Knicks edge Bullets as Reed becomes catalyst in 89-84 win
Willis Reed sparked New York to an 89-84 victory over Baltimore despite playing with a sore shoulder. New York now leads the Eastern Conference final series 3-2 with game six in Baltimore and a possible seventh in Madison Square Garden. Reed recovered a late rebound on Walt Frazier's basket to seal the win and dismissed concerns over his injury.
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Battle of defense lifts Knicks over Bullets in pivotal game
Ballin Frazier led with 28 as Coach Red Holzman urged focus on defense. Baltimore Bullets shot 33 percent, hitting 30 of 90, despite 25 by Jack Marin and 18 by Fred Carter. Earl Monroe had 23, Knicks’ defense stifled inside. Gus Johnson to return in sixth game, Loughery hobbled.
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Bucks Close In On Finals With Dominant Playoff Win
Milwaukee Bucks, led by Lew Alcindor with 31 points and 20 rebounds, routed the Los Angeles Lakers 117-4 to take a 3-1 series lead in the best-of-seven semifinals. Wilt Chamberlain scored 15 points, while Bob Dandridge added 20 and Oscar Robertson 19 as Milwaukee built an 18-point third-quarter cushion. The Bucks will host a potential sixth game Monday in Inglewood if needed.
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Eckert, ex MLB commissioner, dies at 62 in Bahamas
William Dole Eckert, former Major League Baseball commissioner from 1965 to 1968, died of a heart attack at 62 while playing tennis in Freeport, Bahamas. A West Point graduate and retired Air Force lieutenant general, he faced a turbulent tenure amid labor issues and team relocations.
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Hayes seen as golf's next rising star by Corcoran
Fred Corcoran, who discovered Sam Snead and praised Gary Player and Tony Jacklin, spotlights 18 year old Dale Hayes from South Africa as a future champion. He noted Hayes’s mile power drive, poised swing, and calm round management after watching him in the Italian Open and Spanish Open. Corcoran predicts Hayes will challenge U S dominance as international talent grows.
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Walt Wesley to keynote Western Reserve banquet
Walt Wesley 6 11 Cavaliers center will speak at Western Reserve High School Winter Sports Banquet at 7 p.m. next Thursday in the gym. The event honors Firelands Conference champions and the school’s first wrestling team. Tickets are 2 80.
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Indians Boss Keeps Optimism After Orioles Setbacks
Cleveland manager Alvin Dark stays upbeat after two losses to Baltimore as he prepairs for a three game series with the Washington Senators. He praises the bullpen, notes rookie arms Colbert and Machemehl along with Ray Lamb and Camilo Pascual who could start upcoming games.
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Major League standings and night games recap
Standings show Hostend Detroit 3 Baltimore 6 New York 1 California 4 Minnesota Oakland 5 Chicago 4. Night schedule includes California at Minnesota Kansas City at Milwaukee Oakland at Chicago Boston at Detroit and New York at Baltimore with several other matchups and results from Friday and Sunday games across the league.
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Officials sought for junior high athletic events
Young officials needed for junior high athletic contests. Contact Russ Dean at Klyru for next year. Athletic director says interested officials should apply promptly to assist at school events.
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