Pistons Survive Missed Dunk To Even Up Series
Detroit rallies past Boston 126-116 to level the Eastern Division playoff at 1-1. Dave DeBusschere scored 23 and made the decisive steal and dunk with 2:46 left, as Eddie Miles hit the putback to seal a 116-112 lead. Dave Bing had 24 for the Pistons while Sam Jones led Boston with 18.
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Cardinals Are Rated Heavy NL Favorites
The pitcher strong St. Louis Cardinals open spring with a power and speed laden lineup. Star players Lou Brock Curt Flood Orlando Cepeda Roger Maris Tim McCarver and Bob Gibson headline a staff and lineup expected to dominate the National League. Early indicators show a .301 team batting average with most regulars above .300 and a robust bullpen to prove in season play.
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Hayes chooses money over Olympic bid for NBA pursuit
Houston star Elvin Hayes will not seek a spot on the Olympic basketball team saying he needs money and must work on his game to reach a pro contract. He set a $300,000 three year price and noted offers from the San Diego Rockets and Houston Mavericks while emphasizing his aim to play in the NBA to support his wife and child.
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Bowling Scores Mixed-Up Mixed Couples at Nationals
A list of bowling league results shows mixed names and scores. Notable listed highs include Mille 175 and Elliott 427, with teams such as OTTAWA SAVINGS and BRUNSWICK LEAGUE recording multiple entries and top scores ranging 133 to 565 across events and venues.
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Ashe weighs nonviolent role in civil rights fight
Arthur Ashe says he may voice views on civil rights but will stay within Army limits as a first lieutenant at West Point. He supports boycotting the Davis Cup if South Africa competes, noting his single voice may have little impact unless others join. He spoke during his Garden Challenge Cup debut at Madison Square Garden.
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Velasquez wins four straight at Aqueduct
Jorge Velasquez rode four consecutive winners at Aqueduct on Monday boosting his meet bid. In other news South Africa became the 13th nation to enter the World Softball Tournament to be held in Oklahoma City September 21 to 29.
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Playoff Scores From Monday and Wednesday Semifinals
NBA results show Eastern Detroit 126 Boston 116 and Western Los Angeles 111 Chicago 106 with L A up 2-0. ABA Dallas 115 Houston 97 gives Dallas 2-0 in best of five. Pittsburgh 146 Indiana 127 leads 1-0. Upcoming games include Houston at Dallas Denver at New Orleans Minnesota at Kentucky and Pittsburgh at Indiana.
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Hockey Pairings Revealed for Major League Matches
Montreal visits Toronto while Philadelphia travels to St Louis. Pittsburgh faces Oakland and Minnesota plays Los Angeles in a slate of pivotal league games.
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