Knicks Adjust Outlook as Playoff Drive Looms
New York Knicks shift focus from chasing Boston to securing playoff position in 1972-73. They trail Celtics, face tough tests against Baltimore and Baltimore’s Bullets while emphasizing home-court advantage and momentum entering the final stretch. Willis Reed leads veteran-led squad amid wary talk of postseason readiness.
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ABC Signs NBA TV Deal to Televise Cage Games
New York AP reports ABC signed a three year network rights package with the NBA worth about 27 million dollars. The agreement covers 38 games per season plus the All-Star game and playoffs. CBS previously held broadcast rights and disputes over contract extensions are cited in a New York court filing.
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Singleton Aims for .300 Hitting Year After Spring Camp
K en Singleton, 6 foot 4 and a New York City native, predicts a .300 batting average this season after joining the Expos from the Mets in a deal that sent Mike Jorgensen and Tin Foli to New York. He batted .310 from July through last season’s end, despite a wool allergy later found in his uniform, and plans a field position shift from left to right.
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Cougar It Draws Outside Post In Santa Anita Handicap
Santa Anita Raceway in Arcadia scheduled the Saturday Handicap with Cougar It, a Chilean bred, drawing the sulside post. Trainer remarks cite track conditions and Friday weather as key factors for the race outcome, with J. Sellers driving Cougar It at 118 pounds to face rivals including Crusading and Ferhaide in a 1938 field reshuffled by post positions. Others listed include Toro, Cabin Alexander, Bicker Glen, Queen's Hustler, and Finalita among bidders in the $170,000 event.
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Yankees Sign Roy White to 675000 Pact
Fort Lauderdale, FL AP The New York Yankees signed outfielder Roy White to a 675000 deal Wednesday. White, 16th year with the club, hit .270 with 16 homers and 54 RBIs, drew 99 walks to tie for the AL lead, and earned a roughly 10000 raise after last season. His signing followed illness that sidelined him briefly and delayed an earlier hospital visit.
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World Series Hero Moved To First Base For A's
The A s plan to shift Gene Tenace to first base after his World Series MVP win. manager Charlie Finley backs Tenace saying Epstein will cover at catcher and Tenace aims to prove he can be the everyday first baseman. Williams notes Tenace’s arm and bonus signing as motivation for a strong 1973 season.
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