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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

9

Ernie DiGregorio Sparks U S to OT Win Over Russians at MSG

Ernie D Di Gregorio of Providence the littlest man on the floor sparked the U S squad to an 89 80 overtime victory over the touring Russian National team before 15734 at Madison Square Garden. He hit late regulation baskets and two in overtime while providing sharp passing and dazzling dribbling prompting praise from coach Bob Cousy and admiration from Russian coach Vladimir Kandrashin.

New York Ernie DiGregorio Providence U.S Madison Square Garden Ernie Bob Cousy Ernie D

Baseball Roundup: Curtis Shuts Down White Sox in Chicago

Boston pitcher John Curtis, 25, delivered a strong performance limiting the Chicago White Sox to five hits Monday night. The Associated Press report notes his weather remark at the time, but focuses on the left hander’s pitching for the Red Sox in a decisive win.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Boston John Curtis Chicago Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Curtis White Sox Orlando Cepeda Ken Henderson Cepeda John Kennedy John Jeter Kennedy Red Sox Baltimore California New York Minnesota Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Diego Chicago Cubs Houston Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Mets Atlanta San Francisco St. Louis Dave Roberts Don Sutton Willie Stargell Dave Cash Richie Hebner Manny Sanguillen al Oliver Dodgers Cubs Bill Greif Fred Kendall Dave Campbell

Active Offensive Role For Wilt Chamberlain Lakers seek to even series at MSG

Wilt Chamberlain considers a more active offensive role as the Lakers face the Knicks in Game Four at Madison Square Garden. Jerry West hopes to return from hamstring troubles, while Willis Reed notes Chamberlain’s shooting pace. The Knicks lead 2-1 after a tight Game Three loss for LA.

NEW York Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks Madison Square Garden Chamberlain Knicks Lakers Los Angeles Jerry West West Robert Kerlan Jerry Willis Reed Red Holzman Jerry Lucas John Gianelli Reed

Montreal Eyes 18th Stanley Cup Victory

In Game 5 at the Montreal Forum, fans await a possible clincher as the Canadiens lead the Black Hawks. A trumpet could rise to the rafters as the crowd chants Les Canadiens Sont La signaling another title bid.

Montreal Montreal Forum Chicago Canadiens Black Hawks Les Canadiens

Fisticuffs Return Looms in ABA Championship Fifth Game

Rick Mount of the Kentucky Colonels warned against a repeat of last Saturday’s brawl with Donnie Freeman of the Indiana Pacers as the ABA Championship moves to game five in a tense playoff series. Mount noted the high tension and emphasized defense while predicting the offense could decide the outcome.

Louisville Rick Mount Kentucky Colonels Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Indiana Mount Donnie Freeman Pacers Kentucky

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