Knicks Meet Fire-up Pistons Saturday Collision Set
The Knicks and Pistons prep for a collision after both won big. New York crushed Boston 126-89 for a seventh win in nine, while Detroit stayed undefeated at nine by routing Baltimore. Bob Lanier scored 19 in limited minutes, Willis Reed led the Knicks with 22 points.
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Basketball scoring splashes across late season slate
Don Smith led the Sonics with 25 points while Norm Van Lier had 23 and Nate Archibald 21. Bob Love scored 28 for the Bulls and Connie Hawkins 26 for the Suns. Elvin Hayes poured in 40 as San Diego beat Cleveland, its eighth straight defeat. Philadelphia rallied to beat Golden State as Billy Cunningham scored 27, including key late baskets to seize the lead. Jeff Mullins topped the Warriors with 32 points.
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Quarry's Share of Money Is Attached
In Atlanta after losing to Muhammad Ali, boxer's live gate share of about 41000 was attached for co-manager Johnny Flores. Proceedings in New York aim to tie up close circuit TV rights worth about 250000. Flores and Jerry Quarry's father Jack challenged Flores signing fights with Joe Frazier, leading to a pending arbitration set for November 9.
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Still Going After 2nd Golf Win
Ken Still pursues a second straight pro title in the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas after ending a season slump with a playoff win in Napa. He reflects on fatigue and nerves from a long stretch of competition and a prior rib injury. Also noted are reports filed to PGA commissioner Joe Dey over on-course dispute, and prior top contenders Nicklaus and Casper as pre-tournament favorites.
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Basketball to Name Top Pro Players
New York AP reports the NBA silver anniversary team nominees include Paul Arizin and Max Zaslofsky among 25 names. A player-represented selection committee will vote for 10. top vote-getters attend the East West All Star game in San Diego on January 12, 1971. Other nominees listed include Cousy, Davies, Feerick, Fulks, Galatin, Gola, Guarin, Heinsohn, Johnson, Jones, McCauley, Slater Martin, Mikan, Mikkelsen, Pettit, Pollard, Russell, Schayes, Sharman, Stokes, Wanzer, Yardley.
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Flood saga renews as Senators seek Rainy Day signing
Washington owner Bob Short resumed contract talks with Curt Flood amid talk of a Kuhn news conference to announce a deal. Flood remains suing to overturn the reserve clause, with a federal ruling against him in phase one and an appeal pending. Short has already traded to gain leverage, and Kuhn said any contract would require approval and would not affect the suit.
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Far West Leads Nation in Passing. Midwest Dominates Rushing
NCAA figures show Oregon leading with 285.9 passing yards per game and 14 touchdowns, followed by Stanford 284.7, Washington 276.5, San Diego St 265.2, and UCLA 234.1. In rushing, Texas tops with 384.0 yards and 25 TDs, Ohio State 368.4 and 24, Notre Dame 312.6 and 16, Cincinnati 285.8 and 12. Notre Dame also leads total offense at 533.4 yards per game with 25 TDs rushing and passing.
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Penguins Use Old and New to Lick LA
The Pittsburgh Penguins rallied with a mix of veterans and a rookie to defeat Los Angeles 5-3, led by Ken Schinkel’s two goals and Andy Bathgate’s on his 999th NHL game, with Greg Polis adding the final tally. Minnesota, featuring three rookies Gilles Gilbert James Drouin and Buster Harvey, beat Chicago 2-1. Elsewhere, Toronto and New York won, Montreal fell to Toronto 6-2, Detroit 4-1 by the Rangers, and St. Louis beat California 3-2.
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Goalie stars as North Stars edge Chicago on Harvey winner
Page Five notes a standout performance by the goalie stopping 30 shots after a 46-save NHL debut in Montréal. Buster Harvey scored in the third period to give Minnesota a win, the youngster recording his first pro goal after jumping from amateur ranks.
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