Russell vents frustration after Knicks loss to Lakers
Cazzie Russell criticizes limited playing time with the Los Angeles Lakers after a 101-92 defeat to his former Knicks. He says he will not create a public dispute, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar and teammate options shape the team as they face questions about Goodrich and Russell’s futures.
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UPI
Cazzie Russell
Los Angeles Lakers
Bill Sharman
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Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
New York Knicks
Sharman
Knick
Abdul-Jabbar
Walt Frazier
Spencer Haywood
Knicks
John Gianelli
Neal Walk
Laker
Golden State
Gail Goodrich
Mr. Cooke
Jack Kent Cooke
Goodrich
Lucius Allen
Cazzie Russell Sued Over Unfinished Basketball Book
J B Lippincott Publishing sues Lakers star Cazzie Russell in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking nearly 14 thousand dollars. The publisher says Russell received a 3750 dollar advance five years ago to deliver a 60000 word book by May 1971 and has not submitted the manuscript or returned the money.
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UPI
Cazzie Russell
J.B. Lippencott Publishing Co
New York Knicks
Golden State Warriors
Russell
Negotiations Drag On as Baseball Spring Nears
In New York reports a 26th bargaining session between players and owners shows little progress on a new basic agreement as snow falls. The PA plans joint and separate meetings in Tampa and St Petersburg to inform player reps and press the talks. Major sticking points include the reserve clause and retroactivity amid court rulings upholding arbitration decisions.
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UPI
Marvin Miller
Players Association
Tampa
Fla
PRC
St Petersburg
Andy Messersmith
Dave McNally
Circuit Court of Appeals
Miller
Kapp earns high reviews for testimony in damages suit
Former quarterback Joe Kapp testified in a federal damages case against the New England Patriots and the NFL. Observers praised his performance while defense lawyers challenged parts of his account. He seeks unspecified damages claiming a 1971 training camp lockout cost him a $600,000 three year deal.
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UPI
Joe Kapp
New England Patriots
National Football League
Kapp
Pete) Rozelle
Rozelle
Patriots
NFL
James McKay
Washington, D.C
William Willis
New York
Joseph Alioto
Leon Douglas sets a Tide scoring mark
Leon Douglas, a 6 foot 10 All American center for Alabama, finished the regular season as the Tide’s top scorer with 1,862 career points. He surpassed Jerry Harper’s 1,861 points with a late overtime layup against Vanderbilt, then fouled out, in his four year run under Coach Johnny Dee.
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Ala
UPI
Alabama
Leon Douglas
Crimson Tide
Jerry Harper
Vanderbilt
Douglas
Harper
Johnny Dee
Rocket
Jazz routs Celtics 117 99 as Van Breda Kolff lights win cigar
New Orleans coach Butch van Breda Kolff lit a cigar given by Red Auerbach after Utah Jazz beat Boston 117 99 for first-ever Jazz win over the Celtics in eight meetings. Pete Maravich piled up 37 points 11 rebounds 10 assists as Utah surged late. Boston coach Heinsohn blamed foul trouble for the loss.
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Boston
Tom Heinsohn
Dave Cowens
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Sonics
Jack Marin
Chicago
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Lakers
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Spencer Haywood
Knicks
Neal Walk
John Gianelli
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Sports schedule highlights for Thursday local teams
Girls basketball games feature Lompoc at San Luis Obispo and Cabrillo at Righetti scheduled for 8 p.m. Track action has Cabrillo at Royal at 3 15 p.m. Lompoc and Bishop compete at Santa Ynez at 3 16 p.m.
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Cabrillo
Righetti
Royal
Bishop
Santa Ynez
Davis Aims for .350, 200 Hits With Padres This Season
Willie Davis begins his 16th pro season with the Padres aiming to hit at least 200, bat .350, and steal 30-plus bases. At 35, he seeks to lift San Diego into first division while approaching 400 career steals and reuniting with mentor Buzzie Bavasi.
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San Diego Padres
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Dick Sharon
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Cabrillo Congs Open Season With 6 4 Win Over Eagles
Kevin Ewing starred with three hits including two triples and two RBIs as the Cabrillo Congs beat the Arroyo Grande Eagles 6-4 in Northern League opener. Blain Nelson added two hits and an RBI. Dan Petry earned the win with four solid innings before tiring in the fifth. The Congs improve to 2-0 as they travel to Santa Maria to face the Saints.
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Arroyo Grande Eagles
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Kevin
Bill Weber
Weber
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Nelson
Tion
Dan Petry
Petry
Petty
Eagle
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Ewing Cabrillo
Ken Clayton
Clayton
Wayne Brown
Tom Purvis
Jim Dahlmann
Haley
Ray Dahlmann
Congos
Santa Maria Saints
Ellis Field
Santa Maria
Braves fall 1-0 as Saints edge Lompoc in Northern League
Lompoc nicks a 1-0 loss to Santa Maria as pitcher Don Podsidnik shuts down the Braves on six hits. Manager Dan Bodary laments lacking power and base running as Lompoc leaves two third base opportunities stranded and previews a Friday visit from Righetti.
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Steve Sanchez
Frank Silva
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Bob Vargas
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Ostini
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Braves
Rick Beltran
Ronnie Garcia
Glen Neal
Neal
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