In Depth Sports by Bob McCray Bau
Bob McCray Bau delivers an in depth look at recent sports trend lines, analyzing key teams, players, and strategic shifts shaping upcoming competitions. The piece blends game-by-game observations with broader implications for standings and fan interest.
NBA Playoff Heat and Boxing Rumors Stir Weekend Sports
The piece highlights NBA playoffs as a major draw with analysis of team strategy and star power, mentions Celtics Braves games, and notes boxing rumors including Foreman and Ali with various contenders. It cites players, coaches, leagues, and a Scranton EBL update.
Girls Win I Battle as Court Clears Path for Appeal
TRENTON AP The Appellate Division of New Jersey Superior Court ruled 2-1 that girls must be allowed to play Little League baseball with boys ages 6 to 12. The decision upholds a civil rights finding that no significant physical or psychological basis bars coed participation and designates Little League as a public accommodation. The ruling permits an automatic appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Trenton
State Supreme Court
Appellate Division of
Superior Court
Supreme Court
The
Baseball Association
Appellate
New Jersey Division of Civil Rights
Little League
Hoboken
Maria Pepe
National Organization For Women
TV Sports Weekend lineup and matchups
Tomorrow features Pistons at Bulls at 2:30, Foreman versus Norton at 5:00, Braves at Celtics at 7:30, NHL Montreal versus New York or Minnesota versus Philadelphia at 2:00, Knicks at Bullets at 2:30, Cosell show at 4:15, World Championship Tennis at 4:30, and Sports Quiz at 5:00, with schedule text listing programs and times.
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Repay
Detroit Pistons
Chicago Bulls
Foreman
Norton
Buffalo Braves
Boston Celtics
Montreal
New York
Minnesota
Philadelphia
New York Knicks
Capital
Bullets
Howard Cosell
Ann
Norma Watrous Rolls High Game in Narrow Win
Norma Watrous topped Jean Brothers 190 to 189 for the high single game in a light bowling night. In the Mr. & Mrs. League the Top Cats lead the Untouchables by 1.5 games while Murphy's Downtown hold a large edge over Murphy's Plaza in the Nite Owl League.
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Norma Watrous
Jean Brothers
Top Cats
Untouchables
Murphy's
Murphy's Plaza
Marie Lindstrom
Lois Haenel
The Lucrative Lure of the Dollar: Notre Dame's 6 9 All American
A high profile college athlete from Notre Dame stands out as an All American at 6 feet 9 inches, drawing attention from pro scouts and sponsors. The news highlights the financial and career implications for the player and program.
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Notre Dame
Pirates Poised With Pitching Despite Exhibition Loss
Associated Press reports Ellis asserts the Pittsburgh Pirates possess enough pitching to win a pennant this year. He notes the club beat 17 hits on Friday in an 11-5 exhibition loss to the New York Mets, underscoring doubts about their early form.
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Associated Press
Deck Ellis
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Mets
Ellis
Bradenton
Fla
Pirate
Jim Rooker
Jerry Reuss
Ken Brett
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Montreal Expos
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Brewers
Oakland A
Baltimore Orioles
New York Yankees
Texas Rangers
Houston Astros
Boston Red Sox
Minnesota Twins
California Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mets
Ken Boswell
Lute Barnes
George Theodore
Jose Cruz
Ken Reitz
Cardinals
Reds
Ron Fairly
Barry Foote
Montreal
Detroit
Babe Ruth still the greatest home run hitter says Reese
Palm Springs AP Jimmie Reese who roomed with Babe Ruth at two Yankees spring camps calls Ruth the greatest home run hitter ever. The 68 year old Angels coach recalls waiting two hours for autographs and says Ruth would have welcomed record chases by Maris Aaron and others.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Jimmie Reese
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
California Angels
Yankee Stadium
Roger Maris
Hank Aaron
Ruth
Babe
Reese
Jimmie
Sarees
New Hero Helps Bucks Trim Lakers In Playoffs
The Milwaukee Bucks reserve forward Ron Williams scored 10 points, six in the final five minutes, to spark a 99-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference playoff semifinal opener. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led Milwaukee with 36 points, while Gail Goodrich led L A with 81 points in a high scoring series start. The Knicks opened their Eastern Conference semifinal with a win over the Capital Bullets as the ABA playoffs also commenced with New York Nets beating Virginia Squires and San Diego Conquistadores topping Denver Rockets.
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Earl Monroe
Julius Erving
Elvin Hayes
Gail Goodrich
Milwaukee Buck
Ron Williams
Williams
Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers
Lucius Allen
New York Knicks
Capital Bullets
New York Nets
Virginia Squires
San Diego Conquistadores
Denver Rockets
Buffalo
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Conquistadores
Utah Stars
San Antonio
Indiana
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bob Dandridge
Mike Gale
Brian Taylor
Hayes
Bullets
Monroe
Walt Frazier
New York
Frazier
Capital
Knicks
Dwight Lamar
San Diego
Paul’s Earns Regular Season Volleyball Flag
Paul’s trounced Raymond’s No 2 to claim the regular season title in City Recreation Volleyball League action. Playoffs begin Wednesday with top eight teams. Paul’s leads CJ No 2 by six and a half points.
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Paul
Raymond
City Recreation
CJ No
DJ Spikers
Buesink
Glory Stompers
State Farm
Try- M
The
Gophers
Methodists
Hand's
Spikers
Buesinks
John Deere
Pro Cage Playoffs Roundup and NBA Playoff Schedule
Summary of Eastern and Western Conference games with series leads. New York leads Capital 1-0 after 102 on last night’s action. Milwaukee tops Los Angeles 99 95 to take a 1-0 lead. Upcoming games include New York at Capital and Los Angeles at Milwaukee with national TV coverage. ABA playoff notes show New York and Virginia in early series, with San Diego defeating Denver 131 117. East and West divisions list matchups and times for Monday and Sunday games.
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Miami Dolphins
Don Shula
NHL
NBA
Boston Celtics
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
Boston
Capital
Buffalo
Detroit
Los Angeles
Virginia
San Diego
Denver
San Antonio
Indiana
Utily
Carolina
Kentucky
Utah
Cole Goes Aggressive To Lead Open After Two Rounds
Bobby Cole, a former conservative player, pivots to an attacking style and shoots a 66 for a two round total of 134 at the Greater New Orleans Open. He tutors a one stroke lead over Larry Hinson and Lee Trevino with Nicklaus three behind after a 71 in round two.
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New Orleans
Bobby Cole
Cole
Lakewood Country Club
Larry Hinson
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Miller Barber
Tom Watson
Roy Pace
Gary Player
Lim’simans
Gary Brewer
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Caracas
Venezuela
Joe “King” Roman
Muhammed Ali
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Ali
Ken Norton
George Chuvalo
Zora Foley
Cleveland Williams
Brian London
Glenn Summers
Gannon College
Scranton
Murphy's Downtown
Hammond Bldg
Supply
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John Shumate
South Bend
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Pirates
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Milt Pappas
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