West erupts for 23 as Lakers sweep Bulls in playoffs
In a dramatic Western Conference semifinal finish, Jerry West scored 23 in the second half to lead the Lakers past the Bulls 108-97 and seal a four games to none series win. Gail Goodrich led all scorers with 27. Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 31 rebounds.
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Opening Day Postponed As Reds Brace For Strike Impact
Cincinnati opening day for the Reds against the Astros was postponed amid the MLB Players Association strike. About 51,000 ticketholders were told to hold tickets until a new opener is announced. The cancellation disrupts downtown activity, hotel and restaurant plans, and expected $250,000 in lost revenue. Red players continued workouts on the University of Cincinnati turf.
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Littler Recovering After Cancer Operation
Gene Littler, 41, former U S Open winner, is recovering from a two hour operation to remove cancer tissue under his left arm. Doctors will analyze the lymph tissue to determine spread and results are expected by Friday. Littler said the procedure could end his 18 year pro golf career.
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Baseball Owners Reject Player Pension Proposal
Baseball owners rejected the players demand for a 17 percent pension hike as unreasonable after a five hour meeting. The 24 clubs endorsed the decision to end the strike and urged players to rejoin for opening day. John Gaherin signaled renewed talks with Marvin Miller while awaiting a reasonable proposal within possibility.
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Nets Top Colonels In ABA Playoff Bid At Kentucky
The New York Nets beat Kentucky 105-90 for their second straight playoff win at Kentucky after trouncing them on the Colonels home court. Kentucky, holder of a 68 regular season ABA record, now fights to avoid elimination in the East semifinal. Julius Erving scored 53 for the Virginia Squires in a 118-113 win over the Floridians, Virginia leads 3-0. Freddie Lewis struck late in overtime to lift Indiana over Denver 122-120, Pacers lead 2-1 in their West series. Utah and Dallas idle, set to resume in Dallas with Utah up 1-0.
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Solunar Tables Schedule For Daily Sports Planning
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide hunters and anglers to plan activity. The table lists daily periods indicating when fishing and hunting are likeliest to succeed, encouraging times to be in good territory or cover.
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Rupp Not Bitter Over Kentucky Retirement Offer
Adolph Rupp, 70, says he bears no bitterness after Kentucky retired him at 70 following 42 years as head coach. He confirms interest in a coaching offer while keeping Lexington business interests and staff control, and notes possible broadcasting or writing offers. He cites strong past success including 879 victories and four NCAA titles, and says a tremendous offer could lure him back to coaching.
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Masters Play Will Start Thursday
Golf writer Bob Green notes that this Masters may follow a longshot winner pattern as four of the last five champs were established pros with little major success before the green jacket. He highlights Weiskopf Yancey Murphy Crampton and Hill as strong contenders while detailing their Augusta histories and recent form.
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Ex-Baseball Pitcher Crowder Dies at 73 in Winston-Salem
Alvin Floyd Crowder, a major league pitcher who appeared in 403 games with 167 wins and 115 losses, died at 73 in Winston-Salem after a heart attack. A graveside service was set for 11 a m at Forsyth Memorial Park. Crowder played for the Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals.
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Miller Blamed for the Strike in Cincinnati
AP reporting Marvin Miller, executive director of the players association, left for Baltimore after calling Reds General Manager Bob Howsam a liar. Miller asserted owners prefer to break the players association, pressed pension funding as the key to a 17 percent benefits rise, and urged quick negotiations to settle the strike.
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Hope Baseball League announces Babe Ruth teams and coaches
The Hope Baseball League unveils the 1972 Babe Ruth League lineup with five Hope teams and one Blevins team. Try-outs were March 24 and the draft followed on March 25. League play starts May, with games Monday Thursday and Friday at 6 30 p m at Legion Field. Boys ages 13 to 15 who wish to join should contact Paul Henley.
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Murray State Downs ASU in Dual Track Meet
Murray State defeated Arkansas State University 84 to 61 in Murray Kentucky. Hurdler Thomas Hill of ASU won the 110 yard high hurdles in 15.0 seconds then ran 22.2 seconds to win the 220 yard dash.
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