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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1975
Page
6
Porter plays like a coach as guard with 21 assists. The Associated Press notes K C Jones values a little play maker who sets tempo, hustles on defense, and disrupts opponents, turning fast breaks into offense.
Kevin Porter unheralded guard for Washington Bullets handed out a club record 21 assists in a 117-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Porter scored four points as Washington improved to 48-17, while Phil Chenier led with 27 points and teammates Riordan 24 Weatherspoon 22. Also Seattle beat Boston 104-97, Philadelphia 91-87 over New York, Kansas City Omaha 122-112 over Detroit, Houston 110-104 Phoenix, Portland 122-86 Golden State.
Smokin Joe Frazier declared in Melbourne he wants Muhammad Ali next after a nine round win over Jimmy Ellis in the “Show down at St. Kilda.” The bout drew 15,000 paid, with a $327,000 gate. Frazier earned $250,000 and Ellis $75,000.
Calhoun high tennis teams showed strong progress in the Victoria interleague junior division, ranking fourth among ten teams. Lana McClurkan and Monica Turner won a girls doubles runners-up trophy, while teammates Meredith Charbula and Robert Benavides had notable singles results. Calhoun faces Bay City next, weather permitting, at a Lamar of Rosenberg tourney.
World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali told about 750 at a Houston fundraiser dinner hosted by the Christian Rescue Mission and the Womens Club that he is fighting now for a purpose. He spoke after saying, I am fighting for a purpose, noting his past achievements.
A cryptogram style puzzle presents across and down clues seeking word fits. It includes reference to a modern quote and notes about code letters changing daily and a Marie Curie quotation from 1975.
The Kentucky Colonels beat the New York Nets 95-64 but lost ground in the race for first in the ABA East after a 103-98 setback to the Spurs. Nets gain half a game on Kentucky, with New York at 46-19 and Kentucky at 45-19. Also: Utah Stars 93 Virginia Squires 83, Pacers 104 Spirits 99, Nuggets 133 Conquistadors 117. Julius Erving and John Williamson led the Nets with 20 each.
Sam Houston and Bishop College host hometown playoff games in NAIA district action against St Marys and Midwestern. St Marys beat the Bearkats 78 69 in San Antonio to lead District IV. Midwestern topped Bishop 105 89 to grab a District VIII edge as games move to Dallas and Huntsville.
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