Warriors Poised Amid New Teammates For Season Battle
Golden State coach Al Attles foresees a tougher run this season with the dispersal draft adding ABA clubs and new players. Star center Rick Barry, Jamal Wilkes, and a resurgent group return, while rookies Derrek Dickey, Dwight Davis, Sonny Parker, and Marshal Rogers push for minutes. Attles stresses a team effort to defend the title, noting three centers could play and that health and depth will shape the Warriors’ fortunes.
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al Attes
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Marshal Rogers
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Spurs Open NBA Play With Win
Spurs win opening NBA season as they top the 76ers 106 98 in a road game. Collis scores 40 for Philadelphia while Silas adds 10 from the line and Erving and McGinnis each contribute strong showings. Coach Gene Shue lauds the club’s future as San Antonio heads to New York to face the Knicks.
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Racing patrons await two big stakes in fall season
Sportlights notes two San Antonio racing owners Joe Straus and Arthur Seeligson chase major money and prestige on back-to-back dates. Loy Numero Uno targets Sprinter of the Year in the Vosburgh at Aqueduct October 30 while Avatar aims for The Champions Stakes at Santa Anita November 6. Uncertain futures for progeny of Unconscious as time moves on.
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Nuggets Top Pacers In NWA Debut Victory
Dan Issel scored 30 points and grabbed rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-110 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NWA debut. Bebby Jones and David Thompson added 17 points each for Denver, which led throughout and built a 20-point cushion entering the fourth quarter. Indiana’s Dirnell Bill had 19, while Mike Fly and Steve Sirern added 17 apiece. The Pacers had opened the NBA season with a loss to Rochester.
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Steve Sirern
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Raston
Jazz Triumph 111 98 Over Suns In Season Opener
Swurds Feil Maravich and Gail Goodrich teamed for 53 points to lift the New Orleans Jazz past Phoenix 111 98. Maravich scored 33 points on 19 field goals and 7 free throws with 4 assists while Goodrich added 20 points. Alvin Adams led Phoenix with 29 points and 11 rebounds as turnovers hampered the Suns, 23 in the second half.
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Pistons Rally to Beat Kansas City in Narrow Finish
Detroit tops Kansas City as Howard Porter reaches five double figures and a late surge with 15 seconds remaining gives the Pistons a close road win. Porter stars in a tense game sparked by key scores from Porter and teammates.
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Howard Porter
Detroit
Cavaliers open season with 106 95 win over Bulls
Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 106 95 in Cleveland Friday. Austin Carr came off the bench to score 18 points and add two free throws. It was the Cavaliers first opening night victory and their seventh straight win over Dallas since January 28, 1975. The Cavs led 19 18 after the first period and 42 40 at halftime as Carr added eight points in the second period.
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Nets Edge Warriors In Buzzer Beater Opener
New York Nets win 104 103 on Rich Jones's desperation buzzer jumper over Golden State. Erving out for first time in three years, Archibald and Williamson pace Nets with 47 points combined while Cliff Ray’s 10 fourth quarter points keep Warriors ahead late.
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Golden State Warriors
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Warriors
New York
Jan van Breda Kolff
Phil Smith
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John Williamson
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Detroit Piston Marvin Barnes sidelined two to three weeks
Detroit forward Marvin Barnes is out with a severely sprained left ankle for two to three weeks. Team doctors said he suffered a pulled deltoid ligament and will wear a coal on his ankle after arriving late for a team physical at the University of Michigan. Barnes also faces a criminal warrant on a weapon charge.
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Hotshot Contest Begins in San Antonio This Saturday
The national basketball shooting contest Hotshot comes to San Antonio this Saturday. Sponsored by Pepsi-Cola and the NBA, it is open to all boys and girls through 18. Events run at multiple local sites with finals on October 30 at the Arena.
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New Freedom May Make Big Red Machine Sputter
In New York, veteran observers debate the Reds future amid player option years and a looming re entry draft. Key figures like Don Gullett, Rose, Morgan, and Concepcion face contract questions as Bob Howsam navigates free agency and potential line up changes for 1977 while Sparky Anderson expresses caution over the evolving player movement.
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Erving Debuts With Spurs In Win Over 76ers
Julius Erving made his Philadelphia debut with San Antonio, scoring 17 points in 16 minutes after a two minute standing ovation. The Spurs defeated the 76ers 121-111 as Erving adjusted to his new team and teammates.
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Mark Olberding
Spurs
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Ers
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Woelal
Fred
Carer
San Antonio
Cuero Gobblers rout Pleasanton 47 0 in district clash
Cuero Gobblers defeated Pleasanton Eagles 47 to 0 in a District 1AAA game to remain undefeated. Joseph Camohay kicked a 22 yard field goal after a scoreless first quarter as Cuero asserted control throughout.
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Portland Inks Calhoun Calhoun Signs With Blazers After LA Waivers
Portland Oregon based Portland Trailblazers announce the signing of Corky Calhoun a 6 7 forward in his 2e year. Calhoun previously played four seasons in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers after being claimed off waivers from the Lakers.
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Los Angeles
Rain Halts Tiger Netters at Trinity SMU Meet
Rain halted the mixed tennis meet between Trinity University and Southern Methodist University at Trinity courts. Only four singles matches were played out of the 12 scheduled. Trinity coach Bob McKinley said there are no plans to reschedule. SMU remains booked against the University of Texas Saturday in Austin.
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