McDaniels Bolts to Carolina Amid ABA War
Utah Stars general manager Vince Boryla condemned Jim McDaniels signing with the Carolina Cougars after the 7 foot All American from Western Kentucky agreed to a multi year contract. McDaniels led Western Kentucky with 27.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game as the NCAA playoff team and was drafted by Seattle in the NBA.
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Nicklaus and Palmer Skip Greensboro Golf Tournament
Arnald Palmer and Jack Nicklaus are skipping the Greater Greensboro Open to prepare for the Masters. Singer Glen Campbell is also out after a handicap rule denial. The 144-player field features Gary Player, Lee Trevino, and Billy Casper as top draws.
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Oaklawn feature winner Cheiron Greer takes $10,000 race
Cheiron Greer led wire to wire to win Oaklawn Park's $10,000 feature in Hot Springs Arkansas. The two year old filly trained by J C Miller and ridden by Steve Richie paid 5 20 4 and 3 20 as the 8 5 co favorite with Naute Haute. Faithful Win and Trouble In Court shared a daily double record of 6902 dollars.
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Hawks fall to Knicks after late drought in Atlanta
Atlanta's Richie Guerin lamented the Hawks failure to score as they battled from a 101 101 tie with the world champion Knicks but missed eight straight field goals to drop 111 107. The game featured a tense finish with both teams trading leads before New York sealed the win.
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Dent in Cincinnati Big Red Machine Deepens Injuries
Lee May suffered damaged knee ligaments after colliding with Tim Foli during a 6-3 exhibition win over the Mets. He joins Jim Merritt Wayne Simpson, Bobby Tolan and Dave Concepcion on the injured list as Cincinnati plans for warm weather recovery. The article also recaps spring results from Koosman and other MLB games and notes Knicks playoff progression with key scoring by Frazier Barnett and DeBusschere.
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Three Teams Slip in the Playoffs
Three NBA and ABA playoff races hinge on April Fool's Night as Hawks, Warriors, and 76ers all faced costly losses to fall within one game of elimination. Bulls even series with Lakers. ABA rivals Pittsburgh, Texas, Carolina, Utah, and Denver won. New York Knicks hold series leads and seek clinchers at home.
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Red Sox chase Howard after landing Josephson
Boston, pleased to fill catcher spot with Duane Josephson from Chicago, pursues big Frank Howard from the Washington Senators. GM Dick OConnell says he will keep talking with Bob Short as the club weighs cash and players. Howard would backstop Carl Yastrzemski in Boston’s lineup, and Josephson becomes Boston’s No. 1 catcher immediately.
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Brisker Cage Game To Feature John Neumann
MEMPHIS Tenn AP The East West Senior All American Basketball Classic will showcase sophomore Ole Miss star Johnny Neumann who led the nation last season with 40.1 ppg and recently left school to sign with the Memphis Pros. He joins a classic that invites top seniors and marks homecoming for the Warriors.
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Brisker closes season with 42 as Condors topple Colonels
John Brisker scored 42 points, 31 in the second half, to lead the Pittsburgh Condors to a 149-132 win over the Kentucky Colonels. The Condors, fifth in the ABA East, finished their season while Kentucky earned a playoff berth. Dan Issel had 51 for Kentucky. Other ABA results included Carolina over Indiana 114-112 and Utah past New York 115-97.
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Solunar Tables Guiding Daily Fishing and Hunting Times
Solunar Tables list the daily period schedule drawn from Richard Alden Knight's book. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during those windows to maximize sport potential.
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NCAA probes Porter signing amid Villanova season cloud
NCAA rules chief says investigation follows reports Porter signed with the Pittsburgh Condors and may have inked a $350,000 pro pact while playing for Villanova. If true, Villanova’s 1970-71 season could be invalidated as Porter allegedly pressed pre clearance, despite an affidavit denying pro ties.
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NHL Scores and Upcoming Games List
In a tight NHL night St Louis beat Los Angeles 4 to 3 while Vancouver topped Minnesota 2 to 1. Other matchups see Boston at Montreal Detroit at Toronto Chicago at New York Buffalo at Pittsburgh Vancouver at Los Angeles Minnesota at California Pittsburgh at Buffalo Philadelphia at St Louis.
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Haywood will return to Supersonics
Seattle AP report states Spencer Haywood will return to the Seattle SuperSonics as their property after a out of court settlement ending a breach of contract suit with the Denver Rockets. Haywood is released from all Denver contract obligations.
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