Willis Reed Named Podoloff Trophy MVP for Knicks
Willis Reed of the New York Knicks won the Maurice Podoloff Cup as NBA MVP with 498 votes, narrowly defeating Jerry West. Lew Alcindor was third. Oscar Robertson was the only noncenter to win the award since 1959 60. Reed credited for leading the Knicks, while West and Alcindor posted strong seasons.
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H Allen Smith forsakes baseball amid new Mets energy
New York author H Allen Smith, once a baseball admirer, discusses his waning interest as public enthusiasm revives around Bowie Kuhn and the Mets. He recalls past stances, writes about chili and cats, and notes football dominates Alpine Texas.
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Pittsburgh Pirates 1970 Prospects Preview
Danny Murtaugh returns as manager with a hopeful Pirates club. If Mazeroski Clemente Alley and Hebner rebound and if Roberto Clemente stays hot, Pittsburgh could challenge. Strong pitching led by Blass Ellis Moose Veale. bullpen depth shown by Del Canton Gibbon Hartenstein. Sanguillen Alou Stargell lead productive outfield with rookies Jeter Manguel in reserve.
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Quarry Seeks Another Shot At Frazier In 10 Rounder
Jerry Quarry, 24, predicts he can challenge Joe Frazier after a knockout loss last year. He faces George Johnson in a 10 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium, LA, Tuesday's remarks stress Frazier's flaws and Quarry's plan to stay calm and exploit his opponent's motion.
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Namath rival eyed for Maravich replacement
Exuberant speculation compares Pete Maravich to Joe Namath, noting shared brash charm and talent. Articles discuss potential paths in entertainment and sports, with remarks from an air line stewardess on Maravich’s appeal and fan expectations.
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Greeks claim world cage mark in 73 hour game
Milton Massachusetts UPI two Curry College fraternities Theta Episolon Chi and Alpha Gamma Beta played 73 hours six minutes to set a world record for a charity basketball marathon. Theta Episolon Chi won 4 796 to 4 738 raising 311 for the Martin Luther King Jr scholarship fund. Dave DeRoche led winners with 784 points. John Lawton led losers with 684. The previous record reportedly stood at 72 hours.
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