games were rained out. In Arizona, Santo and Holtzman paced Cubs over A's 9-2.
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