Celtics Suns open series Sunday at Boston Garden
The Celtics and Suns meet to begin the NBA championship series with CBS telecasts from Boston Garden. The aging Celtics hope rest helps John Havlicek and Dave Cowens while Phoenix, led by coach John MacLeod, seeks to prove as the league's breakout team after beating Seattle and Golden State.
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Industrial league softball results at Santa Fe Park
In National League play Standard shut out Mid-America 10-0 after 25 hits. Drisdell Studio defeated H. K. Porter 14-3, Ralphs Plumbing beat Kustom Electronics 13-2 with 19 hits. Porter had nine hits, four in the final frame, as Drisdell built an early lead.
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Kiick Signs One Year Deals With Denver Broncos
Running back Jim Kiick formerly of the Miami Dolphins and Memphis Grizzlies has signed a series of one year contracts with the Denver Broncos. Bronco officials announced the signing but did not reveal terms or number of deals. Kiick played at the University of Wyoming and was a Dolphins fifth round pick in 1968.
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Andrews to attend Independence Community Junior College
Oscar Andrews of Erie High School signed a non scholarship letter of intent to attend Independence Community Junior College. The 6 4 180 pound forward averaged 21.3 points and 13 rebounds as a senior for the Erie Red Devils who went 26 1 and placed third in the 2A state playoffs at Emporia.
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Topeka
Junior Olympic qualifying meet slated in Fredonia
The Region III Junior Olympics qualifying event will take place at Pryor Field in Fredonia on May 28 and 29. Orlin Milner of the Fredonia Recreation Commission heads the meet. Boys and girls ages 8 to 17 from Region III may enter the meet, with girls racing May 28 and boys May 29 starting at 9 a.m. All state meet events will be contested at the qualifier. Chevrolet Division of General Motors is the national sponsor.
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Elementary track meet set for Royster Stadium Friday
The elementary school track meet for fourth to sixth grade boys and girls will be held Friday at Royster Stadium starting at 12 30 p.m.
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Iola Football Coach Clark Resigns for Hiawatha
Iola High School head football coach Rick Clark resigns after one season to take a similar post at Hiawatha. A Chanute native, Clark played at Chanute High School and college before coaching three years at Wellsville and guiding Iola to 29 victories and five losses. He also served as assistant track coach focusing on weightmen.
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Royals ride hot streak to 5-3 win over A's
Kansas City improves to 19-10 and leads AL West with a 5-3 victory over Oakland. Whitey Herzog hails hitting surge and defense while injuries to Buck Martinez and Paul Splittorff create lineup shifts. Oakland manager Chuck Tanner expects a turnaround as the series concludes.
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Floyd Seeks Memphis Classic Crown As Pros Begin Play
Masters champion Ray Floyd tunes his game on the eve of the Memphis Classic amid a star field missing Nicklaus Irwin Green and Miller. Floyd aims to rebound after a rough month while Trevino Hill Littler and Player also contend at Colonial Country Club.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Major League results include Kansas City 5 Oakland 2 and New York 3 Cleveland 2. Boston 5 Milwaukee 3, Chicago 4 Minnesota 2. National League shows Philadelphia 2 New York 1 and Pittsburgh 7 St. Louis 6. Los Angeles 4 Atlanta 1, Houston 9 San Diego 4, Cincinnati 5 San Francisco 4. Chicago at Montreal postponed by rain cold.
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