Olympic theft on court echoes Munich drama in Garden show
The Soviet Union basketball champions tour the United States and face a U S All-Star group at Madison Square Garden in a game recalling the 1972 Olympic final. The narrative recalls the contentious finish, late rally, and clock controversy that ended 50-49 for the Soviets.
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New York Times News Service
New York
Willie Sutton
Munich
United States
Soviet Union
Madison Square Garden
Jerry West
Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
Bill Bradley
Jeff Mullins
Spencer Hayward
Charley Scott
Jo-Jo White
U. S
Henry Iba
New York Knick
Doug Collins
Galley West
Brusser
U.S
R. William Jones
Great Britain
International Amateur Basketball Federation
USA
Tigers Fall as ETSU Tops Auburn in SEC doubleheader
In a light SEC day, East Tennessee State beat Auburn 1-0 in the opener of a doubleheader while Tennessee crushed East Tennessee State 13-2 in the nightcap. Tennessee’s Ronnie Wood drove in four runs and Gary Mashburn pitched well. South Alabama outlasted Auburn 8-7 in 11 innings with Ernie Calderone driving in the decisive run. Auburn drops to 20-12. Kentucky faces Kentucky in the lone SEC game scheduled.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
East Tennessee State
Bucs
Ronnie Wood
Gary Mashburn
Gary Dempsey
South Alabama
Auburn
Ernie Calderone
Eddie Stanky
Kentucky
Hawks Face Uphill Hockey Fight Amid Injuries
Chicago trails Montreal three games to one in the best-of-seven as defenseman Doug Jarrett suffers a broken rib and center Stan Mikita plays with a swollen finger. Keith Magnuson is already out, forcing lineup shuffles including Len Frig and John Marks.
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Chicago
Hawks
Montreal Canadiens
Doug Jarrett
Jarrett
Keith Magnuson
Stan Mikita
John Marks
Len Frig
Dallas
Mikita
Jim Roberts
Canadiens
Court Reaches Quarter Final in Family Circle Tennis
Top seed Margaret Court of Australia defeated Kathy Kuykendall 6-4 6-2 in the quarterfinals at Hilton Head. Kuykendall, from Miami, is the tour's youngest pro at 16. The event carries a $95,000 purse.
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Hilton
Head Island
S.C
Margaret Court
Australia
Angelo
Tex
Family Circle
Miss Court
Kathy Kuykendall
Miami
Fla
Miss Kuykendall
Phillies Trade Johnson to Oakland A’s for Bastable
Philadelphia sends 33 year old Deron Johnson to the Oakland Athletics for rookie third baseman Jack Bastable. Johnson, a veteran of Yankees A’s Reds and Braves, joins the defending champions aiming to prove himself beyond designated hitter. He batted .167 with one homer in 12 games this season after missing much of last year with a nerve issue.
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Philadelphia
Deron Johnson
Johnson
Philadelphia Phillies
Oakland A
Athletics
Jack—Bastable
A’s
New York Yankees
Kansas City A’s
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Oakland
Phillies
Nicklaus Wins New Orleans Open in Playoff Victory
Standout golfer Jack Nicklaus captured his second title of 1973 by defeating Miller Barber in a playoff to win the New Orleans Open.
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Jack Nicklaus
Miller Barber
Opening Day Set for Decatur Dixie Youth Baseball
Schedule announces Decatur DYB Opening Day events with ceremonies and a parade of teams through downtown Decatur. Regular season games begin this week. season openers reset to Saturday. Complete DDVB schedule lists American League Central and National League matchups, with games at Aquadome and Walter Jackson Field, including minor A and major divisions.
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Decatur Dixie
Decatur
DDVB
Twins
Yankees
Red Sox
Orioles
Tigers
Tigres
Wie
Aquadom Field
Astros
Giants
Pirates
Indians
Don Mincher to Speak at Brewer High All-Sports Banquet
Brewer High School will host its first annual All-Sports Banquet on Friday May 11 at 7 30 in the school cafeteria. Don Mincher former World Series champion with the Oakland Athletics will be the guest speaker. Tickets are 3 dollars and information is available from Bobby Maxwell at 778 8687.
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Florette — Brewer High School
Don Mincher
Oakland Athletics
Bobby Maxwell
Ankerson Named New G M of San Antonio ABA Club
Jack Ankerson, 31, named general manager of San Antonio ABA franchise. He moves from Kentucky Colnels where he served as assistant to the president as the ABA entry pursues a rebuilding task after missing the playoffs. He joins the West division club known for past signings of Artis Gilmore and Dan Issel.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jack Ankerson
American Basketball Association
Ankerson
Kentucky Colonels
ABA
Artis Gilmore
Dan Issel
NBA
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Mets
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Royals
Senators
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