West Keeps Shoes After Lakers Set 21st Straight Win
LA star Jerry West refused to part with his game worn shoes after leading the Lakers to a 104-95 victory over Atlanta, tying the NBA record for consecutive wins at 21. West joked with a ball boy before recalling he would keep the shoes only after a loss. The Lakers improved to 27-3 and set up a matchup with the Portland Trailblazers.
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Chiefs Edge Raiders to Claim Division Title
Len Dawson directed a 93 yard final drive ending with Jan Stenerud’s 10 yard field goal as the Chiefs defeated the Raiders 16-14 to clinch the AFC West. Otis Taylor grabbed 113 receiving yards and a 29 yard TD pass, while Stenerud added field goals.
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Bruins Rout Aggies In Pauley Pavilion Showdown
Top-ranked UCLA crushed Texas A&M 100-? in Pauley Pavilion as Ken Wilkes and 22-point performance paced the Bruins. Ohio State, South Western Louisiana, Marquette, and others posted wins in a busy college basketball night.
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Oklahoma City title fight shapes Brian Kelly comeback bid
In Cushing Oklahoma 33 year old Brian Kelly a part time boxer and youth director trains for a May headline bout against light heavyweight rival Bob Foster. Kelly a 39 4 prizefighter with 17 knockouts faces Foster a longtime title challenger nine years his senior and taller at 6 3 The underdog Kelly may switch stances to confuse Foster as he pursues a rare big time moment in Oklahoma City at the State Fairgrounds arena.
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Pat Sullivan Heads All America Team Selection
AP report lists Pat Sullivan among a composite all America quarterback group with John, Gary Barkum, Mike Siani, and Tom Reynolds. The roster spans top college names at positions including Riley Odoms tight end and guards Royce Smith and Reggie McKenzie with several notable linemen and backs from Notre Dame USC Nebraska and LSU.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Highlight Boxing Wins
Boxing results from Buenos Aires Long Beach and Boston show multiple knockouts and decisions. Rodolfo Gonzalez of Long Beach outpointed Nick Aghoi while Tony Licata stopped Johnny Coiley in Medford.
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