Cowens Named NBA MVP by Players Poll
Boston’s Dave Cowens, 6-9 center for the Celtics, was voted the NBA Most Valuable Player in a NEA league survey. He collected 444 points with 67 first place votes, edging Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Nate Archibald as the league’s best. Havlicek, Chamberlain, and others followed in voting totals.
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Bullets face Knicks in must-win playoff game
The Baltimore Bullets trail New York 2-0 in the series after last season's playoff exit. Coach Gene Shue says the team must win the next game in Baltimore as NBA action unfolds around several other divisional semifinals. John Havlicek's 54 points lead the Celtics past the Hawks, while Carolina, Kentucky, and Indiana claim 2-1 series edges in the NBA and ABA playoff mix. Julius Keye shines in Denver's 105-94 win over Indiana.
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Model Husband wins photo finish at Oaklawn Park
In Hot Springs Arkansas AP Model Husband edged Hook It Up by a head in the $15 000 feature over six furlongs at Oaklawn Park. Second choice paid 6 1 2 and 2 80 2 40 with Red Hot Tamale taking show money.
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Sellout opener looms for 1973 Reds Giants clash
A sellout crowd of 52,000 is expected at Riverfront Stadium for the 1973 season opener pitting Cincinnati lefty Don Gullett against San Francisco veteran Juan Marichal. Both pitchers seek 1972 comebacks after injuries and poor records as spring results note strong efforts from Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Grimsley.
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Associated Press
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Stolle Upsets Top Seeds as HePlans to Retire
Australian Fred Stolle, 34, on the World Championship Tennis circuit, upset second seed Roy Emerson’s replacement Royes Taylor 6 3 7 6 to continue his pattern of shocks before retiring this year. He cited family reasons and a waning drive after 14 good years, while rivals Tom Gordon and Marty Riessen seeded players fell to others in Vancouver. Additional first round results included Roscoe Tanner defeating Pierre Barthes 6 3 6 2, Yon Gorman beating Zeljko Franulovic 1 6 6 3 6 4, and Alex Metreveli overcoming Joaquin Lave Mayo 7 5 6 1.
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Associated Press
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Fred Stolle
Roscoe Tanner
Lookout Mountain
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Pierre Barthes
France
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Zeljko Franuldvic
Yugoslavis
Alex Metreveli
Soviet Union
Joaquin Lave-Mayo
Mexico
Racy Parnelli Jones team promises tougher season
Parnelli Jones and partner Vel Miletich prepare a "super team" with Joe Leonard Al Unser and Mario Andretti. Cars exceed 200 mph with improved performance over last year. Andretti notes faster early pace and confidence grows as Maurice Philippe explains design changes and emphasis shifts from oval to circuit racing.
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Nicklaus Positioned as Favorite in Rainy Masters
Lee Trevino said Jack Nicklaus is the man to beat at Augusta, with rain changing the field. Trevino noted Nicklaus’s long drives give him an edge on soft greens, while Nicklaus himself preferred dry conditions but would play well in any weather.
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Playoff Basketball Scores and Schedule
The Associated Press reports ABA and NBA playoff results and upcoming games. East Division saw Carolina top New York 101 91. Kentucky edged Virginia 115 113 in overtime as Indiana led Denver 105 %4 in an overtime contest. Western matchups include Milwaukee at Golden State 11 05 p.m. and San Diego at Utah 9 35 p.m. Eastern action has Boston at Atlanta 8 05 p.m. with Boston leading 1 0 and New York at Baltimore 8 15 p.m. with New York leading 2 0. Carolina at New York scheduled for Thursday 7 35 p.m. and San Diego at Utah on Wednesday 9 35 p.m.
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Exhibition Season Ends In Bay Area Draws
Oakland 3, San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 8, Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 1, Detroit 0 Chicago A 5, Texas 4 St Louis 3, Boston 1 Chicago N 3, Cleveland 2 Atlanta vs Baltimore rain. California 5, Milwaukee 4 New York A 6, New York N 5. Los Angeles 6, San Francisco. Chicago N vs San Diego at Yuma Arizona. Baltimore vs Atlanta at Richmond Virginia night. Montreal vs Boston at Winter Haven Florida. St Louis vs Kansas City at Little Rock Arkansas. Houston vs Minnesota at Houston night. New York N vs New York A at Tidewater Virginia. Los Angeles vs Oakland at Mesa Arizona. Texas vs Cleveland at San Antonio Texas. Milwaukee vs California at Palm Springs California. Pittsburgh vs Chicago A at Sarasota Florida. Antonio, Texas exhibition season ends.
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Solunar Tables Plan for prime sport times
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide daily activity. Plan fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times to maximize success, as noted by PP W Orrer.
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Canucks sign Lemieux and Lalonde to three year deals
Vancouver 21 year olds Richard Lemieux and Bobby Lalonde signed three year contracts with the Canucks. Lemieux posted 17 goals 35 assists and Lalonde 20 goals 27 assists last season.
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Designated hitters objects of attention in new season
Longpiece on the designated hitter rule and its impact on AL teams. Quotes from Howard, Houk, Williams, McKeon, Oliver and others discuss how DHs will be used and their effect on hitting, rest for regulars, and park/pitcher decisions. Some players oppose the change, others see benefits for rest and contact hitting.
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