Alcindor Named NBA MVP in Big Margin Victory
Lew Alcindor, 7-foot-2 star for Milwaukee, earned the NBA MVP honor with 698 points from 133 first place votes and 10 seconds. Jerry West placed second with 166 points, followed by Dave Bing, Willis Reed, and Oscar Robertson.
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Lew Alcindor
Milwaukee
National Basketball Association
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Jerry West
Los Angeles
Ruunnerup
Dave Bing
Detroit
Willis Reed
Swinner
Oscar Robertson
Bucks
Coaches and players discuss gender testing and star power in sports
The interview covers gender testing in international athletics, noting women peak early and pass tests in major meets, with mention of Russia and Eastern European concerns. It also profiles NBA figures, highlighting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s dominance, the Bucks’ 65 wins, 20 straight, and Wes Unseld and Havlicek in season context.
Hereford Wins On Ninth Infield Error
Wallis Hill scored on an infield error with two outs in the top of the ninth to give Hereford a 3 2 victory over Tucumcari. Rudy Gonzales pitched seven innings, allowing five hits, to earn his third straight win.
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NMJC Honors Intramurals at New Mexico Junior College
The winning men's intramural basketball team at New Mexico Junior College received an award. Team members include Jim Griffin Bill Hawkins Larry MecCrimmon Don Clay Paul Tenner and Sam Patton. Director Mike Ross notes the 9 1 record while the runner up finished 8 2 and lost by a point in the final seconds. Six teams competed totaling about 63 participants across players referees and timekeepers.
Kentucky State Duo Honored On NAIA All America Team
Kentucky State stars Elmore Smith and Travis Grant headline NAIA All-America selections for 1970 71 joining a first team roster that also features Ken McIntosh George Adams Greg Northington and others across several colleges The second and third teams list players from Gardner Webb Alabama State Western Louisiana Northwestern State and more showcasing a wide spread of talent across the NAIA ranks.
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Ken McIntosh
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George Adams
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N.C
Greg Northington
Alabama State
Mike Gale
Elizabeth City
James Silas
Stephen F. Austin
Kenny Davis
Georgetown
Dave Cooper
Fairmont State
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Texas Amateur Golf Tourney Set With Midland Dates
The Texas Golf Association fixed a May 1 entry deadline for the 62nd state amateur at Midland Country Club June 3 6. The event repeats the 1970 format with statewide qualifying at sectional sites and a rule excluding non resident Texas college students.
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Doris Brown Wins Cross Country in Spain
Doris Brown of the United States won the women's cross country race in San Sebastian Spain beating 70 competitors from 11 countries. She finished the 3141 meter course in 11 minutes 8.4 seconds amid heavy rain and strong winds at Lasarte track.
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Bears Rout Hardin Simmons in Baseball Doubleheader
Baylor shell shocked Hardin-Simmons 15-3 and 17.5 in a college baseball twin bill in Waco. Roland Lundy piled up six hits with six RBIs across the two games as Baylor totaled 39 base hits. Bill Dodgen hit a two run homer in an 8 run fourth inning of the opener while James Becker homered for H SU in the first of the nightcap. Baylor improves to 9-9 and HSU to 3-12.
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Bill Dodgen
James Becker
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Aggies Open Spring Drills Under Coach Stallings
Texas A M opens spring football drills in College Station with most starters from the 2 9 season back. Quarterback Lex James will miss due to infectious hepatitis and may not play this fall. Other absentees include safety Dave Elmendorf guard Jim Parker and kicker Jimmy Sheffield.
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Gene Stallings
Texas A&m
Lex James
Houston
Dave Elmendorf
Jim Parker
Jimmy Sheffield
Jetterman
Winston Beam
Stallings
Brad Dusek
Mitch Robertson
Bill Nutt
Sheffield
Texas A&M Dominates SWC Quadrangular Meet
Texas A&M captured nine events to defeat SMU and TCLU with 73 points in the Southwest Conference quadrangular track meet in Dallas. Rockie Woods led a sprint relay win, Curtis Mills anchored a 48.3 440, and Marvin Mills faded to second in the 220 as A&M claimed the mile relay in 3 16 8 and the team title.
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