Sonics fall as Pistons edge Seattle in tight finish
Detroit beat Seattle 120-118 as John Tresvant scored on a pass from Eddie Miles with 34 seconds left to give the Pistons the lead. Miles finished with 38 points and two late free throws sealed the win. Bob Weiss led Seattle with 27. Houston topped Kentucky 102-90 and Oakland beat Minnesota 116-110 in ABA action, led by Art Becker with 25 for Houston.
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Nate Thurmond Tops NBA Scoring Parade
Nate Thurmond has overtaken Jim King for the NBA scoring lead with 450 points and a 22.5 point average through last Sunday. Jim King sits second with 437 points and a 21.6 average as Dave King moves to third with 434, and Zelmo Beatty drops to fourth with 430.
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Macao Grand Prix Fatal Crash Claims Filipino Driver
Filipino driver Arsenio Laurel died when his Lotus 41 crashed into a sea wall and burned during the Macao Grand Prix second lap. The 228 mile race was won by Tony Maw of Burma.
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Seaver Wins NL Rookie of the Year by Mets
Tom Seaver, 23, earns the National League Rookie of the Year honors as a Mets pitcher. He posted 16 wins last season and set team records in victories, complete games, strikeouts, and ERA. Seaver edged Dick Hughes and Gary Nolan in the Baseball Writers Association voting.
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Collins Says Face Mask Saved Him
Cleveland Browns receiver Gary Collins credits a two bar face mask for likely saving him from a broken jaw in a play that drew an interference call on Dale Hackbarth of Minnesota. He notes the 14 10 win over the Vikings stemmed from multiple factors including line play and receivers, and previews facing Washington next Sunday. Fullback Ernie Green says the Browns should fare well as they chase first place.
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Mahovlich May Be Back Soon
Toronto AP. Frank Mahovlich returned to Maple Leaf Gardens for the first time since Nov. 2 and doctor Hugh Smythe said he may skate again with the Toronto Maple Leafs next week. The NHL star, hospitalised for acute low mood and tension, has been secretly skating for a week at a private club while aiding Allan Stanley recovering from an eye injury.
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Ex Coach GM Sues Seals Over Contract Termination
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Oakland Seals club faces a $105 000 breach of contract suit by Rudy Pilous coach and general manager. Pilous says he signed a four year contract on May 18 1966 and it was terminated June 16 1967 thirteen months later amid the team’s shift to the NHL from the Western Hockey League.
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Heart Fund Big Winner In Strike Out Heart Disease Drive
The Butler County Heart Fund led last week’s drive with $794.25 raised, up about $234 from last year. Seventy cents of every dollar supported the Heart Fund, while 30 cents returned to the league for prize money. Sports Bowl topped with $388.60, Eastern Lanes $323.45 with $82.20 to the fund, and the Eagles League achieved full participation at Sports Bowl.
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Ohio State Michigan clash ends regular season finale in Ann Arbor
Ohio State and Michigan eye a climactic showdown as both schools seek a last win of the season. Woody Hayes notes improvement due to depth in backfield while acknowledging a tough opponent. Buckeyes lead with 5-3 leg in bowling results as rival teams chase Rose Bowl hopes.
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Reds trade Harper to Indians in three-for-one deal
Cincinnati announces the inter league move sending outfielder Tommy Harper to Cleveland for three players Fred Whitfield Warren Culvert and Bob Readman. Whitfield and Culvert played with Cleveland last season while Readman came from the Cubs Tacoma farm club.
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Nixon Back As Chairman
Edward F. Hackett of London Ohio was elected executive vice president of the United States Trotting Association for a two year term succeeding Don R. Millar who resigned. Hackett has been secretary for 16 years and Perley J. Gale of Columbus was named secretary. Corwin Nixon of Lebanon Ohio was re elected to a one year term as board chairman.
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Oshust Named Vice-President of St. Louis Stars Soccer Club
James F. Oshust, 33, of 4708 Roosevelt Ave Middletown, named vice-president of the St. Louis Stars Soccer Club. He is a Union Township High School graduate now Lakota and has served as general manager since February 1.
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Reputers Head All-Ohio Soccer Team
AKRON Ohio AP coaches from 24 colleges select All Star team led by Akron and Wooster. Three players repeat from 1966: Joe Queiroga Mo Rajabi and Andy Vadnay. Kenyon Bob Harrison named Coach of the Year. First team includes Black Lippman Miskewycz Radjn Kleski Alteri Heavenrich among others.
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Astros Acquire Hector Torres From Angels for Weaver
The Houston Astros announced they have acquired shortstop Hector Torres from the California Angels to complete last summer’s deal sending pitcher Jim Weaver from the Oklahoma City farm club to the Angels. Torres, 22, from Monterrey Mexico, played in Seattle in the Pacific Coast League for two seasons and ranked top three in fielding. He hit .214 in 1967 and .249 in 1966, with 14 doubles seven triples four home runs and 39 RBIs in 139 games last year.
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