Dawkins Becomes First High School draftee by NBA
Florida star Darryl Dawkins, 69, 250, was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first high school player ever taken in the NBA. Kansas had listed him among final four choices with Kentucky Florida and Florida State after visits by coach Owens and aide Duncan Reid. The milestone echoes prior pro risk taken by Moses Malone as the floodgates opened for teen prospects.
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Dawkins Viewed as Top Prospect by KU Recruiter
Kansas coach Reid compares Dawkins to Cartwright and Greenwood, rating Dawkins higher than Cartwright and predicting pro potential. He recalls Dawkins as the best high school center he saw and notes Dawkins never signed a letter of intent while Willoughby chose Kentucky.
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Dawkins leaves for pro deal after dodging illegal offers
Orlando AP Dawkins a 6 foot 10 Evans High star says college coaches offered illegal inducements including a Cadillac money and clothing as he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers after being drafted in the first round. Dawkins aimed for a seven year over million dollar pact to better his family life. Harriet Dawkins plans to join him in Philadelphia for the contract signing.
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Maddox Leads Yankees Past Rangers With Late Two-Run Hit
Elliott Maddox homered four hits and four RBIs including a ninth inning two run double to lift the New York Yankees to a 7 5 victory over the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Pat Dobson and Clyde Wright were shelled, Dick Tidrow earned the win, while Jim Umbarger took the loss.
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Famosito Gomez Beats Frankie Duarte In Los Angeles Bout
In Los Angeles Famosito Gomez of Mexico outpointed Frankie Duarte of Los Angeles 120 to 118. In Halifax Lawrence Hafey of Stellarton Nova Scotia outpointed Dave Downey 12 to 0 to win the Canadian middleweight title.
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Pin placements tough in Atlanta Golf Classic
U S Open champion Hale Irwin and stars Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller praised the brutal pin placements at the Atlanta Golf Classic after a windy opening round at the 6,883 yard Atlanta Country Club. Irwin, Casper and Inman led at six under 66 as Miller and Nicklaus praised the course while Palmer and Player struggled.
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Boynes Chooses San Francisco Over Louisville and Kansas
Winford Boynes a top prep basketball forward from Capitol Hill High School has confirmed he will sign a national letter of intent with San Francisco University this weekend. Dons coach Bob Gaillard will attend the signing and Baynes had narrowed his choices to USF Louisville and Kansas.
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ABC Announces 1975 College Football Schedule Opener
ABC will open its 1975 college football slate with two Monday night telecasts Missouri at Alabama on Sept 8 and Notre Dame at Boston College a week later. After these games the coverage shifts to Saturday afternoons featuring Ohio State at UCLA, Michigan at Michigan State, and USC at Notre Dame. Arena Sports Inc. president Tom Binford becomes Indiana Pacers general manager.
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Carr to Report for Cavs Training Camp After Knee Surgery
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Austin Carr is expected to recover in time for training camp in mid September after Thursday knee surgery to remove cartilage. Doctors note a prior operation on December 30 and a reinjury last season.
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Harlem Globetrotters ball loaned to Ford for hall display
A basketball signed by the Harlem Globetrotters to mark their 12 000th game becomes part of a permanent loan to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts. The ball will be shown with pictures of President Ford and Mrs Ford.
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Canisius College Banned From Postseason Play
The NCAA imposed a two year postseason ban on Canisius College for improper benefits and assisted recruiting. The action began May 15 and limits to five new basketball scholarships each year. Former athletic director James Bedell was dismissed. coach John Morrison had been linked to the case.
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