Carolina Cougars wrap up first ABA season with awards banquet
The Carolina Cougars held their first annual awards banquet at the Barn Dinner Theater in Greensboro. Jim Gardner, Don DeJardin, and Bones McKinney led the event with ABA Commissioner Jack Dolph, honoring Randy Mahaffey, Gene Littles, Doug Moe, Hank Whitney, and Bob Verga for various achievements.
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Carolina Cougars
Cougars
Jim Gardner
Don DeJardin
Bones McKinney
American Basketball Association
Jack Dolph
Randy Mahaffey
Gene Littles
Doug Moe
Hank Whitney
Bob Verga
Six Former Winners Remain In Field At North and South
Wake Forest Deacons dominate early in the North and South Amateur at Pinehurst as six former winners survive to the second round. Joe Inman of Greensboro and other ex-Wake players pace a field that includes Loge Jackson of Roxboro and Lanny Wadkins. The 36 hole final is slated for Saturday with several rounds still to come.
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South
Pinehurst
N. C
Wake Forest University
Deacons
Jess Haddock
Joe Inman
Greensboro
Wake Forest
Lanny Wadkins
Richmond
Inman
Jackson
Bobby Edgerton
Raleigh
Leonard Thompson
Lumberton
Patton
Hyndman
Dale ‘Morey
High Point
Charlie Smith
Florence
8. C
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
N. C. State
Clemson
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
South C
Erskine
Playoff outcomes loom for Stars Pacers in ABA semifinals
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Stars may meet Washington or Denver in the Western Division final, while Indiana Pacers eye a potential matchup with New York or Kentucky. Washington vs Denver advances to a decisive seventh game, and New York trails Kentucky 3-2 with Louisville looming if Kentucky wins.
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Cougars
Miami
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Los Angeles Stars
Denver
Indiana Pacers
Kentucky
Nets
Louisville
Stars
Pacers
Colonels
Spencer Haywood
Caps
Rick Barry
Rockets
Wilt Chamberlain Leads Lakers To Tie With Knicks In Playoffs
Wilt Chamberlain, hampered by knee issues, starred for the Lakers with 24 rebounds and 19 points to help Los Angeles edge New York 105-103 and even the best of seven series at 1-1. Jerry West added 34, while Reed led the Knicks with 29.
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Wilt Chamberlain
New York Knicks
Chamberlain
Los Angeles
Knicks
Lakers
Reed
Los Angeles Center
Joe Mullaney
Mullaney
Wilt
Jerry West
West
Elgin Baylor
NBA
NEW York West
Barnett
Baylor
Bradley
Clmbian
Erikson
Dbschere
Garrett
Frazier
Russell
Hairgton
Stalwith
Egan
Bowman
Robersa
Warren
Vtaeseny
Eeee
Willis Reed
Walt Frazier
Haywood Wins ABA MVP Honors as Rookie Star Sets Records
Spencer Haywood of Denver's Rockets, a 20 year old rookie, captures the ABA MVP with 97 of 100 points, leading scoring and rebounding. He averaged 29.9 points and 19.4 rebounds per game, set a 59 point single game scoring record, and swept major honors including All-Star MVP.
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Spencer Haywood
Denver
American Basketball Association
Haywood
ABA
U. S. Basketball Writers Association
Roger Brown
Indiana
Mel Daniels
Rick Barry
Washington
Dave Overpeck
Indianapolis Star
Barry
Daniels
Brown
Bob Verga
Carolina
Rockets
Los Angeles
University of Detroit
Joe Belmont
John McLendon
Argentina Beats United States 5-2 in World Roller Skating Hockey
Argentina defeated the United States 5-2 on Monday in SAN JUAN Argentina at the World Roller Skating Hockey Championships. The victory advances Argentina in the international event as top players helped secure the win.
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San Juan
Argentina
United States
Ledford Wins Central Carolina Conference Golf Meet
Ledford upset Trinity to capture the Central Carolina Conference golf tournament at Green Acres. Ledford posted 287 with Trinity at 295. West Davidson and Randleman tied for third at 303. Don Craver and David Trimnal tied for medalist honors at 68. Trinity remains the conference and season leader with 1,202 points.
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Ledford
Trinity
Green Acres
Panthers
West Davidson
Randieman
East Davidson
Western Guilford
Allen
Sumner
Don Craver
David Trimnal
Allen Jay
Sunday approval opens post season for college sports
The NCAA policy council cleared Sunday post season activity for district and national championships led by baseball first ever Sunday championship playoffs. Proposals for Sunday events now move to the extra events committee with bids from several bowl groups rejected this year.
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Fla
NCAA
Charles M. Nevias
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Nevias
Phoenix
Cactus
San Diego
Tampa
West Coast
Memphis
Tucson
Lake Charles
Griffin Loses Track Meet at Eden Holmes Juniors Beat Griffin 66 30
Holmes Junior High of Eden defeated Griffin Junior High of High Point 66 to 30 on Monday. Griffin drops to 0-3 for the season and faces a meet on May 7. Mike Thomas led Griffin with six points.
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Holmes Junior High
Eden
Griffin Junior High
High Point
Griffin
Mike Thomas
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