Nets-Robins edge Squires in pivotal ABA East game
Virginia’s Squires fall 146-136 as Nets explode behind Rick Barry 43 points and John Roche 37. Paultz 33, Beaty 25 for Jazz. Nets dominate boards 48-39, forcing seventh game in Norfolk. Indiana Pacers win West title over Utah 117-113. Knicks and Lakers tied 1-1 in NBA series.
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Freddie Lewis
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Jimmie Jones
National Basketball Association
Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers
Rodriguez Wins Byron Nelson in Sudden-Death Dream Finish
Chi Chi Rodriguez captured the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in a sudden-death playoff with Billy Casper at Preston Trail. Rodriguez earned $25,000 for first, Casper $14,300, and Nicklaus trailed by 11 with Ar nold Palmer finishing at 276. Homeniuk Crampton and Coody tied for third at 275 for $6,608 each.
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Chuvalo Eyes Frazier Rematch After Ali Fight
Vancouver report recaps Muhammad Ali decision over George Chuvalo in 12 rounds at Pacific Coliseum. Ali, at 217½ pounds, dominates with jabs and hooks while Chuvalo suffers a forehead cut but shows grit. Chuvalo, praising Frazier, says he favors Joe in a potential rematch.
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National League Batting and Power Leaders Highlight Busy Slate
Key NL leaders show Carty batting .438 with 25 at bats, Wynn and Davis tied for runs with 15, Kingman tops home runs at six, and Morgan leads steals with nine. Pitching leaders Seaver and Ray post 2 decisions each with ERAs under 3.00.
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Tolan
Bonds
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Montanez
Phi
Hebner
Cedeno
Rader
Umpires Meeting for City Babe Ruth and Legion Softball
A meeting for anyone interested in umpiring city Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball and men and women's softball will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Youth Center. Those who attended an earlier spring meeting need not attend Thursday.
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Sundays Motocross Results Juniors and Seniors
Sunday motocross result sheet lists riders by class and bike, with names and hometowns across juniors 100cc to seniors 300cc divisions. Notable entries include Mark Nallier Hodaka St Louis Alan Greer Harley Indep Joan List Penton KC Dan Dowdy Suzuki KC Dan Gray Suzuki KC David Stevens Suzuki Indep. MO Verse Vailier Yamaha Ottawa Ron Russet Yamaha Osk Grove Dennis Zeigier Penton De Soto Jimmy Barrett Mario Wellsville Mike Redmond Osaa Topeka Ron Hawes Ossa Shawnee Mission 300cc B division Chuck Schiefchen Shawnee Joe McCray Suzuki KC Roger Stone Suzuki Blue Springs James Barrett Mario Wellsville James Selfer KC Tim Walt Husky Lawrence.
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Hodaka
St. Louis
Alan Greer
Harley Dav
Indep
Joan List
Eagles Lead HAC Golf as Central Methodist Tops Baker
Central Methodist opened a four stroke lead at the Heart of America Conference golf championships at Blue Hills Country Club Kansas City MO with a 340 by a four man Eagles lineup Baker shot 344 while Missouri Valley 347 William Jewell 354 Graceland 355 College of Emporia 373 Ottawa 376 Tarkio 397 The final round was to be played today OU individual scores included Tom Evans 92 Dave Creed 93 Paul Shuman 96 and Dana Schirer damaged text
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Baker University
Heart of America
Blue Hills Country Club
Kansas City
Eagles
Baker
Missouri Valley
William Jewell
Graceland
College of Emporia
Ottawa University
Tarkio
Tom Evans
Dave Creed
Paul Shuman
Dana Schirer
Aeros Win Clash Of Leaders In Tight 6-2 Win
The Wichita Aeros outslugged the Evansville Triplets 6-2 as Joe Decker fanned 13 and allowed four hits for his second win. Cleo James and Danny Breeden homered, lifting Wichita two games ahead of Tulsa in the Western Division. Oklahoma City routed Town Oaks 11-4 with a 20-hit attack. Indianapolis at Denver postponed due to cold weather.
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Joe Decker
Cleo James
Danny Breeden
Aeros
Breeden
James
Keith Lamphard
Towa
89Ers
The
Tulsa
Iowa
Omaha
Bowling Scores From Monday Night Ladies And More In Ottawa
Bowling scores and high games across several leagues in Ottawa. Notable marks include 182 490 by Cartman for High 10 39, 196 554 Hoffman, 140 398 Hoover, 205 476 Everhart, 232 540 Taylor, 234 568 LeMaster, and 550 Haas. Team lines span Franklin Savings Osburns Ilgwu Local 453 First Natl Bank Brunswick League IGOF No. 24 0 and more with top marks by McDaniels, Breckenridge, Barrow, Cordle, Hamerickhouse, Ransom, Turner, Shenk, and Wright among others.
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Hamerickhouse
Ransom
Turner
Keller
Shenk
Stambaugh
D. Wright
M. Ott
R. Weems
R. C. Watts
Fantastic Four
Sedoris
Cox
Warhurst
Schmoe
Vida Blue to Sign 1972 Contract Today with A's
Vida Blue, Oakland’s ace pitcher, is set to sign a 1972 contract in Boston after arriving from San Francisco. He will receive a total package of 63 000 dollars, with 50 000 on the base and 13 000 in cash, ending negotiations that kept him out this season. Blue, 22, helped the A’s to prominence in 1971 with a 24 8 record and AL MVP honors.
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San Francisco
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Bowie Kuhn
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A's
Charlie Finley
Finley
Chicago
Robert J. Gerst
Los Angeles
Lee May Sparks Astros Win With Grand Slam
The Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 as Lee May fueled the victory with his bat, supported by Jimmy Wynn’s 5-for-5 night including a grand slam. Wynn drives in 16 RBI this season and hits .379, while May adds power behind the lineup in a close NL showdown. The Mets, Giants, and Phillies also won, keeping pace in their respective divisions. Seaver fanned 12 in a 6 23 inning no‑loss start, with McGraw relief.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
Houston Astros
Lee May
Jimmy Wynn
Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wynn
Harry Walker
May
Cincinnati
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles
Pirates
Tom Seaver
Tug McGraw
Mets
Bud Harrelson
Tommie Agee
Rusty Staub
Cleon Jones
Jim Fregosi
Seaver
Dave Rader
Chris Speier
Ken Henderson
New York
Dick Selma
Willie Montanez
Philadelphia
Selma
Claude Osteen
Dodger
Darwin Min leads AL batting as Cash and D Allen pace runs
Darwin Minn leads American League with 439 average after 25 at bats and 5 home runs. Cash Det trails with 412, 4 homers, while D Allen Chi also has 4 homers and 19 hits. Early leaders include D Nelson Tex, McCraw Cle, and Patek KC with stolen bases and strong pitching marks from Blyleven and Siebert.
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Cash
Det
D.allen
Chi
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Tex
D. Johnson
Bal
Aparicio
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Brinkman
Murcer
Pinson
Cal
Randle
P. Kelly
Bando
Oak
McCraw
Cle
Patek
Blyleven
Siebert
Kekich
Bradley
Burgmeier
R.woodson
Locker
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