Sixers rally past Kings despite injuries and snow
Philadelphia 76ers, missing starters including Doug Collins and Steve Mix, still beat the Kansas City Kings 111 to 106 as George McGinnis scored 23 points. Pat Williams added Jim Barnett to bolster the lineup amid an injury outbreak. A snowbound Southern Illinois team cancelates a planned trip to Allen Fieldhouse, turning a triangular meet into a Kansas-Wichita State dual.
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Kings vs 76ers duel ends with Erving and Boone lead
Kings McGinnis played 28 minutes with 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Mix Hobble contributed 10 points and 9 rebounds in 27 minutes. Collins is out for at least five games. The 76ers led early by 15, Kansas City tied it at 67 in the third, then Philadelphia pulled away 15-8 after 5:35 left in the period. Lloyd Free scored 24 on 10 of 19 shooting, Erving had 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Ron Boone paced the Kings with 23 points.
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Lions fall short as Mission Northwest edges Lawrence High 66 64
Ron Lang lamented the heartbreaking 66 to 64 defeat after Lawrence High blew an 11 point fourth quarter lead to Mission Northwest. He cited fatigue and 11 turnovers as key factors while noting six Lions played the entire game against nine or ten Cougars.
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Cougars Surpass Lions On Late Clutch Plays In Narrow Win
The Cougars outscored LHS 9-2 in the opening two minutes of the fourth quarter to close to four. Harden led with 27 points as Lawrence battled back, tying the game on free throws and a late sequence before Kleinsorge's 17 seconds left jumper gave the Cougars a 64-62 lead, the first since late in the first half.
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Dons remain unbeaten 18-0 with 107-72 win over Waves
San Francisco’s top ranked Dons dominated Pepperdine 107-72 to move to 18-0 and 3-0 in WCAC play led by Bill Cartwright’s 24 points and 18 rebounds. Marlon Redmond added 20 points as Santa Clara and Loyola each lost in WCAC action.
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Resurgent Weekends NBA Scores Across The League
Friday results show Portland top Boston 107 92 Buffalo defeats New Orleans 131 103 Atlanta edges New York Nets 120 101 Philadelphia over Kansas City 111 106 Golden State beats Indiana 113 109 Washington bests Chicago 82 80 Los Angeles over San Antonio 109 101 Houston defeats Milwaukee 111 84 Seattle 127 107 over New York Knicks Denver 116 96 Cleveland beats Phoenix 111 96. Saturday schedule includes Portland Kansas City Buffalo Detroit Milwaukee Chicago Los Angeles Houston Cleveland Phoenix. Sunday slate features New York Nets Boston New Orleans Philadelphia Indiana San Antonio New York Knicks Golden State Denver Seattle Portland Atlanta Chicago Milwaukee.
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Grigg given probation for shooting his son in Texas
Former NFL player Forrest Grigg received five years probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the shooting of his 20-year-old son Mike in Gilmer Texas. He testified his son battled drugs but denied the son was a drug addict.
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Tonganoxie tops Paola 72 63 in Pioneer League clash
Tonganoxie held Paola to 12 fourth quarter points to seal a 72 63 Pioneer League victory. Rick McPherson scored 27 with 24 rebounds and Tom Harman added 19 as the Chieftains move to 4 0 in league play and 6 2 overall. They visit DeSoto Tuesday.
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Friday NHL and WHA results across leagues
In the NHL Atlanta defeated St Louis 3 to 2. In the WHA Edmonton beat New England 5 to 3. Houston won against Birmingham 5 to 3. Minnesota posted a 9 to 5 victory over Indianapolis. Phoenix triumphed over Cincinnati 6 to 5 in OT while Winnipeg beat Calgary 5 to 3.
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Flaska shines as KU falls to Missouri in swimming meet
Kris Flaska led Kansas with a 200 breaststroke win as the Jayhawks, coached by Dick Beamon, were overwhelmed by Missouri 70 43 in Robinson Natatorium. Elmore Smith news item appears unrelated. Rice hires Bob Stevens as assistant basketball coach.
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Saints sale of key players halts WHA hopes
The WHA Fighting Saints face suspension after selling their top players to Edmonton. Dave Keon John McKenzie and Mike Antonovich headed the deal along with Louie Levasseur goalie Bill Butters and brothers Jack and Steve Carlson. President Bob Brown said new owners are unlikely by next Thursday. Mileti may receive 125000 cash plus 20 percent of Edmonton playoff revenue.
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Rozelle urges Pro Bowl role for pension funds
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle defends the Pro Bowl as essential for pension money noting funds not contributed since 1974. He cites the Seattle game and looming league meetings as part of a larger financial and labor context with Ed Garvey.
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Dolphins Part Ways With Linebacker Coach Don Doll
Miami Dolphins announce non renewal of linebacker coach Don Doll after two seasons. Head coach Don Shula says staff will return to three defensive and three offensive assistants with Bill Arnsparger taking over Doll duties.
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