Boston Nets Atlantic Division Title In NBA Thriller
Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 127-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on St Patrick’s Day. Havlicek led Boston with 35 points as Cowens 20 and Chaney 15 supported, while Seattle, Chicago, Portland, Baltimore and Los Angeles posted notable results in other games. Sealt’s status sparked a protest by Knicks coach Red Holzman after a 123-107 loss. West led the Lakers late in a tight win over Milwaukee.
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Colonels claim record 61st win in ABA season
Kentucky Colonels beat Virginia Squires 112 103 on St Patrick day to set an ABA season victory record of 61 and extend their win streak to 10. Louie Dampier led with 20 points Artis Gilmore 19. Julius Erving paced the Squires with 18 rebounds. Nets rout Cougars 147 327 for fifth straight win as Rick Barry scores 44. Pacers top Memphis 193 with Daniels Keller Netolicky leading scoring. Denver rockets beat Dallas 91 87 as Robisch scores 27 and Chaparrals clinch third with Donnie Freeman leading.
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Murphy Leads Great Jacksonville Open After Turbulent Round
Bob Murphy holds a one stroke lead at 4 under par 149 after 3% holes at Hidden Hills. Tony Jacklin stands at 141 after a windy round. Murphy celebrated St Patrick’s Day in green amid gusts up to 45 mph. Jacklin bogeyed after a noise from the crowd distracted him.
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Carty Cepeda Sign with Braves After Injuries
Atlanta Braves sign Rico Carty and Orlando Cepeda as comeback attempts after knee injuries. Carty sat out 1972 from a left knee injury in 1970 and Cepeda had left knee surgery last August. Reported contracts around 50 000 for Carty and 400 for Cepeda.
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Bowling Night Reports Strong Scores at Columbus Bowl
Ardean Stone led the 637 series with a 687 score in Progressive League at Columbus Bowl. Top lines include a 767 single for Louies Restaurant and 2 199 series, Marilyn Walker 210, Peggy Balts and Sheila Stone 640 series, and a 903 for Lil Joes in game honors. Dodgers team totals reached 1 054 and 553 in the Bantam and overall events.
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Alabama player George Linn sinks long college goal
The longest measured college basketball field goal was a 4 foot 0 inch heave by Alabama's George Linn against North Carolina in 135a.
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Reds Hope To Be Pennant Contender After Big Trade
Reds manager Sparky Anderson rejects sympathy and targets a pennant run with key returnees and new pieces. Johnny Bench seeks comeback form after 1971 dip. Lee May traded to Astros. Tony Perez shifts to first base. New second baseman Lee Morgan, shortstop Dave Concepcion, and Ken Denis Menke fill in, while Bobby Tolan aims to return to center field and bolster a lineup led by Pete Rose. Pitching boost eyed from Wayne Simpson and Jim Merritt, with Don Gullett Cary Nolan Lefty Grimsley and others in rotation.
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Lakeview Track Team Eyes Strong Season Start
Lakeview’s 20 veterans, led by Ed Kinzer and Kurt Wilke, start the 1972 outdoor track season at the Viking all weather oval Tuesday afternoon. Coach Tom Bruckner season starts behind schedule after a long basketball run, with hopes for strong district and state performances and a full eight meet schedule.
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Lafayette and Jacksonville win opening NIT games march to semifinals
Lafayette College stunned Virginia 77 71 to become the Cinderella of the NIT opening round, while Jacksonville topped Fordham 94 75 behind Brent Fox and Ernie Felming. Tripucka led Lafayette with 25 points, as Jacksonville rode Oldham press and Brent blocks to victory.
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Regional NCAA finals set with Rupp facing retirement
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, 70, reaches mandatory retirement age and may end his storied tenure if Kentucky loses to Florida State in the Mideast regional final in Dayton Ohio. UCLA remains the favorite as it eyes a sixth straight title, while Long Beach State awaits a potential rematch and others vie for spots in Los Angeles Morgantown and Amos.
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Clendenon Back With Cards And Power Hitters
St Louis signed Arch Clendenon after Mets released him. He homered twice against the Mets as the Cardinals crushed them 21 to 7. Other spring results include Torre leading the Cardinals, Drago and teammates shutting out the Cubs, and Cepeda signing his 1972 contract with Atlanta.
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Leaders Tired at Boulevard Lanes Bowlers Shine
Hex Huele Holehed bowled a 226 and Harold Krumland posted a 611 series for Major League keglers at Boulevard Lanes. Bill Schuele 218 Ron Nelson 213 Warren Lund 206 Rex Adair 200 Wes Bird 126. Ski Lounge led 7 game totals, Bellwood Bar 2634 team total. In Dale Electronics Women’s League Tita Fuhr 202 and 541. Lindsayites 2698 team game Pin Pointers 654. Charles Kaipust 167 and Ed Zitamer 510. Senior Fanpie Olive Rehle 193 446. The Missers beat lean strooling 602 and 1261.
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Solar Salute Tops Field in $60,000 San Felipe at Santa Anita
Solar Salute leads seven rivals in the $60,000 San Felipe at Santa Anita with 121 pounds aboard Laffit Pincay Jr. The mile race marks the colt's longest test as he shifts from sprinting and other notable entries include Hur Park resting and MacArthur Park withdrawn.
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Ealey signs for Canadian CFL play with Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Ontario UPI reports Baldt a blog quarterback from the University of Toledo signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on Friday after being passed over in the NFL draft. Ealey, an 18 pound rollout quarterback, had 65 consecutive victories in high school and college.
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Williams says A's sound pitching staff strengthened
Oakland manager Dick Williams says the A's are sound all around as he expects them to win the AL West again. He notes an abundance of catchers and infielders, adds Ken Holtman and Denny McLain bolster the rotation, and outlines a crowded pitching staff with Vida Blue possibly headlining.
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