Big Offense On Display In SWC Spring Drills
Texas Tech led by quarterback Charles Napper passed for 125 yards as the No. 1 Red Raider offense drew praise from coach Jim Carlen. Johnny Odom caught eight passes for 97 yards, while freshman Joe Barnes ran for 11 carries and two touchdowns. Baylor and SMU also reported bright spots with strong throws and yardage as coaches noted improved performances amid mixed early execution. TCU coach Jim Pittman praised his passing attack and Ronnie Peoples on seven receptions for 92 yards as he evaluated the squad's progress in the first extended look at the quarterbacks and receivers.
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Sports results and standings recap from Thursday to playoffs
Chicago Bradley and Pattin led early matchups as Milwaukee, Oakland and California won. Friday schedule includes Chicago at Boston and Minnesota at New York. National League East shows St Louis and Pittsburgh atop the table with New York and Chicago chasing. NBA playoffs mark Milwaukee 98 88 over Baltimore, ABA Kentucky beats Virginia, NHL semis include Chicago at New York and Minnesota at Montreal. Arnold Palmer noted for PGA runner-up finishes.
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Bucks Take 1-0 Lead In NBA Championship Series
Milwaukee tops Baltimore 98 to 88 in the televised opener to grab a 1-0 edge. Lew Alcindor scores 31 with 16 rebounds as Oscar Robertson adds 22, while Earl Monroe leads the Bullets with 26. The series continues in Baltimore with game two on Sunday.
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Colonels stay focused as Scotts struggle in win
Kentucky Colonels beat Virginia 128 110 to even the ABA Eastern Division finals at two games apiece. Dan Issel led with 31 points and 16 rebounds as Darel Carrier 25 and Louie Dampier 22 aided the balanced attack while Ray Scott was limited to 18 points. Charlie Scott scored 30 for Virginia as the Squires’ other players failed to threaten.
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Hawks, Rangers Tangle in Game Three of Semifinals
New York hosts Chicago in Game Three as Cliff Koroll of the Hawks seeks to continue his playoff scoring against the Rangers. Koroll, Denver alumnus and roommate of Ranger executive son Jeff Jennings, has become a focal point in the series, part of Chicago’s high scoring line with Mikita and Dennis Hull. The Hawks topscorer in the regular season, Koroll brings 50 points with 16 goals and 34 assists, while Mikita and Hull add major contributions as Chicago aims to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Hickey to Enter St. Louis Athletic Hall of Fame
Eddie Hickey, a founder figure of the local athletic association, will be inducted into the Greater St. Louis Athletic Association Hall of Fame Monday night. He coached St. Louis University basketball for 11 seasons starting in 1947 after stints at Creighton and Marquette. Two European teams will tour the United States later this year to play all eight NASL teams, organizers announced Wednesday.
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Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard
Golf tip focuses on distance over accuracy for long putts. Practice distance judgment, use backtracking 10 and 20 foot increments, and aim to avoid leaving long greens short or past the hole. The author promotes a technique and notes a book offer through the newspaper syndicate.
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Coody Favored At Champions
Masters champion Charles Coody talked of not being tight and avoiding a big image as he prepared for the Tournament of Champions in Rancho La Costa California. The 33 year old Texan, aiming for the 33000 first prize, noted the tourney brings together major winners from the past year and discussed future plans including a possible British Open. Top contenders also included Arnold Palmer Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Tony Jacklin and Frank Beard in the 35 man field.
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Banks Returns as Cubs Open 1971 Season
Ernie Banks, 40, returns from the disabled list to start the 1971 season with the Chicago Cubs as he may help in pinch hitting and first base. He had arthritic knees and missed opening day. the Cubs begin in the NL East with a 5-9 mark, hosting Houston after rainouts. Banks batted .407 in spring games. Hundley and Hickman also sidelined by knee and illness respectively.
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Maravich to Appear in Court on DUI Charge
Pist along Pete Maravich of the Atlanta Hawks faces a court appearance in Sarasota Florida on DUI charges. The NBA rookie was booked Sunday night and released after posting a 300 dollar cash bond.
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