McCovey’s 500-Foot Bomb Lifts Giants Past Oakland
In a spring exhibition, Willie McCovey slammed a 500 foot homer as San Francisco defeated Oakland 7-6. San Francisco hitters combined for 12 hits, with McCovey’s blast highlighting a strong Giants performance in the early season buildup. Reggie Jackson homered for Oakland, his seventh of the spring, as Los Angeles edged Montreal 13-5.
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Hawks Win Final Playoff Spot in Overtime Thriller
Hawks cap the last Central berth with a 112 110 overtime win over the Bulls. Lou Hudson and Peter Maravich each score 22 as Walt Hazza rd adds 18 and 21 rebounds. Pistons beat Buffalo 112 105 for a team record 44th victory.
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Gophers Upset Harvard to Reach NCAA Final
Minnesota coach Glen Sommer praised a hard skating overtime win over Harvard in a semifinal at the Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse NY. The victory moves Minnesota to the championship final against Boston University in Syracuse with both teams chasing the national title.
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Stars Pacers Battle In ABA Top Standings
The Virginia Squires clinched first in the Western Division while Utah and Indiana fought for the top spots. Texas Chaparrals and Denver chased the fourth playoff berth as the West tightens. Joe Hamilton scored 42 for Texas. Bealy Wise and Combs led Utah in a comeback over New York. Netolicky led Indiana with 24 as Kentucky fell.
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Melnyk Shrinks to 233 Pounds as Open Lead Emerges
Jacksonville based golfer Melnyk weighs 233 pounds, matches January for a share of the halfway lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open. He reports slimming down to 238 while citing improved pace and distance. Trevino laments missed chances as Merckx wins Milan San Remo for the fourth time in six years.
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Bruins Clinch East Division With Win Over Flyers
Boston Bruins can clinch first in the NHL East Division with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. A win would secure the Prince of Wales Trophy for the Bruins, who aim to seal the title with weeks left in the regular season.
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Donahue Captures pole with Sebring speed mark
At Sebring Florida Mark Donohue won the pole with a 123.442 mph Sebring record in a Ferrari 512, eclipsing Andretti and the pace of Porsche rivals. Donohue and co driver David Hobbs shared the front row as Ferrari seeks another victory while Porsche domination looms over the 43-car field.
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Honor Team
Fargo North Dakota AP report names Bill McCoy of Northern Jones and Rick Weaver of Morningside to the all North Central conference basketball squad on Friday.
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Swede Regains Vault Record In Cleveland Meet
Swede Isaksson, 24, regains world indoor pole vault record by clearing 17 feet 8% inches in the Knights of Columbus meet at Cleveland arena, reaffirming Nordwig of East Germany as the prior holder with 17 feet 8% inches set last week.
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Wimp Hegley Gets Jets Coaching Job
Wimp Hegley a 19 year old Nashville native and Bowling Green State alum has been named offensive coach for the New York Jets. He previously served four years at Purdue in a similar role.
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Chicago Edges Golden Seals as Penalties Pile Up
In Friday NHL action Chicago beat California 6 2 after 24 penalties were handed to all teams. The Seals set a club record with 48 penalties. Vancouver defeated Pittsburgh 6 4, narrowing the Penguins playoff chances in the West Division.
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U S Surprises Czech Pack Team in World Hockey Opener
The United States shocked Czechoslovakia 5 to 3 in the Group A opener as Hal Trumble noted prior that Czechs could challenge the Soviets if they hit form. Russia routed West Germany 11 to 2 in the other Friday game.
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