Hayes Questions Celtics Dominance After Bullets Game
Elvin Hayes asked why the NBA seems spellbound by the Celtics after a Sunday in which he and the Washington Bullets were not in the Eastern Conference playoffs. He dismissed the idea of a simple fix and said Boston has been on top for a long time and will adjust as needed.
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Husker spring game caps Nebraska football drills
The Huskers conclude spring practice with an intrasquad style game as several players vie for regular roles. The team relies on a strong defense with only four returning starters on offense as coach Tom Osborne eyes progress before the next season. In the NBA playoffs the Bullets and Celtics open a tense series with Washington leveraging defense to slow Boston. Golden State dominates Chicago to take a 1 0 series lead in Oakland with Rick Barry scoring 38 points.
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Nicklaus and Miller reject $1 million winner-take-all match
Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller refused a proposed winner-take-all golf match offering $1 million each, saying it harms the game and they will not participate. Both players debated the idea after the Tournament of Champions where Nicklaus tied for ninth and Miller finished tied for tenth.
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Platte College golfers win pair at Fairbury and Hastings
Platte College golfers won their third and fourth invitational titles of the spring with team scores of 295 at Fairbury to beat Southeast Fairbury, 296, and 322 at Hastings to outpace Central Nebraska Tech and Southeast Fairbury. Stan Emerson led Fairbury with 70, followed by Harris 73 and Strickler 73.
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Haynie Wins Fort Worth Charity Classic in Playoff
Sandra Haynie captured the $45,000 Charity Classic in Fort Worth, beating Amy Alcott in a four hole sudden death after a three way 1 under par 212 with Judy Rankin. Alcott and Rankin joined by players including Donna Caponi Young Pat Bradley JoAnne Carner and Carol Mann in the wind affected Woodhaven Country Club event.
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Colonels Rally to Crush Spirits in ABA East Playoff
The Kentucky Colonels erased a Spirits of St Louis challenge after Freddie Lewis sprained an ankle, led by Artis Gilmore in a 117 to 98 victory to seize a 3-1 series edge. Indiana Nuggets upset at Denver as McGinnis fuels 4th quarter surge for 109-90 win, tying Western finals at 3-2.
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Norfolk Invitational: Norfolk tops nine-team field in rain
In a rain soaked Norfolk meet Norfolk wins with 60 points over Battle Creek 90 in B division. Don Johnson Norfolk sets two mile meet record 9 49.9 and Columbus Chuck Walgren sweeps sprint titles 100 in 10.3 and 220 in 22.9. Hastings Doug Phelps high jump 6 6 and Grand Island mile relay 3 31.7 highlight a strong showing by local schools.
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Hunter shines as Palmer and Blue star in AL action
Jim Hunter pitched 7 2 3 hitless innings before a two out single ended a near no hitter as the Yankees routed Milwaukee 10 1. Palmer and Vida Blue matched strong outings for Baltimore and Oakland, with Palmer 3 1 and Blue 5 1 in two strong performances.
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Weather warms Ellis revives Pirates win over Phillies
Dock Ellis thrived as Pittsburgh pitcher with warm weather pacesetting a six hitter in a 24 victory over Philadelphia to complete a three game sweep. He walked none and fanned five as the Pirates built a 4 1 lead then held on. Other NL results included Atlanta over San Diego, New York over Montreal, Cincinnati over Houston in 10, and Los Angeles over San Francisco with St Louis at Chicago postponed.
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Eleven Columbus Wrestlers Compete in Albion District Freestyle Meet
Eleven Columbus athletes competed in a United States Wrestling Federation District Freestyle tournament at Albion Saturday. First place honors went to Lindsay Ball, Jin Sackett, Mike Rice, and George Rambour. Second places to Mike Glur and Mike Quinn, with thirds for Craig Marsh, Collyn Florendo, and Steve Schumacher. Fourths to Kirk McAndrew and Craig Person. Glur and Schumacher scored notable wins over rivals from Chadron and South Dakota.
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