Celtics Beat Knicks 124 113 in Tight clash
Celtics and Knicks produced a high scoring battle as Sam Jones and John Havlicek combined for 51 points to lift Boston to a 124 113 victory over a shorthanded New York squad missing Willis Reed Dave Stallworth and Dick Barnett The win extends Boston’s long winning streak over the Knicks to 19 games in two seasons and sets an NBA record for consecutive wins over a single opponent.
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Boston
UPI
Sam Jones
John Havlicek
Boston Celtics
New York Knickerbockers
Knicks
National Basketball Association
Celtics
Minneapolis Lakers
Minneapolis
Tri Cities
New York
Dave Stallworth
Dick Barnett
Walt Bellamy
Cazzie Russell
Dick van Arsdale
Jones
Havlicek
Bailey Howell
Bellamy
Howie Komives
NBA
Fiw
York
Rowell
Arsdie
Sandrs
Johnsn
Russi
Gelimy
S Jones VW
K Jones
Komves
Hovick
Crwird
Nelson
Melis Kimln
Bryant
Akin
Allendence
YMCA Inter-Church League Scores Across Divisions
In the intermediate division St John ACR nipped St John Episcopal 27 26. Greek Holy Trinity edged West End Sunday school 48 44. Zion Lutheran beat none listed 37 in the junior division. Fairfield Grace Methodist downed First Methodist 39 31 Holy Trinity Lutheran topped Lordship Community 28 20 United Congregational whipped Greek Holy Trinity 50 23 Christ Episcopal trimmed Stratford Methodist 27 21 West End Sunday school routed Holy Cross Lutheran 45 25 and Black Rock Congregational clipped Zion Lutheran 32 21. In the midget division Stratford Methodist mauled Salem Lutheran 41 4 First Presbyterian clabbered St Joan Episcopal 34 17 Greek Holy Trinity won by forfeit over St Nicholas Syrian Fairfield Grace Methodist shaded Black Rock Congregational 16 13 West End Sunday school trounced St Dimitrie 44 23 St John ACR ripped St George Episcopal 21 8 Covenant Congregational defeated Lordship Community 19 11.
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St. John Acr
St.ohn Episcopal
Greek Holy Trinity
West End
Zion Lutheran
YMCA
Fairfield Grace Methodist
First Methodist
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Lordship Community
United Congregational
Holy Trinity
Christ Episcopal
Stratford Methodist
Holy Cross Lutheran
Black Rock Congregational
Salem Lutheran
First Presbyterian
St. Joan Episcopal
St. Nicholas Syrian
St. Dimitrie
St. George Episcopal
Covenant Congregational
County driving to win in benefit basketball doubleheader
County teams staged a charity doubleheader at Brew Park. Detroit area coaches led Bridgeport to a decisive early advantage as Barnett and Reilly starred for the home side. The feature game saw Toronto 24 11 47 in a high scoring tilt.
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United Press International
Schon
Y.chicegs
Atctic
Toronto
Joe Fat Reilly Pym
Bridgeport
Finish High School Finish High School MVP Rodack Leads County Drive
Rodack named Most Valuable Player as County drives win aided by JGox and Marvin Spencer with 19 points. Dan Haines scores 23 for game honors while Godfrey Yates and Bob Taylor lead Arctic with 17 and 1 each. Lenny Lee and Jen Crane star for the coaches and Dick Haydice adds 22 for the Teachers in a cerebral palsy fund game.
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Rodack
Jgox
Marvin Spencer
Dan Haines
Godfrey Yates
Bob Taylor
Arctic
Lenny Lee
Jen Crane
Dick Haydice
76ers Edge Bullets to Match Pro Basketball Mark
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Baltimore Bullets 132-129 to finish with 68 wins and 13 losses, tops in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain scored 47 with 30 rebounds as Billy Cunningham sparked the rally, while Gus Johnson Ben Warley and John Barnhill led Baltimore’s late surge.
