Portland Fights Chaos Over NBA Top Draft Pick
LaRue Martin, a 6-foot-10 Loyola of Chicago center, selected No. 1 by the Portland Trail Blazers, faces contract talks with agent Arthur Morse after surpassing Dallas Chaparrals’ offer. He outplayed stars Bill Walton and Jim Chones to win the top pick amid a crowded draft field. Bob McAdoo went No. 2 to the Buffalo Braves.
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Pro Draft Lineup Shows ABA Signings Shake NBA Picks
A long list of college stars from Johnson State to Kentucky State entered the 10 round draft as the ABA announced McAdoo had signed with Virginia. Buffalo and Cleveland moved quickly on Dwight Davis and other clubs raced through selections in under two hours. 154 players were chosen with Chicago selecting Ralph Simpson and Milwaukee picking Julius Erving as the draft highlighted by NBA and ABA crossovers.
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Busch Leads Hard Line Owners in Strike Settlement Push
St Louis owner August Busch Jr. joins five hard-line owners in pressuring a settlement as MLB and the MLBPA barter. Miller condemns the offer to add 400000 to the pension fund as incredible and unpaid overtime for players, naming Francis Dale, Donald Grant, and Ewing Kauffman among the hard-liners.
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EO Matmen Rule Meet at Fort Sill Honeycutt Gym
Evening Optimist wrestlers dominated the Indian and Chief classes and YMCA matmen led the Warrior bracket in the All City Wrestling tournament. EO grapplers won five of eight Indian titles and six of 13 Chief crowns, while YMCA took four of nine Warrior blue ribbons.
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Ike JHS Netters Triumph 6-1 Over Central
Ike JHS tennis team defeated Central Junior High 6-1 on Monday. Ike won both doubles matches and four of five singles. Key results: Chorie Hall def Hester 4-6 6-1 6-0. Jock Whiteman def Holland 6-2 6-5. Bobby Smith def J. Johnson 6-4 7-5. Dennis Williams def M. Slivo 6-1 6-2. Doubles Ledford-Scott Tipton defeated Simmons-Bennett 6-2 6-4. Shonon-Werren also won for Ike.
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Bruins Look To Close Out Toronto In Crucial Game
Maple Leafs coach King Clancy questions Boston’s consistency as the Bruins hold a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup quarterfinals. Rangers aim to close out Montreal in New York while St Louis and Minnesota resume tied 2-2 in the West. Chicago completed a 4-0 sweep of Pittsburgh.
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Baseball strike costs ripple through players owners fans
On day 11 of the baseball strike, players lose salary per day while owners tally game losses. Minimum salary players lose about 95.15 daily, average players around 123.63, and high earners far more. With 46 games canceled and NBC Game of the Week affected, owners incur roughly 2.3 million in losses plus venue and travel impacts. cities, hotels, airlines, and fans all feel the dent.
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Samford and Livingston Get NCAA Probation
The NCAA placed Samford University and Livingston University on one year probation for athletic violations. Samford used three ineligible players in last year’s Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl and illegally canceled aid to two basketball players this year, causing vacating of the bowl title and return of awards. Livingston faced sanctions for two postseason football playoff games not certified by the extra events committee.
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