Lucas to chase happiness on basketball and tennis courts
John Lucas, a college All-American in both sports, was the No. 1 NBA draft pick by the Houston Rockets. He signed a five year, $850,000 contract and plans to join a World Team Tennis franchise next week while continuing basketball duties. He trains three hours daily and emphasizes eye hand coordination and footwork as key to success in both games.
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UCLA Star Washington Signs Five Year Kings Contract
Richard Washington of UCLA signed a five year deal with the Kansas City Kings who made him the No 1 pick in the NBA draft. Washington the 6 10 All American forward was the third overall selection and the standout in the 1975 NCAA championship tournament. The Rockets acquired the No 1 pick by trading Joe Meriweather Gus Bailey and their first round choice to Atlanta for Dwight Jones and the Hawks top pick. The draft also included Indiana players Scott May Buckner Wilkerson and Abernethy with Benson staying in college.
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Beattie and Beattie recall and honor Dartmouth speaker
Dartmouth commencement speaker Jeff Rieker, former Big Green defensive end, is recalled by Jim Beattie as an example of athletic achievement alongside academics. The feature notes Syracuse baseball ties, Yankee history, and current NL hitting leader Bill Robinson.
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Orr Signs With Hawks In Unconditional Deal
Montreal AP reports Bobby Orr agreed to terms with the Chicago Black Hawks ending his free agency. Orr will be paid under a multi year contract regardless of his playing ability, announced by his attorney Alan Eagleson.
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Chiefs sweep gives Syracuse breathing room in league chase
The Syracuse Chiefs swept a doubleheader from Richmond 3-2 in nine innings and 3-1 to gain ground in the International League. Ken Clay and Mickey Klutts delivered late heroics, with Klutts driving in the decisive run in Act I and Collins opening Act II with a long homer.
Chiefs Sweep First Game in Doubleheader
In a tight opener the Chiefs edge the Braves as Sanders hits a solo homer over the right field fence. McGrew, Zeber, Blatt, and Whitfield contribute with hits and timely scoring. Errors and defensive plays shape the score as Camp and Angelini combine on the mound to hold the visitors.
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Morgan Powers Reds Past Pirates With Two Homers
Joe Morgan delivered two home runs and a sacrifice fly as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5. Morgan, MVP last year, added three RBIs to lift Cincinnati while tying for the team lead with 11 homers this season.
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Sports Briefs: Pro, College Baseball and Football News
Leo Cardenas, ex Reds shortstop, found innocent of aggravated burglary in Cincinnati. Rocky Colavito fined 100 dollars and suspended three days for contact with umpire Rich Garcia in a game with Chicago. NBA: Buffalo pledge to keep Braves. 500 area firms asked to buy season tickets. Warriors exec Bob Feerick dies of a heart attack in Oakland at 55. Paul Colwell of Tucson leads the Fresno Open with 7 match wins and 227 average. Nicklaus and Graham set a target of one over par at Congressional CC for the Round of Champions. Kathy Whitworth posts a 75 for the women’s target. World Series of Tennis set for July 10-12 at Myrtle Beach with 150000 purse featuring Ashe Orantes Borg and others. Lue Scibelli announces retirement after 15 NFL seasons with the Rams. Hindman Wall resigns UC athletic director post to join Tulane on July 15.
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Peterson Back in Win Column With Rangers in Cleveland
Peterson wins first decision for Texas in his first start since being traded from Cleveland. Dressed as Briles due to a lost jersey, he relished the win over the Orioles 6-3 with relief help from Foucault. Gene Clines drives in two as Texas stays within 1 1/2 games of Kansas City in the AL East.
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Coleman to Cubs Gaines Detroit ace for cash and player
The Chicago Cubs acquire veteran pitcher Joe Coleman from the Detroit Tigers for an undisclosed cash amount and a player to be named after the season. Coleman, 29, had a 20 9 record in 1971 with 230 strikeouts in 286 innings and posted strong previous seasons.
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Wayne Levi Qualifies for U S Open Regional Final
Wayne Levi, former Oswego State All American from Herkimer, was the lone Upstate New Yorker to qualify for the U S Open in a Stanwich Connecticut regional final. Levi posted a 36 hole total of 148 with a final nine of 34 and three birdies to seal his spot. Bill Gerber of Jamesville finished two behind with 76 T5-15L. Other Upstaters failed to advance including Jim Ganotis, Gilles Gagnon, and Hub Longo.
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