Bucks win Western finals. Knicks force seventh game at home
In a tight East semifinal sequence the Knicks beat Baltimore 113 96 to force a deciding seventh game in New York while Milwaukee completed a 4 1 series win over Los Angeles to advance to the NBA finals. Baltimore led by Gus Johnson and Willis Reed struggled with injuries as New York and Milwaukee each moved toward the championship.
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Next year mascot lineup features Kirkcaldy and Dellisanti
The back row includes Meyers and Wells Gray with sponsors Ray Hall and Jim Mowrey. Present are John Harley Carl Haff Al Reighard Paul Tomasic Bill Delaney Ron Kirkkaldy and Bob Meyers. The roster lists sponsor involvement and confirms the team’s planned branding for the upcoming season.
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Sports cautionary tales of athletes and risky leisure
Veteran columnist Melvin Durslag surveys injuries from sports and off days in pro football and other games. He cites John Unitas, Hadl, Alvarez, Shoemaker, Tolan, Upshaw, Lonborg, Allen, Unser, Frazier, Simpson, Garrett, Chamberlain and more, arguing modern seasons push safety and that athletes repay with frequent injuries from risky hobbies and offbeat pursuits.
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Field of 70 expected at Indianapolis speedway race
More than 70 cars are expected for the 33 starting positions in the Indianapolis 500 on May 29. The official list stood at 68 on Saturday with several nominations in the mail. Entries postmarked by April 16 will be accepted. The field is led by defending champion Al Unser, his brother Bobby Unser, three-time winner AJ Foyt, and Mario Andretti.
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Northfield Mayoral Evening Miss Ozark Pluto Race Cards
In Northfield harness racing cards, multiple races list horses handlers and purses from $1000 to £2500. Notable entries include Evening Miss Madam H Sassy Kathy Ozark Pluto Majors Poke Sizzle Time Sam Drucker Flatwood Leah Nybbles Darling in race order for Pace events.
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