Rockets 1972-73 season preview shows scoring power but weak boards
Houston Rockets finish 33-49 in the NBA Central with third place in a weak division. Johnny Egan returns as coach at 34, while guards carry scoring led by Rudy Tomjanovich and Jack Marin. frontcourt rebounding remains a concern. Ratleff and Moore may aid the front line but uncertainty lingers.
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Ed Ratleff
Standings and schedules from the baseball league update
United Press International standings show New York leading with 80 wins and Pittsburgh at 79 in the East, while Montreal and St Louis trail. West division features Cincinnati atop with 98 wins, Los Angeles 93, and Houston 81. Wednesday results include Montreal 8 New York 5 and Pittsburgh 13 Philadelphia 2. Tonight’s games list Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Chicago at St Louis among others.
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Club Championship finals set at Village CC with 36 holes
The final rounds of the Men’s Club Championship will be played at Village Country Club this weekend. Bill Flaherty faces Jack Briscoe in the championship flight over 36 holes. First flight features Lee Irvine versus Bob Bickford. second flight Frank Bradshaw against Bill Stowell. third flight pairs Jim Oliver with Max McLeod. Previous week’s results include multiple best ball and individual events led by Walt Susee, Vance Willis, Ken Doran, Andy Briscoe, and Pete Rounds among others. In Los Angeles, Danny Lopez is a 2-1 favorite to beat Goyo Vargas in a 10-round featherweight bout.
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Mel Crance
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Ken Doran
Andy Briscoe
Frank Dulligan
John Sherman
George Miller
Vern Tyler
Lou Lombardi
Fred Bucker
Arkie Clay
Pete Rounds
Carl Ernberg
Bob Collins
Ed Ganster
Jack Dotts
Bob Martin
Gerald Dutra
AL pitchers chase Koufax strikeout mark as Ryan eyes record
In the pennant race era of the DH, AL hurlers push to 20 wins and strikeout records. Bert Blyleven and Jim Colborn join 20-win club, while Paul Splittorff becomes Royals’ first 20-game winner. Bal titmore and California win tight games as Orioles seek 100th win.
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Self Tips From The Cd Asters On Choking In Golf
Tommy Bolt cites concentration and confidence as the core fix for choking in golf. He suggests returning to practice to strengthen swing under heat, improving focus, and even mentions Jimmy Demaret’s blood-circulation trick. The piece blends sport psychology with practical drills for performance pressure.
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Smith Survives to Reach Firemens Fund Quarters
Top seed Stan Smith outlasted Onny Parun in three sets 74 46 64 at the Firemens Fund International to reach the quarterfinals at Round Hill. Seventh seed Cliff Drysdale fell to Ray Moore 6 4 63, while other seeds advanced as Smith praised Parun’s tough play.
Hancock Poloists Fall 16 12 At Ventura In Shooting Rally
Hancock College water polo team trailed by four at half before a late charge but lost to Ventura 16 to 12. Walter Telle led Ventura with 10 goals while Randy Nagle scored nine for Hancock. Paul Tucker tallied two Hancock, Bill Grassale one. Next they face Bakersfield Los Angeles City College and Fresno in a Saturday road trip.
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Little Red" Lopez
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