Sets Stage For Real Shootout NBA Draft Picks
The draft features two established ABA stars and a focus on forwards while centers struggle. Notable first round picks include 6-10 Tom Riker by the Knicks, Dwight Davis 6-7 by Cleveland, Corky Calhoun 6-7 by Phoenix, Russell Lea 6-7 by Milwaukee, Bud Stallworth 6-5 by Seattle, Bob Nash 6-9 by Detroit, Travis Grant 6-8 by Los Angeles, with guards Freddie Boyd and Paul Westphal also chosen by Philadelphia and Boston respectively.
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Marshall
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Purdue
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Fresno State
Mickey Davis
Duquesne
Scott McCardlish
Virginia
John Collins
Brockport State
Greg Starrick
Ilinois
Kessie Mamgam
Ferristate
Steve McMahon
Merrimack
Rod Murray
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Dwight Holiday
Tom Sullivan
Fordham
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Bill Oney
Mark Wagger
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Ralph Houston
West
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Jim Regenald
Ball ‘State
Round By Round Selections In The NBA Draft
North Carolina star Robert McAdoo and Loyola Chicago center LaRue Martin lead a wave of college seniors drafted as NBA teams prize height and potential. The Bulls Bucks and others snag ABA stars as the league tests war with the ABA while Kennedy stresses signing rules and draft rights.
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LaRue Martin
Loyola of Chicago
Fred McMane
Robert McAdoo
New York
UPI
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Ter Kennedy
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Pat Williams
Wej
Martin
Chicagos
Portland Trail Blazers
Chicago
Kennedy
Noll Plans to Play for Marshall Next Season
Marshall star Randy Noll announces he will play for Marshall next season after being drafted by Atlanta in the NBA draft. The report notes other Mountain State players selected, including Russell Lee by Milwaukee and Jerome Robinson by Houston, with Lee's versatility and recent all tournament honors highlighted.
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Marshall
United Press International Dome
West Virginia
National Basketball Association
Jerry West
Hal Greer
Fritz Williams
Gary Gregor
Russell Lee
Milwaukee Bucks
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Bucs
Houston
Wil Robinson
West Virginia University
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Kentucky
Atlanta
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Bill Kennedy
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Chuck Taylor
Chicago Bulls
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Honolulu
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California
Wayne Embry
Bucks
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News ‘York
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Hawks
Covington
Lakers Pick Grant Heats Up Draft Day Surprise
In Los Angeles, Travis Grant of Kentucky State, top small college scorer at 39.5 ppg and 62 percent field, was drafted by the Lakers. Los Angeles also acquired Jim Price from Louisville and Paul Stovall from Arizona State, plus Greg Northington and Glen Summers in later rounds, while USC star Paul Westphal went to Boston.
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Calif
UPI
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Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
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Kentucky State
Lakers
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Louisville
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Schaus
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Rick Roberson
Cavaliers
Baltimore
John Tresvant
Paul Stovall
Arizona State
David Brent
Jacksonville
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Greg Northington
Alabama State
Glen Summers
Gannon
Southern California
University of Southern California
Paul Westphal
Boston
Chuck Terry
Long Beach State
Milwaukee
USC
Ron Riley
Cincinnati
Henry Bibby
UCLA
New York
Mike Reid
Sam Cash
UC Riverside
Portland
Reid
Beckley Little League Ends Final Registration Saturday
Beckley Little League holds final registration Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Club ballroom for boys 12 and under with a parent required. Beckley Babe Ruth baseball also states final registration at the recreation building Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Players must bring birth certificates.
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Elks Club
Bors
Town District School Basketball Tourney Opens Tonight
The Town District Grade School Tournament begins at the recreation building with St. Francis vs Institute at 6 45 p m and Crab Orchard vs Piney View in the second game. A schedule of quarterfinals semifinals and finals follows with prizes including cheerleader and cheering section awards and All Tournament honors.
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Piney View
Recreation Building
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Cranberry Prosperity
City Softball League Final Meeting Tonight
The City Softball League meets at 7 30 p m tonight at Wilkes Insurance to hold the final pre season meeting. All teams are invited to attend.
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Wilkes Insurance
Iddy Biddy Program Ends Very Successful Season
YMCA's Iddy Biddy basketball season closed with Green beating Flying Eagles 36 28. The program trains boys 6 to 8 years old in fundamentals then team play and defense, with four top teams forming after initial skill work and a two month focus on fundamentals and zone defense. The text notes big progress from poor dribbling to solid team play.
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Flying Eagles
BruinsAim To Finish Leafs In Fifth, Reach NHL Semis
Boston holds a 3-1 series edge over Toronto entering game five after two wins on the Leafs’ ice including Sundays 5-4 rally. Boston coach Tom Johnson downplays predictions while Toronto coach Frank Clancy warns of rough sledding as the Bruins seek a fourth straight win to seal a spot.
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Bruins
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