Pro Basketball At A Glance
The Associated Press provides a snapshot of NBA and ABA playoff schedules and results. Eastern and Western Conference series lead 1-0 with New York and Milwaukee notable, and multiple dates listed for upcoming games through mid April across cities including New York Capital Milwaukee and Los Angeles.
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Reserve Ron Williams Bucks Rally Past Lakers in Western Semis
Milwaukee reserve forward Ron Williams scored six of his 10 in the final five minutes to lift the Bucks to a 99-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoff opener. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led Milwaukee with 36, Bob Dandridge 22. Gail Goodrich scored 31 for LAL.
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Earl Monroe
Julius Erving
Elvin Hayes
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Los Angeles Lakers
New York Nets
Virginia Squires
San Diego Conquistadores
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San Antonio
Indiana
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bob Dandridge
Mike Gale
Brian Taylor
Winnipeg Jets Beat Aeros On Hull 50th Goal Night
A frantic six goal third period carried the Winnipeg Jets past the Houston Aeros 7-5 as Bobby Hull scored his 50th WHA goal of the season. Hull's milestone came amid a season of injuries and a fourth place Jets standing four points behind Edmonton. Chicago Cougars defeated Vancouver Blazers 5-2, Oilers beat Minnesota 3-1, Canadiens edged Seals 4-3 in a night of chaotic WHA results.
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Joey Johnston
Claude Larose
Henri Richard
Stockton Upsets Newcombe in Atlanta World Tennis Semis
After a three week layoff due to illness, seventh seed Dick Stockton shocked top seed John Newcombe 7-6 to reach the World Tennis Tournament semifinals in Atlanta. Other results: Ross Case beat Alex Metreveli 7-5 6-3. Geoff Masters defeated Brian Fairlie 6-3 3-6 6-0. Masters to meet Jiri Hrebec while Case faces Stockton. In Palm Desert, Rod Laver beat Dennis Ralston 7-5 6-3 to reach the Desert Tennis Classic semis.
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John Newcombe
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Alex Metreveli
Geoff Masters
Brian Fairlie
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Jiri Hrebec
Brian Gottfried
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Rod Laver
Dennis Ralston
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Ellis: Pirate Pitchers OK for Pennant Run
Ellis says the Pittsburgh Pirates have enough pitching to win the pennant this year despite recent exhibition losses. He highlights lefthanders Jim Rooker, Jerry Reuss, and Ken Brett to handle West Coast teams, noting past struggles against San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati. The article lists Friday exhibition results across multiple games and key hits by Mets' Ken Boswell and Lute Barnes, plus other notable performances from Cardinals, Expos, Royals, Indians, and more.
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Hawks Coach Sees Many First Round Prospects in All-Star Camp
Atlanta Hawks assistant Gene Tormohlen watched the ten man East West National College All Star squad at Dayton and named Bruce King of Pan American Tom Henderson of Hawaii Bob Jones Len Elmore Marvin Barnes Bill Knight Larry Robinson as likely first round candidates. He noted several other players could shift the draft order as hardship cases remain.
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Phil Ford Named to Parade All American High School Team
Phil Ford of Rocky Mount NC High School earns first team honor in Parade Magazine All American high school basketball selections. Ford, a guard, signed with UNC. Four squads of 10 players were chosen by coaches and writers. Ford was the sole player from NC or SC. Moses Malone led voting.
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South Carolina
Moses Malone
Petersburg
Bill Walton
Kareem Abdul- Jabbar
Exhibition Baseball Results and Weekend Schedule
Box scores from regional spring games show Kansas City edging Chicago A 5 4 and Milwaukee beating Oakland 9 4. Montreal 7 Detroit 0 and San Francisco 3 San Diego 2. Other results include Baltimore 7 New York A 1 and Boston 11 Minnesota 7. Weekend plans list eight pairings in Florida and Arizona with venues in Clearwater Tampa Bradenton St. Petersburg and more.
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Essex County Sets Junior College Sprint Medley Record
Essex County Community College of New Jersey shaved eight tenths from the national junior college sprint medley relay record with a 3:18.9 in the Florida Relays. Team members Richard Cross Freddie Brown Kevin Joseph and Horace Tuitt surpassed last year’s 3:19.7 mark. Florida State won the university class two mile relay with 7:31.9 as Florida took second, while Florida also claimed the four mile relay in 16:48.8 with Pat Wallin George Bridges Caswell Depieza and Frank Betts.
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Pro Hockey Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Pro hockey standings show Montreal leading West with 43 22 9 record and 275 goals for. New York Rangers and Toronto follow in pursuit. West Division includes Chicago, Los Angeles, Minnesota, and others with upcoming games listed for Friday and afternoon slots.
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Checkers Must Tighten Defense In Playoff Final
Roanoke Valley Rebels beat Charlotte 8 to 6 as coach Pat Kelly warns that Charlotte must stop giving the puck away in their own end to win the Southern Hockey League championship. Goalie Danny Sullivan, in his first playoff start against his former teammates, played well enough to win.
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