Hayes Declines Olympic Bid to Enter Pro Basketball
Elvin Hayes, University of Houston star and college basketball's second all time scorer, says he will not try out for the Olympic team. He cites family financial needs and desires to prepare for a pro contract, aiming for $300,000 over three years, and leans toward the NBA after San Diego Rockets win NBA draft rights.
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Hayes Faces Backlash After NCAA Finals Walkout
Houston star Elvin Hayes drew sharp criticism after leaving the arena during awards at the two day Sports Arena event. UCLA's Lew Alcindor and coach John Wooden dominated coverage as Houston struggled against UCLA and questioned schedule strength. Alcindor expressed team pride and readiness for future play while Hayes faced fan disapproval and questions about his performance and market value.
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Lakers take 2 0 series lead over Bulls in Forum thriller
West and Baylor sparked the Lakers with 61 points. West scored 35 and Baylor 26 as Los Angeles held off Chicago 111-108 to move two games up in the Western Division semifinal. Erickson 18 in second half and Robinson’s long-range shooting fueled Bulls’ late rally. Boozer missed clutch free throws, Ike Imhoff and Baylor answered with late free throws and a key banker.
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Vision of Lew as Pro Scores Lakers' Coach
Lakers coach Bill van Breda Kolff warns against Lew Alcindor joining the NBA as the playoffs begin. Alcindor, UCLA star and national tourney Outstanding Player, dominates honors with Southland and Pacific Light selections. Wooden praises UCLA’s late-season form as Helms Foundation honors are handed out.
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Conjar Receiving Treatment for Suspected Meningitis
Fort Campbell Kentucky UPI reports Browns rookie Larry Conjar is responding well to treatment for suspected spinal meningitis. He was admitted Sunday to base hospital after reporting sick. Lab results pending. officials hope for discharge in five to ten days. Conjar serves with a reserve unit at the U.S. Army Training Center.
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Local Sports Calendar Highlights Show Wide Action
Santa Anita horse racing first post at 1 pan. El Camino vs Long Beach City College at 2 30 p m. Prep baseball Downey at Jordan Millikan vs Poly at Blair Field Wilson at Lakewood 3 15 p m. Prep swimming Western at Poly Warren at Lakewood Jordan in Lowell Invitational all 3 15 p m. Cal State Long Beach vs Stanford Blair Field 7 30 p m. Roller Games Olympic Auditorium 7 30 p m Mackey Kings vs Pittsburgh Forum 8 p m.
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Bruins in Action and Dodgers Radio Schedule Note
Bruins in Action on KTLA 45 at 7 30 pm and Rolief games on KTLA 5 at 8 pm. Dodgers radio on KEL at 8 30 am versus Cincinnati, Angels at KMBP C against Cleveland, and Kings at KNX at 8 pm.
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Marty Serva Faces Death After Cancer Struggles
Marty Serva, former welterweight world champion from Schenectady, plans for death as cancer worsens. He left his hometown with gratitude, carrying a $5,444 check from a Thanksgiving fundraiser totaling $12,711 raised at a Pueblo, Colorado event. Serva, 46, recalls winning the 1946 title from Freddie Cochrane, his career largely ended after a nontitle bout with Rocky Graziano.
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