Pro Basketball Openers Feature New NBA Coaches
The 1973-74 NBA season opens with new coaches Bill Russell in Seattle John McLeod in Phoenix Gene Shue in Philadelphia and KC Jones in Capital Bullets. Knicks face questions about Wilt Chamberlain's absence and DeBusschere's rumored return to New York as GM.
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Byop Meuray
New York Knicks
NBA
Knicks
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Dave DeBusschere
New York Nets
Wilt
ABA
San Diego
Bill Russell
Seattle SuperSonics
Russell
John McLeod
Phoenix
Gene Shue
Baltimore
Philadelphia
K.C. Jones
Capital Bullets
Buffalo Braves
Buffalo
Whiz
Ernie DiGregorio
Jim McMillian
Lakers
Elmore Smith
Los Angeles
Jerry West
Golden State
West
Gail Goodrich
Smith
Happy Hairston
Bill Bridges
Kermit Washington
Boston
Steve Downing
Phil Hankinson
John Havlicek
Dave Cowens
Jo Jo White
Paul Silas
Don Chaney
Ken Holzman
Willis Reed
Davis
Bob McAdoo
Ernie D
McAdoo
McMillian
Bob Kauffman
Garfield Heard
Kevin Kunnert
Bulls
Queen City
Doug Collins
Mad Dog
Carter
Larry Jones
Toby Kimball
Kevin Loughery
Portland
WBA
Archibald Kc-Orpana
Abdul-Jabber
Montreal
I Haywood
Seattle
Hudson
Atlanta
Maravich
Joe BuMala
Detroit
NHL
Westworrs
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Chicago
Minnesota
Ave St. Louis WI
Archibald
Kc-Omaha
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California
Per Chamberlain
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Mil
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Syston
Hac Loish
Pilg
Barry
Golden
Murphy
Houston
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bil Russell
Wit Chamberlain
Dudbee
Tarante
Haw York
New Eng
Cleveland
England
New York
New England
New NHL Coaches Spark 1972-73 Season Shuffle
The NHL opens with 16 teams and five new head coaches. Larry Popein takes the Rangers job, Al Arbour leads the Islanders, Billy McCreary rebuilds the Canucks, Red Kelly coaches the Maple Leafs, and Ted Garvin becomes Detroit’s sixth coach in five years. Montreal, without Ken Dryden, is seen as favorite to repeat, while Boston and others adjust in goal and roster moves.
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Hal Bock
National Hockey League
Rangers
New York
al Arbour
Islanders
Vancouver
Billy McCreary
Canucks
Toronto
Red Kelly
Maple Leafs
Detroit
Ted Garvin
Ken Schinkel
Pittsburgh
Bep Guidolin
Boston
Bruins
Canadiens
Gilles
NHL Preview Sees Big Moves as 18 Teams Brace for Change
Long list of player moves across Montreal Boston Toronto and Chicago highlights the NHL off season. Bobby Clarke and Rick MacLeish anchor Philadelphia while Bobby Orr and Rod Gilbert lead their teams. Rookie crop includes Denis Potvin Tom Lysiak Lanny McDonald and John Davidson. Final season at time as Kansas City and Washington prepare to join next year.
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Miuney
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Chicago
Flyers
Bobby Clarke
Rick MacLeish
Montreal
Boston
New York Rangers
Canadiens
Frank Mahovlich
Jacques Lemiaine
Yvan Cournoyer
Dryden
Bruins
Bobby Orr
Wapasito
Tangers
Ed Giacomin
Gilles Villermure
Rod Gilbert
Jean Ratelle
Vice Hadfield
Denis Potvin
New York Islanders
Tom Lysiak
Atlanta
Lanny McDonald
Trane
Goalis
John Davidson
St Louis
Andre Savard
Dme
Potvin
Jean
Tom Williams
Rangers
Yvon Lambert
Chammpion
American Hockey League
NHL
Kansas City
Washington
Tonight's Games and Schedule Across Leagues
Readable fragments show multiple sport events and matchups including hockey, basketball, and baseball across cities like New York Philadelphia Kansas City and Boston. The notes mention season starts and upcoming games with teams such as Indians York and Dodgers in various venues.
