Baltimore Bullets Oust Knicks to Clinch Western Crown
The Baltimore Bullets defeated the New York Knicks 92 41 at Madison Square Garden to seize the Western Conference title after a playoff run marked by revenge against New York. The series heads to Milwaukee for the championship start Wednesday night televised by ABC. Ray and Charlie Scott each scored 30 for Virginia Squires in a separate ABA Eastern Division finale 150 137 to go 2 1 in their series.
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Bullets Rally Past Knicks In Dramatic Playoff Clash
The Bullets edged the Knicks 93 91 as Jack Marin and Earl Monroe delivered clutch play. Shue noted fans’ defense chants and the Knicks’ third quarter surge, then steady shot-making to seize momentum at home after early struggles.
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Knicks and Bullets battle in late thriller for title lead
The Bullets built a late third quarter edge and held on as New York fought back. Dick Barrett led the Knicks with 26, while Monroe matched 26 for Baltimore as the game ended 93-9 read. Frazier and Reed battled through knee and shoulder issues amid playoff chatter.
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High Court Hears Final Plea by Ali
The Supreme Court heard Muhamad Ali's appeal as his conscription case faced bias claims. Chauncey Eskridge argued Griswold's position against Ali relied on prejudice against Islam and Black Muslims. Griswold denied the charge, noting the sides argued the matter in a Monday session lacking Ali's presence. The ninth justice disqualified himself. a ruling was expected in June.
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Crawford Wins First PGA Test at Flint Hills Course
Larry Crawford of Grinnell shot a 69 to win the Iowa Professional Golfers Association season opener at Flint Hills. Davenport’s Robby Birch finished second with 70, Dubuque’s Bob Lavacek third at 72, and Betendorf’s Gary Lockie was fourth with 73.
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ISU Awards Swimmers from Cedar Rapids Washington
Special to The Gezette Ames three former Cedar Rapids Washington swimmers earned varsity letters at Iowa State this season. The Cyclones placed third in the Big Eight after a 9 2 dual meet season with Dave Carruthers Jim Bell and Tim Krizan among those honored. Bill Knight of Iowa City was also listed among the 16 wrestlers earning letters.
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Standings and Results From Monday to Wednesday
Fragmented standings and game results across leagues with teams such as Houston, New York, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles. The text mixes scores like 6-1 and 1-0 and references players Griffin Boh Sadeck Marichal and others amid unclear scheduling for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday games.
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Boxing results from New Orleans and Tokyo mixed report
An Associated Press round up notes welterweight results with fighters from Cleveland and New Orleans. The chaotic text mentions air force tied to gearna and Pugh with unclear details, referencing New Orleans venues and Tokyo coverage without clear outcomes.
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Unclear OCR: Baltimore Series Results League Playoffs
Fragmentary text shows a Baltimore series and playoffs with scattered letters. Key names and dates unavailable. cannot confirm teams or outcomes.
Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
Eddie Podolak asked about Curt Merz retired from the Chiefs. Merz now runs a bar in Kansas City and occasionally emcees a local radio football Q and A show. A long tale from Iowa City recounts Merz as a standout end and a recruiter’s joke about flying his German parents to see games.
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Prothro Uses Grounded Blocking in Football Drill System
Ray Nagel at Iowa and Tommy Prothro share a crouch blocking approach taught from a low center of gravity. Prothro, UCLA alumnus and new LA Rams coach, cites Wallace Wade as his influence and applies sound fundamentals to football and even bridge. Clinton homecoming honors Bobby Dews with Cedar Rapids Cardinals opening season April 25. Dews born in Clinton March 23, 1938, visiting since 1938. Iowa spring practice depth chart features Sunderman and Schaefer in QB contention. open scrimmages Wednesdays and Saturdays draw public attendance.
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Tom Cabalka
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David Vasquez Wins Bantam Title in New York
New York City fighter David Vasquez defeated defending champion Chuck Spencer to claim the North American bantamweight title after seven rounds as Spencer suffered a broken nose and bleeding. referee stopped the bout on doctor’s order. Spencer is from Cleveland and was ahead early but faded after round three. The scheduled 12 round bout ended early.
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