Utah Stars Defeat Kentucky to Claim ABA Title
Utah Stars coach Bill Sharman praised his team after a 131-121 win over the Kentucky Colonels in Salt Lake City sealed the ABA championship. Zelma Beaty scored 36, Mike Butler and Darel Carrier provided key late scoring, and Utah set a first-year franchise attendance record at 7,122 per game.
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Kentucky
Artis Gilmore
Frank Ramsey
Salt Palace
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Zelma Beaty
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Dan Issel
Darel Carrier
Colonels
Jim Ligon
Louisville
Miami
Virginia
Texas
Indiana
SCA Wins NAIA District 17 Title With 12th-Inning Bunt
State College of Arkansas beat John Brown University 3-2 in 12th inning as Al Humphries delivered the winning squeeze bunt and earned the victory in relief with nine strikeouts. Also notes boxing results from AP briefs across Miami Beach and Tijuana.
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al Humphries
State College of Arkansas
John Brown University
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Canadiens Win Hockey Crown
Canadiens rally past Black Hawks 3 2 to claim 15th Stanley Cup in modern era. Henri Richard nets tying and winning goals as Ken Dryden stars in net and wins Conn Smythe. Black Hawks despondent after 2 0 lead fades. coach Billy Reay comments amid aftermath.
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Associated Press
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Dennis Hull
Jacques LeMaire
Henri
Ken Dryden
Dryden
Conn Smythe
Jean Beliveau
Beliveau
Billy Reay
Marc Neil
Unlucky Reds Edge Phillies in May Baseball Thriller
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 as Lee May drove in three runs including his seventh homer after a knee injury return. Pete Rose opened with a homer, May delivered the go ahead two run single in the fifth, and May has six game stretch with 10 hits and three homers.
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Lee Mas
Reds
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phillies
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Planning
Solunar Period schedule from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to maximize sport potential.
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Richard Alden Knight
Utah Triumphs In ABA Finals At 4-3 Victory
Utah defeated Kentucky 131 to 121 to win the best of seven series in seven games securing the championship. The Utah players expressed pride in the season despite the loss and looked ahead to the next campaign.
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Associated Press
Utah
Kentucky
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Tuesday to Thursday
National League East sees Pittsburgh, New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Montreal, Philadelphia in tight race. West leads San Francisco and Atlanta with Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati and San Diego close behind. Aligned American League squads Boston Baltimore New York Detroit and others play midweek games with multiple matchups listed for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Lonborg's return electrifies Fenway in Sox win over Detroit
Boston roared as Jim Lonborg, back from injury, silenced doubt with a pitching gem to beat Detroit 5-3 at Fenway. Rico Petrocelli crushed a pivotal three run homer in the seventh as Lonborg overcame an early scare and fans swarmed 13,021. Sam McDowell struggled for Cleveland in a 7-3 win over Washington, issuing ten walks before exit.
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Billy Casper Returns to Pro Golf Tourney Trail in Fort Worth
Billy Casper, heavier but healthy, returns to the National Invitational Trail at Colonial in Fort Worth. Casper, defending champion Homero Blancas, Lee Trevino and others vie for a 25,000 first prize as Hogan contemplates a knee injury and a probable start.
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Scouts and Dads Clean Up Fair Park Then Play Ball
Scouts from Explorer Post Troop and Cub Pack 92 met at Fair Park with Paul Henley of the Park Commission to complete the SOAR project by cleaning up the park. Afterward dads joined a baseball game where the dads trounced 19 to 15 in the Sth inning, followed by a Willie roast and fellowship with participants and families listed.
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Fischer Taimanov World Chess Match Adjourned
The second game of the world chess championship quarter final between Bobby Fischer and Mark Taimanov was adjourned on move 45. Fischer, with White, held a pawn edge and a potential win, with continuation set for Wednesday.
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United States
Mark Taimanov
Soviet Union
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Liquori poised to break mile record at El Paso meet
Marty Liquori aims to dip under four minutes in the El Paso Invitational mile at 4,000-foot altitude. Field includes Lawson 3:59.0, Mason 3:59.1, Hilton 3:59.3, Roberts 4:02.5. Ryun absent. Coaches say Liquori has a good chance. crowd expects a standout javelin field alongside.
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Associated Press
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Texas
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Albuquerque
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Villanova University
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Houston University
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Mexico City
Foyt to Be Reckoned With in the 500
Indianapolis AP report highlights A J Foyts bid in the 500 mile race May 29 praising his primes past wins 1961 1964 1967. Meyer notes McLaren offers a superior chassis but cautions a long race ahead and recalls track changes and engine evolutions from Offenhauser to Ford V 8.
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Hogs Sign Local High School Star To Arkansas Baseball
Mike Pollaro of Lee Summit Missouri signed a national letter of intent to play baseball for the University of Arkansas. Pollaro, a catcher and infielder, led his high school to the state regional finals with a .468 batting average.
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Mike Pollaro
Lee Summitt
University of Arkansas
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