Ping Pong U S Can Catch Up To China In Time
UNIONDALE N Y AP The Sponge paddle and rigorous training make China the world’s top table tennis nation yet a veteran American champion predicts the United States could match them in five years. Bernard Bukiet notes China’s vast pool of players and intense coaching and says U S enthusiasts will surge after Chinese players tour. He cites a 4 25 victory by Chinese over a U S team at Nassau Coliseum and points to improving U S contenders led by Dal-joon Lee Dell Sweeris Wendy Hicks and Errol Resek as signs of progress.
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Knicks Slow Game To Handle Celts In Semifinals
New York aims to blunt Boston’s fast pace to stay alive in the NBA semifinal series. Bill Bradley notes the Knicks lost Game 3 by quickening tempo, saying they could match the Celtics only for a stretch before Boston’s shooting surged. The Bucks seek a home win over the Lakers in another series. ABA action sees Utah leading Pacers 2-1 and Virginia up 2-0 on New York, with a rain delay affecting Nassau Coliseum festivities.
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Harold Steves Rolls Top Game in National B League
Harold Steves posted the top game in the National B League last night with a 235 score for Rolling Acres in Sciota Lumber events. The league standings highlighted Steves ahead of peers including Chuck Sanaburs, as action from the bowling night was reported.
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Golfer Gives Self A Hand At La Costa
Hubert Green clapped after a short iron, draining a four-foot birdie putt on the ninth at La Costa. He and Gardner Dickinson shared the first round lead in the Tournament of Champions with a two stroke edge over Jack Nicklaus Bruce Crampton and Jerry Heard. Nicklaus hit all 18 greens but faced a tough first round.
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Pirates win on Giusti palm in ninth against Cubs
Dave Giusti saved a 7-5 Pirates victory over the Chicago Cubs with a palm ball after Luke Walker faltered in the ninth. Manny Sanguillen drove in two early runs, Willie Stargell hit his season's first homer in a seventh inning rally, while Don Kessinger doubled in two for Chicago.
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Corry Little League Holds Volunteer Workday at Mead Park
Ace Bracken president urges volunteers for a workday at Mead Park to prepare for the league opener on May 2. The event starts at 10 a.m. and welcomes fathers players fans and anyone who wants to help. Bring tools if possible.
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UCLA Coach Enters Hall Of Fame Again
UCLA Coach John Wooden received dual Hall of Fame recognition for coaching excellence. The ceremony enshrined six basketball greats including Edgar A. Dirdle and Robert L. Douglas while Walter Kennedy urged restraint from newer leaders. Kennedy contrasted past contributors like Bob Douglas and Adolph Rupp with today’s executives.
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Plans Made For Conelway Baseball Loop
An Elgin Beaverdam Fire Hall meeting formed the Conelway Recreation Baseball League for this season. Officers named include Commissioner Don Jones and secretary treasurer May Ellen Jones, with Betty King as publicity chairwoman. Managers list Bob Swarm Rob Higgens Ron McCray Dick Lee Ted Bidwell Jerry Lindenberger and Bill Mercer. A workbee at Bigin ball field tomorrow 9 am to noon invites volunteers and new signups. A tentative May start date is planned with a schedule in progress.
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