Final Shot By Carter Ends NYs Hex On Bullets 93-91
Fred Carter delivered a decisive jump shot with 1:08 left as the Baltimore Bullets upset the New York Knicks 93-91 to advance to the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Earl Monroe led Baltimore with 26 points, Willis Reed battled injury for New York, and Jack Marin added 20 as the Bullets claimed their first finals since 1948. The game stayed tight to the end, with Knicks coach Richie serving late desperation by Bill Bradley.
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Door To Door Fund Drive Nets Over 1200 For McCurdy Field
The campaign to raise funds for McCurdy Field renovation collected over $1 200, according to committee chair Bob Marendt. Several area chairmen have yet to report and others could not fully cover their zones. Un contacted residents will be reached by field workers, and contributions by mail may be sent to Frederick Pos Office 339 in care of the Mc Curdy Field Memorial Fund Drive.
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McLain's three hitter lifts Washington mood this Sunday
Washington owner Robert Short finally smiles as Denny McLain throws a three hit shutout against Cleveland. The win calms Short amid doubts from a bold trade that sent key infielders and pitchers to Detroit for the controversial right hander. McLain’s triumph, broadcast to a national audience, renews faith that the former 31 game winner is not washed up at 27. The traded Tigers veterans and the other players Washington acquired have had mixed results, but Short’s hope rests on McLain delivering more quality starts.
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Frederick Cadets Sweep Fifth Loss to North Hagerstown 5 0
Frederick High School drop to 0-5 after a 5 0 defeat at North Hagerstown. Starter Mehrl Mayne issued five walks in 2 2 3 innings as three runs scored on free passes. Greg Snyder relieved, allowing two runs on two hits with five strikeouts to finish. North High’s Scott Duffey batted three singles driving in three runs.
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Ali Sues U S Over Perceived Prejudice in Draft Case
Muhammad Ali's lawyer charged that the government prejudiced the Black Muslim faith in the lead up to his draft case. Eskridge argued the key issue is what the Justice Department told the Kentucky Selective Service Board about Ali's sincerity and religion. The case, heard by an eight member Supreme Court, could end with upholding the five year prison term or returning for further arguments.
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Colombian Wins Boston Marathon in a Bold Sprint Finish
Unheralded Alvaro Mejia of Colombia edge Irish Pat McMahon after a tense elbow-to-elbow duel on Patriots Day. Mejia, 29, finished in 2 hours 18 minutes 45 seconds, entering the fountain celebration as McMahon, a Lowell schoolteacher, finished five seconds behind.
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Marathon Heat Takes Toll on Byron and Horst at Boston
In 65 degree heat and hot pavement 1100 runners completed the Boston Marathon. Alvaro Mejia of Colombia won in 2 18 5. Elton Horst of the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club finished 40th in 2 35 and collapsed at the end. Congressman Goodloe Byron finished 54th after three prior marathons. Horst plans to train harder for next year and Byron notes the rough conditions.
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Patriots rally past Cavaliers for 9 3 win at TJ
On 13 hit attack by Thomas Johnson, the Patriots erased a 3 1 deficit with a four run fifth inning to beat South Carroll 9 3. Mike Adams led with three hits including a double and two RBIs, Jim Reeder added three hits and an RBI, Tim Hall and Jim Snoots contributed two each, and Bob Stockman earned the win with three scoreless innings. South Carroll starter Stockman allowed two hits in relief and Sam Delaurence drove in two for the Cavaliers. Next TJ game is Thursday at Frederick High at 3 30 p.m.
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