Job Security Questions Hover Over Colonels After Signing Gilmore
The Kentucky Colonels defeated the New York Nets 122 to 104 as Artis Gilmore joined the team. Dan Issel led the Colonels with 35 points and 21 rebounds. Rick Barry scored 29 for the Nets, who faded late. Other ABA results included Indiana over Pittsburgh 130-119 and Memphis topping Denver 127-118. In the NBA, New York beat Los Angeles 115-82 and Milwaukee won 119-111 over Phoenix.
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Hard to Turn Down Offer of $1 Million
Top college coaches acknowledge the dilemma faced by 19 year olds offered large sums. Frank McGuire and Al McGuire say players can be tempted to leave school for pro money. They note colleges cannot stop such choices and that the mercy lies with professional offers.
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October Agony Lingers With Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins endure lingering pain from last October as they face spring setbacks. Manager Bill Rigney notes continued obstacles despite a likely AL West title run, with Rod Carew returning from knee injury and college draft disputes stirring amid ABA and NBA rule debates.
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Offset Bucyk Takes Spot From Teammates In Bruins rout
Boston dominance highlighted by Johnny Bucyk reaching 50 goals in a 4-1 victory over Detroit. Esposito and Orr also shined, with Bucyk joined by Rick Smith and Wayne Carleton on two-goal nights. St. Louis beat Montreal 6-2 as Minnesota and Chicago won, while NHL stars chased record feats and team marks.
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Big Boys Lead In NCAA Mideast Regional Meet
Dean Meminger of Marquette and Jim McDaniels of Western Kentucky top the cast of individual stars in the NCAA Mideast Regional basketball tournament in Athens Georgia as teams vie for the final NCAA berth.
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Bulls Chances Brighter With Victory
The Knicks crushed the Lakers 115-82 at Madison Square Garden as Atlanta and Chicago boosted their playoff hopes. Atlanta beat Philadelphia 130-125 and Chicago outscored Baltimore 113-99 while other NBA games saw Cleveland top San Francisco 108-103 and Milwaukee defeat Phoenix 119-111. Hudson led Atlanta with 43 points, while Maravich and Lou Hudson combined for 30 in the fourth.
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Hawkins Prodigal Return Rumors Grip Pittsburgh
28 year old Connnie Hawkins, former ABA MVP with Pittsburgh in 1967 68, reportedly reached a verbal deal to sign with the Pittsburgh Condors after this season. An authoritative source cited a Detroit meeting, but Hawkins denies negotiations with the club.
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