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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1972

Page

4

Lucas eyes Lakers series as Knicks rely on outside shot

UPI reports Knicks center Jerry Lucas ready to test Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA finals in Los Angeles. Lucas, averaging 17.5 points in playoffs, aims to draw Chamberlain out and open space for DeBusschere and Frazier while Wilt counters with his inside game and rapid Lakers transitions.

Nia Chamberlain DeBusschere Frazier Lucas Knicks Warriors Willis Reeds Reed NBA

Sharman Wins NBA Coach of the Year in Lakers Surge

Sharman tops NBA Coach of the Year voting after guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to a 33 game winning streak and a dominant playoff push. The 45 year old former Celtics star emphasizes conditioning and discipline as core to his method. Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West shine as Lakers set pace with fast breaks and record assists.

Nets Rally Past Squires to even series in Virginia

The New York Nets beat the Virginia Squires 119-117 in Virginia to tie the ABA Eastern finals at 2-2. Rick Barry led with 25 points, John Roche 25, and Bill Melchionni 20 after an eight day layoff due to an ice show conflict at Nassau Coliseum. Willie Wise and Jimmy Jones combined for 66 points to pace the Utah Stars past Indiana 139-130 in the Western finals.

United Press International New York Nets Nets American Basketball Association Virginia Squires Virginia Nassau Coliseum Llub Rick Barry John Roche Bill Melchionni Squires Willie Wise Jimmy Jones Utah Stars Indiana Pacers Barry Roche Kentucky Melchionni New York Billy Paultz Jim Eakins Eakins Julius Erving Ollie Taylor Erving Taylor al Bianchi Billy Keller Indiana Wise Jones Stars Glen Combs Zelma Beaty Mel Daniels Keller Fred Lewis George McGinnis Pacer Roger Brown Bloomington Ind Utah Netolicky Beasley McGinnis I Daniels Beaty Lewis Brown Combs Mount Jackson iKeller Boone Millman

Marshall to Meet South Carolina in Columbia Jan 31

Marshall University will play South Carolina at Columbia on January 31. The Thundering Herd, 23-4, and the Gamecocks, 24-5, were highly ranked last season and NCAA Tournament participants. Coach Bob Daniels leads a returning squad against the strong opponent with more contracts to follow.

Huntington W-Va UPI Marshall University Athletic Joe McMalen Thundering Herd South Carolina Columbia Marshall McMullen Bob Daniels

Garber Hurls Eight-Hitter As Charlies Retain First

Hank Garber pitched a complete eight hitter as the Charlies beat the Syracuse Chiefs 12 to 3 to stay atop the International League standings. Solai homered for Syracuse, and five Chiefs errors aided Lloyd Colson’s loss. Louisville edged Peninsula 1–0 and Rochester beat Tidewater 5–1 as Toledo postponed.

Garber Charlies United Press International Charleston Hank Garber Syracuse Chiefs Syracuse Tony Solait Chiefs Lloyd Colson Louisville Peninsula Rochester Tidewater Andi Richmond Toledo

Lakers Favored Over Knicks In NBA Finals Showdown

In a best of seven championship series opener, the Los Angeles Lakers are favored to defeat the New York Knicks. Lakers coach Bill Sharman warns against any letdown after sweeping the Bulls and Bucks to reach the final, with games set at the Forum in Inglewood and in New York later in May. The Knicks, led by Jerry Lucas and strong outside shooting, upset Boston after a 42-41 series win over Baltimore to reach the final. Gail Goodrich and Jerry West pace the Lakers backcourt as Wilt Chamberlain anchors inside.

Misty New York UPI Jerry Lucas Knicks Lakers Los Angeles Jerry Lucas Baltimore Boston Celtics Tommy Heinsohn West Jerry West Milwaukee Bucks Sharman Dodger Bobby Thomson New York Giants NBA National Basketballs Utah Stars Angeles Lakers Tom Heinsohn al Attles Warriors Gene Shue Lenny Wilkens Seattle New York Knicks Laker Ketball Moody Goliath Kareem Abdul- Jabbari Chamberlain Aso Gail Goodrich Inglewood Calif Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball’ Association Bill Sharman Forum Chicago Bulls Boston Celtics Lems Wilt Chamberlain Leroy Ellis Goodrich

Babe Ruth Tryouts Schedule For Beckley Youths

Babe Ruth announces 13-year-olds tryouts today at 5 30 at the Babe Ruth Field. 14 15 year olds will practice Wednesday and Friday at 5 30. 13-year-olds return Thursday at 5 30.

Babe Ruth Beckley

Orioles Lead AL East In Preview Of 1970s Racing Finish

The column projects Baltimore atop the American League East with a possible 100-win season the fourth in a row for the Orioles. New York, Detroit, Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland follow in order with notes on pitching, rosters, and potential bounce backs or declines.

Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles Frank Robinson Robby New York Yankees Yanks Detroit Boston Ron Blomberg Bobby Mercer Roy White Stottlemyre Peterson Kline Ralph Houk Rich McKinney Chicago Detroit Tigers Mickey Lolich Joe Coleman Tigers Tiger Boston Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Milwaukee Red Sox Tommy Harper Marty Pattin Milwaukee Brewers Brewers George Scott Jim Lonberg Joe Lahoud Billy Conigliaro Cleveland Indians

National League leaders shown with Evans and Rader top RBIs

United Press International lists top National and American League leaders in batting, runs batted in and pitching. Key names include Evans and Luzinski for NL batting, Darwin and May among AL leaders, Rader and Kingman high RBIs, and Nolan, Ray, Seaver among NL pitchers with strong win totals.

Rader Hou Kingman May Lefebvre Mota Darwin Minn Chi Powell Balt Allen Randle Tex Nolan Cin Ray Singer Sutton Stoneman Mont Seaver Carlton Phil Kirby McDowell Dobson McNally Siebert Bos Wood Coleman Det Burgmeier Blyleven Locker Qak Broberg Bahnsen Perry Clev

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