Warriors survive Lakers as Johnson dominates boards
Golden State reserve George Johnson, 6 foot 11, grabs 30 rebounds and scores 14 as the Warriors beat Los Angeles 112 107 to take a share of first in the Pacific Division. Cazzie Russell adds 35 points helping the push with Nate Thurmond sidelined.
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Kentucky home near top after 122 109 win over Memphis
John Roche coming off the bench for the Colonels nets 23 points including 10 in the fourth quarter to help Kentucky beat the Memphis Tams 122 109. The win keeps Kentucky one game behind New York in the ABA East Division as the Nets loom tonight in Lexington. Artis Gilmore scores 26 and Dan Issel 22 for Kentucky.
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Twins Seek First Exhibition Victory After Rough Road Trip
The Minnesota Twins fell 5-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals in their ninth straight exhibition loss as manager Frank Quilici lamented the lack of execution. He noted the road-heavy early schedule and said home soil should help them work on fundamentals before the season opens.
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Knights topple Fighting Saints in WHA clash
Jersey Knights defeated the Minnesota Fighting Saints 5-3 as Wayne Rivers and Harry Howell led a second period rally. Howell praised the effort while Rivers scored twice, erasing a deficit to help improve the Knights’ standing in the WHA East.
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UCLA Star Walton May Not Turn Pro
UCLA center Bill Walton may skip a pro career to pursue life on the move and study. He prefers hiking, bicycling, and a warm climate, wants to live simply, and has even applied to UCLA graduate school to become a history teacher.
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Reds Ex-Teammate Sinks Reds as Orioles Win Exhibition
In Miami Tommy Davis drove in four runs including a bases loaded triple to power the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Earl Rettenmund hit a two run double for Cincinnati while ex-Oriole Rettenmund and Paul Blair provided key hits. Jesse Jefferson earned the win in three innings as Baltimore improved to 3-3 in spring play.
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Gregory leads late model standings after two weeks
Don Gregory of Columbus tops the late model points race at Tri County Speedway in West Chester with 96 points, four ahead of Bob Senneker of Michigan. He seeks his first feature win this Sunday as time trials begin at 1 p.m. and racing at 2 p.m.
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Kings Beauline Dominates Latonia Feature by Nine Lengths
Favored Kings Beauline won Latonia’s $5,500 eighth race by nine lengths in 1 15 2 5 for six furlongs. Odds paid 2.80 2.40 2.20. Nadarko was second and Once Irish third. Mrs. Mel and Rosenlaus in the daily double paid 16.40. Attendance 5,435. handle 560,115.
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Green keeps mum on chances in Jacksonville Open lead
Hubert Green held the 36 hole lead at the Greater Jacksonville Open with a five under par 67 for a two round total of 137 at Deerwood Country Club. Homero Blancas and John Mahaffey were one stroke back at 138 after Friday play.
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