Jets Extend Streak as Winnipeg Blank Los Angeles
Winnipeg Jets rout Los Angeles 8 0 to extend WHA win streak to ten and stay undefeated against the Sharks. Chris Bordeleau opened scoring with 17 seconds elapsed, aided by Norm Beaudin and Bobby Hull. Ernie Wakeley surrendered the shutout late in the third as Winnipeg widened its dominance.
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Bruins Obtain Plante and Crack Chicago 4 0
Ex Leaf Jacques Plante debuted with Boston in a 4 0 shutout of Chicago, boosting the Bruins as they chase a playoff spot. Flyers bombarded Toronto 10 0 as Ron Low and Gordon McRae faltered. Montreal beat Buffalo 4 2, Vancouver stunned the Rangers 4 3, Detroit beat the Islanders 5 1, Minnesota over Pittsburgh 5 2, and Atlanta edged California 3 2.
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Cougars rout Nets in ABA clash after late arrival
The Carolina Cougars defeated the New York Nets 123 to 111 after arriving an hour late to the game. Billy Cunningham and Joe Caldwell sparked a decisive third quarter run, lifting the East Division leaders. Nets coach Lou Carnesecca praised the Cougars while Nets guard Billy Paultz led scorers with 27.
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Brown Narrowly Trails Big Eight Scoring Leader
Missouri star John Brown has raised his scoring to 20.9 points per game as he chases Oklahoma's Alvan Adams in the Big Eight race. Adams, out with a wrist fracture, remains at 22.1 while Brown would need about 75 points in two games to catch him. Kevin Fitzgerald leads the chasing pack with 18.3 and Scott Wedman sits at 17.8.
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Evert Wins Tennis Crown Secures First Pro Title
Teenager Chris Evert wins the $50,000 S H Green Stamps event in Fort Lauderdale defeating Virginia Wade 6 1 6 2 to claim her first pro title and $10 000 prize. The St Thomas Aquinas senior plans to use the money while highlighting her new pro status and endorsements.
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Don McCune Wins Miller Open With 246 184 Victory
Munster Indiana bowler Don McCune rolled 32 strikes in four games to beat Jim Stefanich Joliet Illinois 246 to 184 and claim the $12 000 first prize in the Miller Open at a $80 000 event Vertee and Delay win divisions of the $75 000 added John B Campbell Handicap at Bowie Race Course in Maryland with $3 20 and 33 payouts.
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Alvan Adams Named to District All Star First Team
Tulsa’s Hurri cane coach Ken Hayes earns District 5 Coach of the Year after guiding TU to 18 8 finish. All District Five first team includes OU freshman star Alvan Adams who missed six games with a broken wrist and several Oklahoma players. Others named include John Brown Steve Mitchell Al Eberhard and more.
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Auto racing wins first Grand National East title in Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina hosted the first Grand National East stock car race with a 1973 Dodge claiming the victory. Frank Phillips tied for top in Hong Kong Open with rounds of 67 and 72 for 278 to beat Ben Arda of the Philippines. Ben Crenshaw captured individual honors in the Border Olympic tourney with a final round 71 for 274.
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AAU Names 26 Member Track Team for Russia Meet
The Amateur Athletic Union named a 26 member American men's track team to face the Russians in the USSR USA indoor meet on March 16 in Richmond Virginia. Several stars may not participate due to pro plans coaching conflicts or other commitments. Notable names include Steve Smith Rod Milburn Tom Hill George Woods John Craft and Chris Dunn with others listed as possible participants awaiting eligibility.
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Ashe Edges Taylor In Kemper International Final
Arthur Ashe rallied to defeat England's Roger Taylor 34 76 76 to win the Kemper International Tournament worth 50,000 dollars. Margaretville defeated Ville in a Virginia Slims event, 74 63, while Jimmy Connors beat Ilie Nastase 46 63 75 63 for 10,000 dollars at the Coliseum Mall tournament in Hampton Virginia.
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