West's Shoes Won't Lose A Game Until We Do
NBA star Jerry West maintained an unbeaten season as the Lakers extended their winning streak to 21 games. West joked with a ball boy by offering his shoe pair, then reclaimed them, hinting the shoes would be kept until the team loses. Goodrich and coach Sharman noted ongoing goals remain. Sunday tests showed nerves amid the streak.
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Condors Survive Late Rally To Take Victory
Pittsburgh nabs a 98 95 win as George Thompson hits a bank shot and two free throws in the final seconds to clinch over Virginia. John Brisker scores 35 for the Condors while George Carter adds 24. Attendance reads 1 303.
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UNC Player Geof Hamlin Wins Jacobs Blocking Trophy
Geof Hamlin of the University of North Carolina claims the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the top blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference for 1. The award highlights his standout blocking for the Tar Heels during the season.
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Bahama Victory Secures Exemption and $26,000 Prize
Goalby wins the Bahamas event with final two holes par to earn $26,000 and a top 60 money list exemption. He notes prestige and secrecy over the prize, while his 1971 earnings rise to $45,833.43 for the year as he finishes among the top four behind Nicklaus Trevino and Palmer.
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Ball State dominates YMCA Invitational Volleyball event
Ball State University Cardinals win the Fourth Annual Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Edgewood High after nine wins in ten matches, defeating Dayton 15 6 15 2 in final rounds. Louisville fell to Dayton in the semi after an 82 record. Women’s title goes to Byers Upstarts of Columbus with 15 11 and 15 12 wins over McKie Cincinnati, while Girls Leaders Club of Middletown wins one match.
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Bruins crush Aggies 117 53 at Pauley Pavilion
UCLA, ranked No 1, routed Texas A&M 117 to 53 at Pauley Pavilion. Bil Walton led the demolition with 22 points while Ken Wilkes added strong work under the boards. Aggies coach Shelby Metcalf lamented the nightmare defeat and a long-feeling return home.
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Parks nets hat trick as Rangers rout Penguins
Brad Park scored three times to lead the New York Rangers to a 6 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins and widen their East Division lead. California beat Boston ending the Bruins 12 game unbeaten stretch as Phil Esposito tallied his 23rd. Philadelphia doubled Montreal 4 1 behind Van Impe and rookie Bill Clement.
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Wrestlers shine at Dixie Invitational in Dixie Township
Middletown High wrestlers led by Larry White with a standout 175 pound win as the Dixie Invitational at Dixie Township New Lebanon saw White named most valuable performer. Wolfe and Miller added wins for the Middies and Dayton Jefferson captured the team title with 126½ points.
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Hat Tricks Lift Gems Against Fort Wayne at Home
Dayton Gems moved to six hat tricks this season with a 5 3 win over the Fort Wayne Komets at Hara Arena. Jim Benzelock scored three goals including one early and two late to seal the victory as Dayton improved to 21 wins in 29 starts.
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