Hawks' balanced scoring sinks 76ers in high scoring win
Pete Maravich nicknamed Pistol Pete and Lou Hudson combined for a strong 74 points as Atlanta Hawks outgun the Philadelphia 76ers 138 to 130. Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons praised the shooting pace in the wild NBA matchup.
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Cougars rout Nets in ABA clash after late arrival
Carolina Cougars arrived an hour late in North Carolina and routed the New York Nets 123-111. Billy Cunningham and Joe Caldwell sparked a third-quarter burst to break the game open, with Caldwell scoring 20 and Cunningham 23 in the period. Nets’ Billy Paultz led all scorers with 27, while Lou Carnesecca praised Carolina’s teamwork and defense. Other ABA results included Indiana over Dallas 121-118, Kentucky over Memphis 121-91, Denver 133-125 in OT over Utah, and San Diego 115-110 over Virginia. Saturday’s ABA: Denver over Dallas 124-106, Carolina over Memphis 132-114, Utah over San Diego 118-107. In the NBA, Baltimore beat New York 106-97 and several other results noted.
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Evert Wins First Pro Tennis Check in Florida
Chris Evert, 17, collects a $10,000 pro prize after defeating Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 in the finals of the S&H Green Stamps Women’s Tennis Classic in Fort Lauderdale. She notes turning professional after age 18 under USLTA rules and recalls turning down a $25,000 winner’s check earlier.
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NBA playoffs chase continues as Hawks roll on
In a tight NBA week wrap, Baltimore beat New York 106-97 while Boston edged Buffalo 125-113 and Chicago outlasted Phoenix 118-117 in overtime. Detroit stopped Portland 113-109. Los Angeles crushed Cleveland 127-84. ABA recap follows with Carolina and Kentucky winning. Hawks express playoff readiness after three wins in 42 hours and 130 points in four games.
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Henderson-Ouachita favored in playoffs
Henderson and Ouachita Baptist University, co champions of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference, are favored tonight in the first round of the District 17 NAIA playoff. Henderson meets Arkansas College and Ouachita faces Southern State with winners meeting Tuesday for a spot in the NAIA tournament in Kansas City.
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How to Beat UCLA In Basketball Says Stanford Coach
Stanford coach Howie Dallmar argues controlling tempo is key to beating UCLA. He notes that teams must limit bad shots and hold the ball 28 to 30 minutes to have a chance, stressing tempo over constant defense. UCLA seeks a seventh straight NCAA title after clinching the Pacific-8 and reaching 70 straight wins.
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Buddy Allen wins Citrus Open
Buddy Allen wins the Citrus Open in Orlando as a lean 28 year old Vietnam veteran with a slim build, freckled face, and red hair accepts the victory jacket amid bright celebration. He states he really wanted to win another tournament, reflecting on his competitive drive.
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