Milton Tops Second Day Qualifying At Atlanta
Milton leads second day of Atlanta qualifying with a 0.257 top speed and 40 car field shaping up as drivers like Ford, Parsons, Hassler, Warren, Hylton, and Keselowski secure spots. Maynard Troyer cleared to race. Dick Brooks withdraws with oil leak. Lorenzen grills for lunch as Foyt hints at sandbagging while aiming for pole.
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Thad
Ford
Will
Bill Dennis
Mercuary
Benny
Parsons
Friday Hassler
Chevy
Frank Warren
Dodge
James Hylton
G C. Spencer
Plymouth
Bill Champion
Roy Mayne
Coo Coo Marlin
Nell Castles
Ron Keselowski
Ben Arnold
Jake Thomas
Ats
Maynard
Troyer
Daytona
Smokey Yunick
Dick Brooks
Brooks
Fred Lorenzen
Lorenzen
A. J. Foyt
Wood Brothers
Mercury
Foyt
Catch-Up Worries Bianchi Says Nets Won Late
In a seesaw playoff opener the Squires trailed early but rallied to beat the New York Nets 113-105. Virginia star Miké Barrett led with 15 points, while teammate Eli Scott contributed 20 as Al Bianchi’s squad fought back after a slow start and claimed the narrow win.
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Hampton
Frun
Virginia
Squires
al Bianchi
New York
New York Nets
Miké’ Barrett
Nibe
Rod
Elié Scott
Éntual
Neil
Johnson
Angeles
Barrett
Ruben
Olivares Y Smifinal
Iwhile
Chille Scott
Eamweight
George Carter
Wordenday
Moe
Puil
Rick Barry
Bianchi
Nets
Olivares Regains Title in 15th Round Knockout
Ruben Olivares defeats Chucho Castillo in 15 rounds at the Forum in Inglewood to reclaim the 18 pound division title. Referee John Thomas scored 9 4, two judges wide margins while Castillo pursues a fourth bout. Gate receipts totaled 254000 with Castillo earning 80000 and Olivares 30000.
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Ruben
Inglewood
Ruben Olivares
John’ Thomas
Larry Rozadilla
Chuck Hassett
Associated Press
Castillo
Olivares
George Parnauss
Pee Wee Hockey Tourney Opens With Upsets and Wins
In International Falls Minnesota Mounds View boosted its lead in the first round of the 1971 National Pee Wee Hockey Tournament with two victories Friday. Anchorage and Ruben View also featured in strong play as Robie McClanahan delivered a hat trick and Olivares impressed with a late surge. A rough exchange in the 13th left Am the evening heist splintered, while Amherst blanked a opponent 3-0 in another Friday game.
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International Falls
Minn
Mounds View
Heist
Anchorage
Ruben
Alaska
Robbie McClanahan
Olivares
Mounds
View
Internation
Falls
Castillo
Amherst
Pratt Captures Moment Of Glory In Colonels Win
Kentucky guard Mike Pratt scored 40 of his team's final 23 points to rally the Colonels past the Floridians 116-112, giving Kentucky a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Division playoff. Dan Issel fouled out with 26 points as Pratt sealed the victory with two free throws with five seconds left.
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Louisville
Mike Pratt
Dan Issel
University of Kentucky
Kentucky ‘Colonel
Issel
American ‘Basketball Association
Pratt
Colonels
Floridians
Kentucky
Calvin
Jones
Davis
Ligon
Brown Sparks Pacers in 114 98 playoff win over Pros
Roger Brown led Indiana with 26 points and 5 rebounds in the third period as the Pacers pulled away from Memphis. Bob Netolicky added 24 points and 9 rebounds, aiding a 3rd quarter surge that built a 20 point lead. Wendell Ladner was held to six points for Memphis in the Western Division playoff game.
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Indianapolis
Rog
Brown
Indiana Pacers
Indiana
Sev
Memphis
My Jones
Pacers
Netolicky
McCarthy
Charlie Williams
Jim
Roger
Babe McCarthy
Pacer
Wendell Ladner
Wendellsy
Bob Netolicky
Indiana’a
Utah Stars face Texas Chaparrals in Western Division clash
In a tight Western Division matchup, Utah Stars host the Texas Chaparrals after trading Bill Sharman, with Donnie Freeman and Merv Jackson leading Texas in a 1125-115 style. Utah built leads, but Texas edged closer late, finishing within three points as the Stars surged late.
