Celtics beat Bulls set team win record
The Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 106 to 105 for a club record 63rd victory, led by Havlicek with 27 points and Jo Jo White's late jump shot. The Cavaliers also won, matching an NBA record with their sixth straight win, while other scores included Houston 118 Baltimore 110 and Phoenix 134 Buffalo 124 in overtime.
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Gophers and Tide clash in scout bowl at MSG
National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal doubleheader at Madison Square Garden features Alabama versus Minnesota in the opener and Fairfield against Virginia Tech in the second game. Alabama seeks to extend its 21-6 mark as Minnesota eyes a pro-style win, while scouts monitor potential NBA and ABA prospects including Ron Behagen and Jim Brewer.
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Colonelship Tams Pacers edge Chaps in tight finish
The Memphis Tams, in last place and out of playoff contention, suffered a 14th straight defeat as they lost to the Kentucky Colonels 131-109. The Indiana Pacers benefited from the outcome in a season nearing its end for both teams.
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Rick Morris Emerges as Rookie of the Year Contender
Chicago coach Marcel Pronovost lauds Rick Morris as the Cougars top rookie wing and a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. Morris has 30 goals and 17 assists for 47 points this season, after prior stints in Greensboro and Dallas and a college run at Laurentian University. The piece also notes ABA standings and injuries across teams, including Lou Dampier of the Colonels and Dan Issel's 28 points in a Colonel win.
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Laing to lead NAIA all star tour of Israel
Augustana center John Laing is among 12 NASA selected players for an NAIA all star tour to Israel from March 25 to April 19. The team will train in Monticello New York before departing March 26, with 67 games planned across five Israeli cities against the national team and others. Coach Duane Woltzen will lead the squad with Bob Hopkins assist.
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Metz Wins Winter Golf Playoff In Valdosta
Craig Metz of New Smyrna Beach Fla edged Joe Campbell of Nashville Tenn by one stroke in a playoff to win the eighth winter tournament for Professional Golf Inc. Campbell was the runner up after the playoff for first place in Valdosta Georgia.
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Home Run Totals At Anaheim Stadium Highlight Historic Summers
Historical comparison shows 131 homers in 1966 when California Angels began playing at Anaheim Stadium versus 61 last season, underscoring a dramatic drop in power. The figures emphasize era differences in game dynamics and ballpark effects.
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