Lakers win first NBA title as Chamberlain shines
Wilt Chamberlain, playing despite a sprained wrist, led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114 ? win over the New York Knicks for their first NBA championship in franchise history era. Chamberlain produced 24 points and 20 rebounds to earn MVP honors as Jerry West added 23 points and nine assists. The Lakers finished a 69 win season with a 33 game winning streak and beat Milwaukee in the Western finals. Red Holzman credited Chamberlain and a DeBusschere injury for New York’s defeat.
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Big Four Keep Original Pact Maintains Intercollegiate Plan
Pitt Penn State Syracuse and West Virginia pledged to keep the 10 year old Big Four athletic agreement in effect. They will form a faculty council to propose re implementation steps and maintain football grants at 100 and basketball grants at 20 for four years while pursuing a common academic standard for athletic aid and continuing a ban on red-shirting except for medical reasons.
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Orr Sparks Bruins Past Rangers in Stanley Cup Clash
New York Madison Square Garden hosted a heated clash as Bobby Orr scored twice in 5:26 and again with a late setup as Boston beat New York 4 2 to take a 3 1 series lead. Derek Sanderson hailed Orr as the game’s standout under pressure. Orr, sidelined by a knee, displayed calm throughout and downplayed personal glory despite the playoff lift.
Bruins Take Commanding 3-1 Lead In NHL Playoffs
Boston Bruins edged the New York Rangers 3 2 to take a commanding 3 1 lead in the Stanley Cup series. Bobby Orr scored twice and assisted on another, boosting his playoff scoring to 22 points, amid knee injury concerns and a brief return to the ice after treatment. Eddie Johnston credited Orr's early burst with opening the game, while Orr reassured that he felt fine despite pain. Don Marcotte scored the eventual winner as Boston moved closer to the Cup with the rematch set in Boston Tuesday night.
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Don Pitts Seeks Raleigh County House Seat
Campaign message promotes Don Pitts as a big man for the little people. He runs for the House of Delegates from Raleigh County citing inadequate representation in Charleston. Pol. Adv.
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Ron Weaver Signs With Mountaineers
West Virginia University adds 6-6 forward Ron Weaver from West Carrollton Ohio to the 1972 73 basketball roster. Weaver a left handed shooter averaged 18 points last season and earned All Southwest Buckeye Conference honors as a junior and senior plus All Dayton Area selection.
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