Nets upset Kentucky in ABA playoff action
The New York Nets defeated Kentucky 101-96 in Uniondale to clinch their quarterfinal series four games to two. Rookie John Roche led all scorers with 32 points, while Billy Paultz' defense limited Artis Gilmore in the fourth quarter. George Barry was hampered by a virus, dropping below his usual scoring pace.
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ASU Faces Grand Canyon In Undefeated Pitchers Duel
Arizona State brings two undefeated pitchers to Phoenix Municipal Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. game against Grand Canyon College. Jim Otten, 6 0, to start five innings with Dale Hrovat, 40, to relieve. Mitch Laird, 5 2, will start for Grand Canyon as ASU seeks another strong win in a 37 3 record versus 22 8 1.
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Suns select Corky Calhoun in NBA college draft
Corky Calhoun of Penn becomes Phoenix Suns fourth overall pick as coach Cotton Fitzsimmons hails him as the ideal all around player. Suns deny pre draft signing reports and arrange a late trade with Baltimore for future considerations.
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NBA draft heats up with ABA players in first round
The NBA draft shook up the roster map as Buffalo Braves pick Robert McAdoo amid his ABA contract, while Chicago Bulls take Ralph Simpson and Julius Erving in a bold first round. Bulls deny war with ABA, aiming for long term leverage.
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Knicks aim to clinch series against Bullets in sixth game
New York Knicks hold a 3-2 edge over Baltimore in the best of seven NBA quarterfinals after a 106-82 win in Baltimore. Starters Dick Barnett doubtful, Earl Monroe excelled in relief, Jerry Lucas thriving after Willis Reed's season end. Bullets center on Archie Clark and Jack Marin to spark offense while coach Gene Shue emphasizes cutting turnovers.
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Foreman Stops Gullick In Second Round At Forum
In Inglewood California George Foreman unbeaten in 35 straight wins knocked out Ted Gullick of Cleveland in the second round of a scheduled 10 round main event at the Forum Foreman weighed 220 pounds and used a body attack to finish Gullick who weighed 200 pounds after a tight opening round
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Finley warns strike could hurt baseball long term
Oakland Athletics owner Charles Finley predicted the MLB strike would end soon but warned the dispute could damage the sport for years. He cited fan and sponsor backlash, noted pension-related issues, and urged compromise between owners and players while criticizing both sides for posturing.
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Local bowler posts top four game 900 series
David Sewell of Coronado High and Arizona State University isolation rookie bowler, stars in Valley Metro League at Melrose Bowl. He rolls four games over 200 with a 934 series and 278 high game, leading the league for youths under 21. Sewell represents Wagon Wheel Lanes and lives at 814 N 82nd St.
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Sun Devils Propose TV Game of the Week
Arizona State athletic director Dr. Fred Miller proposed NBC air a national Game of the Week during the baseball strike. He offered ASU as host on a Saturday afternoon and would adjust the schedule to fit TV needs. NBC had not replied.
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