76er GM Hints NBA ABA Merger Near Horizon
76ers general manager Dejardin says merger with the ABA is a near necessity to protect pro basketball while noting optimistic signs. He also previews rookies for next season and confirms Curtis Ford's Philadelphia contract and Hood's potential stay with the club.
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Bullets Knicks battle in stretched NBA East finals
The Baltimore Bullets facing injuries and fatigue tip off the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks who have rested since eliminating Atlanta. Players lament the delayed schedule while Willis Reed urges faster games to finish the long season.
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City Pin Standings and League Highlights at Thunderbird Lanes
Bowling standings across multiple leagues at Thunderbird Lanes show Norma Hill leading Hi Ind with 224 and 546, Jay White 504, Cole Cheney 237, Bert Welch top series 1, and Auto. Enos 294 in team events. Other leagues record Mary King 572, Albert Nove 245, and Leftovers 2706 in team totals with various high games and series noted.
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Premier High Jumper Uses Rhythm Starvation To Excel
John Dobroth the top high jumper in 1971 explains using fasting and a refined speed based straddle approach to clear 7 feet 2 1 4 inches. He dismisses the Fosbury Flop noting his plan to adapt its pacing while staying in a traditional technique. Dobroth, two months from UCLA law degree, praises coach Tom Teller and UCLA staff as he balances athletics with a legal career and marriage.
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Pacers Edge Pros To Take 3-0 Lead In Playoff Series
The Indiana Pacers rallied to defeat the Memphis Pros 91-88 and move within one win of sweeping their Western Division semifinal series. Bill Keller sealed the win with two late free throws as Memphis squandered a late possession. Memphis led 74-67 after three periods, but Indiana surged late to grab the advantage.
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Irish Star Inks Canadian Pact
Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann signed a two year contract with Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Argonauts chairman John Bassett announced the move after a prior near NFL deal with the Miami Dolphins fell through. Theismann, 6 feet 170 pounds, led Notre Dame to a Cotton Bowl upset over Texas and threw for 2,429 yards on 155 completions.
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Eagles and Burk Burnett tie in girls tennis dual
Lawton Eisenhower and Burk Burnett played to a 7-7 draw in a Monday girls tennis dual. Ike and Burk each won five singles matches and four doubles contests. The teams met again last week in a similar tie.
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Carr and Smith Sign Pro Basketball Pacts
NBA and ABA teams announce signings of top college and NAIA stars. Carr lands a multi year deal rumored over 1 million with Cleveland. Smith of Kentucky State signs with Buffalo for over 1 million in a multi year pact. Erving of Massachusetts inks a four year deal with Virginia Squires amid college finish.
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Virginia Squires
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University of Massachusetts
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Cleveland
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Paul L. Snyder
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Anadarko Rally Cages Owls 6-4 in Baseball Win
Billy Young hit a bases loaded triple in the fourth to spark Anadarko to a 6-4 victory over Elgin. Tommy Sparkman pitched a five hitter for the win as Anadarko overcame five errors. Ewin scored twice, and Elgin’s offense produced occasional threats.
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