Knicks Clinch Eastern Title with Teamwork Triumph
The Knicks overwhelmed the Milwaukee Bucks 132 to 96 to seal the Eastern Division crown and earn a date with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals. Willis Reed led with 32 points and 27 from Dick Barnett as New York's balanced attack outplayed Milwaukee despite Lew Alcindor's 27 points.
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Stargell ends slump with two run homer for Pirates
Willie Stargell snapped a 1-for-28 skid with a six inning two run homer at Forbes Field lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1 victory over the Houston Astros. The blast off Jim Bouton cleared the right field roof, marking Stargell's sixth roof homer and 18th at the park since 1909. He also drove in the Pirates' first run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning.
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Dodgers Aaron Singer May Miss Expos Start
Dodgers pitcher Bill Singer, a 20 game winner in 1969, said he likely cannot pitch against the Montreal Expos due to illness and weight loss on the road trip. Willie Davis plans to play through a bruised arm after a Sunday fight. Cincinnati reliever Pete Mikkelsen is out with hepatitis. Jim Maloney of the Reds underwent Achilles surgery with eight weeks of casts and rehab ahead. Bill Veeck will speak at the National Turf Writers Association Awards Dinner in Louisville on April 29.
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Braves and Conquistadors Set for Santa Barbara County Baseball Clash
Lompoc Braves host Dos Pueblos Chargers while Cabrillo Conquistadors face Santa Maria Saints in a SBCL cross town doubleheader. Roy Thomas returns for Lompoc after an 13 strike performance, and Mac Fisher tries to rebound for Cabrillo against Santa Maria.
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Yankees regain lock of old times with outburst against Washington
The Yankees routed the Washington Senators 11 2 behind Stan Bahnsen with 10 strikeouts in seven innings. Ron Woods homered and three other players carved out key moments including Munson Cater and Bahnsen delivering standout performances. In other American League action California beat Milwaukee 5 4 in 10 innings.
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Bruins Upset Hawks In Eastern Division Playoffs
Boston Bruins stun Chicago 6 3 on Chicago ice to grab early series lead in the Eastern Division Stanley Cup playoffs. Coach Harry Sinden says Boston aims to win the series and faces Chicago again in game No 2 before more games in Boston.
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Rams Schedule Set for 1969 NFL Opener and Gabriel Namath Match
The Los Angeles Rams announce a 1969 schedule opening at home versus St. Louis on Sept 18 with Roman Gabriel facing Joe Namath in a Nov 15 Coliseum showdown. The slate includes two Monday Nite games at Minnesota Oct 26 and Detroit Dec 14, plus clashes with San Francisco New Orleans Atlanta Buffalo Green Bay and others.
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Grid slate to promote pro rivalry
The 1970 pro football schedule, announced by Commissioner Rozelle and aides Kensil and Duncan, features 182 games across 26 teams. It highlights rivalries and potential feuds with matchups like Chiefs at Vikings, Jets at Giants, Cowboys at Oilers, and 49ers at Raiders. Monday Night games include Jets Browns and Chiefs Colts with Lions Bears also on the slate.
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Repoz Delivers In Late-Game Angels Victory
Roger Repoz came off the bench in the seventh inning and went 3 for 3 with a 10th inning RBI single, propelling the California Angels to a 5-4 win over Milwaukee. He said the three-for-three effort was among his best. The Angels loaded the bases in the final three innings and finally tied it in the third on a hit scoring Alex Johnson from third.
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Coalinga motorcycle meet yields three first places for Lompoc riders
A five rider Lompoc group returned from Coalinga with three class wins. Steven Benedict won open division on a Husky, Grossini took two firsts and a second in 250 senior, and Jack King claimed a 250 junior win plus seconds and thirds on a CZ. Ed Smith and Larry Greer faced mechanical issues. Next race is Sunday at Maricopa with plans to race Santa Maria Speedway the following week.
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