Canadiens Rally To Top Hawks 4-2 In Stanley Cup Final Game
Montreal erased a 2-0 deficit with two goals in the second period and one in the final period to beat Chicago 4-2. Yvan Cournoyer scored the winner at 6:23 of the third, with Ken Dryden backstopping a strong playoff effort as Montreal cuts Chicago lead to 2-1 in the series.
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Indy Speedway Weekend Sees High Speeds and Crashes
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway seven drivers pushed speeds over 170 mph in weekend trials for the 500 mile race. Donohue led with 177.901 mph last Friday, while Al Unser topped 174.4 mph on Saturday. A serious crash injured AJ Foyt Jr as several spins and oil-line failures disrupted practice.
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Colonels Face Must Win Fifth Game In Utah Tilt
The Kentucky Colonels and Utah Stars meet in the fifth game of the ABA finals in Salt Lake City. Kentucky trails 2-2 after a comeback win led by Louis Dampier who scored 33 points in overtime. Coach Frank Ramsey notes the team remains the underdog as two of three final games are in Utah.
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Shaving Strokes: Watch the Spot You Hit
Frank Beard argues golfers misread the saying keep your eye on the ball. He advises focusing on the back of the ball to align the swing, keep the head steady, and prevent body sway. He suggests positioning the trademark to aid concentration.
Bud Harrelson buys Superman tee shirt amid hot Mets start
Milton New York (UPI) Bud Harrelson the Mets shortstop known as Twiggy is gaining on-field success with a .320 average and 12 steals in 13 attempts. He buys three tee shirts a Love Peace and Superman and explains his improved start is due to attitude not weight gain. He weighs 153 pounds, after a prior peak of 169, and embraces a pest at the plate approach to help the team reach its place in standings.
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Major League Baseball Leaders and Pitching Ranks Displayed
National League leaders include Stargell Pitts 13 Aaron Atl 12 Bench Cin 11 Cepeda Atl 9 Colbert SD 8 and Mays SF 22 with 33 RBIs. American League leaders show Oliva Minn 25 Powell Balt 24 Yastrzemski Bos 21 Bando Oak 29 and others. NL pitching top is Dierker Hou 50 Seaver NY 5 1 Upshaw Atl Jenkins Chi Carlton St L 5 2. AL pitching leaders include Blue Oak 8 1 Siebert Bos 5 0 McNally Palmer Ball 5 1 Lolich Det Perry Minn Hunter Oak 5 2.
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Nicklaus Wins Byron Nelson in Dramatic Finish
Jack Nicklaus wrapped the Byron Nelson Classic with a four under par 66 to finish at 274 and win by two strokes over Frank Beard and Jerry McGee. McGee led after round one but fell short as Nicklaus seized a late burst of clutch putts to seal his third win of the year and announce a three-week break from tour action.
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Lee Trevino
State Coaches And Players Honored At Awards Dinner
In Morgantown West Virginia the West Virginia Sports Writers Association held its 25th annual awards dinner honoring coaches and athletes. Hall of Fame inductees included E F Garrity Joe Bartell Paul Biz Dawson John Zotini Robert H C Kay and H R Beckelheimer. Top high school awardees were Beano Cook spoke and Gov Arch Moore Jr Jack Lengyel shared remarks.
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West Liberty State
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WVU
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Bill van Horne
Wheeling News Register
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Beano Cook
ABC Television
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Monzon to defend title against Griffith after Benvenuti win
Carlos Monzon earned the middleweight title with a third round KO of Nino Benvenuti in Monte Carlo and pledged a bout next within 60 days against Emile Griffith. Benvenuti, whose career may end, hinted at retirement as he saw his title slip away. Griffith wed in Monticello New York with Joe Frazier as best man and is returning from recent mixed results.
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Twin Oaks Spring Tournament Offers Rocking Chair Prize
The Twin Oaks Spring Tournament will be held May 15 16 on Crab Orchard’s rolling nine hole course. The drive closest to the ninth tee wins a rocking chair. Entry is 8 for members and 15 for non members, including green fees and a May 14 practice round. Contact Charlie Karbonit at 253 9025. defending champion Roger Keaton expected.
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