Knicks Clinch Title With 102 93 Win Over Lakers
New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 102 93 to win the NBA title four games to one. Willis Reed starred with 18 points 12 rebounds and seven assists while Jerry Lucas and Earl Monroe led scoring for New York. The Lakers were hampered by Jerry Wests strained hamstrings as Gail Goodrich and Wilt Chamberlain provided offense but could not overcome the Knicks depth and smart play.
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Gail Goodrich
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Pacers Fall 109 93 in ABA Final Set at Indiana
Indiana coach Bobby Leonard voices disappointment after the Pacers lose to Kentucky 109 93 in Indianapolis to even the ABA championship series at three games apiece. Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore lead Kentucky while George McGinnis tops Indiana with 26 points.
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Mel Daniels
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Crampton Best At Surviving Colonial Invite Lead
Bruce Crampton shot 66 to lead the Colonial National Invitation after a wind complicates play at Fort Worth. Lanny Wadkins and Lee Trevino matched 71s. Ken Still shot 68 as three players withdrew. Crampton pursues a fourth U.S. Championship bid while recent Houston win boosts his $153,678 earnings.
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United States Faces Mexico in Zone Final in Davis Cup
US captain Dennis Ralston led a Davis Cup squad to Mexico City for the American Zone final. Tom Gorman, Harold Solomon, Erik van Dillen and Dick Stockton form the team after Stan Smith’s absence. Gorman to meet Raul Ramirez in the opening singles, Solomon to face Joaquin Loyo-Mayo, with doubles selections forthcoming.
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OHS Senior Given OBRL Scholarship
Dale Dunkin a Ottawa High senior receives the first 200 college scholarship from the Ottawa Babe Ruth League. Dunkin charter player in 1969 and 1970 all-star both years, son of George and Mrs Dunkin, 303 Ash. He considers Emporia State Fort Hays and Ottawa University. league funded the award from extra summer funds.
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Bowling league high scores and entrants listed
AMF LEAGUE Baldwin Ward 3 High 10 DB Detock 212 High 30 D DeCack and BD Heckman 548 K OFC No 2 1 High 10 30 R Armstrong 206 545 Royal-T Lanes 3 High 10 M Stine 224 High 30 C Wolgast 575 Wingert Gilt High 10 Ott 186 High 30 Ron Weems 495 Fritts Garage 2 High 10 30 F Fritts 155 426 Western Supply 2 High 10 C Houston and J Houston 176 High 30 J Houston 461 Amid America Dairy Men Mt or 16 s Barkerress High 30 M Miller 462 L&L Cafe 1 High 10 30 G Hann 175 491 Dengel & Son 4 High 10 30 Jackson 252 651 K Of C No High 10 30 M Mueller 242 565
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A's Annihilate Hapless Rangers in 17 to 2 rout
Oakland pounded 23 hits to crush the Texas Rangers 17 2 as Whitey Herzog lamented a rough night. Tim Hosley and Reggie Jackson led offense with multi hits and homers while Ken Holtzman pitched seven strong innings. The A's exploded for five runs in the eighth and added four in the ninth to seal the emphatic win.
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Otis Makes Routine Catch Sparks Royals Rally
Kansas City Royals center fielder Amos Otis described a fifth inning catch as routine after he hauled in Jim Northrup’s sinking liner in right center. The play helped KC surge in the sixth through a five-run burst, leading to an 8-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers as Eddie Brinkman was doubled off at first. Steve Horley and Otis added one more each with Carl Taylor, Fred Patek, and Cookie Rojas contributing runs as Ed Kirkpatrick extended his hitting streak to 16 games. Dick Drago allowed two Tiger runs in the first, sealing Detroit’s loss and removal from first place in the AL East.
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