Confident Lakers extend NBA record streak to 18 wins
The Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 129 to 112 for their 18th straight win, matching the Knicks and closing in on Milwaukee’s NBA mark. West led with 33 points as Goodrich added 42. Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore won as other teams in the league also posted victories.
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Lakeland Conference basketball previews key clashes in 1971
In the Elyria Chronicle Telegram, December 9 1971 Lakeland action centers on Amherst versus Clearview with tall frontlines and rebounding strength highlighted. Monty Parrish leads the Comets while Kevin Eberhardt Charlie Marty Tom Brucker pace Clearview. North Ridgeville visits Oberlin as Wellington and Midview set Lakeland test.
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Jefferson Jr Wins Seventh Grade Basketball Game
Jefferson out-scored Eastern Heights in all quarters except the third to win the seventh grade contest. Eddie Byrd led with 14 points and 14 rebounds for Jefferson while Northwood-Franklin’s result was unavailable. Jefferson players include Eddie Byrn Jobe deltery Dan Wismeskil and Mike Wil.
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Inland clashes set two runnerup showdowns this weekend
Columbia Raiders host Avon as Buckeye visits South Amherst and Lutheran West goes to Firelands in a pair of Inland Conference games. Buckeye, South Amherst, and Lutheran West chase sole possession behind the league leading Raiders with players like Dick Codpider and Mark Radke shaping the outcomes.
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Sam McDowell Guarantees Giants Pennant Signing
Sam McDowell, now with the San Francisco Giants after a 1971 trade from Cleveland, guarantees the Giants will win the pennant next season. The ex-Indians ace cites his optimism, discusses contract woes, and recalls his 20-win season and strikeout records while pledging peak form with his new team.
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