NBA Standings and Schedule Feature Atlantic Division action
The Associated Press reports Eastern Conference standings with the Atlantic Division leaders and a slate of Wednesday games including Portland at Cincinnati, Boston at Cleveland, and Phoenix at Atlanta. Thursday’s schedule shows Buffalo at Cincinnati, Detroit at Golden State, Indiana at New York, Kentucky at Utah, and Denver at Miami. The sole game on Thursday is Denver versus Floridians at Miami-Dade.
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Rod Laver Wins Near 300000 In Season Tennis Earnings
Rod Laver topped the money list with earnings close to 300000 this season while his closest rival Tom Okker earned about 120000. The figures highlight Laver's dominance and Okker’s strong showing in the tour.
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Bulls rebound past 76ers 119 88 in Motta’s praise
Chicago coach Dick Motta lauded a 119 88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers as the Bulls stayed with regulars to build a big lead. Bob Love led with 34 points, while Motta stressed playing hard to maintain focus.
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Pecos Queens sweep Monahans in district volleyball
The Pecos Queens defeated Monahans 2-0 in District 2-34 action at Pecos gym. Pecos improves to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in district, while the JV Rowdyettes win 15-8 and 15-13 to move to 2-0 in league play and the freshmen also win 2-0. The Queens and Rowdyettes host next district games Friday with no freshmen match. B contest at 6:30 followed by varsity.
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SMU Mustangs Rally Past Texas Tech In SWC Clash
SMU defeated Texas Tech 87 to 73 at Moody Coliseum to pull into a first place tie with Texas A&M as Ruben Triplett led with 28 points and 14 free throws. Texas A&M edged Baylor in overtime while Texas beat Arkansas and TCU stayed within one game of the leaders. Rice remained winless in conference play.
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Lolich and Blue delay signings in AL camps
Detroit GM Jim Campbell says Mickey Lolich seeks a three year deal while Oakland ace Vida Blue desires a larger pact. Reports place talks near eighty thousand dollars but owners Charles Finley and Blue are not near agreement. Blue earned under fifteen thousand last season despite 24 wins, prompting Nixon to call him underpaid.
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Maryland Terrapins Triumph Over Richmond Spiders
Maryland, ranked 12th, overcame Richmond 76 to 61 as Tom McMillen scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half and Lefty Driesell's Terrapins moved to 19-3. In other Big Ten action Wisconsin beat Purdue 66-60 and Indiana topped Illinois 90-71.
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Ector Eagles defeat Levelland 93 to 72 in bi-district clash
Odessa Ector jumped to a 30 14 first quarter lead and stretched it to 50 33 at halftime on the way to a 93 72 Class AAA bi district victory over Levelland. Darrell Mitchell and Jessie Watkins each scored 22 for Ector while Grant Dukes led Levelland with 20.
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Gifford Deserves Hall of Fame Spot in Football History
Frank Gifford, long admired for versatility and impact, is acknowledged as a prime Hall of Fame candidate. The piece outlines his 12 NFL seasons with the Giants, 9043 total yards, 78 touchdowns, 484 points, and 14 TD passes, noting his pivotal role in the sport’s rise to national prominence. It contrasts him with peers like Ollie Matson and Ace Parker while praising his on field intelligence and clutch plays.
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Ector Eagles Prevail in Bi District Tilt as Snyder Set for Regional
Odessa Ector Eagles crushed Levelland and Seminole earlier, building big leads en route to a bi district win and a regional showdown with Snyder. The Globetrotters entertained 16000 at the Los Angeles Forum beating Boston Shamrocks 82 77. Pecos golf team heads to Andrews Tournament with Fort Stockton hosting Comanche Relays.
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