NBA ABA merger plan moves to Congress for approval
New York AP report says NBA and ABA owners voted to seek congressional approval for a merger that would combine 17 NBA teams and 11 ABA clubs. Kennedy expects a likely wait of over a year for approval, with interleague preseason games possible and no common draft next spring.
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Senators Edge Twins On Cassanova Homers Rally
Paul Casanova hit a two out two run homer to tie the game in the ninth and Washington rallied for four runs to beat Minnesota 6-5. Tony Oliva misplayed a fly ball allowing the winning run as Bert Blyleven suffered the loss after pitching six hitless innings into the ninth. Tom McCraw tripled and Bernie Allen added an RBI single as the Senators snapped a six game skid and the Twins saw their win streak end at three.
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Coody Takes Lead In Nelson Golf Classic
Charles Coody built a two stroke edge in the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail after a 6 under par 66 Friday to reach 135 for 36 holes. Chi Chi Rodriguez, Howie Johnson, Bob Stone, Ed Sneed, and Jerry McGee tied at 137, while Lee Trevino stood at 138.
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Francis Scott Key Defeats Middletown in Dual Meet
Francis Scott Key edged Middletown 78 to 63 in a Monocacy Valley Athletic League track dual meet held after a state board cancellation. Middletown’s Mike Lewis and Ed Falkenstein led with wins in the high jump and mile, while Kyler Brengle and Dave Wise added sprint and field wins for Key.
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JUCO District Meet at Catonsville College previews day
Five FCC track athletes Ellis Tullis Melvin Ware Gerald Clabaugh Jerry Baker and Brad Steffey will compete in today's JUCO District meet at Catonsville Community College while St Johns travels to Fairfield for baseball action.
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Cavaliers End Frederick Dart to Win Tri-State Meet
South Carroll captured the Tri-State track title at Thomas Johnson in rainy conditions, finishing with 634% points to edge Westminister by a wide margin. Frederick led with three victories including Gary Foreman in long jump and pole vault, Cliff Scott won the 100, and Dorsey Walker tied the 120 high hurdles record. Wayneesboro and Thomas Johnson also recorded multiple firsts as weather affected events.
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Patriots Down Hubs 3-1 on Stockman one hitter
Thomas Johnson avenged an earlier loss to North Hagerstown beating the Hubs 3-1 behind Bob Stockman who pitched a one hit complete game. Stockman fanned seven and walked three while driving in two runs with a double. Don Smallwood added two doubles for TJ as Mark Hawes drove in all three Patriots runs. North Hagerstown's Scott Duffy had the only hit off Stockman and Tim McNamee scored the Hubs’ run. TJ hosts Brunswick next.
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Canadiens Hope To Rally In Third Game At Montreal
Montreal trails Chicago 2-0 in the Stanley Cup final after a 5-3 loss. Captain Jean Beliveau notes past comebacks, recalls 1966 and 1961 turnarounds, as Lou Angotti’s two unassisted third‑period goals key the Black Hawks victory and coach Al MacNeil warns of Chicago’s sharp response to mistakes.
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