Bucks win Western Conference title in NBA playoffs
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116 to 98 to clinch the Western Conference crown. Captain Marvel Greg Smith scored 22 points while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added strong play. Wilt Chamberlain battled him with 23 points and six blocks. The Bucks advance to face the New York Knicks or Baltimore Bullets in the championship series opener.
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Petty Reaches 126th Win at North Wilkesboro
Richard Petty captures his 126th victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway in the Gwyn Staley Memorial 250. He earns 4545 dollars while edging David Pearson by a large margin. Petty boosts 1971 earnings to 106,550 and nears a million in career prize money, with A J Foyt the only driver ahead.
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Astros Topple Dodgers in 8-6 slugfest
Houston rips 15 hits as Joe Morgan belts a three run homer and adds a sacrifice fly. Roger Metzger hits a triple while Denis Menke Bob Watson and Doug Rader add doubles. Morgan's fifth inning homer sparks a five run rally that chased Dodgers starter Claude Osteen.
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Checking Your Grip On The Swing
A golf tip notes that a loose top of the back swing grip wrecks timing and swing plane. Have a pro inspect hand size to grip fit and adjust the grip accordingly.
Ryan May Have His Eye On 72 Olympic
Lawrence Kan AP Jim Ryan world record holder in three events ponders 1972 Olympics after a 3 55 8 mile at Kansas Relays the fastest since Kip Keino. He plans to run late into summer and may race Drake Relays but a job keeps him grounded. He expects to meet Marty Liquori and denies rumors of rivalry.
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Bena Wins Martini and Rossi Sabre Event in New York
Philippe Bena of France claimed the Martini and Rossi sabre title at the New York Athletic Club beating 60 fencers. The 19 year old Parisian posted four victories and a single loss in the six man round robin final. Porsche 91-6 driven by Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood led in the IMSA 300 at Virginia International Speedway Sunday, crossing the line ahead in the last quarter.
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Littler Wins Monsanto Open in Pensacola
Gene Littler, 40, of La Jolla Calif, won the Monsanto Open with a four under par 67 in the final round for a 276 total and a three stroke margin over George Archer. Archer Brown and others chased him as Littler claimed the $30,000 first prize and his 23rd career tour win.
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Yastrzemski and Chance Clash After Tight Sox Tigers Win
In a 1-0 Boston win over Detroit, Sonny Siebert pitched five hits allowed while Dean Chance struggled after a fourth inning homer by Carl Yastrzemski. Postgame, Yastrzemski complained of a near hit by an inside pitch and Chance fired back about the earlier beaning.
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Big Salaries Stir Debate Over Incentives In Pro Sports
A compilation of quotes from Harry Walker Ted Williams Kenneth Robbins Walter Kennedy and others discusses whether skyrocketing pay fuels or dampens effort among ballplayers. Contrasting views note 1960s contracts with modern multimillion deals and reflect on ethics fame and market value across sports.
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Big Field To Run In Marathon
More than 1,000 entrants lined up for the 75th Boston Marathon from Hopkinton to Boston’s Prudential Center. Notables such as Pat McMahon and several Finnish runners lead a deep field, while top contenders from prior years were absent.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
The standings show American League East led by Baltimore and New York with mixed records, while AL West bands California Minnesota and Kansas City in tight races. National League tables list St Louis Chicago and New York contending with varying win totals and several matchups on the schedule. Playoff results include Montreal topping Boston in hockey, New York beating Chicago in overtime, and NBA conference finals featuring Baltimore and Milwaukee advancing on the way to a decisive seventh game set.
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