Knicks Lose Reed In Final. Lakers Reach Title Clash
The Knicks, minus center Willis Reed who is recovering from surgery, fall 113-99 to the Lakers as Los Angeles reaches the NBA finals against New York. Boston faded in the second half as Dave DeBusschere led New York to a 111-103 win to set the Lakers series.
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Invisible Man Seals Victory in Tournament Champions Playoff
Bobby Mitchell, once ignored by sports writers, defeated top rival Jack Nicklaus in a sudden death playoff at Rancho La Costa to win the Tournament Champions title. Mitchell drilled a 20 foot putt on the first extra hole for his second pro victory since starting his career at age 15 in Danville, Virginia.
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Darwin's Evolution Helps Twins Slip Past Oakland
Minnesota Twins rookie Bobby Darwin, once a pitcher, hit his fourth homer in five games and drove in two runs as the Twins beat Oakland 8-4. Darwin also collected nine hits in 18 at bats and has 16 RBIs this season.
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Shaw Wins Tallahassee Open Golf Crown
Bob Shaw captured the Tallahassee Open at Killearn Country Club with a 273, tying the course record and earning $15,000. rookie Leonard Thompson was runner up at 275, with Art Wall, Rod Funseth and Steve Melnyk tied for third at 277. Shaw plans a Tour Champions start and expressed fondness for Tallahassee.
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Panhandle Aggies swing into Cameron for OCC doubleheader
Panhandle State Aggies travel to Cameron College for a 1 p.m. Western Division twin bill at McCord Field. The teams split a pair at Goodwell recently, Panhandle leading the league with offense and Cameron improving pitching as they chase OCC standings.
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Petty Wins 250-Mile Race at North Wilkesboro
Rich ard Petty, 34, captured his 143rd career victory in a 250 mile race before 16 000 at North Wilkesboro North Carolina. Bettenhausen won the 200 mile USAC feature at Trenton New Jersey with an average speed of 146 211 mph and a 4 lap lead over Roger McCluskey.
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Bolding Named Most Valuable at Kansas Relays
Lawrence AP reports Jim Bolding of Oklahoma State earned the Don Pierce Memorial Award as outstanding performer at the Kansas Relays. He received 10 votes from writers and sportscasters, ran a 45.5 quarter for OSU in the Cowboys win in the university mile relay, and later clocked 50.4 seconds to win the 440 yard intermediate hurdles.
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Eagles Seek Share Of Boomer Title
Ike’s Eagles host Duncan aiming to share the division lead and force a Wednesday playoff at Lawton High for the title. A loss by Ike or win by Lawton could change the outcome. Ike holds two prior wins over Duncan and sits 99 on the season.
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Stars Face Pacers In Crucial ABA Playoff Game
Utah Stars host Indiana Pacers in game five of their best-of-seven Western Division final in Salt Lake City. Indiana leads 2-2 after a 118-108 victory in which Roger Brown led scorers with 29 points.
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