Daytona Finish Sparks Pearson Petty Feud
At Daytona, David Pearson nursed a crumpled Mercury to victory after a late crash with Richard Petty. The duel ended with tempers strained and mutual apologies, as both drivers avoided a full-blown feud after a dramatic finish in the 1974 Firecracker 400.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
David Pearson
Mercury
Pit Road
Victory Lane
Richard Petty
Maurice
Petty
Pearson
King Richard
David
Dodge
Charger
Grags
Richard
Innsbruck Ends 12th Winter Games With Pageantry
Innsbruck marks the close of the 12th Winter Olympic Games with a formal ceremony. IOC President Lord Killanin declares the games closed as the Olympic flag is lowered. Austria wins the lone final event, a 70 meter ski jump, and the U S team vows a strong showing in Lake Placid. The closing day features figure skating shows, athlete evacuation, and fallout from a Saturday barroom brawl involving U S hockey players. The U S finishes with 10 medals including Hamill, Young, and Mueller golds.
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Innsbruck
International Olympic Committee
Lord Killanin
Ireland
Mally
Lake Placid
U.S
United States
Dorothy Hamill
Sheila Young
Peter Mueller
Wilson says Crusader playoff bid unaffected by loss
Cleveland coach Johnny Wilson says his Crusaders remain in strong playoff position after a 3-2 World Hockey Association defeat to New England in Richfield. He notes rough play and penalties, but stresses recovery and continued organized play. Baxter fought twice, drawing penalties amid a chippy first period.
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Richfield
Ohio
UPI
Cleveland
Johnny Wilson
World Hockey Association
New England
Crusaders
Wilson
Paul Baxter
Pearing
Baxter
Fi Ice
Rosaire Paimente
Paimente
Clevelard
Whalers
Jim Troy
Troy
Denny Arndt
Cleveland Crusaders Defeat New England Whalers in Close Tilt
In a rough contest in Cleveland, the Crusaders downed the New England Whalers 4 2. Gary MacGregor opened scoring at 11 55 of the first period, with Ron Ward and Paul Shmyr assisting. Second period saw Garry Swain breakaway for New England, then Ralph Backstrom and Larry Pleau tied the action before Bob Charlebois sealed it at 13 45.
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Cleveland
Gary
Ralph Backstrom
Crusaders
Cam Newton
Larry Pleau
New England
Bob Charlebois
Bullets hang close to Cavaliers as Knicks beat 76ers
Washington Bullets win 101-68 over the Los Angeles Lakers behind Phil Chenier's season high 30 points. The victory tightens the Bullets' position in the Central Division near idle Cavaliers while other NBA results include New York Knicks 82 over Philadelphia 76ers and Portland 109 over Boston.
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National Basketball Association
Washington Bullets
Phil Chenier
Bullets
Nccei
Angeles Lakers
Washington
Cleveland
Lakers
Lucius Allen
Lagnerd Rotiners
Ates Chenier
Uae
Atlanta
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Howston
New York Knicks
Philadelphia
Portland
Boston
Seattle
Detroit
St. Louis
Indiana
Kentucky
San Antonio
Denver
Spencer Haywood
Earl Monroe
Knicks
New York
Monroe
Metz
Lakeland Basketball Race Hinges On Final Ors In Firelands
In late season prep action the Lakeland Conference title hangs on upcoming games. Clearview and Amherst face pivotal lates with Beekeye and Lorain Catholic also in the mix. Winners gain outright crown as Findlay andom showdown looms with Columbus area teams in and around Firelands.
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London
St. Paul
Firelands
Tandings
Brookside
Lorain Catholic
E Catholic
Avon Lake
Panthers
Lorain
Fremont
Marien
Teither
Prosests
Admirals
Findlay
Lingamne
Lakeland
Amherst
Clearview
Indians
Cheerebew
Obert
Lee Waver
Wilming
Fighland
Buckeye
County Golden Gloves finale features open division bouts
Lovell Nixon faces Dwight Perkins in an open division match as Delbert Street wrestles Larry Benns 50. Lorain Youth Center enters seven in novice and open divisions with Abbet Lorain among five entrants. One bout lists Gerard Maxwell versus Jose Cotderree of the Youth Center. fourteen bouts total with reserved seats at $1. Event includes numerous matchups across weight classes and a menu of bouts featuring LYC and other contenders.
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Lovell Nixon
Dwight Perkins
Delbert Street
Larry Bensns
Gertie Des
Aumber
Lorain
Abbete
Gerard Maxwell
Jose Cotderree
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Trey
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Fainute Rough Room
Earl Schnabl
Mater Olympics
UPI Paeto
Cavaliers
United Press Internationa
Banks
Braves
Bob McAdoo
Mike Sojourner
Tom van Aredale
Hawks
McAdoo
Rockets
Brian Winters
Bob Dandridge
Elmore ‘Smith
Winters
Bucks
Rudy Tomjanovich
Houston
Blazers
Celtics
Lionel Hollins
Hollins
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LYC
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Minnefield
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Ganaie
Dain Berns
Demineered
Wick
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Manfield Boel
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Laie Coltern
Lacey Been
Genie
Gerard Merwell
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