Bucks and Lakers Meet in Western Conference Finals Opener
MilwaukeeShield presumes edge in bench strength with Jerry West sidelined for the Lakers as Oscar Robertson battles a groin issue. Series preview notes Milwaukee’s rebounding, defense, and rest advantage after first round wins. six-time opponents culminate with Game 2 set for Milwaukee then Los Angeles.
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Chamberlain
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Chicago Bulls
Floridians Tie Playoff Series With Colonels Victory
The Floridians beat the Kentucky Colonels 129 to 117 to even the best of seven at 2 2. Little Mck Calvin scored 34 and Ira Harge added 21 and 20 rebounds while limiting Dan Issel to 16 points. Cincy Powell led Kentucky with 31. Series shifts to Louisville for game five as New York hosts Virginia in Richmond tonight.
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Les Hunter
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Mullens Babe Ruth League to Hold Tryouts
Mullens at Mullens Athletic Field will host Babe Ruth League tryouts on Saturday at 4 40 PM for boys ages 13 to 15. Participants should bring gloves and shoes.
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Mullens Athletic Field
Retton to Address Mullens Moose Lodge Banquet
Joe Retton renowned basketball coach at Fairmont College will speak at the Mullens Moose Lodge 750 All Sports Athletic Banquet tonight. The event begins at 6 30 and honors outstanding athletes with formal acknowledgments.
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West Virginia Easter fishing forecast called excellent by officials
The Department of Natural Resources predicted an excellent Easter weekend in West Virginia with Sutton and Summersville tailwaters stocked and trout bites reported. Boating access varies by dam conditions and water clarity ranges from normal to milky across multiple streams and lakes statewide.
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Holly River
Greenbrier
Knapps Creek
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Beckley
Potts
Camp
Clear Fork
Anthony
Dry Fork
Lewisburg
Bluestone Lake
Hinton
Off Track Betting Debuts In City With Long Lines
Long lines formed at Grand Central Station and another betting parlor as the first day of off-track betting in the United States opened. Bettors queued for hours to place bets on trotters, with some citing revenue for schools and housing, while others complained about delays and missing odds.
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New Haven
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OTB Corp
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Mets
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Hannum Joins Denver Rockets as Coach and President
Alex Hannum signed a five year contract to lead the Denver Rockets as head coach general manager and president. The veteran coach noted player personnel would be his first priority as he moves from San Diego where he coached the Rockets. He cited a lucrative deal and said he plans to make Denver his home.
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Coody Grabs early Masters lead with 66
Texan Charlie Coody fired a six under par 66 to lead the Masters by three strokes after the opening round in Augusta. Five players tied at 69, including Bob Murphy Don January Ray Floyd Bob Lunn and Hale Irwin, trailed, while Jack Nicklaus Dale Douglass were at 70.
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Dale Douglass
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Art Wall
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Dale Douglas -Emere
Vines Verre
Dan Sikes
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John Miller
Ken Still
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Peter Oosterhuis
Billy Casper
Memorial to Bob Jones Sets Masters Tone in Augusta
Murray Olderman reflects on Bob Jones as the frail century maker of the Masters begun in 1934. Jones, ill from syringomyelia, recalls Jack Nicklaus’s 64 and his own courtside influence while Augusta hosts the enduring golf rite.
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Bob Jones
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Atlanta
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Westchester County
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Supreme Court
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West Virginia Middies Hit 12-2 Mark On Spring Trip
West Virginia University baseball stands 12-2 after a 3-0 and 6-5 sweep of George Washington. Kim West hurled a one hitter with eight strikeouts in a 3-1 win, while WVU overcame GWU’s five run sixth to take the second game. The Mountaineers head to Virginia Tech for a doubleheader Saturday before visiting Ohio University and Kent State next week.
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