Spirits Trade for Caldwell Jones Bolstering Defense
The Spirits of St. Louis acquire 6-foot forward Caldwell Jones from the Kentucky Colonels and trade Maurice Lucas to Kentucky. Spirits president Harry Weltman says Jones will be a dominating defensive presence in the middle. The franchise, with the league’s smallest attendance, faces scrutiny as it rebuilds after recent Utah acquisitions and a 146-137 shootout loss to Denver.
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Otis Reaches 1000 Yard Mark For Cardinals
St. Louis running back Jim Otis surged to 1,007 rushing yards on the season, the first NFC back to hit 1,000, behind a powerful offensive line and well timed blocking. Cardinals coach Don Coryell lauded Otis as a hard worker with great determination.
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ABA NBA Champions May Meet in World Series
Denver AP reports strong possibility that ABA and NBA champions will meet in a World Series at season end. ABA Commissioner Dave DeBusschere said talks are being set up and an official announcement is hoped for soon. Players associations in both leagues have pressed for the meeting.
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Joe Namath and Jets interim coach Ken Shipp blasted television critics in Hempstead New York defending their curfew violations. Shipp condemned remarks by Alex Karras on ABC Monday Night Football as unfair and ill informed.
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