Is Pro Football Courting Death
Washington letter reflects on boxing's decline due to brutal injuries and draws a parallel to pro football. It cites Ernie Schaaf and Wild Bill Kelly as examples of athletes crushed by head trauma, noting a call for earlier retirement and lifelong support for legends like Johnny Unitas to preserve the sport.
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Walker and Wesley Star In NBA Thrillers
Wesley Walker led the Bulls past Detroit 115 114 with 44 points including the game tying field goal in regulation. The Jet Chet Walker scored 44 points and Dennis Awtrey grabbed 21 rebounds while Dave Bing led Detroit with 31. Willis Wesley and Walt Wesley combined for a 50 point Cavaliers win over Cleveland?
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Raiders JVs Lose Final Round In Western Tourney
Andrews High junior varsity fell to Morehead High 69-63 in the Jayvee finals of the Western Conference tournament in Madison. Varsity action saw Reidsville beat Madison-Mayodan 74-65 to claim the conference title and top seed for the District V event. Eddie Craft led Andrews with 18 points, Joel Smith 10, Jim Atkinson 8, while Joe Barton topped Morehead with 20. The Raiders had been eliminated by Reidsville in the semifinals the night before.
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NBA Scores Roundup Battered By Dense Playoff Push
Baltimore beat Buffalo 120-113 as Earl Monroe netted 34 with 15 in the fourth. Phoenix edged Boston 116-112 behind 26 from Dick Van Arsdale and seven double figure scorers. Milwaukee toppled Seattle 128-112 after a 15-0 run to lead at halftime. San Diego defeated San Francisco 109-103 with Calvin Murphy scoring 15 in the final period. Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 118-104 in a charity game raising funds for cancer research. Lew Alcindor had 42 for the deflated Celtics, while Jo Jo White had 33 for Boston.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
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Bob Kauffman
Dick van Arsdale
Jo Jo White
Lew Alcindor
SuperSonics
Bucks
Dick Snyder
Calvin Murphy
Rockets
Elvin Hayes
Nate Thurmond
Warriors
Charlie Conacher
Ring
Jim Washington
Oldtimers Game in Toronto Ends in 8-4 Win
The NHL Oldtimers, 2 club of ex Maple Leafs Bruins Rangers and Black Hawks, beat the Quebec Oldtimers, ex Montreal Canadiens, 8 to 4 at Maple Leaf Gardens Friday night.
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New York Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks
Quebec
Montreal Canadiens
Maple Leaf Gardens
Tour Veterans Lead At Tucson Open Golf Tournament
In rain delayed second round of the Tucson Open, J C Snead and Dewitt Weaver shared the lead with 66s. Weaver bogeyed the last hole to stay tied, while Snead, nephew of Slammin Sam, sought his first win. George Archer and Lee Trevino trailed by two strokes as contenders include Harney, Kirkwood, Bies, and Douglass in a tight $110,000 event at Tucson National Golf Club.
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Hot ‘Springs
George Archer
Archer
Lee
Trevino
Danbettie
Paul Harney
Jon Kirkwood
Don Bies
Dale Douglass
Ryun Dominates San Diego Indoor Mile in World Record Pace
Jim Ryun returned after two years away to post a 3:56.4 mile, tying the indoor world record and reclaiming the middle distance crown. Kerry O'Brien and Dick Quax surged in the field as O'Brien later ran an astonishing 8:19.2 two miles, beating the outdoor record. pace-setters Pearce and O'Brien led to a 4:09 first mile before breaking away.
