Flyers Tie Blues Narrow Gap With Minnesota Chase
Philadelphia moves within two points of Minnesota in the West after a 1-1 tie with St Louis. Danny Schock scored his first NHL goal to salvage the result as Chris Bordeleau added the Blues only goal. Penguins and Sabres also battled to a 3-3 tie in Buffalo.
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Reed Suffered Injured Right Shoulder in Second Half
Knicks beat Hawks 111-107 to reach conference finals as Willis Reed, MVP candidate, injures right shoulder late in the game. Reed rests while Baltimore-Philadelphia series unfolds. Maravich leads Hawks with 31, DeBusschere scores 29 for New York.
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Texas Chaps Clinch Final ABA Playoff Slot In OT Battle
The Texas Chaparrals defeated the Denver Rockets 115 109 Thursday to grab the last ABA playoff berth. Donnie Freeman led with 33 points and Gene Moore 28 as Texas built a 15 point early lead and withstood Denver’s late surge. Larry Cannon was held to 18 points as Denver finished fourth in the West.
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Petraglia Leads Firestone Tourney After Fifth Round
J Johnny Petraglia of Brooklyn leads the $100,000 Firestone Tournament of Champions in Akron with a 7,091 total over 32 games. Mike Durbin sits second at 6,982, followed by Dick Battista 6,914 and Barry Asher 6,851. Defending champ Don Johnson is eighth at 6,724 as 16 more games remain.
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ABA Standings Update at LEXAS and Aldil
ABA standings roundup records results from LEXAS and Aldil venues. Teams shown include premier clubs with shifts in ranking and notable wins and losses. Local stats directors report changes affecting upcoming schedules and seedings.
Pacers Ready To Defend ABA Playoff Championship
Indiana coach Bob Leonard says the Pacers are physically and mentally prepared to open the defense of their ABA title against Memphis. He expects a rugged series, notes home court advantage, and plans to lean on veterans Mel Daniels Roger Brown Bob Netolicky Billy Keller and Freddie Lewis as Indiana aims to repeat their 1970-71 playoff run.
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Wicks Signs With Trail Blazers Expected
UCLA star Sidney Wicks, 6 foot 8, is expected to sign a multi year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers after leading UCLA to the NCAA title. Reports conflict on whether the deal is finalized with terms undisclosed and unusual in nature.
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Herndon PTA to stage girls PE team vs teachers game
The Herndon High PTA sponsors a basketball game tonight with the girls from the physical education class facing the school’s teachers in a Parents vs. Teachers charity event.
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Astros 1970 Preview Highlights Key Returns and Pitching Shakeups
The Houston Astros enter the season with star talent and questions in pitching after Joel Pepitone and Jim Bouton departed. Key players include Joseph Morgan Denis Menke Doug Rader Cesar Cedeno and Cesar Geronimo plus rookies Scipio Spinks Ken Forsch Buddy Harris Larry Yount and Bill Greif. Predicted finish is third in the National League West.
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Charleston High Opens as Favorite in Stonewall Invitational
Charleston High is named the early favorite for the Stonewall Jackson Invitational at Laidley Field amid a field of 18 schools from West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky. St Albans the defending champion brings in an inexperienced squad while Parkersburg Beckley Hoover Barboursville South Charleston Logan George Washington East Bank Dunbar Nitro and Du Pont also compete. Coach Charles Linkous notes Charleston's speed in Mike Tyson and Chop Chop Jackson strength in Walt Chamberlain's shot put and distance runners from last fall's cross country title team.
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Boxing results spread across three cities
In Stockton Angel Arias 118 from Mexico outpointed Frankie Cabanic 121 from San Jose California. In Los Angeles Manuel Mendoza 121 Mexico stopped Ronnie Jones 122 Chicago. In Portland Paul Cardoza 17712 New Bedford Massachusetts outpointed Art Miller 179 Mansfield Ohio.
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Notre Dame star Austin Carr sticks to education over pro offers
Austin Carr, standout at Notre Dame, says he rejected early pro offers to graduate and pursue a future beyond basketball. He explains the need to keep looking ahead and plans to return to school if pro money fades. Carr, 1970-71 Naismith Trophy winner, weighs NBA options with Cleveland Cavaliers and Virginia Squires, noting potential merger impacts.
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