Knicks Comeback Sparks Loss as Reed Sidelined
Willis Reed suffered a painful inflamed knee and spent five days in a New York hospital for tests after the Knicks lost 106-99 to the Buffalo Braves. Donny May shone with 29 points, while Atlanta beat Boston 114-102 and San Francisco defeated Seattle 133-122. In ABA games Utah topped Kentucky 149-127 and Indiana beat Texas 115-104 among others.
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Benefit Games Here Tonight At Jones Field House
Two benefit basketball games are set for Jones Field House on Thursday February 11 with local independent teams from Guernsey gym. Between games Hope Junior Olympic All-Star teams will meet in an exhibition to raise funds to send the squads to the state tournament in North Little Rock this weekend. The schedule lists 6 30 Perry's against Bodcan 7 00 Western Auto Wizards versus Tate Motor Roadrunners and 8 30 Springhill versus Monte's.
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Utah Sets a Record Over Kentucky
Marv Jackson poured in a career high 40 points as Utah crushed Kentucky 149 to 127 to set a club scoring record in the ABA. Utah shot 59 percent, led 120 94 in the fourth, with Dan Issel top scoring for Kentucky by 32. Freddie Lewis paced Indiana, and other ABA results followed in the night’s schedule.
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Wolman Testifies No Blackballing in NFL Era
Wolman, former Philadelphia Eagles owner, told a federal grand jury in Cleveland he saw no cases of players being blackballed during his NFL tenure. The grand jury, probing NFL operations, reconvened after weather delays and may remain in recess for the rest of the month as Wolman seeks to regain control of the Eagles.
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Dukes From Duquesne Win No. 12 in NCAAs race
Debonair Dukes from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh won their 12th straight by beating Providence 85-80. Denver University beat Air Force 58-52 for their ninth straight. Gary Nelson led Duquesne with 25 points and 9 free throws, while Jarrett Durham added 20.
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Foyt and Isaac Favored in Daytona 125s at speedway
A. J. Foyt and Bobby Isaac lead two 125 mile races at Daytona International Speedway to set the 38 starters for Sunday's Daytona 500 with $5,000 to the winner in each race. Foyt has the pole in the first event, Isaac the pole in the second, and top rivals include Richard Petty Fred Lorenzen Leeroy Yarbrough Donnie Allison Buddy Baker Bobby Allison and David Pearson. Vic Elford drives Ford in the first race after ARCA qualifying.
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Pedro Rodriguez to start at rear in heat for 1971 race
Mexico's Pedro Rodriguez, who had been assigned a 1971 Chevrolet, couldn't get the car up to speed and didn't qualify for either race. He could start at the rear of the field in one of the heats, becoming eligible after practice in the car.
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Colorado Girl Wins Skate Title At Pre-Olympic Games
Julie Holmes of Littleton Colorado won the women’s figure skating event at International Sports Week, earning the United States first gold in the Pre-Olympic Winter Games. The report also notes a French teacher’s upset in giant slalom, and Russians and a Norwegian faltering in biathlon after misdirections and course issues.
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Fleckman Starts Desert Classic Lead After Nelson Talk
Marty Fleckman, 26, Port Arthur Texas, after a Christmas talk with Byron Nelson, leads the Bob Hope Desert Classic at La Quinta with a six under par 66. Fleckman says he will stop copying Nelson and instead apply Nelson's guidance to his own build.
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Associated Press
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University of Houston
Two Undefeated Teams Lead L L Play Night
Junior Olympic basketball at Jones Field House featured six games with Herbert Burns crushing J A West 20 to 7 and Western Auto beating Sherwin Williams 23 to 9. Hope Builders edged Crescent Drugs 15-13 while Tate Motor defeated Moore Bros 12-9. League standings followed five games.
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NHL Scores and Standings Roundup from AP Preview
The Associated Press reports multiple NHL results with New York defeating Minnesota 4 3 and Toronto edging Chicago 3 2. Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia 5 3 while California beat Buffalo 5 2 as Detroit won 2 1. Minnesota travels to Montreal and Boston hosts St Louis with Detroit visiting Vancouver and California facing Buffalo.
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Razorbacks Sign Four More Players
Four high school players signed letters of intent to play football for the University of Arkansas. Jimmy Payne from Corsicana Texas is a receiver, Bob Craigh from Shawnee Oklahoma is a running back, Mike Palmer from Moore Oklahoma is a tackle, and Reggie Craig from Baytown Texas is a wide receiver.
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Corsicanna
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Shawnee
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Moore
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Baytown
Palmer Seeks Comeback With New Putter At Desert Classic
Arnold Palmer unveiled a blade style center shafted putter, saying it rolls the ball better with less effort. He shot 67 in the opening round of the Bob Hope Desert Classic, one behind leader Marty Fleckman who fired 66 at La Quinta, as Palmer chased his first title since 1969.
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