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Baltimore
UPI
Philadelphia 76Ers
Baltimore Bullets
Philadelphia
Billy Cunningham
76Ers
National Basketball Association
Wilt Chamberlain
Ballimore
Austin
Gomibee
Enon
Greer
Tot Ellis
Goukos
Rhased
Ickson
Weeisson
Marin Pierce
DiSpirito Named Slippery Rock Football Coach
Bob DiSpirito, formerly University of Bridgeport head coach and Bucknell head coach in recent years, is appointed head gridiron coach at Slippery Rock State Teachers College. He led AB eleven for five seasons, posting a 42-1 mark in 1980, as Slippery Rock competes in the Pennsylvania State College Conference against West Chester and East Stroudsburg.
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Bob DiSpirito
University of Bridgeport
Slippery Rock State Teachers College
Slippery Rock
DiSpirito
Bucknell
West Chester
East Stroudsburg
Warriors rally past Pistons for 135 127 win
San Francisco tops Detroit 135 127 to end the season as Rick Barry finishes with a historic 2775 points in the year and a 35 5 point scoring average. Detroit led most of the game before San Francisco 120 114 late run sealed the victory.
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Detroit
UPS
San ‘Francisco Warriors
National Basketball Association
Rick ‘Barry
Detroit ‘Pistons
San Francisco
Eddie Miles
Tresvant
Reggie Harding
Pistons
Fred Hetzel
Warriors
Nate Thurmond
Barry
NBA
Son Pronetics
Bing
Elis
Debshr
Meteer
King
Hobtwr
Leo
Aaulus
Murrey Ory Neuman
Olsen Jo
Tormd
Harding
Miles
Assumption Caps N E Cage Title With 48 38 Win
Assumption claimed the New England CYO Parochial school division crown by beating St Bernard of Keene N H 48 38 yesterday in Providence The win marked Assumption 30th straight victory with Jerry Lademan scoring 29 points for the Fairfielders Coach Buddy Hannon led the champions Ron Gelozin and Bob Lapinski were top scorers for Park City.
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Assumption
New England
CYO
St. Bernard of
Keene
N.H
Providence
St. Michael of Bridgeport
Ron Gelozin
Bob Lapinski
Park City
Jerry Lademan
Fairfielders
Bob Keeley
Mike Connoley
Steve Churchill
Kevin Hustck
Ironman
Shehan Center
St. Ambrose
Bishop Curtis
Bridgeport
Parks and Recreation Schedule for Evening Basketball
Seven games set for the Parks and Recreation department league at Reilly gym. In the boys league Royals face West End at 6 30, St Catherine meets St Mary at 7 30, Orcutt Boys Club plays Holy Name at 8 30. In the girls gym YMCA challenges St Teresa at 6 39, University School clashes with St Michael at 7 30, Orcutt vs Eagles at 8 30, and St Cyril meets Dunkin Donuts at 9 30.
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Reilly
Department of Parks and Recreation
Royals
West End
St. Catherine
St. Mary
Orcutt Boys' Club
Holy Name
YMCA
St. Teresa
University School
St. Michael
Orcutt
Eagles
St. Cyril
Red Sox Cut Five Players In Winter Haven
Boston Red Sox released pitcher Dave Morehead and three other pitchers plus a catcher in a Sunday cut at the team’s Winter Haven workouts.
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Winter Haven
Fla
UPI
Dave Morehead
Boston Red Sox
Three Illini Coaches Quit Because of Fund
Three University of Illinois coaches Pete Elliott Harry Combes and Howard Braun resigned amid a Big Ten showdown over punishment for an illegal slush fund used to pay athletes. University president Dr David D Henry announced the resignations while seeking to avoid suspension or expulsion from the conference.
