Celtics Narrow Division Lead With 112-109 Win Over Knicks
Celtics beat the New York Knicks 112-109 to claim a 5 game Atlantic Division lead and reduce the magic number to three for clinching the title. John Havlicek scored 41, passing Bob Cousy for Boston's all time scoring record as Walt Frazier and Red Holzman offered brief postgame remarks.
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Rangers Seek Power as Williams Rebuilds In Florida
In Pompano Beach Texas Rangers manager Ted Williams reshapes the lineup with trades to add Ted Kubiak Roy Foster Hal King and Jeff Burroughs while Don Mincher strengthens the bench. Williams aims for improved hitting and stronger infield defense as Toby Harrah and Jim Mason duel for shortstop and a move to AL West tests the club.
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Isaac Wins Carolina 900 as Lead Fluctuates Under Cautions
Bobby Isaac of Catawba North Carolina wins the Carolina 900 at North Carolina Motor Speedway after 492 laps in a Dodge in 4 hours 23 minutes 15 seconds. Richard Petty places second and Jim Vandiver third as 12 drivers lead during 57 laps under eight cautions with four drivers sharing the lead.
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Preakness Opens at Pimlico in Baltimore
Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore opens its 102nd season as the Triple Crown's second leg, the Preakness, begins today.
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Tar Heels Meet Lafayette Friday Night In ACC Action
Maryland held tough against North Carolina as Tom McMillen scored 18 in the finals and topped 51 for the tourney. Jim O'Brien added strong help as Maryland floundered from 50 percent season shooting to 37.7 in the North Carolina game while the Tar Heels hit 54.9.
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No Cigar No Superstar For Faltering Virginia
Virginia fell to Utah 103-92 as New York beat Pittsburgh 125-116 and Memphis defeated Denver 105-100. Merv Jackson led scoring with 31 points for the Squires while Zelmo Beaty added 25 and Willie Wise 20. Charlie Scott quit the team over a loan dispute, leaving Virginia short-handed and dropping a 114-111OT loss to Kentucky the next day.
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Marquette Loses NCAA Berth Over Ineligibility Dispute
Marquette loses its NCAA tournament berth after player Bob Lackey is linked to an agent contract. Ohio University receives the spot. Ohio faces Kentucky in a Mideast semifinal in Dayton while Florida State meets Minnesota. Several other teams won first-round games to advance.
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Suns Sign Charlie Scott to NBA Contract
Phoenix Suns announce the signing of 6 foot 5 guard Charlie Scott after a contract dispute with the Virginia Squares. Scott, who set an ABA single season scoring record last week, will play against the Milwaukee Bucks. Suns acquired NBA rights in a trade with the Boston Celtics. Squares owner Earl Foreman plans suit for breach of contract.
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Cardinals Cavort With Longest Winning Streak in College Hoops
The University of Louisville has the most consecutive winning seasons among major college basketball teams with 27. Dayton and UCLA each own 23 straight seasons with .500 or better, Duke has 21, and Cincinnati 18 to complete the top five.
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