Lakers Eye 26th Straight as They Visit Braves
Buffalo AP report notes the Los Angeles Lakers seek their 26th consecutive victory in a Tuesday game at Buffalo against the Braves. A win would tie the all time pro record set by the 1916 New York Giants. The Lakers own a 31-3 slate and haven’t lost since Oct. 31.
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Boston and New York Lead NHL Scoring Race
Boston and New York dominate the league scoring again as Phil Esposito leads with 56 points and 52 assists, joined by Orr Stanfield Ratelle Hadfield Gilbert and Hull among the top, with Buffalo rookies Perreault and Martin close behind.
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Pro Hockey Standings by The Associated Press HL
The Associated Press releases the latest professional hockey standings, outlining team positions, points, and recent form across major leagues. Top clubs race for playoff spots as schedules advance and shifts in standings occur.
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Bobby Jones Dies at 69 in Atlanta Funeral Services
Golf legend Robert Tyre Bobby Jones is buried in Oakland Cemetery after a simple ten minute service attended by family and a few friends. He died Saturday at 69 from an aneurysm, after years of spinal disease ending his illustrious career in 1948 following grand slam wins.
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Bobby Jones Gentleman Golfer and Club Thrower
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Donohue Named Driver of Year
Mark Donohue led the 1971 All-America auto racing team ballot with 143 of 169 votes and earned the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy as driver of the year. The Brown University graduate dominated Trans-Am, Pocono 500, Ontario 500, and led Indy laps, while repeaters included Petty Garlits Sox and Jones. Arkansas high school scores wrap the page with Little Rock Central, Magno lia, Hall, Parkview and others.
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Basketball Standings and Results From Conference Play
Eastern and Western Conference standings list teams with records and games back. Monday and Tuesday results include Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Phoenix Houston Portland New York Golden State Los Angeles Buffalo and others with scores and schedule notes across many divisions.
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Bookmakers name NFL favorites for opening playoff games
Northern Nevada bookmakers set Dallas, Kansas City, Baltimore and San Francisco as favorites for next weekend’s NFL playoff games. Harrah’s Tahoe Race Book has Dallas by one over Minnesota and San Francisco by 5 12 over Washington. KC by 3 over Miami and Baltimore by 4 over Cleveland. Reno Turf Club lists Dallas 12 over Minnesota, 49ers 6 over Washington, KC 3 over Miami and Baltimore 4 2 over Cleveland, plus 49ers and Vikings as 3 1 favorites to win the Super Bowl. Baltimore and Kansas City are 7 2 picks, Dallas 4-1. Miami 11-2. Cleveland and Washington at 1.
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