Knicks reach conference finals as Reed locks in rest
The Knicks beat the Hawks 111 107 to win the series 4 1 and reach the conference finals. Willis Reed, prone to knee and shoulder injuries, suffered a severe deltoid bruise but can rest until Baltimore Philadelphia action concludes. DeBusschere led New York with 29 points while Maravich scored 31 for Atlanta.
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Marichal returns to form with seven strong innings
Juan Marichal proves his health with a seven inning gem in a 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran, a six time 20 game winner, had suffered a spring malaise in 1970 and finished that year 12-10.
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Rockets eliminated from ABA playoffs
The final ABA playoff slot was decided when the Texas Chaparrals beat the Denver Rockets 115-109 in a one game playoff. Donnie Freeman scored 33 and Gene Moore 28 to lead Texas as they opened a 15 point lead and held off a late Denver rally.
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Why Carr refused Million Dollar Offers
Notre Dame star Austin Carr explains he passed early pro offers during his junior year to finish college. He refused pressure that a merger would erase money and chose education, confident bigger pro opportunities would come after graduation.
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Dodgers and Angels MVPs Honored at LA Awards Dinner
The Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels saluted their MVPs at the 14th annual Los Angeles-Anaheim Chapter Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner. Alex Johnson and Jim Fregosi shared the Angels MVP honor, Wes Parker was named Dodgers MVP, with Wright and Grabarkewitz receiving special trophies. Rookie awards went to Sandy Vance and Dave LaRoche.
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Robinson and Wills navigate race and standards for managerial chances
Frank Robinson and Bill Wills, leading Black managerial hopefuls, say they are playing the white establishment's game to win top jobs. They stress conformity, discretion, and setting a strong example on and off the field while managing winter titles and aiming to manage soon, though current teams may limit chances.
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Cal Poly SlO Faces Valley State in Key CCAA Showdown
Cal Poly SLO hosts defending champion San Fernando Valley State in a three game weekend aiming to solidify its standing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. Coach Augie Garrido singles out Valley State as the league favorite while Mustangs seek to prove their higher caliber against strong Matadors.
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Cal Poly wrestlers bow to ninth at NCAA tourney
Cal Poly SLO finished ninth with 27 points at the 41st NCAA University wrestling championships in Auburn. Coach Vaughan Hitchcock praised a young squad and noted five sophomores and a junior gained valuable experience. Lee Torres took third at 142 pounds and John Finch was fourth at 158 pounds.
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Division Semifinals Best of 7 Thursday Results
The playoff scores show New York 111 over Atlanta 107 and Philadelphia 104 over Baltimore 103. Los Angeles 115 defeated Chicago 89 while San Francisco 106 beat Milwaukee 104 with no games scheduled today.
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