Small man still has big role in basketball insistent Cousy
Former star Bob Cousy argues that even in modern basketball small players retain value. He cites Nate Archibald and Gregorio as examples and notes the rise of pro teams offers more opportunities while stressing finesse and strategic play over sheer size. He predicts the US team will showcase skilled small players against a tall Russian squad.
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Omaha
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Russians square series with U S in rough basketball duel
In San Diego the U S national team lost 78 76 to Russia in game two of a six game series as Jaak Salumets and Aleksander Boleshev sparked the comeback. Bill Walton missed the game with a knee injury while Sven Nater started for USA. The rough battle drew 13 895 fans at the Sports Arena with 20 lead changes as tensions flared and coach Bob Cousy called for more muscular front line additions.
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Sven Nater
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San Diego
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National Basketball Association
Albuquerque
Jaak Salumets
Aleksander Boleshev
Lakers favored to win the finals opener tonight
In Los Angeles at the Forum the defending champion Lakers opened as four point favorites over the New York Knicks for the opening game of the NBA Finals. The Lakers held home court advantage and aim to repeat last year’s title with star Jerry West noting the normal rhythm after a long layoff.
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Associated Press
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New York Knicks
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Keith Erickson
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Ing
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Jerry West
Celtics
Gilmore sparks Colonels past Pacers to tie series
Artis Gilmore scored 29 points, 26 rebounds and 7 blocked shots to power the Kentucky Colonels to a 114-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Louisville, tying the ABA title series at 1-1. Mel Daniels fought through back pain with 14 points and 16 rebounds as Dan Issel and George McGinnis each had 28. Colonel guard Rick Mount sprained his left ankle early and was to have X-rays.
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Hawks fall hard in Stanley Cup final opener 8-3
Chicago coach Billy Reay lamented the 8-3 defeat to Montreal in game one of the finals while Scotty Bowman of the Canadians emphasized defense and a potential turnaround. teammates blamed pace and greed as Chicago failed to protect a 3-3 tie and let Montreal pull away. In other news Pat McNeill led the U S Women Open Bowling with a 2 544 total, 52 pins ahead of Patty Costello.
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Associated Press
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Marc Tardif
Pete Mahovlich
Chicago
Hawks
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Canadiens
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N.Y
Pat McNeill
Durham
N.C
Patty Costello
New Carrollton
Allison lands Indy 500 ride with Penske team
Bobby Allison, a 35 year old Huey town veteran entering his Indy 500 debut, will drive a McLaren Offy for Roger Penske. He completed rookie tests with a 181.336 mph lap and says Indy is the biggest goal of his racing career, joining a field that includes Cale Yarborough and the Allison brothers.
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Alison
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Donnie Allison
Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight’s Tables
Solunar Periods guide each day’s best fishing and hunting times. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods and pursue the best sport the day offers.
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Tennis players reach accord between circuits ends off court dispute
The World’s Professional Tennis Players Association announced that Virginia Slims circuit players approved an agreement with the USLTA. The deal sanctions the remaining 1973 Slims tournaments and allows about 60 players to compete in national championships such as the French Open Wimbledon and Forest Hills, aligning the circuit with the 1974 USITA schedule.
Lamar joins Conquistadors in bold ABA move
Dwight Lamar the nations leading scorer joins the San Diego Conquistadors on a three year contract worth rumored 300000 to 600000 per year. He cites plans to play in San Diego and praises coach KC Jones while hoping to improve his defense after stellar scoring at Southwestern Louisiana.
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San Diego Conquistadors
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Conquistadors
American Basketball Association
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Southwestern Louisiana
All-Defensive ABA Team Names Six Players
NEW YORK AP reports guard Roland Taylor of the Virginia Squires tops the first ABA All-Defensive team selected by 10 coaches. Joining Taylor are Artis Gilmore and Mike Gale from Kentucky, Willie Wise of Utah, Joe Caldwell of Carolina, and Julius Keye of Denver.
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Roland Taylor
Virginia Squires
American Basketball Association
Kentucky Colonels
Artis Gilmore
Mike Gale
Taylor
ABA
Willie Wise
Utah
Joe Caldwell
Carolina
Julius Keye
Denver
Aces edge Travs in Texas League thriller 5 4
The Alexandria Aces, 2-10, rallied with three walks and two errors in the seventh to defeat the Arkansas travelers 5-4 led by Don Elliott's two run triple. El Paso beat Amarillo 6-2 Midland edged San Antonio 8-7 in 10 innings and Memphis shut out Shreveport 5-0.
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Associated Press
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Arkansas
Aces
Travelers
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Don Elliott
Valkering
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Amarillo
Midland
San Antonio
Memphis
Shreveport
Bill Droege
Droege
Ed Burgy
Jerry Rey
Hope x Star Baseball Standings Report Update
Major league standings listed for the American and National leagues with teams including New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal St Louis West San Francisco Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego and others. Weekly schedules show Monday and Tuesday games and multiple matchups with pitchers and records noted.
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New York
All Time EDT Finals Schedule and Results
Pro Basketball NBA Finals schedule shows New York at Los Angeles Tuesday 11:00 p.m. and Thursday May 3 10:30 p.m. New York at Los Angeles Sunday May 6 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles at New York Tuesday May 8 8:30 p.m. If needed May 10 10:30 p.m. May 13 tentative May 15 10:00 p.m. ABA Kentucky 114 Indiana 102. Kentucky at Indiana May 5 9:10 p.m. Indiana at Kentucky May 12 2:00 p.m. National TV may air select games.
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