Erving Lifts Squires in ABA Playoff Sweep
Julius Erving scored 39 points as the Virginia Squires beat the Floridians 115-106 to complete a four game sweep in the East Division semi final. The win advances Virginia to the East finals where Kentucky faces New York.
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Staub Acquired from Expos Yogi Chosen by Mets
The New York Mets named Yogi Berra manager replacing Gil Hodges who died, and announced the acquisition of Rusty Staub from the Montreal Expos for Ken Singleton Mike Jor Remsen and Tom Foll. Staub hit 312 with 19 homers and 97 RBIs for Montreal last season, joining a lineup with Tommie Agee Cleon Jones Kim Fregosi.
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Atwood Shatters Medley Records In AAU Short Course
Susie Atwood dominated the National AAU Short Course Swimming Championships in Dallas winning the women's 400-yard individual medley American record at 4 23.85 and anchoring Lakewood Aquatic Club to a 3 57.43 American record in the 40‑yard medley relay. She also set a meet backstroke mark as she led from 200 yards, while Gary Hall of Indiana and Steve Genter set records in the men’s events. Kim Peyton claimed the women’s 200‑yard freestyle as Indiana A swept finals.
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Kirkwood opens spring baseball with doubleheader sweep
Kirkwood Community College of Cedar Rapids opened its spring baseball campaign Thursday with a doubleheader sweep over Des Moines Community College. Kirkwood won the opener 32 and the nightcap 199 as Lee Simons had four doubles in the day and Don Moeller added three hits. Kirkwood finished with 22 hits across both games and faces Mason City junior college in a Saturday twin bill at 1 p.m. on the Jones park diamond.
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Sugar Bowl May Move to Dec 31
Kansas City AP The Sugar Bowl football game once on January 1 likely shifts to December 31 night, with NCAA approval sought. Executive committee members at spring meetings discussed the change to avoid conflicts with another bowl. Sugar Bowl officials request the switch, aiming for a permanent date, while 1974 could expand the national basketball championship field from 25 to 28 or 32 teams.
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Nissalke Named ABA Coach of the Year in Dallas
Nissalke, in his first season with the Dallas Chaparrals, led the team from last to third in the West and was named ABA Coach of the Year. He, 97, garnered seven votes in coaches’ balloting while Joe Mullaney and LaDell Anderson each had two votes.
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Williamsburg Wins a Pair at Dual Track Meet
Williamsburg defeated English Valleys 40 to 4 and Solon 80 to 67 in a dual track meet here on Thursday.
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Iowa State falters as Penn State leads NCAA gymnastics
Ames Iowa AP Penn State the defending NCAA champion led after compulsories at the 30th NCAA gymnastics meet with 154.55 points while host Iowa State stumbled to fifth on 148.40 Three events cost the Cyclones the title options in pommel horse floor and high bar coach Ed Gagnier said winning now seems unlikely as top contenders include Penn State Southern Illinois and Iowa State’s main rivals.
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Y Tourney Girls Reach Semifinals at Central Branch YMCA
In the 8th grade bracket at the Central branch YMCA on Thursday, semifinals were reached by both 8th and 7th grade Girls Y tournaments. St Patrick's Shamrocks beat LC Stoners 24 18 and Quack defeated Franklin Quacks 35 7 in quarters while Franklin Groovers beat McKinley Bjarnson and St Judes No 1 49 2 to reach semis. Seventh grade action saw JC Pistols defeat McKinley Niftynine 36 10, St Judes oust Franklin Amys 26 46 and St Matthews top Franklin Supershots 28 17 to advance. St Patrick's also reached quarters with a 33 18 win over Franklin Woppers.
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Geiger Seeks Better Hitting As C R Bows
Cedar Rapids manager Gary Geiger pursues improved hitting after an 8 32 loss to the Sara sota rookies in a spring camp game. Substantial misplays and base running errors helped Sara sota take a 2 0 lead in the seventh, Zimmer and Nixon contributing. Zimmer father Don Zimmer watched, amid broader league strike activity. Barakat and Alaway had notable moments as CR reshuffles roster ahead of Monday night tilt at Al Lang Field.
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Detroit Team Jumps To 4th in ABC Meet
Coon Bros American Motors of Detroit shot 3 017 to cruise into fourth place in the regular team event at the American Bowling Congress tournament. Coon Bros, one of the strongest teams in the Detroit All Star Traveling League, posted 63 1072 and 991 games Thursday as they broke into the top 10.
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