Wilt Rises as Lakers Edge Bulls in Western Playoff Finish
Wilt Chamberlain dominated the late moments to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Chicago Bulls 95-92 in the opening Western playoff series. Norman Van Lier scored 28 points for Chicago and led rebounds, but Chamberlain blocked his 14-footer, sparked a Lakers possession, and Gail Goodrich finished with a layup for the lead with 28 seconds left.
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Penae seal blocks Bulls 95 92 in late thriller
Chicago led 50 46 at halftime after Van Lier’s twelve point burst but Los Angeles narrow ed the gap in the second half. Chamberlain had 21 points 28 rebounds and eight blocks as West’s 27 led the Lakers while Love led the Bulls with 19 and Sloan 18. The deciding sequence came when Chamberlain blocked Van Lier’s potential winner and the Lakers held on to even the best of seven series at Forum with Game 2 set for Thursday and games to follow in Oakland and at the Forum.
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Celtics Blitz Knicks 134-108 In Eastern Playoffs Opener
Celtics offense clicks as Boston shoots 57.3 percent to rout the Knicks 134-108 in Boston. Jo Jo White leads with 30 points, Havlicek adds 26, Cowens 18, Chaney 18 while New York struggles on defense. Series resumes in New York Wednesday with the Knicks seeking rebound.
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Four Hawkeyes back for fall as spring scrimmage hints at mix
Iowa relying on four veterans to anchor the 1973 campaign as Kyle Skogman and Tom Cabalka fight for extra eligibility after injuries and a neck scare. Cabalka recalled beating doctors by insisting he could play again while teammates praised his leadership and grit.
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Iowa players laud Jeff Clayton after spring scrimmage
Iowa players needle Jeff Clayton 6-3 219 pound freshman defensive end from Cleveland for rugged play in scrimmage. Coach Frank Lauterbur praises Clayton noting he switched from tight end to defensive end and makes many tackles. Clayton was among four players named most improved during spring drills. Ray Donels 70 died in Rochester Minnesota, former head football coach in 1941-42 and longtime Iowa State athletic department servant. Al Grady, longtime Iowa City Press-CCitizen sports editor, hospitalized with heart condition after ICU stay.
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This Week's Sports Slate Ton
Comprehensive list of late season high school basketball and track events across Iowa City, Williamsburg, Belle Plaine, Jeff, Kennedy, Linn Mar, Muscatine, Regis, Wash, Jett, Prairie, Muscatine, Marion, and surrounding venues. Includes girls and boys games with times, venues, and upcoming relays as ACR announces Midwest home season opening.
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Oregonian Wins Boston Marathon
Jon Anderson of the Oregon Track Club surged on Heartbreak Hill to win the 77th Boston A.A. Marathon, the first American victor since 1968. He finished the 26 mile course in 2:16:03, becoming only the fourth American winner since World War I. The race record remains 2:10.30 by Ron Hull of England in 1970.
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Wright Wins Colgate Dinah Shore, Wright Triumphs at Mission Hills
Mickey Wright captured her 82nd career title with a 25-foot birdie on 18 at Mission Hills to win the Colgate Dinah Shore Winners Circle by two strokes. Joyce Kazmierski finished second after a late-collapse, while Carol Mann tied with Betty Burfeind for third. Kathy Whitworth finished fifth as part of a loaded leaderboard at Palm Springs.
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Former ISU coach Ray Donels dies at 70
Ray Donels former head football coach at Iowa State University and Cyclone club secretary died in a Rochester Minnesota hospital. He was 70 and had been hospitalized since late last month. He coached at Union and Cole high schools before Ames high, led ISU freshman teams, became head coach in 1941 and served as director of athletics at Ottumwa Naval Air Station during World War II. He returned to ISU in 1947 as Cyclone club secretary, retiring last January.
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