Havlicek reaches 20 000 points in loss at Boston Garden
John Havlicek became the eighth NBA player to score 20 000 career points with his 20 000th and 20 001st on Friday night. Boston fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 111 103 as Havlicek received a standing ovation but could not lift the Celtics. Other NBA results included Milwaukee over Capital 115 113 in overtime and New York over Seattle 107 98.
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Williamson Nets rookie drops 35 in ABA win over Indiana
rookie free agent Williamson, 6-2 185, fueled New York to a 109-106 victory over Indiana with a career high 35 points including 11 in the fourth. He credited early jump shot practice and late night workouts for his form as New York stretched its lead atop the ABA East. Other ABA scores: Kentucky over San Antonio 99-95, Carolina rout Denver 122-95, Virginia over Utah 109-103.
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Wynn Seizes Narrow Lead At Phoenix Open
Golf pro Bob Wynn, sponsorless after his Ohio backer trims support due to fuel costs, shoots a four under 67 to take a one stroke lead in the Phoenix Open. Miller Barber posts 68 to sit two behind at six under 136 as play continues at Phoenix Country Club.
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Wild nine-goal second period shakes NHL games
In Atlanta, Bernie Geoffrion and Fred Shero lamented a nine-goal second period in a 7-6 Flyers win over the Flames as Bill Flett netted the victor with 2:08 left. Vancouver beat California 3-2 and Winnipeg topped Edmonton 7-4 in WHA action.
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Saints aide quits coaching in New Orleans
Hendersonville Tenn AP reports Bob Cummings resigns as assistant coach of the New Orleans Saints to pursue private business. A 51 year old former assistant at Vanderbilt Kentucky Georgia Tech Miami and Tennessee Tech, he joined Saints coach John North in New Orleans last year after North was named to the Saints post.
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Browns create scouting job for pro personnel director
Cleveland Browns named defensive coach Howard Brinker to a new director of pro personnel post. Owner Art Modell said Brinker, 59, will evaluate NFL personnel for trades waivers claims and overall team decisions.
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Rangers fire coach Popein. Francis to coach team
New York Rangers of the NHL dismissed coach Larry Popein. General manager Emile Francis will immediately take over coaching duties. At College Park Maryland Rod Milburn, the 1972 Olympic high hurdles champion, tied the world indoor record in the 60 yard dash with 6.8 seconds at the National Invitational Indoor Track Meet.
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Barons Rout Swords 4 1 Before Record Crowd
Dick Sarrazin scored twice and led the Jacksonville Barons to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Swords before a record 5,807 at Jacksonville. Baltimore fell 6-5 to Springfield, spoiling a potential first place tie with the Swords in the AHL Southern Division.
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Andretti sets four year plan for world driving title
Andretti announces a four year program to win the Formula 1 world driving championship with American backing and top technical support. He will field a car built by Parnelli Jones and Vel Melitich, debuting in the 1974 Canadian and U S Grand Prix, while competing in all Sports Car Club of America Formula 5000 events to prep. He aims to bring the title to the United States and has secured European experts Jim Chapman and George Woodward to lead the campaign.
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Turn the right toe in and fire away in golf
A tip on toe placement for golf emphasizes turning the right toe in and the left toe out to balance weight transfer. It cites Sam Snead and Ben Hogan to illustrate how toe direction affects body turn, weight shift, and club speed for a solid hit.
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Akron Jaycees to seek sponsors for Soap Box Derby revival
Akron Jaycees agree to form a 30 day plan to revive the All-American Soap Box Derby after Chevrolet dropped sponsorship in 1972. Derby officials hope to create a program covering promotion administration and finance with local support from the Chamber of Commerce which raised 202000 last year. The race remains in Akron with national convention discussions pending.
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