Ranked teams collide as South Carolina tops Wake Forest
South Carolina defeated Wake Forest 64-44 as Tom Owens led with 25 points and 18 rebounds to cap an undefeated home season. La Salle beat American University 62-44 without leading scorer Ken Durrett, Bobby Fields scoring 22 as Explorers closed strong. Duke beat NC State 82-78, Boston College edged Duquesne 67-52, and Cincinnati upset Louisville 79-78 with Greg Jursis in scoring the decisive free throw.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Duquesne
Louisville
South Carolina
la Salle
Dukes
Boston College
Eagles
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Wake Forest
Deacons
LaSalle
American University
Miami
Ohio
Xavier
Duke
North Carolina State
St. Bonaventure
St. Francis
N.Y
Toledo
Western Michigan
Jimmy O’brien
O’brien
Greg Jursisi
Ken Durrett
Bobby Fields
Explorers
Wings
Jerry Sears
Larry Garloch
Redskins
Jerry Helmers
Blue Devils
Wolfpack
Rick Ratherman
Bonnies
Mike McDermott
Terriers
Carl Jackson
Greg Gary
Tom Kozelko
Bill Chapman
Broncos
Jim Patterson
Air Force
Ron Weilert
Regis
Wil Robinson
West Virginia
Penn State
Stan Grayson
Holy Cross
Georgetown
Davidson
VMI
Missouri
Midwest
Greg Flaker
Oklahoma State
Rangers Shake Up NHL West in Wild Night of Scores
New York beat Philadelphia 4-2 to end a 10 game winless streak against the Flyers and tighten the West Division scramble. Minnesota crushed Los Angeles 6-1 as St. Louis tied Pittsburgh 6-5, while Montreal topped California 5-2.
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Rangers
Philadelphia
Flyers
Minnesota
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Montreal
California
New York
Bob Nevin
Vic Hadfield
Ted Irvine
Rod Gilbert
Andre Lacroix
Guy Gendron
Detroit
Gary Sabourin
Garry Unger
Unger
Blues
Carl Brewer
Penguins
Jean Pronovost
Nick Harbaruk
Gordon Labassiere
Bill Goldsworthy
Ted Hampson
Goldsworthy
Boug Mohns
Chicago
North Stars
Rich Allen
Dodgers
Lynn Dickey Signs with Houston Oilers for multi year contract
Lynn Dickey Kansas State quarterback signed his first pro contract with the Houston Oilers. He vows a renewed duel with Dan Pastorini after a bid that set Big Eight passing records. Dickey was a third round draft choice. Pastorini was a first round pick.
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Houston, Tex
Lynn Dickey
Dan Pastorini
Kansas State
Houston Oilers
Dickey
Oilers
Pastorini
Santa Clara
Nets Create Big Lead But East Standings Stretch
New York Nets crushed Pittsburgh 134-108 for their sixth win in seven. Nets trail Kentucky by 3 games and sit 2 games ahead of Carolina in the Eastern Division playoff race. Verga scored 29 for Carolina in OT against Virginia, while Kentucky’s Dampier had 32 in a 144-137 win. Other ABA results include Denver beat by Floridians 112-110 on a Mack Calvin buzzer beater, and Indiana edging Texas 117-113. In NBA, Boston beat Los Angeles and New York topped Cincinnati as Milwaukee routed San Diego.
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Associated Press
New York
American Basketball Association
Nets
Rick Barry
Pittsburgh
Condors
Kentucky
Carolina
Colonels
Cougars
Virginia
Bob Verga
Memphis
Denver
Mack Calvin
Indiana
Texas
Boston
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Bucks
National Basketball Association
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Knicks
NBA
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Atlanta
Portland
San Francisco
Detroit
Seattle
Cleveland
New York Nets
Elvin Hayes
Rockets
Lew Alcindor
Hayes
Bob Dandridge
Dave DeBusschere
Bill Bradley
Walt Frazier
Bradley
DeBusschere
Flynn Robinson
Jerry West
John Havlicek
Jo Jo White
Don Nelson
Celtics
Lakers
Wilt Chamberlain
Lou Hudson
Pete Maravich
Pete
Walt Hazzard
Benefit Game At University
A Friday night benefit basketball game will be held at Ottawa University's Wilson Field House at 7 30 p m. The OU Fellowship of Christian Athletes faces the National Fellowship of Christian Athletes staff to raise funds for the Ottawa Boys Club. Tickets are 25 cents. OU players include Ted Sandberg Bob Hamburger Mark Tuttle Jerry Rogers Mike Bowen and Billy Jo Lylle with FCA squad members Ray Hildebrand Norm Siebern and Gary Warner.
