Knicks face Lakers after toppling Celtics in Eastern final
New York Knicks beat Boston 94-78 to clinch the Eastern playoff final and earn a championship series vs Los Angeles. Walt Frazier led with 25 points and a relentless defense stifled the Celtics, earning praise from Red Holzman as New York prepared to open the best-of-seven in Los Angeles.
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Spikes Helps Indians Rally In Comeback Victory
Cleveland nipped the California Angels 3 2 as Charlie Spikes homered off Clyde Wright in the eighth to tie the game after a knee strain nearly sent him out. Spikes remained in the game and added a double and single while Ken Aspromonte praised his perseverance and noted the late inning rally topped Wright's loss.
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Hendrick talk sparks Indians in 3 2 win over Angels
Cleveland outfielder George Hendrick triggered a team meeting in Oakland and then hit a ninth inning homer to beat the California Angels 3 2. Hendrick urged a positive attitude as the Tribe stretched a three game series win. Spikes aided with a key eighth inning hit but Clyde Wright took the loss after surrendering the deciding homer.
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Knicks and Lakers NBA Championship Schedule
The NBA championship series pits the New York Knicks against the Los Angeles Lakers with games in Los Angeles and New York. Early May dates include May 1 and May 3 in L A, May 6 in New York, May 8 in New York, and May 10 in Los Angeles if needed.
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Americans Blitz Russians in First Munich Rematch
In San Diego the United States routed the USSR 68 to 65 in the first meeting since Munich. Coach Bob Cousy said the team must stay tough as Bill Walton, hampered by a knee strain, aimed to play in his hometown. Russia offered little after the hard game.
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Television picks Tonight's USA Soviet basketball game
The second USA Soviet basketball clash will be televised on Channel 61 tonight starting at p.m. local time.
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