Walton denies contract break claim amid Blazers saga
Milwaukee AP report says Bill Walton, amid speculation of breaking his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, denied the charge through new counsel Charles Garry. Walton said Garry is his lawyer and friend while refraining from discussing trade talks or team issues.
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Bartkowski Hopes to Land with Colts in NFL Draft
Steve Bartkowski UC Berkeley quarterback emerges as top draft prospect as Baltimore Colts win No 1 pick via coin flip over Dallas Cowboys. GM Joe Thomas says Colts seek Bartkowski for trading edge and playoff rebuilding. Giants traded their pick to Dallas for Craig Morton.
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Pro Bowl winds up grid season in Miami
Kansas City’s Willie Lanier bids farewell after eight NFL seasons as he joins a tobacco executive post in Washington. Pro Bowl at the Orange Bowl features AFC with Stabler Griese, Simpson and Csonka. NFC led by Hart Harris Lamarr Tarkenton absent with a sore arm. Draft talk centers on trades with Chiefs Redskins Rams Jets as Baltimore eyeing linemen and linebackers to bolster the roster. Field notes show lingering wage dispute concerns and calls for respectful bargaining among players.
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Bert Jones
Marty Domres
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Randy White
Rod Shoate
Oklahoma
Robert Brazile
Jackson State
Bengals secure No 14 draft slot in 1974 order
Cincinnati earns the 14th position after a 7-7 record tied with five teams for draft placement. Baltimore wins the coin flip to take No 1, with Dallas earning the first draw after a midseason Craig Morton trade. The first round order lists 18 picks, with Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles each holding two picks from trades.
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Gems blank Port Huron in IHL clash at Hara Arena
Dayton Gems blank Port Huron 60 at Hara Arena to seize first place in the Southern Division. Rick Bragnalo handed out five assists while Tony White scored twice and added two helpers for the Gems.
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Abdul-Jabbar explodes for 50 as Bucks beat Trail Blazers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar poured in 50 points with 15 rebounds and 11 assists to lift Milwaukee to a 122-108 win over Portland in front of 10,938 at the Milwaukee Arena and a national TV audience. Walton scored seven and had six rebounds in his third game back.
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Nets Coach Earns ABA All Star Selection After Win
Uniondale New York Nets coach Kevin Loughery secures East Division All Star coach duties after the Nets 113 91 victory over Virginia. Kentucky, Memphis, Indiana also won in ABA action as the Nets stayed atop the standings.
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Cage Tourney at Franklin Entries Open
Entries are being taken for a 6-4 Under basketball tournament at Hampton Bennett School this Friday through Sunday. The double elimination event costs $75 to enter and is open to any 6-4 Under league team. Tournament chairman is Ken Russell. Deadline is Thursday.
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Alabama and Kentucky clash in SEC showdown
Alabama, ranked seventh, hosts Kentucky, ranked tenth, in a pivotal SEC meeting. The Crimson Tide beat LSU 93-67 with Russell and Cleveland leading the scoring, while Kentucky edged Mississippi 85-82 as Joe Hall’s club seeks revenge and momentum in conference play.
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Hoosiers Extend Win Streak With 82 56 Victory Over Northwestern
Indiana cruised past Northwestern 82 56 for its 19th straight win and fifth straight Big Ten win to move to 5 0 in conference play. Kent Benson scored 20 and Scott May 18 with 12 rebounds as Bobby Knight praised their boards and offensive movement. Purdue kept pace with Illinois 86 67 as Michigan Minnesota and Ohio State won to stay in the title race.
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