Nets Rally To Beat Kentucky In ABA Playoff Showdown
The New York Nets toppled Kentucky 127-112 in Louisville to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Division semi finals. Billy Melchionni scored 39 points, and Walt Simon added 31 as New York erased earlier defeat to stay alive in the best-of-seven series.
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Pro Cage Playoffs Wraps Up Weekend Schedule
NBA Final tense as Saturday and Sunday results list no games. Los Angeles hosts New York with the series tied or led 1-0 in a best of seven. Tuesday games were on the schedule with key matchups noted.
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Division Semifinals recap and key results
In the Eastern Division Washington defeated Denver 116 to 111 to even the best-of-seven at 3 games apiece. New York beat Kentucky 127 to 112 to take a 3-2 Western Division edge. Los Angeles edged Dallas 124 to 123, giving the Lakers a 4-2 series win as Kentucky visits New York and Washington travels to Denver.
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Ruby’s Stars Shine In 200 Race Car
Ruby's patriotic car features 25 stars with six honoring wins as Lloyd Ruby, 43, drives the Ofenlhauser turbo to victory in the Trenton 200. An Apollo XII nose sign commemorates the Moon mission crew aiding Ruby's May Indianapolis stint.
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Indians-Twins swap yields Chance and Tiant on opposite ends
In a six player deal last winter, Dean Chance and Luis Tiant faced their former teams Sunday. Chance lost 2-0 as the Indians fell to the White Sox at Cleveland Stadium while Tiant improved to 3-0 with a 6-0 shutout of the Tigers. The day also featured trades and scorelines across the league including Baltimore's 10-9 win over Kansas City and Mel Stottlemyre's first victory for the Yankees in an 8-3 triumph over Oakland.
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Reichardt and Reichardt Trade Sends Hitters West
The California Angels traded outfielder Rick Reichardt and third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez to the Washington Senators for third baseman Ken McMullen. The deal, announced after a 3-2 Angels win, centers on adding right handed power for Washington and returning Reichardt to a preferred club under Ted Williams.
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Niekro Butterfly Returns As Braves Beat Pirates 2-0
Atlanta ace Phil Niekro regained his sharpness with a two-hitter against Pittsburgh, restoring his knuckleball’s terror after a two week slump. Tommie Aaron and the Braves produced both runs, while other NL games saw Seaver nearly perfect, Gibson dominant, and Santo slamming a grand slam for the Cubs.
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Gimeno Wins Dallas Tennis Classic Despite Injuries
Spanish player Andres Gimeno defeats Roy Emerson 6-2 6-3 6-2 to claim the Dallas Morning News Tennis Classic title amid a fractured rib and bruised hip from an opening night auto accident. He earned $5,000 as champion while Emerson collected $2,500 as runner up.
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Bruins Reach Stanley Cup Finals After 5 4 Victory
The Boston Bruins complete a four game sweep of the East finals by defeating the Chicago Black Hawks 5-4 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final against the West winner. Eddie Westfall and Brian Campbell scored for Boston while Tony Esposito held Chicago close.
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Compton Wins Modified Feature At Bowman Gray Stadium
Gerald Compton led all the way to capture the 40 lap NASCAR modified feature at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday night. He started second and beat Max Berrier who moved to second by lap 30 with Don Miller, Wayne Johnson and John Bryant rounding out the top five.
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Tucker Noses Out Scott In Caraway Race
In Asheboro a Greensboro racing team with Tucker and Scott finished first and second in the 40-lap Caraway Speedway feature. Buster Cardwell of Madison placed third in a Chevelle. Phil Richardson won the modified division in a Chevrolet. Donnie White won the 15 lap rookie division in a Ford.
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HPC Track Meet Under Lights At North Rowan
Spencer High Point college will compete in a three team track meet Tuesday night at North Rowan High School. The event starts at 6 30 with Catawba and Wake Forest also participating. An admission fee will be charged.
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