Portland Celebrates Trail Blazers First NBA Title
Thousands of revelers flood downtown Portland after the Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109 to 107 in Memorial Coliseum to capture the citys first NBA championship. Fans cheer, nets are claimed, and police report no arrests or serious injuries as traffic gridlock and beer flows mark the celebration.
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76ers Bow to Trail Blazers in Final Playoff Game
Philadelphia 76ers returned from Portland after a 109-107 loss in the final playoff game. Julius Erving led with 40 points and urged no dejection while teammates praised hard work and team unity through a tough series.
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Blazers Triumph Crown Under Ramsay After Nine Years
Jack Ramsay built a championship Portland team driving the Trail Blazers to a 109-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in a best-of-seven series, finishing 4-2. Ramsay molded Bill Walton around whom the roster was rebuilt, emphasizing team play and relentless practice to forge a cohesive title squad.
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Dodgers Hold Baseball Tryout Camp At Louisiana Tech
The Los Angeles Dodgers announce a open tryout camp at the Louisiana Tech diamond this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Directed by Dodger scout Tony John of Baton Rouge, the event invites boys aged 16 to 21 to participate. Participants should bring gloves and shoes. uniforms if possible. American Legion players need coach or post commander permission.
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Legion Roster Has Openings for West Monroe Ballplayers
West Monroe's American Legion baseball team still has three openings. Coach Tommy Huff urges interested players to contact him for tryouts and roster spots.
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Man o War Dominates Belmont Stakes 1920 Field
Man o War faced only Donnacona in the Belmont Stakes and won by 20 lengths. The matchup saw odds of 1 to 25 for the victorious champion.
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Midas promises 20 years of muffler know how as bargain
The ad claims a Midas muffler price includes installation and the right muffler backed by twenty years of experience, promising a real bargain and ongoing businesses commitment to customers.
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Renee Richards Stirs WTT Ruling Debate in St Louis
The World Team Tennis circuit weighs Renee Richards joining the Pittsburgh Cleveland Nets amid IOC style testing and potential backlash from the Women's Tennis Association. Commissioner Butch Buchholtz voices caution while engaging stars like Chris Evert Betty Stove and players Bjorn Borg and Ilie Nastase in shaping a new franchise model.
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Carner wins LPGA event at tough Wykagyl course
JoAnne Carner seized the $100,000 LPGA tournament at Wykagyl Country Club New Rochelle in a 72 hole test, posting 284 four under par for a five shot edge over Kathy McMullen. Swirling winds and a rough front nine challenged her yet she kept patience, planning each shot and proving long hitting can be mastered with skill. Her triumph puts her near the season's top money list ahead of the LPGA Championship at Bay Tree.
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