Pacers reach Western final after overtime win over Memphis
Indiana defeats Memphis 102 101 in overtime to clinch the best of seven series and advance to face the Utah Stars for the Western playoff title. Mel Daniels scored clutch points and Bob Netolicky added 24 as Indiana completes the series in four games.
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Spiro Agnew to Hit First Ball at Portland Golf Course
Portland officials invite Vice President Spiro T. Agnew to hit the opening ball April 2 at the New Delta Course, to be opened to the public two days later. Commissioner Ivancie cites Agnew as a straight shooter and notes there is a lot of space out there. Agnew is known for occasional wayward shots.
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Orr Loses Cool on Ref After Holding Penalty
Boston beats Montreal 3 1 as Bobby Orr scores first goal and assisted on the second but argues a holding call, receives a 10 minute misconduct, and is dragged off by teammates. Rangers edge Maple Leafs 5 4. Black Hawks beat Flyers 5 2. North Stars topple Blues 3 2.
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al MacNeill
Keen Dryden
NHL Standings and Results Interim Playoff Preview
NHL standings show New York and Toronto leading East and West with mixed W and L records.Wednesday results include New York 5 Toronto 4 and Chicago 5 Philadelphia 2 with other games Minnesota 3 St Louis 2 and Montreal 1 Boston 3. Tonight Philadelphia visits Chicago and Toronto visits New York among others.
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Lane presses beanball crackdown after Roof hit
Milwaukee executive Frank Lane blasts retaliation pitches after Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven hit Brewers catcher Phil Roof in a 4 0 Minnesota victory. Roof was hospitalized with a head injury but showed no fracture. Lane urges suspensions for pitchers and managers for head strikes. Blyleven denies orders.
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Boswell Returns to Tigers After Martin Reunion
In Detroit on Wednesday, Dave Boswell was signed by the Detroit Tigers as manager Billy Martin expressed happiness to have him aboard. Boswell sought a clause to go with Martin if he left the club, and the pitcher impressed toward a possible relief or starting role behind Lolich and Niekro.
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Bill) Rigney
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Nicklaus Favored To Win Masters In Augusta
Jack Nicklaus heads into the 1971 Masters at Augusta National aiming to complete part two of a grand slam pursuit. The 31-year-old, who won the PGA Championship six weeks earlier, would become the first to win all four majors in a single year if successful, with Arnold Palmer as a four time champ potential tie. The field includes Palmer, Casper, Player, Wadkins, Jacklin, Barber and more, with CBS televising the final rounds.
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Flood loses bid as appeals court upholds anti-trust ruling
New York UPI Curt Flood won a partial appeal defeat as the United States Court of Appeals upheld Judge Irving Ben Cooper's dismissal of Floods suit against the reserve clause. The court found no clear rule on states precluding anti trust laws in inter state commerce. Flood, traded from St Louis to Philadelphia then Washington, may seek Supreme Court review.
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Masters Chair: Blacks Not Excluded If Qualified
Augusta official Clifford Roberts said the Masters has not excluded black golfers but notes current economics and stringent U S standards hinder entries. He argues inviting a black player solely for color would insult the golfer, while hoping Black players improve through winter tour play.
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WVU Signs Coker with Versatile Potential
West Virginia University announced the signing of 6-foot-3, 190-pound quarterback John Bubba Coker of Johnsonville South Carolina. He is expected to try running back or defensive back or end in college. Coker rushed for 14 touchdowns, threw six, punted 42 yards as a senior, and the team went 19-3-1 during his two seasons as quarterback.
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Bubba) Coker
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Beras defeats Hernandez in Las Vegas boxing show
Ramon Beras from Costa Rica at 154 pounds outpointed Cipriano Hernandez of San Diego at 161 pounds in a Las Vegas bout. Beras claimed victory on points as Hernandez fought hard to the final bell.
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Frazier Addresses South Carolina Legislature
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier spoke to the South Carolina Legislature in Columbia on Wednesday. He urged whites and blacks to work and live together, receiving a standing ovation. He noted three Black legislators present, praised the state, and called for progress through unity and youth engagement.
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