Americans Protest Court Bid For ABA Playoffs
The New Jersey Americans plan legal action after ABA Commissioner Mikan ruled they cannot qualify for the league playoffs. The decision followed a dispute over a suitable court at Commack and a move to a neutral venue in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Metropolitan Sports Center
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San Jacinto Wins NJCAA Tournament Championship
Terry Mullen clinched the title for San Jacinto of Pasadena Texas by sinking two free throws with 28 seconds left to beat Mercer County New Jersey 66 64. Oliver Taylor scored a late three point play to put San Jacinto ahead 64 62 and Mercer’s James Fitzgerald missed the final basket.
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San Jacinto
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Tex
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Mercer
Oliver Taylor
Mullen
James Fitzgerald
Howie Landa
Sands
Wayne Canaday
Vincennes
Ind
Baylor S I D George Wright Dies in Houston
George Wright, Baylor University sports information director for 10 years, died Sunday in a Houston hospital. Wright led Baylor athletic communications and served as a key media liaison for the program.
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George Wright
Baylor University
Waco
Wright
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Porsche Dominates 12 Hour Sebring Endurance Fight
Jo Siffert and Hans Herrmann win Sebring 12 hour race as Porsche R prototypes take 1 2 finishing 1 232.4 miles at 102.5 mph. Ford GT40 driven by Paul Hawkins pursues through early laps while Lola Chevrolet led briefly. Controversy arises over mixed-gender driving comments from Hawkins and on track behavior.
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Jo Siffert
Hans Herrmann
von Hanstein
James Garner
Scotter Patrick
Paul Hawkins
Siffert
Een
Outre
Hawkins
Uy Rt
Liane Neste Kapely
Holland
Nee
Liane
Reds Show Early Form as Contenders for NL Pennant
The Cincinnati Reds, amid Grapefruit League success, appear a genuine pennant contender under manager Dave Bristol. Injuries last year trimmed arrivals, but Bristol bets on a healthier roster with Leo Cardenas Tommy Helms Pete Rose and Tony Perez leading a reshaped infield and batting lineup.
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Fila
Cincinnati Reds
Dave Bristol
Reds
Cincinnati
Bristol
Leo Cardenas
Tommy Helms
Tommy Harper
Pete Rose
Jim Maloney
Billy McCool
Dayton’s Don May Leads Flyers To NIT Title Win
Dayton defeated Kansas 61-48 to claim the NIT championship as Don May scored 17 second half points for a game total of 22 and 106 in four games. May earned MVP honors and joined Kansas guard Jo Jo White on the All Tournament team while Notre Dame’s Bob Arnzen netted 33 in third place.
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Flyers
Kansag
Associated Press
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Jayhawks
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Notre Dame
Elwardo Webster
St. Peter's
N.J
Larry Newbold
Long Island U
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The
Irish
May
Don Donoher
Fordham
Donoher
Jim Gottschall
White
Kan
Sas
Gottschall
Reds Finish Fourth In 1967 Despite Weak Pitching Depth
Reds at a glance show a fourth place finish by 14 percent with left handed starters Bill McCool or Gerry Arrigo besting, while Whitfield provides pinch hitting support. Kelso and Culver add pitching depth and Johnson covers infield spots. Jones and Alex Johnson compete for left field as Cards speed could change fate.
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Gerry Arrigo
Fred Whitfield
Bill Kelso
Culver
Whitfield
Bob Johnson
Mack Jones
Alex Johnson
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