Favorites win in ABA playoffs
Indiana Pacers defeated the Memphis Pros 114-98 while the Virginia Squires beat the New York Nets 113-105 in opening ABA playoff games. Kentucky Colonels toppled the Floridians 116-112 and Utah Stars downed the Texas Chaparrals 125-115 in the other two openers.
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Wicks signs five year deal with Portland Trail Blazers
UCLA star Sidney Wicks joins the Portland Trail Blazers after choosing the NBA over the ABA. The terms are undisclosed but estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars. General Manager Harry Glickman praised Sam Gilbert's guidance as Wicks looks to impact Portland and the Trail Blazers’ future. Coach Roland Todd welcomed Wicks and stressed future development over immediate impact.
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Hoist the Flag Injured. Droll Role Favored in Gotham Stakes
Hoist the Flag remains hospitalized at Belmont Park after surgery on a broken leg, with his half brother Droll Rose favored to win the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. Braulio Baeza will ride Droll Rose as the field of eight contests the $57,300 event, the third in New York’s three-year-old series leading to the Kentucky Derby.
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Swoboda sparks Expo win in Montreal debut
Ron Swoboda homered and belted a 180 foot sacrifice fly in his first Expos game after being traded from the Mets. Montreal cruised past the Pirates 18 to 5 as Rusty Staub added two homers. Houston topped the Yankees, White Sox beat the Cubs, Orioles routed the Mets, and other spring results noted.
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Brown Barber Lead In Rainy Greater Greensboro Open
Pete Brown and Miller Barber shared the second round lead at five under par 137 as heavy rain drenched Sedgefield Country Club. Jerry Heard and Terry Dill trailed by one stroke, with Trevino and Charles at 139 and defending champion Gary Player at 145.
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Veterans Stadium dedication draws 50 000 fans in Philadelphia
More than 50 000 sports fans are expected for the dedication of Philadelphia's 45 million Veterans Stadium. The Phillies and Eagles will hold workouts on the astro turf as passes sold by City Hall grant free admission. Groundbreaking was Oct 2 1967 with a May 5 1970 opening pushed back a year. completion is not 100 percent with minor unfinished work.
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Colbert Aims To Cut Strikeouts While Powering Padres
Nate Colbert, San Diego Padres first baseman, vows to lower strikeouts this season without sacrificing power. He turns 25 on Tuesday as the Padres open the season against the San Francisco Giants. Colbert, a key slugger since expansion, batted .259 with 38 homers and 86 RBIs last year but fanned 150 times. He emphasizes team goals over personal milestones and believes the 1969 Padres are stronger than ever.
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