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Jim Ryun
Kerry O'Brien
Ryun
Tom O’hara
Ryan Sting
Chuck LeBenz
Pacific Coast Club
John Mason
Dick Quax
Ime
Ryan
New Zealand
O’brien
Australia
Ron Clarke
O'Brien
Kerry Pearce
George Young
Pearce
College Scores From Various Matches
East Columbia 68 Brown 65 Penn 103 Harvard 72 Massachusetts 83 Rhode Island 71 Princeton 97 Dartmouth 81 La Salle 64 Creighton 64 Cornell 83 Yale 72 Moorhead Minnesota 86 Southwest 54 Kentucky State 135 North Dakota 72 Guilford 100 High Point 85 Far West Wyoming 75 BYU 72 Colorado State 101 Utah 86 UCLA 84 Oregon State 64 Southern California 68 Oregon 55 Long Beach State 91 Los Angeles State 65 Central Washington 67 Western Washington 65 Law College Invitational first round Bethel Minnesota 72 Parsons Iowa 100 Bellevue Nebraska 76 Lakehead 83
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Laver Lucky To Win Marathon Tennis Match
Rod Laver defeated Roy Emerson in a grueling five set semifinal at the Tennis Champions Classic in New Haven. Laver’s victory, worth 110000 for the tournament, advances him toward Madison Square Garden with Emerson praising the strength of Laver’s serve and persistence.
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Roy Emerson
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Giants optimistic over Marichal return and Mays sign
The San Francisco Giants express confidence that Juan Marichal will regain top form after signing for about 125000. Willie Mays verbally agrees to terms around 150000 for his 21st season, with other veterans like Maury Wills and Ollie Brown also signing. The Washington Senators report Horacio Pina’s arrival plans in Monterrey and pending signing in Florida.
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Willig Mays
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Alex’ Jotiason
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Maury Wills
Los Angeles
Ollie ‘Brown
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Mexico
Pompano Beach
Fla
Amateur Misses Ace In Sears World Classic Drama
Port St Lucie Florida AP amateur Jane Bastanchury nearly aced the 209 yard 18th for a $10,000 prize but settled for a 74 opening round. Sharon Miller won with 71 while Sandra Palmer and Mise Millar chased a share of the $10,000 first prize in the Sears Women’s World Classic.
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Sandra Palmer
Furman Will Try Wildcats Again
Furman seeks to upset Davidson at John M. Long gym as the Paladins aim for a crucial win. Davidson rides a 46 consecutive home-game streak since 1962, while Furman eyes a first-place finish in a tightly contested Southern Conference race.
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Terry Holland
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Andrews Wrestlers Advance to Semifinals at District Meet
Seven Andrews High wrestlers from the Western 8-A Conference remain alive in Centrals District quarterfinals at Wrestl Gym. Participants include David Dozier 101, Gregory Davis 107, Barry Lassiter 112, Melvin Fair 147, Craig Davis 155, Felix Setter 185, and Gary Ollis heavyweight. Cliff Gordon of Central High also advances in 138. Consolations today. semifinals at 2 p.m.. finals tonight. Pair and Setter are sectional champions returning.
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Liquori's Farewell At New York Indoor Meet
Marty Liquori prevailed in the 1500 meters at Madison Square Garden for his 13th straight New York indoor win while Tom Von Ruden regained his 1000 meter world record in the U S Olympic Invitational. Russians dominated with three firsts and four thirds as Viktor Sanyay set a meet triple jump record and Yevgeny Arzuianov won the 800 meters. Rashid Shatafezdinov claimed the 3900 meters in 8 08.8.
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Viktor Sanayéy
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Shatafexdinoy
Marquette Seeks 33rd Straight Victory
Marquette aims for its 33rd consecutive win after a dominant 25 point effort by Rey Wicks and a 11 point contribution from Monroe Nash in a high scoring college game. Cal underlines national rankings as UCLA and others surge with varied results across the slate.
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Corky Calhoun
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Bobby Fields
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Cantharn
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Ken Durrett
Cougars face tough defense as playoff chase continues
Coach Steele blamed poor first half shooting on tough defense by Virginia, noting the need to force the Cavaliers out of their offense and contain Barry Steele. The Cougars ride a three game streak with Virginia looming, while ABA results sent Pittsburgh past Virginia 132-131 and Indiana over Kentucky 126-121.
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Panthers Girls Win Opener in Coker Invitational
High Point College’s Panthers girls team won their opening game in the Coker Invitational, beating Baptist College of Charleston 42-33. Betty Sue Hocock scored 14 and Sue Wilson 10 as they advanced to a morning 10:30 start for another elimination contest.
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