Celtics win as Havlicek returns. McGinnis injures 76ers
Boston's Havlicek back from knee issue helps end a 100 point drought as Cowens dominates with 33 points and 27 rebounds. 76ers lose McGinnis to a knee injury, eight games behind, while Collins Free and Mix contribute scoring. Other NBA and ABA results noted with key plays and milestones.
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Mineral rights tangle in Toronto amid league dispute
UPI columnist Milton Richman notes a scramble by both American and National Leagues to claim mineral rights to Toronto. The piece highlights baseball’s reserve clause issues, the role of agent Jerry Kapstein who represents about 60 major leaguers, and the tension between players and owners as free agency looms.
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Sabres top Scouts as Udvari questions home‑team calls
United Press International reports NHL supervisor Frank Udvari alleging many close calls favor home teams after Buffalo Sabres beat the Kansas City Scouts 3-1. Sabres goal by Brian Spencer disputed. ref and goal judge cited, with Spencer and Denis Herron denying it went in. Other NHL results include Philadelphia over Toronto 4-2, Detroit 6-0 over Chicago, St Louis 5-2 over Vancouver, Minnesota 4- Los Angeles, Pittsburgh 4-2 New York Rangers.
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Expansion sparks potential AL NL World Series clash
A sports capsule reports the American League voting to add Toronto in 1977 while the National League also considers expansion to the same city, risking a league conflict. Other items include Nastase defeating Connors in Carlsbad tennis, Solomon winning WCT, Ashe beating Borg, Goolagong and Rosewall titles, Green’s Jacksonville Open win, Carner’s New Zealand victory, Sebring 12 Hours, Atlanta 500, Stenmark upset, and Moser taking the U S Open bowling title.
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Pro hockey Saturday results and standings recap
Boston crushed the New York Rangers 8 to 1 while New York Islanders edged Chicago 4 to 2. Toronto beat Washington 7 to 3 and Detroit defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2. California and Kansas City tied 2 to 2 as Los Angeles won 4 3 over Montreal. Vancouver fell 3 to 2 to Buffalo. Pittsburgh topped New York Rangers 4 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Toronto 4 to 2. Detroit routed Chicago 6 to 0 as Los Angeles won 4 to 0.
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Wittenberg Loses Title In Overtime
The University of Scranton Royals beat Wittenberg College 60-87 in overtime to win the NCAA Division III championship. Jack Maher led Scranton with 16 points and scored the first four overtime points including a decisive foul shot at 3:54. Miernicki added 15 for Scranton. Huebner led Wittenberg with 14. Scranton finished 27-5, Wittenberg 24-5. Augustana beat Plattsburgh State 93-89 in the consolation game.
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