ABA teams topple powerhouses as Pacers stun Pistons
Indiana Pacers defeated Detroit 104-99 after shocking Philadelphia 123-117, with Dave Robisch totaling 29 points across upset wins. Spurs tied for third in the Central after a 129-104 win over Kansas City as Golden State beat Phoenix 131-111.
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Islanders extend unbeaten streak with 3 1 victory over Kings
New York Islanders, the hottest team in the NHL, extended their unbeaten run to nine games with a 3 1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Billy Harris and goalie Glenn Resch led the attack as Los Angeles suffered its seventh straight winless game.
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Philadelphia
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Montreal
Canadiens
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
New York
Billy Harris
Glenn Resch
Harris
Resch
Chico
Agreement near on solution for ending fish kills
Nebraska officials say a pact with the Nebraska Public Power District is close to solving recurring Niobrara River fish kills. The cause, traced to periodic silt purging behind Spencer Dam in Boyd County, may be reworked to avoid spawning season disruption.
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Niobrara
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Spencer Dam
Boyd County
Nebraska
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Bowling Boulevard Lanes Scores Show Mix of Seniors and Clubs
Senior Citizens Lucille Birkel scored 178 while Ruby Eager posted 444 and Ray Grossnicklaus 199 for team C and L with a 750 total and 2.267 average. Lloyd Johnson had 107, Dale Electronics Ray Becher 212 and Rita Fuhr 575 for Gay’s Gals totaling 735 and 2.106. Major winners Al Hanus 213 Otto Ewert 577 with Bellwood Bar 883 and 2,443. O Ewert 210 Bob Wilson 200.
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Bob Wilson
Yankees Sign Don Gullett inblockbuster Gamble
New York Yankees ink Don Gullett to a six year nearly 2 million dollar deal as they pursue a stronger rotation. George Steinbrenner flaunts a deep purse aiming for more star additions while rival clubs make high profile moves.
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McKeon to Manage A's Next Season
Jack McKeon, fired by Kansas City in 1975, signed by the Oakland A's for a one year term to replace Chuck Tanner. Finley announced the move amid a three week plan for introducing McKeon to Oakland fans after speaking with team officials.
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Local league scores roll in from PC Family Y to Phoenix
Volleyball results include Oasis over Rand in Oasis league with 3 2 and Fleischer Mann over Sorges Used Cars 3 0. Bombers beat Smoking Timbers 3 0 Daisy Chain 3 0. Basketball NBA scores show Indiana 104 over Detroit 99 San Antonio 129 over Kansas City 104 Golden State 131 over Phoenix 111. Hockey NHL ties New York Islanders 3 Los Angeles 3 Washington 2. WHA Quebec 9 Minnesota Calgary 2 Phoenix.
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Los Angeles
Jim Johnson Defies Age in Pro Football Drive
Redwood City profile of Jimmy Johnson, 49ers cornerback, detailing his relentless pursuit of perfection. The piece traces his mental toughness, late career recognition, family influences including brother Rafer Johnson and UCLA ties, and his adaptation from man to zone coverage under Monte's coaching.
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Rafer Johnson
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Billy Kilmer
Washington Redskins
Tom Clark
Clark
Monte
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Nastase advances as temper flares in London tennis
Ilie Nastase defeats Ray Moore 6 4 7 4 to reach Benson and Hedges quarter finals in London. The Romanian star, famed for his temper, faces Wojtek Fibak next while Brian Gottfried, Raul Ramirez and Tom Okker also win to set quarterfinals with Connors and Smith joining later.
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Ray Moore
Moore
Brian Gottfried
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Fla
Britain
Mark Cox
Raul Ramirez
Tom Okker
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Manuel Orantes
Colin Dibley
Roscoe Tanner
Lookout
Tenn
Wojtek Fibak
Poland
Balazs Taroczy
Nastase
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Stan Smith
Wayne runners head for KSC to raise funds
Wayne State College cross country runners depart Wayne to run to Kearney to draw attention to the college and raise money for muscular dystrophy. They will later attend a football game against Kearney State and expect to arrive about an hour before kickoff.
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Onowa
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Iowa City
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