Pearson Reigns in Southeastern 500 Questing Prix
Andretti wins the Questor Grand Prix at Ontario California, earning $988,900 after late Indy-style racing. He beats Jack Stewart in two heats on the 1.191 mile road course, averaging up to 109.4 mph. Stewart's Tyrrell Ford takes second, Denis Hulme third, Chris Amon fourth, with Tim Schenken and Joe Siffert following. Andretti praises his Ferrari as flawless and plans European and US racing this summer.
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Phoenix
Ontario
Scotland
Jack Stewart
Make
Stewart
New Zealand
Denis Hulme
McLaren Ford
Chris Amon
Tim Schenken
Australis Gite
Joe Siffert
Switzerland
United States
Joriven
Andrelli
Nazareth
South Africa
Monroe Kayoed Leads Bullets Past 321 in Playoff Thriller
Monroe Ménrot recovered from a knockout blow to score 23 of his 24 points in the second half as the Baltimore Bullets beat Philadelphia 321 in the Eastern division semifinal. Coach Gene Shine praised the late surge while trainer Skip Feldman described the brief collapse and revival.
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Baltimore ‘Bullets
Monroe
Secon
Philadelphia
Hie
Baltimore
Gene Shine
Bullets
Pacers Win West Title in 146-126 Rout
The Indiana Pacers clinched the ABA West title with a 146 to 126 victory over Denver, as Utah lost to New York, sealing their championship and ending a strong regular season run before 10,000 fans at home. Key scorers included Bil Keller with 34, Bob Netolicky 23, and Freddie Lewis 21, with Ralph Simpson of Denver leading the night’s scoring. Virginia, Texas, Floridians, Pittsburgh, Carolina, and Kentucky also posted ABA results.
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Associated Press
Dself
Indiana
Indiana’! Pacers
Denver
Pacers
Utah
New York
Virginia
Texas
Pittsburgh
Carolina
Kentucky
Rockets
Bil Keller
Bob Netolicky
Freddie Lewis
Rick Barry
Bulls
Bobby Love
Jim King
George Stance
Tle
Lasers
Savage Swede Savage Crashes at Questor Gran Prix
A 24 year old race driver, Savage Savage, crashed his Formula A car into a wall at the Questor Gran Prix in San Antonio. He remained in serious condition at a local hospital Monday, after suffering end injuries. his wife Shary reported he was semi-conscious and responding to questions with hand signals.
Pearson Wins Bristol Speedweek as Petty Drops Streak
At Bristol International Speedway Pearson leads a 513 mile race beating Petty by four seconds. Pearson clocked 4 53.23 earning 6920 dollars for his fifth Bristol win and third in this event. Brooks, Allison, Parsons fill top five in Dodge and Ford cars.
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Pyar
Bristol /International “Speedway
Donnie Allison
Bristol Speedway
Petty
Dick Brooks
Spartanburg
D.C
Dopey Allison
Hueytown
Ila
Betmy Parsons
Eslerbe
Mat Crown Triumphs At St Jude's Parish Wrestling Meet
St Jude's dominated the Parish league at LaSalle, earning seven titles and 427 points. St Matthew's took second with three champions and 75 points, Trmaculate Conception third with two champs and 37 points. Final bout results and full standings listed in parish report.
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LaSalle
St. Matthew's
Trmaculate Conception
Suic
Tom Mekdany
Ewin
Ataibs
A ‘Mitra
St. Niall
St. Math
Mart Iba Iit
Cuma Hancelka
Sire i
Ona
Wilmner Vertshin Nuit
Angeren Fan Weldon
Lynette
Wall elected president of coaches association
William Wall, basketball coach at St Mée Murray, chosen as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches at its annual meeting during the NCAA championships. Ned Wolk of Arizona State named to the board. officers include Steve Belk, Fred Taylor, Joe Vanesin, and Bob Park with several notable board members listed.
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Houston
William
Bill” Wall
Steve Belk
Oregon
Fred R.“Taylor
Ohio State
Joe: Vanessin
Yale
Bob Park
St. Louis
Hesities Wolk
Wiliam Ty Foster
Rutgers
Rex Winter
Washington
A. B
Abe” Lemons
Oklahoma City
Harry Pond
Texas-Arlingtn
Eight Vets Return as Cyclones Eye Next Title
Oklahoma State dethroned Iowa State at the NCAA wrestling championships as eight Cyclones return for next year. Caleb Adams and Ben Peterson claimed titles for Iowa State, with George Fujita and other champions noted. Nichols praised returnees and predicted a stronger Cyclones squad.
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Auburn
Ala
Oklahoma State
Jonal State
Nichols
Adams
Peterson
Yoshiro Pujla
Cumner
Jay Atueson
Aueans
Mick Jones
Oregon State
Greg Johnson
Mich. State
Yoshiro Fujita
Okl. State
Roger Wigel
Darrel Keller
Okla.State
Stan Dziedzic
Slippery Tuck
Andy Metter
Penn State
Geoff Ranm
Okla State
Greg Wojebelowski
Toledo
Surgery for Hail After Riding Fall
San Diego Chargers quarterback John Hail underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his left eye after a horseback riding accident left him with a skull fracture concussion and a fracture of the bone below the eye. Team physician Dr B Paul Woodward said he would be hospitalized about a week and full results would be known after swelling subsides.
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Ban Diego
John Hail
San Diego
Sid Gillman
Charneil Badh
Grossmont Hospital
B. Paul Woodward
Herve
Woodward
Hadi
University of Kansas
Chargers
Sports Results Roundup Mixed NBA NBA Playoffs and Hockey Notes
Odd fragmented report covers NBA playoff matchups with Chicago and Los Angeles noted, plus hockey and lacrosse snippets. Mentions Seattle Toronto and Fort Wayne, with several unclear team names and scores.
Bruins End Vacation With Fourth Straight Loss
The Bruins fall 2-1 to the New York Rangers as Orr plays 96 seconds in a return from vacation, boosting Boston’s skid to four games. Montreal looms in the Stanley Cup playoffs as Boston fights to avoid poor form in late season.
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Boston
Orr
Bruins
Montsent
Rangers
New Yorke
Ay‘pearing
Bowes
Montreal
Canadiens
Wice
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