Knicks and Lakers duel in Game Two at MSG
Knicks host the Lakers in Madison Square Garden for the second NBA playoff game. Willis Reed's shoulder and Wilt Chamberlain's knee limit range, while Keith Erickson may start after a cortisone shot. Los Angeles leads the series 1-0 as both teams push toward the next games in Los Angeles.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
NEW York
Willis Reed
Witt Chamberlain
Keith Erickson
Madison Square Garden
Los Angeles
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Chamberlain
Knicks
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Joe Mullaney
Mullaney
Erickson
Elgin
Bradshaw Signs With Steelers After 1970 Draft
AP reports Terry Bradshaw, the No. 1 pick from last year, signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers amid mock signing at the city’s new Three Rivers Stadium under construction. The former Louisiana Tech star, 21, enters a crowded quarterback mix with Hanratty Shiner and Nix as Steelers offer a multi year deal and aim for the starting role.
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Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh Steelers
Three Rivers Stadium
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Dan Rooney
Steelers
Chicago Bears
Bradshaw
Louisiana Tech
Shreveport
Terry Hanratty
Dick Shiner
Kent Nix
Nets Edge Kentucky in ABA Playoff Showdown
The New York Nets rebounded from a home loss to beat Kentucky 127-112 in Louisville to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Division semi finals. Billy Melchionni scored 39 points and Walt Simon added 31 as New York built an 80-64 advantage, while Gene Moore and Jim Ligon paced Kentucky with 29 and 25 points respectively.
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Cincy Powell
Raymond
Stars
Mack Calvin
Merv Jackson
Powell
AstroTurf Selected for War Memorial Stadium
War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock will install Mone santo AstroTurf as the artificial surface. Stadium manager Howard Pearce says 69,000 square feet will be laid this summer.
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Little Rock
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War Memorial Stadium
Howard Pearce
Solunar Tables Schedule for Prime Fishing and Hunting
The solunar period schedule is derived from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in prime territory or hunt in good cover during these periods and locate the best sport each day offers.
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Richard Alden Knight
Tigers Shut Out by White Sox in misty Cleveland game
Indians Dean Chance allowed nine hits in eight innings as Chicago White Sox edged Cleveland 2-0 at Municipal Stadium. Tiant shut out Detroit 6-0 with three hits and two runs scored, while Gray Nettles complained about the field as grass lingers.
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Associated Press
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Graig Nettles
Harold Bossard
Cesar Tovar
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Don Buford
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Brooks Robinson
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Ed Kirkpatrick
Bob Oliver
Rodriguez
Sandy Alomar
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Max Alvis
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Red Sox
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Don Mincher Humered
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Wille McCovey
Dick Dietz
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Expo
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Ken Henderson
Rick Joseph
Tony Taylor
Phillies
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Dick Selma
Chris Short
San Diego
Amen Second in Drake Relays Race
Thomas Hill of Arkansas State University won the 120 yard high hurdles at the Drake Relays tying a previous record of 13.6. ASU distance runner Bob Gray finished fifth in the steeplechase with a time of 14.4.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Thomas Hill
Arkansas State University
ASU
Bob Gray
Baseball News From The Major Leagues And Standings
A dense recap of league standings and schedules across the American and National Leagues. Team records, upcoming games, and leading batting, pitching, and fielding stats feature prominently, with player names such as Hunter, Rome, Boswell, and McDowell highlighted alongside city-based teams like Milwaukee Boston California and Chicago.
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Associated Press
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B. Robinson
Harper
Tiant
Niekro’s Knuckleball Resumes Form In Win Here Wed
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro finally clicked as his knuckleball returned to form in a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh. The Braves ace fanned and baffled hitters, ending a winless stretch, while other MLB results and wrestling plans at the Fair Park Coliseum filled the day’s sports page.
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Niekro
Associated Press
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Arkansas Sikes Wins $987 At Tallahassee Open
R H Sikes of Springdale Arkansas, finished fourth round action at the Tallahassee Open, shooting 71 to total 284 and earn 987 dollars. Harold Henning claimed the tournament title with 277 for a 10 000 prize.
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R, H. Sikes
Springdale
Ark
Sikes
Harold Henning
Reds Defeat Whites in Hog Game
LITTLE ROCK AR AP The Reds rallied from a 16 13 halftime deficit to beat the Whites 23 16 in the Arkansas Razorback Red White game. Sophomore Joe Ferguson completed 18 of 32 passes and ran for a touchdown, connecting with Pat Morrison and Jon Richardson to set up a 50 yard field goal by Bill McClard. White comeback leader Bill Montgomery directed a 68 yard drive to reclaim the halftime edge.
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Reds
Arkansas
Beard Wins Tournament of Champions With Seven Stroke Margin
Frank Beard captured the Tournament of Champions title at La Costa, finishing 15 under par with a final 71 for 273. Tony Jacklin finished two back, while Gary Player, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer and others chased in gusty wind conditions as officials debated potential cancellation of next year’s event. Beard, 30, earned 30,000 dollars and projected a long career with over 568,000 in earnings.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Rancho LA Costa
Calif
Frank Beard
Beard
Tony Jacklin
Ted
Frank
la Costa Country Club
Jacklin
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Arnold Palmer
Orville Moody
Jack Nicklaus
Allard Roen
Joe Dey
Palmer
Moody
Lee Trevino
Barber Takes $2088 at the Masters Tournament
Miller Barber of Texarkana, Texas, shot 298 in the fourth round to finish with 298 and earned 2088 from the $150,000 Tournament of Champions. Frank Beard won the event with a 471 total and 273 final score to take $30000.
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Calif
Miller Barber
Texearkana
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Barber
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