ABA's Mini Team Reaches ABA Finals Against Indiana
The Los Angeles Stars upset expectations in the ABA to reach the finals against Indiana. Standout players include George Stone, Tom Washington, Mark Calvin, Hobby Warrey, Scrappy Raymond, and Merv Jackson, delivering key baskets and aggressive defense. The team improved through late-season wins and a strong playoff run.
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Jim Hardy
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Indianapolis
George Stone
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Tom Washington
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Mark Calvin
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Hobby Warrey
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Hell Coletely
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Merv Jackson
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Andy Anderson
Canisius
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Willie Wise
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Renner Led Team Wins Friona Pro Am
The Friona Country Club Pro Am results show Catton Renner and Kay Renner of Friona teamed with WT Braly and Ken Fair of Amarillo to win. Richard Hale, a local non-pro, placed second with teammates, while Laverne Williams Tucumcari and Martin Rives also contended. Chip Bridges of Canyon shot 79 for first in the pro division.
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Catton Renner
Kay Renner
Braly
Ken Fair
Amarillo
Friona Country Club
Richard Hale
Flovdada
Henore
Laverne Williams
Tucumcari
Martin Rives
Pampa Canyon
Chip Bridges
Police fire at tires of World Car Rally vehicle in Brazil
In Alegrete Brazil police fired shots at the tires of a World Car Rally car after it failed to stop at a roadblock. Police said the car driven by British Army commander John Hemsley wandered off route and into the southern city.
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Brazil
Claudio Jose Fernandes
John Hemsley
WIBC Tourney Suffers Shakeup in Open Division
A Newark New Jersey team moved into third place in open division play in the WIBC Tournament in Tulsa. Prudential Athletic Association No 1 joined the leaders with a total 2776. Irene Rogalski led with 608 and Annaway Gainfort had 597.
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Smythe Trophy To Orr
Robby Orr, a 1 year old defenseman, earns the Smythe Trophy as MVP of the playoffs while leading the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup in 29 years. He scores winning goal in overtime to set records with 9 goals in the playoffs and 20th of the year, plus multiple awards including Hart, Art Ross, and Norris. Bruins celebrate after sweeping the Blues as Boston fans cheer through a motorcade.
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Boston Red Sox
St. Louis
Gerry Cheevers
Bill Esposito
Fred Stanfield
McKenzie
Johnny Bueyk
Detroit
Gordis Howe
Earl Richel
Tec Lindsay
Knicks Escape Expansion Draft Untouched
New York Knicks kept all nine key players after the expansion draft, while the Los Angeles Lakers lost guard Dick Garrett to Buffalo. Also moved were Bill Hasket Don May and John Warren among others as teams protected stars and shuttled veterans in the draft.
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New York Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers
Dick Garrett
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NBA
Ray Scott
Baltimore
Portland
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Larry Siegfried
Boston
Leroy Ellis
Luther Rackley
Cincinnati
Walt Wesley
Chicago
Siegfried
San Diego
Jim Barnett
Bill Hasket
Don May
John Warren
Dick Barnett
Mike Riordan
Dave Stallworth
Mel Counts
Happy Hairston
Johnny Egan
Willie McCarter
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Celtics
Bailey Howell
Emmette Bryant
Howell
Philadelphia
Bob Kauffman
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Walker
Shaler Haliman
Jim Washington
Wesley
Ed Manning
Lou Peterson
Rick Adelman
Pat Riley
Bobby Smith
Atlanta
Peter Maravich
Walter Kennedy
National Basketball Associa
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Los Angeles
Roy Stott
Donny
Barley Howell
Baseball Standings and Schedule Across The League
Texas League standings and scattered game notes list teams from Boston to New York and Milwaukee to California. Players like Celeman Dobson Nierke and Butler are cited with win loss records and tonight’s matchups include Boston at California and Chicago at Atlanta with multiple night games.
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Coffeyville's Ball Accepts NMU Basketball Position
Coffeyville Community Junior College coach Buddy Ball is named new head basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Ball has a 260-31 record at Coffeyville and 10 league titles, bringing a deliberate ball control style. He succeeds Harry Muller who resigned to lead North Texas Shire University.
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Coffeysie
Ball
Meyear
Carty Seeks All Star Votes Amid Balloting Snub
Atlanta Braves outfielder Rico Carty, leading the National League in batting, was omitted from the All Star nominees list and must rely on fan write-in votes. Braves president William O. Martholo urged fans to back Carty as ballots run May 30 to June 28, hoping for a World Series bid despite the snub.
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Atlanta Braves
Rico Carty
Carty
Chicago Cubs
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Braves
Rico
Brave
William ¢. Martholomay
Wilt Pappas
Longhorns Poised as Memorial Stadium Deck Nears Completion
Texas aims to field the national champions with the 14,000 seat addition at Memorial Stadium. The Worster Bunch leads a 20 game win streak in senior year, featuring Steve Worster Cotton Speyrer and James Street. Key home games include UCLA SMU Texas A&M and Arkansas with tickets expected to sell fast.
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Texas Longhorns
Memoral Stadium
Texas
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Cotton Speyrer
Bobby Wuensch
Scott Henderson
Bill Zapalac
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California
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Braves edge Cubs in 10th as Aaron homers again
Hank Aaron opened the 10th with his fifth homer in six games to lift the Atlanta Braves 7-6 over the Chicago Cubs. Aaron drove in a run in the seventh with Rico Carty, while Phil Niekro pitched nine innings. Cubs stumble to their eighth loss in 10 games as Callison ties it with a two run shot in the seventh.
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Felix Millan
SMU Lands Pouncy Twins As Shaw Also Signs With UCLA
SMU secured the Pouncy twins Gene and Joe from Dallas Lincoln and Rufus Shaw in a recruiting burst. Shaw also signs with UCLA while Lincoln stars Gilyard and Roan transfer to Stanford and UCLA respectively. Lincoln's relay teams set state records with the Pouncy brothers leading the mile and sprint relays.
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Yankees and Brewers battle to a 5-5 tie before rain
The Yankees and Brewers tied 5-5 with nine innings completed before a 37 minute delay halted play. The game will be replayed as part of a doubleheader. Milwaukee led 5-2 after a solo homer by Bob Bolin and Danny Walton's RBI single.
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Roy White
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Danny Cater
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Danny Walton
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Mel Stottlemyre
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Knicks split $118000 title prize among players
New York Knicks members share $7,400 each from an $118,000 prize for winning the NBA title. The 12 players receive equal shares after a 15 to 12 vote, with a portion allotted to coach Red Holzman trainer Danny Whelan and the late Dr Kazuo Yanagisawa family. Remaining funds go to Frank Blauschild Hm Wergeles Dick McGuire and others in front office and ballboys.
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Red Holzman
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