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Salt Lake Ony
Gret
Texas
Boone
Combs
Bill Sharman
Utah
Freeman
Wayne Highton
Texas Chaparrals
Bowe
Donnie
Free- the Stars
Chaos
Merv. Jackson
Zelmo Beaty
Roni
Sharman Cald
Boyz
Glen’ Combs
Exhibition Recap Highlights Swoboda Howard Homer Spree
In an exhibition action Swoboda and Howard blasted pair of homers while driving in six for the Astros as they edged the Twins. Other sluggers included Staub Herman and Henderson with notable hits as multiple clubs posted runs in varied fashion. The round of exhibitions featured Cubs, Expos, and Dodgers also contributing offense and pitching highlights across spring climes.
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Associated Press
Houston ‘Astros
York -Yankees
Minnesota Iso
Twins
Sox
Astros
Frank Howard
Fox
Cubs
Yankees
Swoboda
Neiw’York
Jim Spencer
Montreal
Rick Monday
Ind
Expo
Jiome
Lark - Merout
Pittsburgh
Dowell
Oakland
Rusty Staub
Cleveland
John
Boccabella
Philadelphia
Phillies
Expos
Bob
Moose
Eugene
Francisca ‘Swoboda
Giants
Ken’ ‘Henderson
University of
Santa Clara
Astrodome
Ievers
Fae
de Nee Ae
Rettenmund
Joser Toth Seaver
Clay’ Dalrymple
Balts
Atlanta
Washington
Dick’ Billings
Senators
Sonny Jackson
Braves
Nelson Briles
Bob Veale
Jim Nelson
Cincinnati Reds
Richie’ Hebner
Canucks rout Seals as Kurtenbach leads scoring
Vancouver outshot California 136-28 and dominated the game. Orland Kurtenbach scored twice with two assists to pace the Canucks who opened scoring at 8 51 of the first period. Rosaire Patement Walt added a goal as Dick Redmond and Gary Croiteau tallied for California. The Canucks beat the Seals 11-6 on Vancouver ice last Sunday, improving 5-1 against California this season.
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Los Angeles
Kings
New ‘York
Montreal
Boston
Toronto
Chicago
Detroit
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St .Lewis
California
Vancouver
Canucks
Wayne
Maki
Rosaire Patement Walt
Orland Kurtenbach
Canuck
Dan, Johnson
Ted ‘Taylor
Murray Hal
Dick Redmond
Seals
Gary Croiteau
Californians
Allin bets on long shot in Polo? Golf tale mixed in
From investment to the golf circuit Allin shows promise though no pold-mine success yet. First quarter profits near break-even, Allin credits early golf starts at age 13 after answering a local ad, later serving a Viet Nam tour and becoming assistant pro before chasing the big leagues. His best finish so far is a 17th at Doral as he eyes brighter days. In other news poodles headline the 31st International Kennel Club Show with 3600 dogs across 15 breeds at the International Amphitheatre. Special Edition Lakeland terrier of Darien, Conn, won last year.
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Allin
Toute Golf
Viet
Hig
Doral
Santa Barbara
Chicago
International
Kennel Club
W. P. Wear
Cearlton
Brown eyes major golf wins and future ambitions
The interview with Brown notes his birth year 1935 and plans after retirement. He aims to become a club pro or run a Los Angeles driving range, and shows interest in winning a major such as the PGA or Masters. He doubts a Black golf club sponsorship would occur, citing lack of interest among the affluent Black community.
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Brown
Los Angeles
Minnesota Names Luther as Gophers Coach
The Minnesota Gophers hired Luther as their basketball coach after pursuing candidates in Houston during the NCAA finals. Luther, 43, brings a career record of 246-158, previously coaching at Murray State since 1958, and will replace George HanSon who resigned after a 11-13 season and 5-9 in the Big Ten.
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Minneapolis
Reed
Minsente
Athetic
Ohio Valley
The
Gophers
Murray State
Kentucky
Luther
Rupp
Houston
George Han Son
Minnesota
National Association’ of Basketball Coaches
Milwaukee
Valparaiso ‘University
Illinois
DePauw Ind
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Dodger
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Ken.McMillen
Spencer
Linda
Wylie ‘Moore
Your
the Peddler Steak House
Parks ‘Ave
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Toons Theater
Carlistle Beauty College
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Hain Sr
Springfield
Butler “Mfg. CO
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High Point
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