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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1968

Page

12

Knicks End Five-Year Boston Garden Famine

The Knicks defeated the Celtics 110-108 in Boston Garden as Walt Frazier hit a late lay in and Emmette Bryant sank a free throw with one second left. It marked New York first regular season win in Boston Garden since December 22, 1962 and ended Celtics 25 game home streak. The night also saw St Louis Hawks beat Cincinnati 106-100 as Oscar Robertson injured, and Philadelphia 76ers routed San Francisco Warriors 141-117 as Wally Jones suffered a torn ligament, sidelining him two weeks.

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Amigos Rally But Fall Short of Fourth Spot in ABA Clash

Amigos moved within three games of fourth place Oakland in the ABA Western Division with a 132 120 win over Houston at Anaheim Center Steve Chubin topped the scoring with 34 points while Hewseney and Bimesets added 14 each Les Selvage and Gen Warley chipped in 27 and 24 points. Attendance 1904.

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Quarry Upsets Thad Spencer in Oakland Boxing Showdown

In Oakland Thad Spencer's claim of dominance met a sharp challenge from Jerry Quarry. Quarry dominated early and late, scoring with a left hook and a decisive right, revealing strides in punching and technique. Spencer faded as Quarry improved, while Dooley's cameo boosts the tourney's stature and a high-stakes purse deal shadowed the bout.

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Continental League merges to form new 20 team league

The Continental Football League and the Professional Football League of America merged Sunday to create the Continental Professional Football League with 20 teams. It will be divided into Atlantic, Midwest and Pacific divisions, forming a regional minor circuit for professional football.

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Roberts Elected to NHL Board

Rich Roberts a long time sports writer for several papers has been elected to the board of directors of the National Worker League Writers Association. He also serves as beat writer for the Kings and chairs the Los Angeles chapter. Officers reelected include Tom Fitzgerald and Jack Dulmage. Red Fisher named vice president. Directors list includes Gilles Teroux George Gross Gerry Eskenazi Leo Monahan and others.

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City Basketball Schedule Night of Varied Matches

Tonight's games feature No Maries facing Douglas Jessy and Rummmles meeting Charn erie at 7:15. Other clashes include Parks Texaco versus Hionlanniér and Fy Celtles against Leucers Tallevs. Late bouts show Hancueklers versus Ballers at 9:15 and Local 143 UAW against Lor' Bolice at 8:15.

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Rangers halt Canadiens on Giacomin shutout

Ed Giacomin blanked Montreal with 23 saves as the Rangers defeated the Canadiens 3-0 ending Montreal’s 12 game win streak. Vic Hadfield’s 40 foot slap shot beat Rogat Vachon in the second period, his first ice time since a shoulder injury. Center Henri Richard did not play.

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