Lew Alcindor Chooses Milwaukee Bucks In Blockbuster NBA Deal
Lew Alcindor agreed to a five year 1 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks after informing the New York Nets of his NBA choice. The decision ends a fierce bidding war with the ABA, which faced an antitrust suit in San Francisco.
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Close Shobe? Dodger Tryout Tale From Ver o Beach
The narrator recounts a near Dodger chance in Orlando, posing as a former Spokane player turned rookie who joins Dodgers camp. He recalls dressing in a Jackie Robinson era uniform, meeting Tommy Lasorda, and stepping in at shortstop before a Bakersfield catcher questions his past affiliations.
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Angel club questioned after tie. Lasorda cheers
Recap of a baseball game where the Angels battled to a scoreless tie as Sogge anchored Spokane and Lasorda urged support. The battered Bakersfield club adjusted to Angel pitching, and a tense ninth inning ended without runs as the crowd awaited a decisive hit.
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Fassnacht Captures Swim Title
Hans Fassnacht, an 18 year old West German Olympian, won the 400 yard individual medley and helped Cal State Long Beach to sixth place at the NCAA university division championships. His 4:07.7 time set an American record, as the Long Beach relay team also lowered the school mark. The meet featured records by Indiana’s Mark Spitz and Don McKenzie and a Stanford win in the 100 yard backstroke. This report combines results with surrounding comments on the ABA-NBA legal clash and league tensions.
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Eisenhower Remembered By Sports World In Quiet Tributes
The sports world pauses for Dwight D. Eisenhower with honors from golf to baseball. Officials at the National Airlines Open announce a one minute silence during the third round as former president Ike is remembered for golf and family by Arnold Palmer and others.
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Thurmond Leads Warriors to Sweep Over Lakers in Forum
Nate Thurmond dominates Wilt Chamberlain with 27 points 28 rebounds and 14 blocks as San Francisco defeats Los Angeles 107 to 101 to complete a two game Forum sweep. The upset lifts the Warriors with a bold playoff statement against a famed Lakers squad.
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Warriors Even Series With Lakers In San Francisco
San Francisco led 64-53 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Jerry West scored 36 for the Lakers but tired late, while Rudy LaRusso and Jim King fueled the Warriors with 29 points and 17 rebounds and 18 points respectively. King provided steady leadership for San Francisco as Mullins and Baylor struggled with Lakers defense. The series moves to Oakland Monday then Cow Palace Wednesday.
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East West College All Star Basketball Broadcast Listing
A television listings block notes various sports events and broadcasts for Friday. Highlights include East West College All Star Basketball on KHJ at 9, Angels vs Seattle on KTLA at 1, National Airlines Open on KNBC at 2, UCLA vs Kansas track on KTLA at 3 30, Santa Anita Feature Race on KNBC at 4 30, and boxing on ABC from Mexico at 10.90 PM.
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Majestic Prince Heads to 32nd Derby as 4 5 Favorite
Unbeaten Majestic Prince, after five wins, is listed 4-5 morning line favorite for the 32nd Santa Anita Derby. Johnny Longden rode, Bill Hartack to ride today, as 10 three year olds race at 4 45. Frank McMahon’s colt clocked 45 2 for a half mile in a mile and an eighth classic workout.
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Betting odds for Majestic Prince and rivals at Santa Anita
Majestic Prince appears as early second choice with Right Cross at 5-1 odds and ridden by Laffit Pincay. Right Cross is the only horse to threaten a Majestic Prince mimic, having lost by a nose on opening day. Elect The Ruler is listed at 8-1 after winning the San Felipe Handicap. if all 10 colts start, the purse totals about 87 dollars.
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