Alcindor signs with Bucks after coin flip
Jerry Nardiello notes Lew Alcindor made a clean choice by seeking one firm bid from both leagues and selecting Milwaukee after a coin flip decided the draft between Phoenix and Milwaukee. The piece recalls past coin toss outcomes involving the Bullets and Nets and highlights the positive impact of similar selections on teams like the Bullets and Suns.
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UCLA
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O. J. Simpson
Milwaukee Bucks
Alcindor
Milwaukee
Phoenix Suns
Suns
Baltimore Bullets
Jim Walker
Providence College
Earl
Pearl
National Basketball Association
Lebanon Invitational Pace Set Includes Royal Adios
A seven horse field highlights Lebanon Raceway's 1969 season opener led by Royal Adios the 18 000 winner last year. Beau's Rose and Pat Hand also boast fast miles with 2 01 1 and 2 02 1 respectively. The $1 500 purse inaugurates a 67 night meet.
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Royal Adios
Beau's Rose
Pat Hand
Latonia
Brad Farrington
Jim Grabill
Mt. Sterling
Two Managers Needed for City Knothole League
City Knothole Class E League seeks two managers to keep eight of ten teams with eight year old players. If not filled, some boys may be unable to play. Call Gray Harrison at 423-6020 to help with one of the Class B teams.
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Montreal wins 5 2 over New York as series lead grows
Montreal defeats New York 5 to 2 in Game 2 of the division semifinals boosting their lead in the Eastern Division best-of-seven series. Boston blasts Toronto 7 to 0 as they take a 1-0 edge. St Louis shuts out Philadelphia 5 to 0 and Oakland ties Los Angeles 4 to 2, all in the playoff rounds.
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Celtics
Belgian Grand Prix in doubt ahead of Franchor Champs race
The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix at Francorchamps on June 8 faces possible cancellation due to danger cited by sources. Officials weigh safety amid the forecast and track conditions.
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Satchel Paige Shines as Veterans Help Braves Edge Richmond
Ol’ Satch Brings Hope To Hill as Satchel Paige, age around 62, dominates one inning in the Atlanta Braves 1-0 win over Richmond. Budding relief veterans Face Henry Wyatt lose jobs. Detroit, Montreal, Baltimore and others post wins in spring exhibition games.
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Cincinnati
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Reds Fall as Horton Lifts Tigers in Ninth
In Lakeland Florida Detroit tops Cincinnati 9 to 8 as Willie Horton hits a leadoff ninth inning homer to tie and Jim Maloney answers with a solo shot. Maloney allows four hits and three runs over six innings while Lee May homers for the Reds in relief effort.
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Denny McClain
Reds
Maloney
Jack Fisher
Cincinnati
NHL Playoffs Set With Weekend Games Across Cities
The NHL playoffs resume with four new fronts on Saturday as fans anticipate at least 60 minutes of action. After 11 major penalties and multiple misconducts in the opening games, Boston defeated Toronto 7 0, Montreal beat New York 5 2, St Louis routed Philadelphia 5 0, and Oakland beat Los Angeles 4 2.
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Montreal
Canadiens
Littler Keeps Odd Company In Greensboro Open Title Chase
Gene Littler the pro golf tour leader and 1953 Amateur champion led after day one with a 66 at Sedgefield. He shared the top with Dale Morey an American amateur from High Point and Gordon Jones a journeyman pro amid a 160000 Greensboro Open field. Morey battled bursitis to shoot a 66. his 35 31 round matched Littler and Jones for the lead through 36 holes.
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A's Solid Bets to Win West Division
Oakland, boosted by a split league setup, is favored in the West with young starters Nash Hunter Odom and Dobson leading. Key players Campaneris Bando Monday Jackson Hershberger bolster offense, while pitching relief remains a question after losses in the expansion draft. Oaklands playoff fate hinges on its youthful bats and possible surprises from Minnesota Chicago or California.
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Jack Aker
Diego Segui
Lew Krausse
Sal Bando
Rick Monday
Reggie Jackson
Mike Hershberger
Dave Duncan
Jim Pagliaroni
Charles C. Finley
Playoff Teams Prep With Wins
Kentucky beat Minnesota 109 101 in Louisville as they prepare for the Eastern Division semifinal against Indiana. Dallas defeated Houston 144 136 in Dallas to set up a West semifinal against New Orleans. Oakland at Los Angeles closes the night, while Denver hosts Oakland in the West playoffs.
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American Basketball Association
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Darel Carrier
Connie Hawkins
Ron Boone
Cincy Powell
Bob Verga
Gems Take 2-0 Lead in IHL Semi Final Over Komets
Dayton Gems beat Fort Wayne 2 to 1 to move two games up in the IHL semi finals. Cliff Bristow and Garry MacMillan scored in the second and third periods to put Dayton ahead, with Bristow delivering the clincher 1 minute 48 seconds into the third period after a tightly played first two frames.
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Stefanich Leads Firestone Tournament with Hot Start
Stefanich won seven of eight match-play games to take the lead in the $100,000 Firestone Tournament of Champions in Akron Ohio on lanes where he set 13 world records. He compiled a 7393 total after 32 games, 65 pins ahead of Jim Goodman and pushing Dick Weber to sixth after only three wins.
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Firestone
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Ill
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Hayward
Calif
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St. Louis
Philly and Warriors face uphill NBA semifinals
The 76ers and Warriors hope for favorable injury updates as semifinals resume. Chet Walker nursing a strained leg tendon may play for Philadelphia in tonight's East semi against Boston, while San Francisco awaits Jeff Mullins medical news before Western semi game five in Los Angeles.
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Tag Team Bout Headlines Hara Arena Friday Card
The Friday night card at Hara Arena features a tag team main event with Rocky Johnson and Ben Justice facing The Stomper and Kojika. Also set are Man Mountain Cannon vs Igor, Dr. Jerry Graham vs Ivan Kalmikoff, and Dan Miller vs Al Costello starting at 8 30 p.m.
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the Stomper
Kojika
Hara Arena
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Igor
Jerry Graham
Ivan Kalmikoff
Dan Miller
al Costello
Pro Cage War May Start Anew
Dallas Chaparrals general manager Max Williams says the ABA will wage all-out war on NBA veterans by signing graduating college players. He claims ABA can offer raises to NBA players by hiring them or aiding current salaries, signaling aggressive recruitment tactics ahead.
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