Inside take on Alcindor and ABA missteps
A columnist critiques the ABA for bungling Lew Alcindor's signing, argues the NBA has strengthened while the ABA teeters, and notes franchise instability. The piece also touches on USC coach John McKay on Ohio State dynasty claims, football prospects, and other sports chatter from the era.
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Lew Alcindor
American Basketball Assn
Harold Hill
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George Mikay & Co
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Qaklant
Minnesota
Wilmington Gals Lead WIBC Bowl in San Diego
Wilmington players dominated early at the WIBC tournament in San Diego with top doubles and singles showings. Naomi Vandiver and Alice Saffell led division one doubles at 1,076, while Elmer Breeden posted 703 in Madison as Breeden moved to fourth in regular singles.
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Onita Marlowe
Lois Nankervis
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Georgenia Eakins
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Norat Hall
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Betty Wildenbrand
Sandra Kerr
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Julie Orr
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Hall
Berbara Yoakum
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Sacramento
Ruby Peter
San Luis Obispo
Mes
Yoakum
Stark
Kathy Hicks
Rapid City
S.C
Marcia Smith
Warren
Marjorie Fuller
Washington
Douglas Oil
Anaheim
Madison
Wis
Elmer Breeden
Manassas
Leafs ousted as Bruins sweep East semifinal series
Boston defeats Toronto 3-2 to sweep the best-of-seven East Division semifinal. Toronto coach GM Imlach is fired and replaced by John McLellan with Jim Gregory becoming general manager. Stafford Smythe vows to hire younger talent as Derek Sanderson scores for Boston.
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Toronto
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Boston
Stafford Smythe
John McLellan
Tulsa
Central Hockey League
Maple Leaks
Jim Gregory
Smythe
Roston
East African Safari win amid crash dominates day
Robin Hillard of Kenya won the 3,166 mile East African Safari despite a collision with an oncoming car near Nairobi. The Japanese Datsun team dominated the field, taking six of eight top 10 spots in the team prize.
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Kenya
Safari
Nairobi
Datsun
Bryant Haunts Knicks as Celtics Claim Playoff Win
In New York, Emmette Bryant starred as Boston beat the Knicks 108 to 100 in the NBA playoffs. His defense and late scoring helped thwart New York’s rally, underscoring Boston’s strategic trap and holding the Knicks to key misses.
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Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Boston
National Basketball Association
Knicks
Emmette Bryant
Celtics Beat Knicks to Take Lead in Playoff Series
Walt Frazier scored 34 for New York as Boston guards Bryant and Pobbins led a late surge. Willis Reed praised Bryant while coach Bill Russell credited Bryant’s improvement and timely ball handling in a 13 point, eight assist performance with 11 rebounds. Boston leads 2-1 in the best of seven series.
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New York
Willis Reed
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Boston
Bill Russell
Howell
Waltzier
Frazier
Elvin Hayes
San Diego
Pat Riley
Aliant
Wsarnett
Pied Adelman
Yan
Bird
Jordan Ag
Pga
Davis Ee
Bal Raa Watt
Denver Rockets edge Oakland 122 119 in playoff thriller
Lonnie Wright and Larry Jones each hit two free throws in the final 32 seconds to lift the Denver Rockets to a 122-119 victory over Oakland and even the Western Division playoff series, with both teams tied at one win apiece.
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UPI
Lonnie Wright
Larry Jones
Denver Rockets
American Basketball Assn
Hawks take 3 2 lead with 112 101 win over Rockets
Atlanta built a four quarter push to beat San Diego 112 to 101 and seize a 3-2 edge in the NBA playoff series. Dee Caldwell led Atlanta with 26 points, Lew Hudson added 20 as the Hawks started strong in the fourth and held on in the semifinal series.
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UPI
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San Diego
Hawks
NBA
Lew Hudson
Westley Unseld Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Westley Unseld of the Baltimore Bullets won the NBA rookie of the year by a wide margin, earning 53 votes as Elgin Baylor’s San Diego rival finished second with 25. Unseld averaged 18.2 rebounds per game and credited the team’s hard work for the season's success.
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Westley Unseld
Louisville
Baltimore Bullets
Unseld
San Diego
Baltimore
Bullets
Anseld
Vietnam defeats South Korea in Davis Cup doubles
Vietnam wins the doubles match in Seoul to cut South Korea’s lead in the Eastern Zone Davis Cup ties to 21 points.
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South Vietnam
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Anaheim Stars win their own tourney in a high scoring final
The Anaheim Stars defeated the Long Beach Nitehawks 10-3 to win their own tournament at Pearson Fork. The Nitehawks had earlier upset Glen Miller Garage to force a third game, while Anaheim built a four run second inning and added three unearned runs in the seventh. Preseason play continues with San Diego Sub Flo No. 1 arriving for a league opener Friday at Park Ave Field.
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Anaheim
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