Celtics Hope To Extend Series As Havlicek Hobbles
Boston fans and players express optimism over tying the series with New York in the fifth game at Boston Garden while John Havlicek strains a shoulder and may sit out. Thomas Silva says rest could help. Earl Monroe is doubtful for the Knicks. Faul Estpha shines in relief as Celtics pursue an upset to avoid elimination.
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Colonels Finish Off Cougars In ABA Playoffs
Kentucky clinched the East Division playoff series with a 107 to 96 win over the Carolina Cougars to advance to the ABA finals against Indiana. Dan Issel led with 31 points and strong rebounding as Kentucky won four games to three.
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Auerbach Happy With Celtic Draft
Celtics president Arnold Auerbach lands both top two picks Steve Downing and Phil Hankinson in the NBA draft. Downing from Indiana and Hankinson from Penn join a buoyant Celtics group as Heinsohn praises their rebounding, scoring, and toughness.
Sandbar Bullets and Saco Motors Reach Volleyball Final
The Sandbar Bullets defeated Bob's Exxon 15-6 15-4 and won the third game by forfeit to reach the final. Saco Motors beat Norm's Market 15-7 15-11 15-8 to set up Monday April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Biddeford Junior High School gym.
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Bitter Brisker Draft Aftermath Grips N B A
The 1973 NBA draft opened amid the Brisker dispute as Philadelphia sought redress over Seattle's signing of Brisker. Doug Collins led the 76ers with the top pick after a legal fight and a delayed process. Cleveland and Portland swapped first rounders while trading players and assets.
Trotters And Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries Post Time
Entries and results from Lewiston Raceway feature ten races with trotting and pacing events. Notable entrants include Elsie Byrd Inez Tel Scott Pineland Adios Early Coffee Tuff Time Romie and many more across Race One through Race Ten plus show results and betting figures.
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Western Maine Ladies Class B Bowling Event Planned
The Western Maine Ladies Class B singles tournament starts Saturday at 1 30 and 6 pm at 20th Century Lanes. The winner becomes Western Maine Class B champion and will face the eastern champ later for the state crown. Entries close Thursday midnight. Local girls hope to add another Biddeford title after Chuckie Green won the men’s Class C title last weekend. Maine State rules apply with a referee on foul and lob lines.
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Draft Picks and Coaching Moves Highlight Varied Pro Sports
Doug Collins the 6 foot 6 Illinois State guard was the first chosen in the NBA college draft by the Philadelphia 76ers after failing to obtain an earlier draft pick. Ted Garvin of the Port Huron Wings will coach the Detroit Red Wings succeeding Johnny Wilson. Jane Booth beat Nancy Hager in the North and South Women's Amateur match play ending with a hole in one on the 154 yard 15th. Cliff Richey defeated Andrew Pattison in the WCT Swedish Pro first round. Karl Thornton won the Penn Relays marathon in 2 hours 32 minutes 7 seconds for the 26 mile 385 yard course. Jim Tolbert traded from the Oilers to the St Louis for two linebackers. Gary Ballman joined the Giants on waivers from the Eagles.
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Thornton Opens Track Season in Triangular Meet
Portland dominates as Lax leads in hurdles high jump and triple jump. Thornton's Gardner wins 880 in 2 06 and Peterson takes javelin at 167 feet 1 inch. Home meet vs Windham and Sanford set for May 3.
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Lively League Turns Its Attention to ABA Draft
The article notes the ABA draft with Iistings of expected top picks led by San Diego Conquistadors selecting first and Bill Walton as a likely choice. Memphis San Antonio New York Virginia Denver Indiana Utah Kentucky and Carolina follow in the order of selection.
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Black Hawks Seek Finals Rematch With Canadiens
Chicago advances to the Stanley Cup finals after a 4-1 win over New York, with Stan Mikita scoring twice and Dennis Hull and Cliff Koroll adding goals. Montreal reached the finals by defeating Philadelphia 5-3, setting the stage for a rematch of two years earlier.
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Rangers Rally Past Tigers On Slim Four Hit Night
Texas Rangers nipped Detroit 2 1 as Steve Foucault locked down the save in a tense ninth. Dave Nelson led off with a single and stole second before scoring on Rico Carty’s bouncer. The Tigers’ seven hits weren’t enough.
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