Virginia Tech Wins NIT Title In Overtime Thriller
Virginia Tech edged Notre Dame 92-91 in overtime at Madison Square Garden to capture the National Invitation Tournament. Bobby Stevens hit a Putting shot from 10 feet as time expired in regulation and again forced dramatic late play, with Craig Lieder scoring 18 in the first half for Notre Dame and John Shumate earning MVP honors for the Irish. North Carolina defeated Alabama 88-69 in the consolation game behind George Karl’s 23 points.
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Stevens lifts Tech past Notre Dame for NIT title
Virginia Tech beats Notre Dame 92 91 in overtime as Bobby Stevens hits a game winning jump shot with one second remaining. Allan Bristow Dave Sensibaough Calvin Wade and Notre Dame’s John Shumate Gary Brokaw are pictured reacting on the court after the final.
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West shines as Lakers top Sonics in televised rout
Jerry West orchestrated the Lakers to a 109-93 win over Seattle, posting three baskets, three assists, six steals and a blocked shot. Los Angeles stretched a halftime lead to 79-63 after a strong third quarter, improving to 59-21 and keeping first in the West.
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ABA winners crowned as Nets, Cougars clinch titles
The New York Nets beat Indiana 118 115 in overtime to seal Utah Stars West Division title. The Carolina Cougars captured the East Division by defeating San Diego 124 114. San Diego earned a playoff berth as Dallas fell to Denver. Mel Daniels rested for playoffs. Coach K C Jones ejected in second quarter. Gilmore sparked the Colonels win with 8 straight in third period.
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Smith tops Laver in Peachtree Corners final
Stan Smith defeated Rod Laver 6 3 6 4 for $10,000 first prize at the Peachtree Corners International. Smith earned his second WCT win of the season and $30,900 this year while Laver's $5,000 prize pushed his total to $42,300 through six events. Laver and Roy Emerson won the doubles crown 7 6 6 3 over Bob Maud and Andy Pattison for $1,800, with the losers collecting $900.
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Lauchner Leads Jackson YMCA Swimmers To Record Weekend in Springfield
Mark Lauchner set a national record in the 200 yard freestyle at 11:48.0 and helped Jackson County YMCA to a national standard in the 400 yard freestyle relay with Kurt Olson and John Mathie. His sister Carol won the 100 yard freestyle in the girls division, aiding a 12th place team finish. The 15-18 year old Jackson boys defended their division title, scoring 197 of 262 points for fifth overall. Jerome Mathre won the 100 yard breaststroke, with Brad McCoskey and Brad Goss also placing high.
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Carol Mann Wins Sears Classic in Florida
Carol Mann, fatigued after a three month bout with mono nucleosis, captured $15,000 by winning the Sears Women's Golf Classic at Port St. Lucie. She fired a 5 under par 68 to finish two strokes ahead of Detroit's Joyce Kazmierski in the 18 hole medal event.
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Sparta and Gorham Game Totals and NIT Scores
Sparta 1-0-1 and Gorham 0-1. rainout noted. Homer totals: none. National Invitation Tournament results Virginia Tech 92 Notre Dame 91 in OT. Consolation North Carolina 68 Alabama 69.
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Not famous yet Yankees unveil new Murderers Row
The Yankees’ reborn lineup led by Bernie Allen Roy White Matty Alou Bobby Murcer Graig Nettles Ron Blomberg Johnny Callison Rick Dempsey Hal Lanier and more pounded 16 hits in a 10 2 spring training win over the Orioles. Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson held Baltimore to two runs as Cleveland beat the Giants 7 4 and Oakland won 3 0 over San Diego. The A s B team Cubs Dodgers Rangers Tigers Twins and others posted varied results amid rainouts and trimmed games.
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Nicklaus wins Greater New Orleans Open in playoff
Jack Nicklaus overcame late rally needs to win the Greater New Orleans Open with a birdie on the second sudden-death playoff hole. Lee Elder led early but faltered with a water shot on 14 and finished tied for sixth. Miller Barber and Lou Graham shared top spots before Nicklaus sealed the title.
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