Toronto ends Kings season in bruising playoff clincher
Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3 1 at the Forum to win the best of three series 2 1 and advance to the quarter finals. Rookie goaltender Gordon McRae, turning 27 today, helped push Toronto past a late Kings rally as a 16 005 crowd watched a 18 minute final period delay sparked by a brawl between Dave Williams and Rogie Vachon.
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McRae stars as Leafs topple Kings in tense playoff clash
Rogie McRae delivered a masterful performance for Toronto as he shut out the Kings for long stretches, while Gordie Williams and Dave Hutchison drew penalties in a heated series. George Ferguson and Inge Hammarstrom supplied scoring, and Red Kelly praised his D and goaltending before edging toward Philadelphia in the next round.
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Sutton Shuts Out Astros 7-0 in Low-Scoring Win
Don Sutton pitched a four hitter to blank the Houston Astros 7-0, delivering his 37th career shutout. He teamed with Andy Messersmith to form a potent Dodgers one two and praised the staff for its depth and talent.
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Dodgers top Astros as Sutton shines in 1975 season debut
In a 5 1 Dodgers win over Houston, Don Sutton pitched seven strong innings and received run support from Billy Buckner and Bill Russell. Buckner homered, Wynn added a homer and double, and the Dodgers chased Grif fin early, delivering a 14 inning setback for Houston.
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Fighter Gord Gallant fired over curfew fight with coach
Gord Gallant was dismissed from the Minnesota Fighting Saints after a midnight curfew dispute with coach Harry Neale. Neale required stitches and suffered facial injuries, and assistant coach Jack McCartan sustained a swollen lip and bruises in the altercation.
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Sports on Radio and TV Schedule Highlights Various Games
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Nicklaus Extends Lead at Masters to Unbeatable Five
Jack Nicklaus shot a five under par 67 to take a five stroke lead at the Masters after 36 holes, tying the course record in a surge that leaves Arnold Palmer Casper and Tom Watson chasing in a three way tie for second. Lee Elder bowed out with a 78 as the cut fell at 148.
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Ryan Tops Chisox Behind Strong Pitching Night
Nolan Ryan fired six-hit ball with 10 strikeouts leading the Angels to a 5 run win over the Chicago White Sox. Dave Chalk drove in two with a two-run single as Ryan improves to 2-0 in two starts. Tom Warren, 29, of North Hollywood, dies after a motorcycle crash at Ascot Park.
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