Hawks and teammates mark a travelogue of NBA life in Atlanta
A traveling writer chronicles the Atlanta Hawks and visiting players amid a citywide chaos. Wilt Chamberlain Walker jokes and autographs, Baylor coaches and entertains rookies, nicknames fly in Phoenix and Atlanta, and manager Mullaney balances ice cream with horse-race bets as plans emerge for a 15,000 seat arena.
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Guerin lashes out at officials amid Hawks Lakers clash
Richie Guerin accused referees of bias and hinted at plotting to remove Lakers from the game. Wilt Chamberlain dismissed the remarks, while West Baylor and Hudson were cited in Guerin’s critique as Lou Hudson’s star power drew league interest and gate receipts. The showdown airs on KTLA at 6 P.M. PST.
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Rozelle Rules Tampering in Miami Hiring of Shula
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle ruled the Miami Dolphins guilty of three counts of tampering in luring Colts coach Don Shula to Miami. The decision cited third party contact, premature negotiations, and failure to contact Colts ownership before the Feb. 18 announcement. The penalty affects Miami’s first round pick in the 1971 draft and underscores league policy against improper inducements.
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Dodgers Pitcher Puts Together Solid Off-Speed Effort
Dodgers starter Sutton delivered a strong game relying more on off-speed pitches and fewer curves. Torborg praised his outing after Mayberry and Morgan were struck out in the eighth. Sutton, who beat Astros 3 0, overcame a rough second inning and finished with a roar as the Dodgers’ bats woke only intermittently.
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Kelly Snares 2 Billiards Victories
Ed Kelly of Las Vegas won two matches in the Long Beach International 9-Ball Tournament on Monday evening. He defeated Joe Vea sey of Philadelphia 11-5 in a 7:30 contest and then beat Danny Dihiberta of Miami.
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Aaron Cracks 557th Home Run Opens Braves Win Over Giants
Hank Aaron’s 557th career homer, an estimated 475 foot shot, draws 37,181 to Atlanta to power the Braves past the Giants 93 in the opener. Four runs in the first frame and five in the fourth highlight a strong start as the crowd roars.
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Angels First Night Feature Prepares for Ballpark Pageantry
Mayors from 23 Orange County cities, chamber presidents, and city queens will join a motorcade 20 minutes before the 8 p.m. start, intro by Johnny Grant. Major Gen. Robert G. Owens will throw out the first ball at El Toro. A message board will flash election returns, while the Angels aim to defeat the White Sox.
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Patriot Stadium Plan Wins Big at Foxboro Meeting
A special Foxboro meeting approved by a wide margin a plan to build a 57 000 seat stadium for use mainly by the Boston Patriots football team. More than 3 000 attended the meeting to vote on the proposition.
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New LPGA Director Named in Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch reports Ed Griffith Jr a 19 year PGA member and former men's tour staffer has been chosen tournament director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
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Allen to Club Guest at Long Beach Football Banquet
Ram coach George Allen will be guest speaker Thursday at the Long Beach Touchdown Club banquet honoring last season's Cal State Long Beach team. Spring practice begins Monday, with a social hour at 4 30 and dinner at 7 30 in the Empire Room Edgewater Hyatt. RSVP 458-4085.
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Knicks Edge Bucks In Tight playoff Game
Willis Reed scored 26 as the Knicks beat the Bucks 112 to 111 in a rollercoaster Eastern Division final. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 88 for Milwaukee, but Reed’s defense and late free throws sealed New York’s narrow victory and 1-0 series lead.
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New York i Red Holzman Named NBA Coach of the Year
New York i Red Holzman accepted with modesty the news he was chosen Coach of the Year in the NBA. The Knicks coach and general manager received 17 votes from the 40-member writers’ panel in the eighth annual poll. Joe Mullaney of the Lakers was runner up with nine votes.
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Junior Baseball League seeks players ages 15 to 18
The Lone dead Police League of Kids Baseball Axsn seeks boys aged 15 through 18 for upcoming Saturday tryouts. Players need not reside in the area. contact details or location not provided.
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