Cowens Dominates As Celtics Take Game One
Celtics beat Suns 98 87 in playoff opener as Dave Cowens posts 25 points 21 rebounds 10 assists in 48 minutes. Havlicek JoJo White and Westphal contribute while Phoenix shoots 38 percent and struggles to defend Boston’s inside game.
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Chip Shot Clinches Victory For Gilbert
Gilbert ends a six year win drought to take the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic at Colonial CC. He chips in from 35 feet on 17 to salvage par and beat Dr. Gil Morgan by four strokes, finishing 15 under 273. Morgan tied for second with Forrest Ferler and John Lister after a 73 68 71 finish. prize money $40,000 raising Gilbert’s total to $67,597.
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Nastase Wins World Championship Tennis Challenge Cup
Fiery Romanian star Ilie Nastase defeats Arthur Ashe 6 3 1 6 6 7 6 3 6 1 to claim the $100000 top prize and raise his tour earnings to $180000 in the 13 week World Championship Tennis Challenge Cup. Ashe earns $80000 from the four winner take all matches while Nastase comments on serving power and orange balls used in semifinals. Nastase also notes he will not play for Romania in Davis Cup against Great Britain.
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Guthrie's Indy bid stalls on bulky car
Janet Guthrie, nearly alone amid Gasoline Alley excitement, withdraws as her Vollstedt car fails after a few laps. A.J. Foyt provides Guthrie a chance in his Coyote, and she notes potential speeds beyond 184 mph with more time and fewer gremlins. The 38 year old New York physicist sees Indianapolis fame aiding her racing career.
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Williams Dominates 100 Meets Olympic Hype at Atlanta
Williams wins the 100 in a world record-tying 9.9 seconds at the Martin Luther King Games in Atlanta, tying the field with top sprinters like Glance and McTear. He also anchors a 200 meters win in a meet-record tying 19.9, while rivals Quarrie and Shorter excel in other events and Formula racing news circulates.
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Ali Remains Solid Favorite Despite Bad Omens
Muhammad Ali slimmed to 240 pounds to defend his world heavyweight title against Richard Dunn amid pre bout misfortunes. Dunn, 6 foot 3 ex paratrooper, hoped to upset the champion as ticket sales lag and promoter debt rises. Ali eyes a $6.1 million payday from an exhibition with Antonio Inoki.
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