DePaul Eyes NCAA Upset in Eastern Region Fight
Jimmy the Greek weighs 1976 NCAA bids with DePaul favored to upset Virginia Tech and VMI in Greensboro. He lists contending teams Indiana Marquette UCLA Michigan Rutgers Notre Dame Missouri Alabama DePaul Western Michigan Arizona Pepperdine Texas Tech Connecticut VMI and outlines matchups and likely outcomes for the bracket’s early rounds.
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Chicago Triumphs Over Toronto 6-5 In Final Rush
The Black Hawks rallied from a 5-2 deficit to beat the Maple Leafs 6-5 at Chicago Stadium. Pit Martin delivered the decisive tap-in after Wayne Thomas and the Toronto defense faltered in the closing minutes. Buffalo defeated California 5-3 and New York Rangers beat Minnesota 3-1.
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Carter murder conviction overturned in New Jersey
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously overturned Rubin Hurricane Carter and John Artis’s murder convictions, citing undisclosed deals with key witnesses. The court ordered new trials, while prosecutors planned retrials and bail hearings, and Carter called for immediate release.
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Petronelli Stops Hart In 12th Round KO Clash
In Boston the local bout aired on WNAC-TV saw Tony Petronelli, a U.S. junior welter title claimant, beat Gerry Hart by knockout at 2 36 of the 12th round. Hart led on most scorecards after 11 rounds, but Petronelli rallied to win as Hart’s nose bled. Petronelli, now 35 1 1, claimed the local victory amid a sparse crowd and Irish luck talk. Hart, 29 6 2, vows a rematch as he learns pro boxing in eight months.
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Hustle and togetherness lift Racers over Whalers 5-2
Indianapolis, led by coach Jacques Demers, beat New England 5-2 to extend their advantage in the WHA East. Michel Parizeau opened power play scoring, Al Karlander added a second PP goal, and Demers noted teamwork as the key. Cincinnati Stingers won 5-4 over Toronto, Houston Aeros 7-4 over Phoenix, and Winnipeg 3-2 over Calgary. Gordie Howe notched four goals for Houston with sons Mark and Marty contributing.
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