Islanders Tie Blues After Rally to Earn Point
The New York Islanders rallied from a 3-1 deficit to force a 4-4 tie with the St. Louis Blues as Fran Huck swept in a rebound past Billy Smith in the final period. Craig Cameron assisted on the go ahead goal in the third. The Islanders remain 3-21-3 with nine points in 27 starts. In the other NHL game, Chicago beat Vancouver 5-1. WHA scores included Quebec 5 Philadelphia 2 and Houston 6 Alberta 4.
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Joneses spark ABA routs with Stars and Chaparrals
James Jones scored 25 as Utah Stars routed Virginia 123-104, Rich Jones hit 31 to power Dallas Chaparrals past New York 105-98, and Denver won 110-103 in overtime over San Diego. Zelmo Beaty 23 for Utah, Julius Erving 24 for Virginia, Bob Netolicky 22 for Dallas.
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Alabama's Tide Tops SEC With Strong Rushing Record
Alabama finished as SEC champion, led the league in rushing offense and total offense, with 3,332 rushing yards and 252 rushing points. Tennessee and Auburn also earned bowls, while SEC teams went 27-9 against non conference foes.
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Big Men Spark Victories for Purdue in Tight Win
John Garrett, at 6 foot 11, led Purdue with 29 points on 13 of 22 from the field in a 66 65 comeback win over Miami of Ohio. He scored 18 of Purdue’s final 24 points, including the decisive basket with one second left.
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Terrapins Dominate Hoyas As McMillen Nets 29
Maryland guard Tom McMillen scored nine of the first 19 points and finished with 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead a 99-73 win over Georgetown. The Hoyas started three freshmen as Maryland out rebounded and overwhelmed them in the nonconference tilt.
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Royals Open New Truman Park With Royals vs Rangers
The Kansas City Royals will open the American League home season at the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex on April 10 with a night game against the Texas Rangers. The baseball venue seats 41,000. The football part opened last August.
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