Hawks Hold Off Rockets 116-114 To Take 2-0 Lead
Walt Hazzard sank two free throws with nine seconds left to seal Atlanta's 116-114 playoff win over San Diego. Zelmo Beaty poured in 31, Bill Bridges 25, Lou Hudson 21 as Beaty and Bridges sparked a 83-70 third quarter advantage before a late Rockets rally. Rick Adelman led San Diego with a strong late surge, while Hazzard added four clutch shots and 16 points for the Hawks.
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NASCAR Start Tension as Ford and Dodge Clash at Atlanta
Tense start at Atlanta sees Ford and Dodge teams weighing early moves with six Fords and six Dodges likely in top positions. Officials fear chaos from rear starters as Baker and Isaac push to the front while tire wear and pit strategy loom. Pearson Gretzbach Langley Warren Yarborough Goldsmith Isaac Petty Hylton are among the lineup shuffles.
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Murphy shoots 71 as PGA event tightens
Murphy carded a 71 to finish at 210 while Bill Casper withdrew to treat Florida allergies. Terry Wilcox and Dale Douglass each posted 209, with ties at 210 among Snead, Terry Dill, Deane Beman, and Orville Moody.
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Winston Bears HP Tankers Triumphs in Relay Strong Meet
Winston-Salem High Point swim meet ended 343-233 in favor of Winston-Salem. High Point had few entries yet collected seven of 11 relays and numerous top finishes including 19 first places and 23 seconds. Boys firsts by Jay Flynn Mark Lovette Buzz Waller Robert Crowder Jim Timsley Allen Post Keith Flynn. Girls firsts by Molly Millis Missy Bencini Susan Koonce Tricia Waller Mary Farrington.
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Phillips Struggles In Troubled Race Day
Phillips sustained head and elbow injuries from a pool accident and sprained toes after an outburst. he quit the race early due to a broken leg bolt and suffered a tire blowout en route. Baker joked about luck as Ford racers arrive in Atlanta with altered exhaust setups. Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough prefer side exhausts for stability.
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76ers Face Celtics In Eastern Semifinals Showdown
Philadelphia backs to the wall as Boston holds a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series. Celtics rely on Havlicek Jones Russell in Philadelphia. Hal Greer must lift the 76ers after two playoff games with 11 and 16 points.
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Citywide table tennis winners crowned at City Lake Gym
Seventy one players competed in the city tournament at City Lake Gym. City champions: Marquita Ingram and Betty O Neal in girls singles. Greta McCullough with Darlene McCullough and Hattie Dockery with Bernadette Davis in girls doubles. Thomas Alston Ricky Robbins and William Stewart won boys singles. Karl Walker with Gregory Davis. Ricky Robbins with Johnny Robinson. William Stewart with Frank Wall won boys doubles. Winners advance to Central District tournament on April 12 at City Lake Gym.
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Knicks Race Past Bullets To Take 2 0 Lead In East
New York stars Walt Frazier and Dave DeBusschere fuel a 107-91 win over Baltimore as the Knicks seize a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Division semifinal. Dick Barnett scores 27, Willis Reed 18, Bradley 16. Wes Unseld 18 and 27 rebounds pace the Bullets.
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Ace and Double Eagle Made At Blair Park
Blair Park hosted two rare golf shots on Saturday. Jim Spivey made a hole in one on the 151 yard eighth using a 4 iron. Red Sechrest carded a double eagle on the 495 yard tenth by using two drives and learning of the feat from players in front.
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East Defeats West 104-80 in College All-Star Game
Neal Walk of Florida stars for the East with 22 points as the East never trails, leading 48-40 at halftime and pulling away in Indianapolis. Purdue’s Herman Gilliam helped spark the win while Tony Hinkle coaches the East in the seventh annual clash.
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Wild Pitch Ends HPC Streak in 12th at Valdosta State
Valdosta State defeated High Point College 5-4 in 12 innings as a wild pitch with bases loaded allowed Rusty Simpson to score. Miller pitched 10 for HPC, Petrovich 10 for Valdosta State, Simpson earned the win, Kaub the loss. HPC drops to 8-3. Valdosta State improves to 7-1.
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Furniture City Ladies Open Playday At Emerywood
The Furniture City Ladies Golf Club hosts its first playday on April 1 at Emerywood Country Club. Players should call the pro shop for starting times.
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