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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1973
Page
7
In Los Angeles, the Knicks swept the Lakers 4-0 in the NBA finals as New York won 102 93 in game four. Wilt Chamberlain noted New York's balanced attack and stifling defense that halted Los Angeles running game.
The Knicks defeated the Celtics in the final game to clinch the Eastern playoffs with strong contributions from Earl Monroe 23 points and Bill Bradley 20. Willis Reed stood out with 18 points 12 rebounds and seven assists as Jerry West battled a hamstring injury for the Lakers.
Amos Otis made a routine catch in right center as Kansas City beat Detroit 8 2. Otis’s web clutch snag, then a five run bottom inning surge, helped push Detroit from first in AL East while Milwaukee moved up. Otis praised, McKeon called him invaluable.
Montreal defeated Chicago 6-4 to win the Stanley Cup in a seven game series. Yvan Cournoyer scored the winner at 8 13 of the third period, Henri Richard earned his 11th title, and Marc Tardif added a power play goal to seal the victory.
Jeff Horton Baldwin shot 76 to win medalist honors in the Class 3A-2A-1A regional at sand greens. Earl Brown added 87 as Baldwin two man total 163 to advance to state meet in Lincoln. Four man team failed to place after Johnson exited on the sixth hole. Preston Klick 88, David Ford 89, Chris Ridley 101.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway sets May 28 for the 100 mile race as drivers chase the elusive 200 mph lap. Bobby Unser owns the one lap and four lap track marks while Swede Savage nears 200 in ideal conditions. At least 40 drivers compete in a late draw for first session starting at 10 a.m. CST.
Summary of Saturday matchups includes New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Los Angeles at San Francisco San Diego at Atlanta Montreal at St Louis Cincinnati at Houston Chicago at California and other results. Ryan improves to 4 2 in noted games.
The Cleveland Indians shipped pitcher Steve Dunning to Texas for pitcher Dick Bosman and outfielder Ted Ford. They also recalled veteran lefty reliever Steve Mingeri to fill an open roster spot.
Senior quarterback Dave Jaynes and junior linebacker Steve Towle were chosen as KU football ambassadors for 1973 marking the 14th year of the program. They will tour Kansas through civic groups and alumni events starting May 30 and ending August 10.
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