Canadiens poised to claim 18th Stanley Cup title
In Montreal, fans await Game 5 against Chicago as the Canadiens hold a commanding series lead. If Montreal wins, celebrations begin with a trumpet and a French chant, signaling their pursuit of Lord Stanley's mug and a probable champagne night. The Canadiens dominate the Finals aside from a comeback by Chicago in Game 3.
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Hope 3 Star Sports National League East Standings Update
The National League East shows Pittsburgh leading with a 12-9 record, followed by Chicago 14-13, New York 13-13, Montreal 11-13, Philadelphia 11-13, and St. Louis 5-9. West division has San Francisco 22-9, Houston 20-10, Cincinnati 16-1, Los Angeles 15-14, San Diego 11-18, and Atlanta 9-17. Monday results include Houston 6 Montreal 0 and New York 7 Atlanta 2. Pittsburgh 5 Los Angeles.
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NBA Finals Schedule Compiled For Best-of-Seven Series
The Associated Press notes all times are EDT with games in the NBA Finals and ABA, listing Tuesday and Thursday matchups. New York leads Los Angeles 2-1 in the NBA finals, while ABA games Indiana at Kentucky and Kentucky at Indiana are scheduled with 2-2 series tied.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Timing
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides planning for fishing and hunting. Read to match daily activity with prime periods to maximize success in sport and outdoor enjoyment.
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Hockey Cincinnati advances to WHA in 1974 79
Cincinnati group seeking NHL status says agreement reached with the World Hockey Association and will begin WHA competition in 1974 79. In parallel NFL moves see Buffalo Bills trade defensive end Al Cowlings to the Houston Oilers for a high draft choice and the New York Jets send lineman Roger Finnie to the St Louis Cardinals for offensive tackle Vern Emerson in a four player trade.
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Curtis Tosses 4-1 Win as Red Sox Stop White Sox Streak
Boston left-hander Curtis limited Chicago to five hits and earned his first win and complete game of the season, snapping the White Sox nine-game AL win streak in a 4-1 decision at White Sox Park. Cepeda sparked two-out rally after a misplay by Henderson and Kennedy hit a three-base error to score two. Other scores included Houston beating Montreal 6-0 and Philadelphia 3-2 in 14 innings, while San Diego topped Chicago Cubs 4-1.
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Lakers aim to equalize as Chamberlain pledges bigger role
In New York, Wilt Chamberlain contemplates a more active offense as the Lakers seek to even their series against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Jerry West hopes to return amid hamstring issues, while Willis Reed leads New York with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a pivotal Game Four context.
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Padres defeat Cubs for third straight win in San Diego
Bill Greif pitched a two hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1. Fred Kendall and Dave Campbell drove in two runs each, backing Greif’s effort and spoiling Rick Reuschel’s 14 strikeouts. Colbert swiped second and scored, and Campbell added a key two-run double.
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Tension mounts in playoffs in Kentucky Indiana clash
Louisville AP report on Rick Mount of the Kentucky Colonels facing possible repeat of last Saturday's heated fifth game with Indiana Pacers. Fracas, 42 turnovers, 47 fouls highlighted the series as both teams struggle for offense under playoff pressure. Pacers coach Bob Leonard downplayed the fight and warned to keep fans from entering the fray.
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AAU boxing moves Into high gear in Boston
The 85th National AAU boxing championships opened with 65 trials at Hynes Memorial Auditorium as 240 fighters from 40 clubs weighed in for titles and a spot on the U.S. world team. Arturo Frias of Los Angeles scored the sole knockout, while referees began using RSCH stops to protect fighters, with suspensions for repeated offenses.
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Captains Defeat San Antonio In Texas League Clash
Shreveport capitalized on two San Antonio errors to post a 4-2 victory Monday night. Kent Jacobson plated the winning run on a bobbled line drive in right, reached second, then third on another error and scored on Charlie Moore's sacrifice fly for the insurance tally.
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Women compete with men in sports long ago and now
Virginia Rich, now dean of women at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, diverred for Weber College’s men’s swim team 30 years ago and helped beat Wyoming and Colorado. Susie Kincade and Sue Palmer also excelled in men’s or mixed teams, but Rich argues women should not face men in highly competitive basketball or contact sports.
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U S upset win as Ernie D leads comeback in MSG
Ernie DiGregorio of Providence, the littlest man on the floor, sparked the U S to an 89 80 overtime victory over the Russian National team before 15 734 at Madison Square Garden. He scored late in regulation and set up plays in overtime, earning praise from coach Bob Cousy as he displayed elite ballhandling and scoring in a pivotal USA win.
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Girl to challenge Little League ban in court
Ypsilanti Michigan 12 year old Carolyn King was dropped from the Ypsilanti Little League roster after an 11th hour vote by league managers. Despite 23 of 40 members voting to exclude her the league plans to continue the fight in court for reinstatement. The group warned losing its charter and support would affect hundreds of children.
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Hook shot back? Big men may revive old weapon
Twenty five years after George Mikan popularized the hook, college stars Jim Andrews of Kentucky and Ronnie Robinson of Memphis State hint at a comeback. The piece notes the hook shot as a primary offensive tool for big men and references past dominance by Mikan and current players.
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