Lakers edge Warriors to reach NBA finals in West
Stumpy led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-118 win over the Golden State Warriors as Gail Goodrich scored 21 in the third period, setting a playoff record with 10 field goals. The Lakers now await the Knicks or Celtics in the NBA Finals, with finals earnings projected at 65 000.
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Celtics edge Knicks in tense 95 97 game as title hopes stay alive
Dave Cowens played all 48 minutes for 32 points and 16 rebounds, John Havlicek returned from injury to add 18 points, and Paul Silas secured the win with late free throws and a 20th rebound. Celtics down 3-2 force a sixth game in New York while Lakers top Warriors to close Western Finals.
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Annual River Raft Race Set May 6
The fifth annual Iola to Humboldt innertube raft race is slated to start at noon May 6. More than 60 rafts from cities such as Junction City and Nevada Mo. competed last year, with prizes for two classes and a 50 cent entry fee. Proceeds fund prizes, typically beer, and entrants must remain in the water for the entire race.
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ABA Signs Dwight Lamar Ahead of NBA For Top Collegians
The American Basketball Association inks a long term deal with Dwight Lamar of Southwestern Louisiana, ahead of the NBA draft. Lamar led both college division and university division in scoring, signaling the ongoing talent war between leagues. The ABA also picked Larry Finch of Memphis State while NBA teams pursued him, reflecting cross league recruitment dynamics.
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Dodgers Rally Past Cardinals 5-3 Behind Davis Triple
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 as Willie Davis tripled home the winning run in the 11th after a late rally. The Cardinals dropped their 13th loss in 15 games, with Ray Busse committing his third error of the game to allow a tie in the eighth. St. Louis is idle tonight.
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Major League Standings Snapshot On Various Games
The standings show Chicago over New York 3 0 and Boston 4 Minnesota 3. Texas edges Detroit 4 1. Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 2. Cleveland 1 Oakland 0. California 1 Baltimore 0. Cincinnati 7 Montreal 4. San Francisco 5 Chicago 0. San Diego at Pittsburgh postponed. Atlanta 5 Philadelphia 2. Los Angeles 5 St Louis 3 in 11 innings. New York 5 Houston 2.
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Little League Managers to Meet in Chanute
An April 30 meeting at the Chanute Recreation and Parks Commission office invites prospective managers for Chanute’s three Chanute boys baseball leagues Rookie Minor and Major. Agenda covers league rules eligible player distribution draft assistance election of presidents and playing dates.
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Simpson Confidently Shuts Down Brewers In Royals Win
Wayne Simpson allowed three hits through eight and a third as Kansas City beat Milwaukee 3-2. Gene Garber earned the save after a ninth inning rally, lifting the Royals to the AL West lead with Minnesota’s loss. Patek Otis and Piniella drove in the runs in the first.
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White Sox Ace Dominates Yankees In Five-Hitter
White Sox pitcher Wilbur Wood tossed a five hit shutout defeating the New York Yankees 3 to 0. Wood used a sharp knuckleball and precise control to stifle the Yankee order as Matty Alou Horace Clarke and Roy White produced the only hits off him. Thurman Munson added a run with a ground rule double in the eighth. Weather aided Wood as Ralph Houk noted damp air helped the knuckleball.
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Russians Question Walton as They Arrive for Tour
The Soviet Olympic champions arrive in the United States for a new tour facing the United States and UCLA star Bill Walton. Coach Vladimir Kandrashin says he has never heard of Walton and expects tougher games than two years ago. The tour opens with Utah allstars in Salt Lake City before a Sunday Forum showdown with the U S squad and a series of dates through May 11 in cities including San Diego Albuquerque Indianapolis New York Baltimore and Lexington.
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