Bruins Eye 70th Straight Win As Walton Leads UCLA
UCLA eyes a 70th consecutive victory after clinching the NCAA title with an 81 76 win over Florida State. Bill Walton dominates with 57 points and 41 rebounds in the final two games, while coach John Wooden reshapes a still-young lineup with stars returning and new guards from the freshman team. Walton named outstanding player as UCLA seeks to extend the record run toward national glory.
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Lakers Begin Title Quest After Big Regular Season Finish
The Lakers close the season 69 13, 841 winning percentage, after Wilt Chamberlain’s 23 rebounds helped a 124 98 win over the Seattle SuperSonics. They start playoffs vs the Chicago Bulls as Western Conference semifinals open.
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Celtics Rout Pistons in NBA Sunday Action
The Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 133 to 120 in Sunday NBA action. The Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 120 to 106. The Golden State Warriors edged the Philadelphia 76ers 116 to 115. The Cincinnati Royals led by a margin before the text ends.
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Player Passes Nicklaus Wins New Orleans Title
Gary Player wins the Greater New Orleans Open with a 279 total, 25,000 additional prize, moving past Jack Nicklaus who finishes one behind. Dave Eichelberger ties for second at 280, with Nicklaus the sole leader early before a costly double bogey on the eighth. Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino did not compete.
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Rupp Considers Congress Run If Forced From Kentucky Post
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, 70, says he may leave coaching on retirement grounds but will run for Congress as a Democrat in Kentucky's 6th District if the rule is enforced. He notes his 879 victories in 42 seasons and says he would represent the district's needs, including farming and youth issues.
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Boyce Wins LCC Crown By 3 Shots
Randy Boyce captured Lawton Country Club championship with a 71 73 series for 144 total in windy conditions. Cameron College junior led from start to finish, with Jim Shaw runner up at 147 and Harold Gardner third at 148.
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Tenace Plea Pushes Blue Back To A's Camp
Oakland catcher Gene Tenace arrives in Mesa as owner Charles Finley continues pressuring Vida Blue to rejoin the Athletics. Finley reveals a $50,000 offer was made but Blue seeks higher pay, with figures cited from $70,150 to $85,000 and denials of external offers. Blue’s attorney says he will not sign for the $50,000, stressing principle over pressure.
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Allison Drives Home Point For Chevrolet At Atlanta 500
Bob Allison of Hueytown Alabama ended Chevrolet's NASCAR victory drought by winning the Atlanta 500 at Atlanta International Raceway. He trailed by eight seconds with 61 laps left but overtook A. J. Foyt in the final stretch to finish 16 seconds ahead. Foyt earned $10,300 for second. Allison's car averaged 128.214 mph for the 110000 dollar race. Donnie Allison finished fifth driving a 1972 Chevrolet with no further plans announced.
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