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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

10

Lakers hammer Warriors in NBA's worst defeat ever

Los Angeles routs Golden State 162 99 as seven Lakers reach double figures. Coach Bill Sharman hails the "perfect game" with quick movement, sharp shooting and stifling defense. Night also features Archibald’s 45 in Cincinnati win and other scores across the league.

National Basketball Association Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Warriors Lakers Syracuse Nationals New York Knicks Bill Sharman Nate Archibald Cincinnati Buffalo Texas-El Paso

Kaline Eyes 3000 Hits In 20th Tigers Season

In Lakeland Florida Albert William Kaline aims to reach 3000 hits, needing 305 to join a 10 man club. The Detroit outfielder at 37 recalls a World Series breakthrough in 1968 and reflects on aging, contract choices, and career plans.

Lakeland Fla Albert William Kaline Detroit Cooperstown Kaline Roberto Clemente Mayo Smith Tigers Billy Martin Bengals Willy Horton Mickey Stanley Jim Northrup Mayo Stanley Ray Oyler Don Wert

Cepeda Hits Second Spring Home Run For Braves

In West Palm Beach Florida Ron Reed and George Stone held the Mets to one run as Orlando Cepeda slugged his second spring homer. The Braves won 3-1 behind strong pitching and Cepeda's decisive blast.

West Palm Beach Fla Ron Reed George Stone Orlando Cepeda Atlanta Braves New York Mets Cepeda Met

Herrera Wins World Bantamweight Title in Mexico City

Weekend boxing report shows Rafael Herrera of Mexico KO Ruben Olivares in Mexico City to claim the bantamweight world title. The event also notes Gregorio Peralta stopping Willie Johnson in Valencia and a Miami fight result.

Mexico City Rafael Herrera Mexico Ruben Olivares Herrera Valencia Spain Gregorio Peralta Argentina Willie Johnson Miami Fla

Princeton Posts NIT Cage Win

Princeton tops Indiana 68 60 in the NIT as guard Ted Manakas scores 20 points guiding the Tigers to a win over Indiana. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash with Niagara on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden after Niagara beat Texas El Paso 76 57.

NEW York Brian Taylor Princeton Pete Carril Ted Manakas Tigers Indiana Manakas Taylor Niagara Texas-El Paso Madison Square Garden Jacksonville Lafayette Syracuse Maryland Oral Roberts St. John

Ex Cards Expose Ex Cards In Phillies Victory Over St Louis

Ex Cards outscore St Louis as Carlton, traded from St Louis to Philadelphia last month, faced old mates and allowed one run in six innings. Montanez drove in four with two doubles and a single, while McCarver added key RBIs. Pirates sweep Reds in Venezuela 8-1. Dodgers beat Astros 8-5 behind Crawford Buckner. Twins edge Red Sox 5-4 on unearned run. Panthers strong in Rangers win. Indians top Angels 4-1.

Carlton St. Louis Philadelphia Richie Zisk Los Angeles Dodgers Willie Crawford Bill Buckner Houston Astros Minnesota Twins Doug Griffin Boston Red Sox Jim Panther Denny McLain Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals

Flood Case In Court In Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today heard Curt Floods lawsuit challenging baseballs reserve clause and its exemption from antitrust laws. Former Justice Arthur Goldberg argued the contract binding a player to one team violates interstate commerce restrictions and urged reversal of the 1922 exemption ruling.

Washington Supreme Court Curt Flood Arthur J. Goldberg Goldberg St. Louis Cardinal

Crum Returns to LA as Louisville Faces UCLA in Semifinal

Denny Crum brings Louisville to Los Angeles for an NCAA Tournament semifinal against his former UCLA boss John Wooden. Louisville beat Kansas State 72 65 in the Midwest. UCLA topped Long Beach State 73 57 in the West. Jim Price led Louisville with 25 points. Henry Bibby added 23 for UCLA while Bill Walton had 19. Florida State meets North Carolina in the other semi.

Tom Emory Associated Press Denny Crum UCLA Louisville Los Angeles Crum Cardinals Bruins Far West Kansas State Midwest Long Beach State North Carolina Penn Florida State Kentucky Jim Price Long Beach Henry Bibby Bill Walton Adolph

NFL Competition Committee Considers Scoring Boosts and Sudden Death Changes

The NFL Competition Committee finished Maui talks and will present owners with rules proposals to raise scoring and adjust sudden death. Ideas include higher touchdown value, fewer field goals, wider field, pinning defensive linemen, and post season sudden death changes to ensure both teams touch the ball.

Mike Rathet Honolulu National Football League Maui NFL Paul Brown Cincinnati Tex Schramm Dallas Jim Finks Minnesota al Davis Oakland

Amazin Nets Extend ABA Win Streak

The Amazin' Nets beat Indiana 121 117 to run their ABA winning streak to seven and close the gap to 12 games behind the Idle Squires. John Roche scored 15 of his 21 in the fourth quarter as the rally sparked the Nets. Bill Melchionni added 23 while Bill Keller led Indiana with 28. Carolina defeated Kentucky 121 113 and Utah topped Denver 125 113.

Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Seattle Atlanta Cleveland Baltimore Boston Bob Love Chet Walker Bill Bridges Billy Cunningham Hal Green Lee Winfield Sonics Mike Riordan Jack Marin Associated Press Nets Virginia Indiana Squires American Basketball Association Carolina Kentucky Utah Denver John Roche Bill Melchionni Bill Keller Pacers Larry Lee Amazin

Premiere of North Korea

A brief item notes the premiere topic for North Korea in a Monday chapter of the quiz section. It lists a set of multiple choice answers across three parts and a symbol quiz, ending with a challenge reference to the country. The page presents terse academic style prompts without narrative detail.

North Korea

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