UCLA Dynasty on cover sparks airline reader squawks
An April Sport magazine feature on UCLA and Lew Alcindor drew free copies on a Los Angeles to Louisville flight. Quotes attributed to players and staff, including Kevin Alcindor tensions and coach Wooden’s curfew, circulated amid questions about accuracy and the broader impact on the Bruins.
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Favorites Dominate at Marine Stadium
Three top winners led the Marine Stadium championships as Clem McCulla of Torrance, Larry Schwabenland of Fresno and Ray Caselli of North Hollywood swept events. McCulla captured the $500 six hour main event at 4 20.0 with Panic Mouse and Miss British Columbia both breaking records in the fuel hydro class. Caselli’s Panic Mouse posted 137.19 mph as he rode to another world record effort while Sam Kurtovich of Fresno and Climax II trailed.
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Celtics take 3-0 lead as Russell fuels win over 76ers
Boston defeats Philadelphia 125-118 to extend the Eastern semifinal series advantage to 3-0. Willis Reed sparks the Knicks past Baltimore 119-116 to seize a 3-0 series edge in the other Eastern semifinal. Russell declares confidence rises only after a four-game sweep.
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Bills owner says O J Simpson salary demand too high
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. says he told Chuck Barnes that O J Simpson’s reported 1.1 million dollar four year package was impractical. He suggested Indianapolis might pay the amount, but that it would exceed earnings possible in other leagues.
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Esposito Breaks NHL Scoring Mark With Two Goals
Phil Esposito scored his 48th and 49th goals helping the Boston Bruins beat Montreal 6-3 in a season windup. The win left Boston second with 100 points, three behind Montreal, who set an all time team record. Esposito became the NHL’s single season goal king and first to reach 50 through the playoffs era. The Bruins finish behind Montreal, while the Rangers closed with a win over Toronto. Black Hawks beat Detroit 9-5 as Penguins win first game of season but miss playoffs.
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Feigner’s King and His Court to play Blair Field appearance
Eddie Feigner and Jim Vickers of the four man King and His Court will perform a one night softball exhibition in Long Beach at Blair Field on April 19. Both players previously attended Jordan High.
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Russia Hockey Champs Defeat Canada for Seventh Title
Russia won the world amateur hockey title for the seventh year running by beating Canada 4 2 in the final. The U S finished 8 2 in Group A, tied for first but with a weaker goal spread 59 23 placing them in Group B next year while Sweden and Czechoslovakia placed second and third. East Germany moves up to Group A after winning Group B.
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Nitehawks Edge Oxnard 1-0 on Umpire Decision
In the Anaheim Preseason Invitational at Pearson Park the Beach Nitehawks won 1-0 over Oxnard. Max Mallet singled and scored on a misplayed throw after Bud Newman overthrew first, with Basquez's throw over the fence ruled out of play. The Hawks face San Diego Sub Flot No. Friday night as the tourney continues.
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Yarborough Wins Atlanta 500 In Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Debut
Cale Yarborough credits the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler for his victory in the Atlanta 500. He notes the spoiler as the turning point in a tense duel with David Pearson, as Yarborough and Pearson dominated the race with Yarborough’s car averaging 132.759 mph.
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Stars Beaten by Bucs in New Orleans Showdown
The New Orleans Buccaneers defeated the Stars 123 to 111 Sunday night. The win secured second place for New Orleans in the Western Division of the American Basketball Association. Jimmy Jones led Buc scoring with 33 points.
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Bradley Clutch Shot Seals Victory for New York
Manning, Baltimore's top scorer, missed two free throws as Bill Bradley scored with 12 seconds left to seal the win for New York.
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