Cinderella Time For NIT
The National Invitation Tournament opens its quarter finals at Madison Square Garden with Maryland Eastern Shore vs Jacksonville and Purdue vs Hawaii. Maryland Eastern Shore boasts 27 wins, while Jacksonville rides 18 wins and a 21 point scorer in Sean Benbow. The event aligns with a season memory of a Cinderella run and features a Rainhaw Classic rematch context with Hawaii.
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Fight Results in Paris and New York
Reported boxing results show Roger Meveley of France defeating Billy Bockis by outpoint in Paris. In New York Jorge Abuady beat Terry Laeid Contard on points over ten rounds.
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WEL Draft Runs Scale Across Forty Rounds
New York AP reports the World Football League draft featured surprises from priests to former pros in round 39. Teams picked star players including Larry Csonka Bubba Smith and Alan Page, with each pick treated as a quick knockout round lasting about three minutes.
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Sports and business notes mix in stray 1970s clippings
A compilation of fragmented items: Ostrum and General Supply win a New Orleans foam project. Ralph Neely to chair a North Texas Diabetes Bike-A-Thon. Burns Security Institute to hold a Chicago seminar on crowd security. Larry King jokes about Billie Jean and Bobby Riggs. Thomas Crowell Co to publish Hank Aaron bio as Ruth’s record nears. NFL signings include John Elliott to New York Stars and Danny White to Toronto Northmen. dispute over Dave Buchanan in CFL shows league competition.
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Cappelletti Signs with Rams for Less Money
Heisman winner John Cappelletti chose the Los Angeles Rams over the World Football League, accepting a contract reportedly around 280000 with a four year term and likely gross value near 260000 less than a WFL offer. The Rams cited family culture as a key factor while peers Jim Bertelsen and Lawrence McCutcheon helped elevate the team last season.
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El Costeno Wins Main Event at Ma-La Recreation Card
El Costeno prevailed in the evening main event at the Ma-La Recreation Center wrestling card. Abel Frausto defeated Danny Cardenas, Jose Arias beat Salvaje Agulano, El Latico defeated Black Monze, and Califa Garcia defeated Guadalupe Villarreal in supporting bouts.
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Bound by NFL Draft Picks Spark New York Muscle
New York selections focalize on NFL talent with players tied to colleges and CFL links. Mentions include multiple teams, cities, and agents across a sprawling rosters list, highlighting potential bids and trades shaping early rounds.
Erving Extends ABA Scoring Lead With 2,148 Points
New York Nets star Julius Erving surged to 2,148 points in 79 games, widening his ABA scoring lead as Dan Issel slipped to third behind George McGinnis. NBA leaders feature Bob McAdoo atop the NBA scoring race with Silas and Gervin noted for their efforts as teams push toward the final week.
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Kings Rally Past Trail Blazers 114 105 on Monday Night
In a high scoring NBA-game, Kansas City-Omaha defeated Portland 114 to 105 as Jimmy Walker scored 11 of his 48 points in the final 4 08 lifting the Kings from a big deficit. The late surge secured the win and extended their strong performance against Portland.
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