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Champaign
UPI
University of Ilinois
Big Ten
David D. Henry
Pete Elliott
Harry Combes
Howard Braun
Bill Reed
Illinois
Reed
Henry
University Athletic Association
Tinois
NCAA
Iinois
Ilinois
Athletic Association
Doug Mills
Mills
Mel Brewer
Elliott
Millis
Brewer
Combes
Braun
Mingis
Pro Basketball Scores From Weeknight Matches
Philadelphia beat Baltimore 132 to 179 in a high scoring game. San Francisco defeated Detroit 135 to 117. Boston led New York 126 to 19. Chicago trounced Los Angeles 122 to unclear final.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
San Francisco
Boston
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
City Open basketball tourney features 12 games across divisions
The 32nd annual City Open, run by the Boys' Clubs of Bridgeport and BPOE Lodge 36, schedules 12 games tonight. Senior division at North End includes Orcutt versus Fairfield PAL at 6, North End versus Downtown A.C. at ? and Indians against Millionaires at ?. intermediate and junior division matches follow across Orcutt and Middle Street venues with multiple 5 to 9 o'clock tips.
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Boys’ Clubs of
Bridgeport
Bpoe Lodge
North End
Orcuit
Fairfield Pal
A.C
Indians
Millionaires
Orcutt
Middle St
Jewish Community Center
Blessed Sacrament
Bridgeport Pal
Fairfield Woods
St. Ambrose
St. Michael's
Knights
St. Augustine
Shehan Center
St. Michael
Red Bush Royals
Marsh’s Restaurant
Maples
Middle Street
Black Hawks Tie Canadiens 4-4 In Final Period
Chicago and Montreal battled to a 4-4 tie as Bill Hay and Dennis Hull scored in the third period to erase a Canadiens lead. Henri Richard completed a hat trick for Montreal, while Bobby Hull and Doug Mohns added Chicago goals as the teams remained locked in a tight race for spots.
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Chicago
UPI
Bill Hay
Dennis Hull
Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal
Black Hawks
Toronto
New York
Canadiens
Henri Richard
Leon Rochefort
Canadien
Bobby Hull
Doug Mohns
Richard
Rogatien Vachon
Pat Stapleton
Maple Leafs Top Red Wings 6-5 In Hectic Finish
Toronto roared back to beat Detroit 6-5 as Jim Pappin capped a four point day with his second goal with 2 36 left. Dave Keon Marcel Pronovost Ron Ellis and Pappin scored in the final period and Bob Pulford added a second period goal. Gordie Howe scored twice for the Wings who led 4-1 in the first period before Detroit was held scoreless in the middle frame.
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Detroit
Jim Pappins
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings
Dave Keon
Marcel Pronovost
Ron Ellis
Pappin
George Gardner
Bob Pulford
Maple Leaf
Gardner
Red Wings
Wings
Gordie One
Alex Delvecchio
Floyd Smith
Bruces. MacGregor
Rangers Beat Bruins To Net Playoff Spot
The New York Rangers clinched a playoff berth with a 3 0 victory over the Boston Bruins. Reg Fleming Jonnie Marshall and Bob Nevin scored as New York built a 3 0 lead and goalie Ed Giacomin posted a shutout. Pit Martin scored Boston s lone goal on a power play in the third period.
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NEW York
UPS
New York Rangers
Boston Bruins
Rangers
Reg Fleming
Jonnie Marshall
Bob Nevin
Boston
Pit Martin
Toronto
NHL
Bernie Parent
Fleming
Marshall
Phil Goyette
Nevin
Poal
Parent
Ranger
Ed Giacomin
En Tonte
Martin
Giacomin
Bulls beat Lakers 122-109 in season finale
Chicago’s Bulls, without star Jerry West, surged late to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 122 to 109. Guy Rodgers led Chicago with 12 points and Bob Boozer added 10 as the Bulls pulled away in the final periods after a tight game. The Lakers were led by Mel Counts and Gail Goodrich with 16 points each.
