Bucks Beat Lakers In West Finals Tie At Two Games
Milwaukee topped Los Angeles 114-88 to even the Western Conference finals at two games apiece. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led with 31 points and 18 rebounds as the Bucks dominated the boards 75-43 while Gail Goodrich was held to 12. West weighed in with 24 for the Lakers but the team faded after a early surge.
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Lex Angeles
Milwankee
Celtics rally falls short as Knicks edge Celtics 106 105
Boston loses third game in series after New York guards Havlicek 29 and DeBusschere 24 lead late. Frazier scores 18 for Knicks, with key 15 footer by DeBusschere sealing 106 105 win in Boston. Celtics face potential 4 game road to title.
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Lakers coach Bill Sharman a driven force on verge of NBA finals
The article profiles Lakers coach Bill Sharman known as a tough, exacting leader who motivates players fiercely. It notes his intense preparation, frequent note writing, and pressure to seal a championship after years of near-misses. It recalls his baseball past with the Dodgers and scout Andy High’s early prediction of his ascent.
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High
Hill Wins Monsanto Open by a Stroke in Pensacola
Dave Hill of Jackson Michigan edged Jerry Heard by one stroke to win the Monsanto Open in Pensacola Fla. Hill earned 30000 dollars and a spot in the Tournament of Champions at La Costa Calif Heard charged back with a 65 but bogeyed the last hole. Hill finished 13 under par 271, Heard 12 under with 271.
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Fla
UPI
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Hill
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Monsanto
Jackson
Mich
la Costa
Calif
Heard
Jerry
Chris Blocker
Bob E. Smith
Ray Floyd
Blocker
Bob Goalby
Floyd
Smith
Lee Elder
Jim Collier
Dan Sikes
George Archer
Pearson Wins Rebel 400 In Contested Darlington Finish
David Pearson rode to victory in the Rebel 400 at Darlington, leading 222 of 293 laps. He finished with Richard Petty in second, after Petty troubled by pit stops and tire issues. Peterson won $14,800, while Joe Frasson, Benny Parsons, and James Hylton followed. Buddy Baker crashed on lap near 30 as the race halted by a caution.
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8. C.upi
David Pearson
Pearson
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Benny Parsons
James Hylton
Petty
Plymouth
Bobby Allison
Allison
Chevrolet
Buddy Baker
Curtis Price Named New WV State Basketball Coach
Curtis Price 21, WVU guard and Charleston High School standout, to replace Art Burris as head coach of West Virginia State College basketball. Price will complete his social studies degree while bringing a strong playing and coaching resume from WVU and regional high school success.
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Charleston High School
Mountain Lions
WVU
Charleston
Levi Phillips
Larry Harris
Harris
Sonny Moran
Lou Romano
Lou Perini dies former Braves owner and mover
Framingham Mass. Lou Perini 68 died Sunday. He built Perini Corp from a small firm into an international contractor and became president and owner of the Braves in 1946. Under his leadership the National League franchise was allowed to relocate to Milwaukee in 1953, the first major league franchise move.
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Reid Stamped As Favorite To Surpass Dash Record
Beckley Flying Eagle Tom Reid clocked 9.6 seconds in the 100 yard dash at Beckley Jaycees Relays on a new wood track, aiming to top the West Virginia 100 record of 9.7. Reid already won the 220 and 440 dashes in the state meet and topped Charleston’s Mike Tyson in recent weeks on a faster surface.
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Beckley
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Monongah
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Wheeling Linsly Miltary Institute
Culberto
Charleston
Mike Tyson
Tyson
Calberto
Pacers Fight Back Tonight In Attempt To Even Series
The Utah Stars lead Indiana two games to none in the ABA Western Division final after a 108-100 win in Salt Lake City. Zelmo Beaty starred for Utah with 23 points and 15 rebounds as Indiana regrouped for Game 3 in Anderson on Wednesday.
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Isaksson Breaks Record With 18-2 Vault at UCLA Meet
Kjell Isaksson, the Swedish pole vaulter, cleared 18 feet 2 inches at UCLA's Meet of Champions, aiming for 18-4 as he adjusts to a heavier pole. He broke the world record last week at the Texas Relays and edged Steve Smith of Cal State Long Beach in a tight competition.
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Southern California Striders
al Feuerbach
Pacific
George Frenn
van Reenen
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South Africa
United States
Gunter Beats Evert In St Petersburg Tennis Final
Chris Evert, 17, loses to Nancy Gunter in the singles final of the St Petersburg Masters. Gunter, from San Angelo, Texas, wins 63 64 to surpass Evert for the fifth straight time this year. The $3,400 first prize boosts Gunter’s 1971 earnings to $25,975. King trails with $22,725.
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UPI
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Charlotte
N.C
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Billie Jean King
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Judy Dalton
Australia
Martina Claims Low Gross in BKCC Internal Revenue Classic
Lee Martina of Woodrow Wilson shot 76 to win the low gross at the 18 hole IRC first golf tourney at Black Knight Country Club. Ned Payne Mike White and Bob Cunningham tied for low net 72 with 32 golfers competing. First flight low gross Ron Troutman 78 low net Bob Brown 70.
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Woodrow Wilson
IRC
Black Knight Country Club
Ned Payne
Mike White
Bob Cunningham
Ron Troutman
Bob Brown
Bob Broan
Bill Ward
Doug Ball
Frank West
Tom Shrewsberry
Dalton's Texaco Climbs to Ninth in State Bowling Action
Weirton pair R. Vidas and E. Bachich took the doubles lead on Sunday at Bowl Wicki Lanes as their 1245 score with 52 handicap rose to 1298 for ninth in the standings. Dalton's Texaco of Morgantown moved into ninth in the team division while J. Brooks of Morgantown and F. Shaffer of Fairmont reached the top ten in singles, Brooks sixth and Shaffer eighth.
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Summersville
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Tom’s Peanu
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Rose and Quesenberry Beckley
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Parkersburg
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