76ers Clinch Eastern Title for Third Straight Year
Philadelphia, led by Wilt Chamberlain with 28 points, 27 rebounds and 10 assists, clinched the NBA Eastern Division crown with a 119-108 win over the New York Knicks. Coach Hannum, amid trade rumors, stated he has not resigned and will negotiate after the season. Cincinnati’s 187-111 victory over Boston left Boston 50-26 in the 82-game schedule as Detroit and Baltimore also posted wins.
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Cuba Threatens Olympic Boycott Over South Africa
Cuba’s Olympic Committee head Manuel Gonzalez Guerry warned Havana will not participate in the Games if South Africa is allowed to send teams. He criticized racial discrimination by South Africa and said Cuba will boycott unless it is dropped. The Games are set for October in Mexico City.
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Parker Golf Team Downs Tulsa and Northeastern
In Tulsa Arkansas defeated Tulsa and Northeastern State in a triangular match. The Razorbacks beat Tulsa 82 and Northeastern 17, with Randy Reed posting a 73 to earn two medalist points. Mike Billergat and Ross Elder each shot 74 to share one point.
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All-Tourney Teams Announced From Arkansas State Tournaments
Fort Smith Northside won the Class AAA title 46-44 over Southside and placed Almer Lee and Jeremy Jennings on the all tournament team with Lee named outstanding player. Southside’s Rob ert Stephens and Robert Bennett also made the Class AAA list. Crossett, champions in Class AA, earned Tory Hankton as outstanding player with Larry Crook on the team alongside Marianna’s Mike Sawyer and Joe Wood. Other Class AAA selections included Michael Paterson, Joe Searles, Ben Robinson, Jarry Schmidt, Steve Hudson and Bob Murphy. Class AA also listed Walt Henderson, Ronale Keith and Preston Tate plus Leachville’s Long.
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Independent Tournament at Guernsey scene set for top basketball
Guernsey's Gym will host the district tournament with 16 teams from southwest Arkansas entering. Action begins tonight led by players from Searcy Conway Harrison and Pine Bluff. Merrills Sportsmanship awards were given to Stuttgart and Jonesboro.
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Crossett Eagles win state Class AA tourney title
Crossett Eagles, powered by Terry Hankton and a 28-point joint effort, defeated Marianna 61 to 45 to clinch the Class AA state tournament in Little Rock. Mike Sawyer led Marianna with 17 points as Crossett opened a large second-half lead and finished strong. Perry’s Truckers beat DeQueen 109 to 67 in the Independent Tournament as Self scored 31 for DeQueen and Lee 38 for Perry.
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Baseball Exhibition Sunday Results Reported
AP summaries Sunday exhibition results across multiple cities. Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 6 to 4 while Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 7 to 3. Other scores include New York losses and various scrimmages listed with locations in Florida and Arizona.
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Monday Night Basketball Schedule Features Local Teams
At 6:30 Dean's Truckers host Badean, followed by Magnolia Mohawks vs Lewisville Beginners at 7:45, and Texarkana Cougars vs Ashdown in the final game at 9 pm.
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French Star Killy Heads to Aspen After Meribel Victory
Meribel France Jean Claude Killy leads the World Ski Cup after winning the Meribel International giant slalom with a two run total of 2 46 01. He will transit via New York to Aspen and Heavenly Valley before the next events. His win overtook Georges Mauduit by four tenths of a second.
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