Celtics take one game lead over Knicks in tight Atlantic race
Celtics edge Cavaliers 94-89 to seize a one game lead in the Atlantic Division as Detroit knocks off New York 94-91 and ABA highlights include Virginia Nets 100-94 and Kentucky 109-99. Don Chaney 14 points and Jo Jo White 18 help Boston late.
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Rich Jones
Don Freeman
George McGinnis
Pacers
Ron Boone
Denver
Ralph Simpson
George Thompson
Chaney
White
Johny Johnson
Bob Lanier
Pistons
New York
Walt Frazier
Wade last one to go in NFL draft
The final round of the NFL draft ends after 20 hours with Charlie Wade chosen by the Miami Dolphins as a wide receiver from Tennessee State. Jeff Davis from Mars Hill, N C was picked by Washington, leaving marquee names already off the board.
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Americana Hotel
John Hufnagel
Penn State
Eddie McAshen
Georgia Tech
Rufus Ferguson
Wisconsin
Howard Stevens
Louisville
Rod Milburn
Southern University
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Bert Joneses
Matuszak
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Houston Oilers
America
Oak Creek
Wis
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Iowa
Columbia
Fla
Texas
Boston
Bob Wolff
Houston
Jeff Davis
Davis
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Washington Redskins
Balmorhea Teams Split Four Games With Imperial Rankin
Balmorhea high school hosted Imperial and Rankin in Balmorhea gym for four games. Freshmen beat Imperial 54 53 in a tight opener. JV B won 58 37 while Balmorhea A girls triumphed 35 27 over Rankin A. Balmorhea B fell 22 14 to Rankin B. Also noted, over 4 000 teams booked for the 1971 ABC bowling tourney in Syracuse.
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SWC Dominates NFL Draft With 23 Players Picked
Arkansas led with seven selections including Rom Reed and Joe Ferguson as the SWC sent 23 players to pro leagues. Texas placed multiple stars led by Jerry Lisemore, while Baylor, Rice, Texas A&M, TCU and SMU also had notable picks. Houston had none as A&I and UTEP each produced three.
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Nate Thurmond
Philadelphia
Barry
Fred Carter
Fred Boyd
Associated Press
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Arkansas Razorbacks
Rom Reed
Joe Ferguson
Mike Reppond
Don Wunderly
Mike Griffin
Dave Reavis
Jim Hodge
Longhorns
Houston Oilers
Goree
Robert Popelka
Southern Methodist
Cleveland
Popelka
Donald Rives
Texas Tech
Chicago
Quick Rives
Rice
Owls
Gary Butler
Rodrigo Barnes
Mark Williams
Baylor
Ira Dean
Houston
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SWC
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Texas-El Paso
A&i
Ernest Price
James Krempin
UTEP
Brooks West
David Atkins
Gary Keithley
Sam Houston State Holds No 1 in AP College Poll
Top-ranked Sam Houston State retains 258 points with a 16-0 mark after beating Stephen F. Austin 83-68 in Lone Star Conference action. Wisconsin Eau Claire moves to No 2 at 14-1, Augustana climbs to No 3, and Stephen F. Austin drops to No 4. Wisconsin Milwaukee falls to No 8. Philadelphia Textile enters the Top Ten.
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Wisconsin
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Phila
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Plunkett Faces Knee Surgery At Stanford Hospital
New England Patriots quarterback Jim Plunkett scheduled for knee cartilage repair at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto California. The 1971 rookie sensation sought to avoid surgery after a season of heavy hits and a3 11 finish.
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