Celtics Take 1-0 Lead In Playoff Series
Boston Celtics defeat Houston Rockets 123 to 106 at Boston Garden. John Havlicek scores 30 points to give Boston a 1-0 edge in the best of seven series while Dave Cowens and Mike Newlin are among the notable participants in the first quarter action.
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Maine Racing Annual debut at Maine Mall show
The Maine Racing Annual 1974 stock car season magazine debuts with a four day Maine Mall exhibit April 16 to 19 featuring 24 race cars from Arundel Beech Ridge Oxford Plains Thunder Bangor Unity Wiscasset. On sale at race tracks on opening days. Additionally key events include North American Championship Pace at Rockingham Park April 27 and an Autoslamon at the Mall with Cumberland Motor Club sponsorship.
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Pro Basketball Playoff Results and Army Football Schedule
In the NBA semifinals the East leads Boston 1-0 after a 123 106 win over Houston and the West has Golden State up 1-0 after a 123 96 victory over Seattle. ABA results show San Antonio 123 Indiana 117 and Denver 115 Utah 113 with Denver completing a 4 2 series win. Army announces an 11 game football schedule opening at West Point against Holy Cross on Sept 13 with six home games and the Navy game closing the season on Nov 29 in Philadelphia.
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Bill Lee Faces Test in Sox-Yankees Opener at Shea
New York veteran Catfish Hunter opposes Boston lefty Bill Lee in the opener of a two game series at Shea Stadium. Both pitchers seek first wins of the season as Boston carries a 3-2 start into the tilt while New York has won only one of five.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From The National and American Leagues
National League standings show Chicago and Philadelphia tied near .667 in first place with multiple clubs close behind. The American League features Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee and Baltimore all at .600, with New York and Oakland near .500. Many games and schedule details follow, including key matchups and pitching plans for Rick Wise and Pat Dobson.
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Islander Is All-Star Potvin Shares Early Pride
Dennis Potvin of the New York Islanders reflects on his second season and first full All-Star selection. He notes the honor of earning a spot on his own merit and the significance of sharing the Montreal Forum ice with league greats along with family and friends. Hank Aaron’s 398 career NL homers are noted in context of the Braves move to Atlanta after 1965.
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Celtics Roll Past Rockets in NBA playoffs opener
Boston led by Havlicek with 30 points and 5 rebounds beat Houston 123 106 in the Eastern Division semi final opener. Golden State defeated Seattle 123 96 as the Warriors rode a hot second quarter and Rick Barry to victory.
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Marshall Saves Dodgers In Opener Against Reds
Mike Marshall, the Cy Young winner, delivered in relief to beat Cincinnati 5-2 as the Dodgers opened home play in Los Angeles. Ron Cey and Jimmy Wynn homered. Marshall worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings after facing Bench and Perez, preserving the win over the Reds.
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Canadiens poised to sweep Canucks in quarterfinal showdown
Serge Savard predicts a swift series win for Montreal over Vancouver as the Canadiens hold a five year dominance edge and top talent. Guy Lafleur and Guy Lapointe lead Montreal in a 6-2 series opener, while Scotty Bowman tempers expectations after a rusty start.
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WFL Plans 1975 Return With Conservative Finance
The World Football League outlines a reduced yet viable revival, pledging a 10-team slate led by figures like Larry Csonka and Paul Warfield. Cities in consideration include Philadelphia Memphis Honolulu Shreveport Anaheim, with Hemmeter's escrowed funds and revenue-based salaries to curb earlier losses. The league will run a 20-game schedule on weekends starting early August.
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