Frazier Sparks Knicks Victory in playoff opener
Walt Frazier scored 25 points and started a 14-5 fourth quarter run to lift the New York Knicks to a 95-83 win over the Baltimore Bullets in game one of the Eastern Conference first round. Willis Reed added 12, Earl Monroe led Baltimore with 23, and the series resumes Sunday in New York.
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Archie Clark
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Ali Norton Fight Looms In San Diego Arena Show
Muhammad Ali faces Ken Norton in a 12 round heavyweight bout at the San Diego Sports Arena. The event, airing on ABC Wide World of Sports, includes 12,000 expected fans with Ali holding a 5-1 favorite tag and a seven figure potential purse against Foreman looming. Norton, 28, eyes an upset to press toward a title shot as local card details note preliminary bouts and blackout in the West Coast telecast.
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Bucks Win as Allen Sparks 3rd Quarter Run
Lucius Allen put up 20 points with nine in the third period helping the Milwaukee Bucks pull away to a 110-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Western Conference playoffs.
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Bears Triumph Twice in Rainy Spring Jamboree
Austin Black Bears win two one quarter games at Ogle Stadium as Hartselle and Decatur post wins. Mike Stewart switches momentum with a fumble recovery and 27 yard field goal sealing a 3 0 victory over Hartselle. Athens loses both games while Decatur edges Athens 7 0.
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al Johnson
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Martin Quitting As Tiger Boss
Detroit Tigers manager Billy Martin walked out of a meeting with General Manager Jim Campbell after a confrontation over Willie Horton. Campbell then appointed coach Dick Tracewski to lead the team in an exhibition vs the Phillies as Horton had walked out of a game earlier in Lakeland. Horton’s fine was increased but not disclosed, and Martin left the motel, leaving his future with Detroit unclear.
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Johncock Tours Wet Atlanta Qualifying Attempt
Gordon Johncock survived a soggy run at Atlanta International Raceway reaching 156.365 mph in Friday's qualifying for the Atlanta 500. With rain delaying later sessions, his time may stand as the pole only if more cars qualify Saturday ahead of Sunday’s $111,225 race.
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Casper Rally Puts Him Ahead In Greensboro Open
Casper fired a 64 to post 131 through 36 holes and lead the Greater Greensboro Open as Lee Elder faded to 136. Graham tied Casper at 132 with Snead two back at 133 and Palmer Trevino both at 137 in moistconditions at Sedgefield Country Club.
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Cougars Hold Off Nets In Eastern Division Playoff Opener
In Greensboro Billy Cunningham scored 2 points and Steve Jones 22 as the Carolina Cougars beat the New York Nets 104 to 96 to take a 1 0 lead in the best of seven series. Mack Calvin sparked the final surge with a steal at 3:21.
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