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Chicago
UPI
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Bulls
Lakers
Allstar
Guy Rodgers
Bob Boozer
Ercksn
Viles Angels
Mcimre
Baylor
Wilson
Hwhkins
Ward
Imbolt
Cimns
Godech
Shidse
Chas Fu Weshgtn
Heward
Ik Chmbrs
Bornes
Los Angeles
Hockey scores from national league games
National League results show Detroit edging Toronto 5 to 4 while New York defeated Boston 3 1 Chicago won 4 Montreal tied 4 Springfield upset 5 Providence 7 Rochester 4 Baltimore 2 Quebec 7 Japburan 1 Eastern league matchups list Nashyitta and Kicxville in incomplete standings
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Toronto
Detroit
New York
Boston
Chicago
Montreal
Amer Springfield
Bultoto
Providence
Herthey
Rochester
Baltimore
Quebec
Japburan
Easter
Nashyitta É Kicxville
Wrestling Show At Harding Gym Tomorrow Night
The Harding Fathers' Club sponsors a wrestling show set for tomorrow night at 8 in the Harding gym. The card lists Arnold Skostand versus Johny Rotz, Spyros Arion versus Crazy Luke Graham, Gorilla Monsoon versus Bull Orega, and a tag team bout pitting Tony Altomare and Lou Albano against Miguel Perez and Arman Hussain.
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Harding Fathers’ Club
Harding Gym
Arnold Skostand
Johny Rotz
Spyros Arion
Crazy Luke’ Graham
Gorilla Monsoon
Bull Orega
Tony Altomare
Lou Albano
Miguel Perez
Arman Hussein
Anne Micknak Wins Title In Black Rock Event
Anne Micknak of Seymour won the Black Rock women’s event in Bridgeport with a five game 613 including a 12 pin handicap. Frank Everone of West Haven and Dennis LaChase of Middletown led regional scores among 66 entries. evita
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Frank Everone
West Haven
Anne Micknak
Seymour
Dennis LaChase
Middletown
Connecticut
Sandra Eriksson
Fairfield
Helen Kiczuk
Hartford
Wanda Green
Stratford
Agnes Beck
Bridgeport
Irene Price
Milford
Terry Santoro
Ansonia
Lillian Kennedy
Carol Corsa
Winsted
Everone
Woodlawn
Haven
New
Ted Rachel
Windsor Locks
John Albee
Farmington
Ron Dahlgren
Plainville
Jerry Torre
Thompsonville
James Bonee
Alan Barkman
New Britain
Dom Lancia
Ed Gutt
South Windsor
Tronsky
Manchester
Whitney Grove
New Haven
Willimantic
Barnum
Sikes Wins Greater Jacksonville Open By One Stroke
Dan Sikes held steady on his home course to win the Greater Jacksonville Open by one stroke over Bill Collins. Sikes finished nine under par 279 with a final round 73 earning $20,000, while Collins closed with 67 for 280 and $12,000 in prize money. Gay Brewer and Jim Colbert tied for third at 281 as the windy, demanding conditions favored Sikes’ lead throughout the event.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Dan Sikes
Bill Collins
Sikes
Gaie
Collins
Panama
Gay Brewer
Doug Sanders
Kansas State
Jim Colbert
Brewer
Colbert
Chuck Courtney
Bob Goalby
Julius Boros
Phoenix
Don January
Goalby
Gary Player
Jacky Cupit
Mason Rudolph
Don Sikes
Bill Callins
Guy Brewer
Dim Colbert
Bob Grainy
Dullys Boros
Jocky Cupit
Billy Jroxwell
Jaason Rudolph
Miller Barber
Bruce Crampton
Dock McGowen
Bob Vernay
al Gelberger
Gordon Jones
Jerry Mowlds
Kel Nagle
Bert Yancey
Frank Ford
Bruce Devlin
Roy Floyd
Ed Griffiths
Dave Hill
Harold Kneece
Jean Refram
Charles Sittard
Ken Venturi
Tom Weiskopf
Frank Boynton
Ed Furgol
Bobby Nichols
Jack Nickfaus
Dave Ragan
Steve Rul
Flite
Bay Johnson
Dave Marr
Don. Massengale
Phil Rodgers
Jack Rule Teite-Is
R. H. Sikes
Doy
Hebert Fialts
Dick Lotz
Dave Mared
Bobby Mitchell
Tsrifm
Randy Pets
TFA
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Havlicek Star
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Fred Crawford
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Escunity
Main St
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iFund
Parks and Recreation Department
Red Sox
Illini
Florida
Claude Kirk, Jr
Bruins
Villa Ave
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