Knicks Take 2-1 Lead Over Lakers In Nba Final
Willis Reed scores 22 and Earl Monroe sparks Knicks in an 87-83 win at Madison Square Garden to seize a 2-1 series edge over the Los Angeles Lakers. Wilt Chamberlain faces stout New York defense as Jerry West battles a leg injury in the fourth quarter.
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Monroe, Frazier lead Knicks past Lakers in tense finale
Willis Reed sealed the win as the Knicks edged the Lakers 85-83 with Walt Frazier scoring key free throws in the final seconds. Monroe erupted for 21 points off the bench, driving at Wilt Chamberlain and sparking a decisive rally after Los Angeles built a late surge. West hampered by lingering hamstring injuries watched as Kerlan weighed Game Four readiness.
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Giants Sweep Cubs Amid Wild Brawl at Candlestick Park
Giants beat Cubs 11-9 in 12 innings as Bobby Bonds homered and a wild brawl sidelines Reiser and Santo. Reiser and Barr were among those hospitalized for precautionary X-rays. no injuries were confirmed. Other NL results followed: Braves over Phillies 3-1, Astros 14 Mets 8, Reds 6 Expos 1, Padres 8 Pirates 0, Dodgers 3 Cardinals 0.
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Senator Gallagher's plan riles stock car promoters
AL MILLER notes Sen James Gallagher proposes closing stock car racing this summer to save gasoline. Promoters Dale Gegner and Vern Weber dispute the idea, explaining stock cars use high octane racing fuel not regular pump gas, and say Gallagher misunderstands the sport.
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Auto racing foes say Gallagher would curb fun and hurt revenue
The piece argues Sen Gallagher’s stance could force auto racing to shut down. It cites fuel use by motor homes and boats, economic dependence of drivers, and fans’ loyalty, noting Gallagher will not seek legislative action.
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Astros Hit Rainout Schedule In Wisconsin Rapids Trip
The Astros were rained out of Sunday night action with Quincy and left for a short road swing to Wisconsin Rapids and Appleton. Four of five league games were washed out Sunday with the rainout to be made up as a doubleheader.
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World Boxing Title Fight Results Highlight Unclear Details
AP reports from Brazil and the United States summarize boxing outcomes with several legible names including Manuel Ramos and Carlos Monzon. Key bouts feature Roy Dale Vel and Jimmy Ellis with knockouts or stoppages noted, though several fragments remain unreadable.
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