US clinches overtime win to seal series with USSR
Marvin Barnes led the United States to an 89-80 overtime victory in New York, giving the Americans a 4-1 series win over the USSR. Ernie DiGregorio sparked the comeback with key baskets, while Bob Cousy praised the emotional two weeks and the team’s pride in dethroning the defending Olympic champions.
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Aaron rails at Atlanta fans over racial abuse
Hank Aaron, 39, confronts a small group of right field fans at Atlanta Stadium who repeatedly taunt him with racist slurs. He recalls past incidents and asserts his deserved earnings while noting the burden of chasing Babe Ruth’s record amid hostile heckling.
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Knicks Strike Back as Reed and Monroe Drive 87 83 Win
New York Knicks defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 87 83 to even the series as Willis Reed scores 22 and Earl Monroe adds 21. Monroe's quick drives and outside shooting disrupt Wilt Chamberlain while Reed draws Wilt away from the lane. Jerry West may miss Game 4 with a pulled hamstring.
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AL designated hitters outslug pitchers early season surge
Boston report notes DHs have hit 22 home runs in 224 games through May 2, surpassing AL pitchers who had 21 in 929 games in 1972. Team batting averages stand at .236 for hitters versus .145 for pitchers last season’s final figures.
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Sports sked today and tomorrow with local high school and college events
Today baseball games include Santa Maria at Cabrillo Lompoc at Arroyo Grande at 3 15 p m College of Canyons at Hancock AHC diamond 2 30 p m tennis Cabrillo at Santa Maria Arroyo Grande at Lompoc girls swimming Santa Ynez at Lompoc Cabrillo at San Marcos 3 30 p m Tomorrow no events scheduled
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Cabrillo Dominates Righetti in 7-0 Tennis Win
Cabrillo defeated Righetti 7-0 in a one sided tennis match. Monte Bolinger of the Modesto Reds hits .343 for the California League A club with six doubles and nine RBI. He had a 10 game hitting streak and drove in the winning run in a 1-0 game vs Lodi.
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Veteran drivers target 200 mph barrier at Indy 500
Indianapolis practice sees Mark Donohue top rain shortened session with 184.011 mph as veterans expect higher speeds later in the week. Several crews doubt any single driver will push to the 200 mph mark this early and Bobby Unser is notably absent from the 190 mph bracket.
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