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Omy Saawatball Aysoelah
Tanlatt
New
National Hockey League
Wednuaday
Einige Huhalg
New York
Bangues
York
Islariders
Aviano
Boston
Erica
ABA Season Opens with Chamberlain Erving in Spotlight
Wilt Chamberlain joins San Diego as player coach on a three year, six hundred thousand dollar deal. Julius Erving lands in New York as part of a powerful 4 million acquisitions era. Nets rebuild around Dr J and Dr K while Carolina gains 6 foot 11 Jim Chones as a pivotal addition.
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New York
American Basketball Association
ABA
Wilt Chamberlain
San Diego
Julius
Dr. J.) Erving
Mike Storen
Chamberlain
Pete Newell
Lakers
Leonard Bloom
Conquistadors
Virginia Squires
Charlie Finley
Memphis
Francise Shit
Dallas Chaparrals
San Antonio Spurs
NY Doctors
Dr. J
Erving
Larry
Dr. K
Jim Chones
ABA Season Opens With High Hopes Across Teams
The ABA kicks off with New York facing Indiana as pre season favorites clash. Stars Artis Gilmore and Dan Issel headline strong rosters for Indiana while George McGinnis Mel Daniels and Darnell Hillman pace the Pacers. Wilt Chamberlain era sparks San Diego as Tom Nissalke leads the Spurs, Zelma Beaty exits Utah, Joe Mullaney remains, and Billy Cunningham paths Carolina with George Carter Barry Parkhill Swen Nater.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Fuading
Babe McCarthy
Artis Gilmore
Dan Tisel
New York
Pacers
Nets
Kevin Loughery
George McGinnis
Mel Daniels
Darnell Hillman
San Diego Chamberlains
Conquistadors
San Antonio
Virginia
Juling Erving
Squires
George Carter
Barry Parkhill
Swen Nater Nater
UCLA
Billy Walton
Denver
San Diego
Rockets
Mike Green
Louisiana Tech
Pat McFarland
St. Joseph's
ABA Changes Rule No Fouling Out For 1973 74
ABA trustees adopt a new rule prohibiting fouling out to keep star players in the game. After seven fouls the opposing team gets free throws and possession, a change drawing mixed reactions from players like Nets captain Bill Melchionni. Derek Sanderson of the Boston Bruins returns to skating with an uncertain lineup status.
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New York
American Basketball Association
American League
ABA
Mike Storen
Storen
Cale
National Basketball Association
Bill Melchionni
New York Nets
Mny
Sanderson
Boston
Derek Sanderson
Boston Bruins
NBA Changes All Star Rule in 1972 Season Reform
The NBA Board of Governors approves sweeping changes to All Star selection rules for the 1972 game at Seattle. Teams may place more than three players on a squad, and no minimum local representation is required, with 12 players per side chosen by media members rather than fans.
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EW York
Laker
Jack Kent Cooke
Cooke
National Basketball Association Board of Governors
NBA
Walter Kennedy
Kennedy
Jets and Whalers Favored To Win WHA Honors
The WHA preview spots the New England Whalers as defending champions, with Jets, Aeros, Nordiques, and Crusaders among early contenders. Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles show promise as the league begins its second season, while teams like Cleveland and Quebec compete for top spots in a wide race.
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Whalers
Nire
Cincinnati
Phoenix
Tallinapolis
Areca
New England Whalers
Gordie
Marty Vind Mark
Wulhick
Nantern
Cleveland Crusaders
Quebec Nordiques
Ruch Loughor
Cougars
New York Golden Blades
Toronto
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Rick Roberson
John Johnson
Sidney Wicks
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Ollie Johnson
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Clifford Ray
Denis Awtery
George Trapp
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Bob Lanier
Dave Bing
Ray Scott
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Jimmy Walker
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myPs Nigiana Paeurs
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Imears
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Connie Hawkin
Dwight Lamar
Spurs
Tom Nissalke
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CBA
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Zelma Beaty
Joe Mullaney
Willie Wise
Jimmy Jones
Ron Boone
Glen Combs
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Beaty
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Chones
Cunningham
Winnipeg Jets
Bobby Hull
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