Martinsville Narrowly Beats Tunstall and Dan River in Tri Meet
In a preview of the Piedmont District Track and Field Championships Martinsville edged Tunstall and Dan River at Tunstall. Tunstall led the district with 61 points but Dan River claimed 54.4 and Martinsville 53, with second places proving decisive in the final events.
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Martinsville
Tunstall
Dan River
Pittsylvania
Trojans
Tommy Hodges
Dennis Tarpley
Anthony Parrish
Ryland Ferguson
Freddie Tarpley
Drewry Mason
Fieldale- Collinsville
Mason
Joe Richardson
Carter
Turner
John Motley
Wilson Royal
Clarence Dickerson
Jester
Mahan
Wingfield
Ricardo Chandler
R. Moore
Erving Carries Nets Past Nuggets in ABA Playoff Thriller
Julius Erving scored 31 points and blocked two shots in the final minutes to lead the New York Nets to a 117 111 win over the Denver Nuggets in a championship playoff game. The Nets lead the best of seven series 2 1 with Game Four set for Saturday in New York. John Williamson added 28 points, Rich Jones 22, and Kim Hughes 15 as Denver’s Dan Issell had 25 and Ralph Simpson 23.
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Uniondale
N.Y
Julius Erving
New York Nets
Denver Nuggets
Nets
New York
Erving
Denver
David Thompson
Bobby Jones
Thompson
Erving O
Jones
Chuck Wiliams
John Williamson
Rich Jones
Kim Hughes
Dan Issell
Ralph Simpson
Perio
Maryland Wins Carmichael Cup in ACC Sports Meet
The University of Maryland captured the Carmichael Cup with two spring titles and high finishes, beating North Carolina to claim the 15th annual all-sports trophy. North Carolina led early, with NC State placing third in a strong showing. points counted equally across seven sports to determine the final standings.
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Greensboro
N.C
University of Maryland
North Carolina
Terrapins
Bob James
Conference Service Bureau
NC State
William Donald Carmichael, Jr
Chapel Hills
Wood urges Namath to retire as Jets QB
Elizabeth New Jersey AP report quotes Jets rookie Richard Wood saying Joe Namath should retire after 11 seasons. Wood says Namath is a nice quarterback but his days as a great player are over and that someone else should be playing quarterback for the Jets.
Little League Scores Mixed Results Field Nearby
Fragmented scores show Cat Hylton and Rowanis posting times, Elks edging opponents, and teams like Goodyear VWS Rotary, Excnarrge Woodberry and Macnel Garden fielding players Letty Wilson and Charcoal Mouse. Oak field venues listed with minor results and unclear totals.
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Rowanis
Elks
Goodyear
VWS Rotary
Excnarrge
Tar Macnel Garden
Letty Wilsoa League Civitas
WOVA
Softball Scores From Local Leagues Reported
Jay Recreation Center softball results show Pank Panther League games with Toots defeating Bobcats 43 to 5 and Candas 8 whocats 12. Cedar broek women’s league Dealers XV Kings Dept 1 Cah Face WF CES 5 McDonales 5 Sasser Sent $ were listed in brief results.
Squires Face Final ABA Deadline Amid Franchise Turmoil
Uniondale New York AP The Virginia Squires must meet all financial obligations by 5 p.m. Monday or exit the ABA as commissioner Dave DeBusschere says the league will seek to preserve the franchise. Also announced is transfer approval of the St Louis franchise to Salt Lake City while merger talks with the NBA remain cautious.
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Uniondale
N.Y
Virginia Squires
American Basketball Association
Board of Trustees
ABA
Dave DeBusschere
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Utah
Virginia
DeBusschere
Ticky Burden
Melvin Bennett
Squires
DeBussehere
Board of ‘Trustees
NBA
Accomodation
Larry O'Brien
Robert Carter
Celtics Rally Past Cavaliers In Eastern Finals Opener
Boston led by John Hawicek Paul Silas and Jo Jo White edged Cleveland 111 99 after fending off a third quarter rally. Havlicek 26 points Silas 23 and White added key scores as Boston pulled away late. Cavaliers top scorers were Campy Russell and Snyder with 2 each. Jim Chones sat with a broken toe.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
John Hawicek
Paul Silas
Jo Jo White
Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
National Basketball Association
Celtics
Cavaliers
Havlicek
Silas
White
Jim Chones
Russell
Snyder
Hayes Leads Nelson
Mark Hayes shot a 66 to grab a one stroke lead in the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail. Jack Nicklaus, penalized for an extra club, carded 71 to tie Arnold Palmer, with several rivals including Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw at 69 or 71.
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Dallas
Mark Hayes
Oklahoma
Preston Trail
Marty Fleckman
Don Bies
Forrest Fezler
Jack Nicklaus
Big Jack
Arnold Palmer
David Graham
Nicklaus
Graham
Jack
Bob Smith
John Schlee
Dave Eichelberger
Tom Kite
Eddie Pearce
Lee Trevino
Tony Jacklin
Tom Watson
Ben Crenshaw
Palmer
Fetzler and
Smith
Fetzler
Hayes
Preston
Tye
Houston
Doral
Bowling Event Results at Riverside Lanes
In Riverside Lanes bowling tally the Bowiehe Duality girls beat Burnett 3 to 0 with scores led by Teytor 180, Hagood 183, Hardy 2 and Fall 189. Bank League results show Bank of Va. 2 Leonard 188 and Va. Bank & Trust 1 Ellen 176 leading Schoaifield B&T 2.
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Riverside Lanes
Burnett
Allen’s
Teytor
Hagood
Henry Hardy
Fall
Ladies Bank League
Bs Whipple
Bank of Va
Leonard
St National
Dooley
Va. Bank & Trust
Ellen
Schoaifield B&t
Thomas
Canadiens reach finals with 5-2 win over Islanders
Montreal inched into the Stanley Cup finals by beating the New York Islanders 5-2 as Steve Shutt scored twice and Serge Savard added a late go-ahead shot and two assists. The Canadiens will host the Flyers in the final, opening Sunday.
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Montreal
Steve Shutt
Serge Savard
Montreal Canadiens
Philadelphia
New York Islanders
Canadiens
Flyers
Boston Bruins
Shutt
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