Bulls fall as Lakers edge Bulls in playoff duel
Los Angeles beat Chicago 131 124 as the Bulls shot 60 percent but lost amid injuries. Bob Love led Chicago with 26 points before leaving late with a sprained ankle while Chet Walker and Tom Boerwinkle battled injuries.
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Baseball Players Face Strike Decision Near Dallas
Twenty four major league player reps and executives met near Love Field to decide on striking as their agreement with owners neared midnight. Commissioner Kuhn offered to continue negotiations, while Miller warned the offer shows no real intent to settle. The players warned of possible total strike or selective refusals including televised games and the All-Star event. Edmund Fitzgerald cautioned that a strike would end baseball as they know it.
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Hancock Bulldogs Rally To Beat East LA In Casey Steagal Tournament
Hancock Bulldogs snap skid and win 2-1 over East Los Angeles College in the Casey Steagal Baseball Tournament. Bill Wilson earned his fourth win with a four hitter, aiding Hancock to a 13-3 season mark and a berth in the consolation championships. Brian Asselstine starred with two hits and two RBI including the decisive fifth inning run driven by Wes Forman.
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Campanella in Critical Condition After Pulmonary Embolism
Roy Campanella, 50, former Brooklyn Dodger catcher and Hall of Fame star, was hospitalized in critical condition in Valhalla New York with a blood clot in the lung. Doctors report he is conscious and alert after a seizure and pulmonary embolism led to his admission at Grasslands Hospital. He was unconscious at 4:15 p.m. Thursday but regained consciousness after resuscitative efforts.
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Erving carries Squires in ABA playoff opener
Julius Erving faces a heavy load as Virginia hosts Florida in the ABA first round after Charlie Scott left for the NBA. Virginia edged New York for second in the East, securing home advantage against Florida with Erving now the primary scorer. Emile Griffith defeated Ernie Lopez by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium.
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Clesson Eyeing Pro Tryout After Hot Tulsa Run
Jim Clesson a 6 1 guard from Hancock Tulsa and Cabrillo shows scoring bursts including 40 points against Memphis State and 16.6 season average with an 85.9 free throw percentage. He aims for a pro tryout, likely in the ABA, citing love for the game and long practice grind at Mission Hills. He was scouted by Tulsa coach Ken Hayes and chose the Missouri Valley Conference program for rougher play and pro-ready training.
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