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Ottawa University
Wilson Field House
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
National Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ottawa
Tim McDonald
FCA
Ted Sandberg
Bob Hamburger
Mark Tuttle
Jerry Rogers
Mike Bowen
Billy Jo Lylle
Ray Hildebrand
Norm Siebern
Kansas City
Gary Warner
Christian Athlete Magazine
USLTA Accuses Hunt Of Illegal Pro Contracts
In Dallas AP dispatch USLTA official Bill Riordan accuses Lamar Hunts World Championship Tennis of cloak and dagger contracts with promoters. Hunt calls the charges hogwash saying WCT signs players on guarantees not under ILTF jurisdiction. Riordan says WCT must diversify to appeal internationally and stem its weekly battles.
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Dallas
Tex
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Lamar Hunt
World Championship Tennis, Inc
Bill Riordan
USLTA
Hunt
WOT
International Lawn Tennis Federation
Riordan
WCT
Salisbury
Rose's 'Paltry' .316 Mark Not Enough For A Raise
Pete Rose posted 206 hits 15 homers 62 RBIs and a .316 average for Cincinnati last season yet Reds officials say his value does not merit a raise. Rose seeks a two year 250000 contract while Reds consider team-wide raises. Also notes Sam McDowell and other free agent talks and signings across MLB.
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Dick Coach
Associated Press
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Rose
Reds
Pete
Sheldon Bender
Hy Uline
Cleveland
Sam McDowell
Indians
Pittsburgh
Baltimore Orioles
Dave McNally
Mike Cuellar
McNally
Cuellar
Donn Clendenon
Art Shamsky
New York Mets
Jim Northrup
Detroit
Junior Wrestling Set Up Here in Ottawa
The Ottawa Recreation Commission sponsors a junior wrestling league starting Saturday at Ottawa High School locker room at 9 am for local boys in grades four through nine. Darrell Bourque and Bud Wheeler oversee the program with Ottawa High wrestlers assisting. First session includes weigh-in and parental permission slips. Six week instruction ends with a later tournament.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa High School
Darrell Bourque
Bud Wheeler
Ottawa High
Bourque
Bucks Clinch Best NBA Record With 13th Straight Win
Milwaukee blitzed San Diego 139-104 to extend its win streak to 13 and secure the league’s best record with 18 games left in the regular season. Bob Dandridge poured in 33 points while Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes dueled in a high scoring affair. New York and Boston also won to bolster their standings.
Bowling Scores Wednesday Night Ladies Leaders
Bowling scores list from Wednesday night leagues with high series and individual scores. Notable figures include Stankard 189-493 for Naomp s team, Wolgast 212-513 for Alexander Doyen, and Wiker 201-553 for Peoples National. Multiple teams posted 500s or near totals, with high 30 counts noted for several players.
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Naomp’s
Stankard
H. D. Lee
Imel
THE
Sisters
Guyett
Alexander Doyen
S. Wolgast
Fritts
Independents
Newhouse
SKY Hooks
Liegerot
Hiatt Cars
D. Lucas
Peoples National
Wiker
Village Vnn
Medlen
Twilight League
Bob Luce
McFaDden
Moses
Bent Fender
Richmond Co-Op
M. Wilson
Crites
Whiteford
Texaco
Duffield
Butts
Bettye
Bob's Mobile
Cannaby
Lamb Roberts
Brock
Guys Foods
G. Coffman
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Hal Bock
National Hockey League
Lynn
Chloe Ann Newhouse
Wellsville Rfc
Ottawa Women’s Bowling Association
Barry
John Brisker
Verga
Charlie Scott
Elo Fia Lou Dampier
Dampier
Steve Jones
Calvin
Jacksonville
Fla
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Larry Cannon
Little Bill Keller
Chaparrals
Mel Daniels
Pacers
Gene Moore
Jack Hamilton
Western Insurance
Continental Ins
Hartford Ins
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Marysville Mutual Ins. Co
Millers Mutual Ins. Assoc
Don Burroughs
Ottawa Insurance Agency
Er Wilbur Wood
Tom McCraw
Chicago White Sox
Luis Aparicio
White Sox
Carl Yastrzemski
Bantam
Matty Alou
Alou
Hank
Champs
Hank's
Hank’s Sinclair
Sinclair
Trail Blazers
Dim Barnett
Nate Thurmond
Jeff Mullins
Warriors
Dave Bing
Pistons
Cavaliers
1 Glass Co
Franklin Savings Assocat
East Park
Olathe
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