Riordan leads Knicks past Bullets to 2-0 series edge
Mike Riordan delivered the mail with an 11 point fourth period as the Knicks beat the Baltimore Bullets 106-99 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Division playoff. Earl Monroe was held to one point in the stretch and Willis Reed added key plays in the fourth. Bradley and DeBusschere praised Riordan while Baltimore's Gus Johnson and Monroe led the Bullets.
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Amherst Claim First Huron Relays Crown
Amherst Comets win Class B title at the Huron Relays in Ypsilanti with 56 points edging Wyoming Park by one point. Larry Traster anchors the mile relay with a 52.9 split to finish 3:42.60 as Amherst secures its first relay championship in 10 years amid a team-wide effort.
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Indians face crowded race for fifth starter roles
Cleveland manager Alvin Dark weighs six pitchers for Nos 3 4 and 5 spots as spring drills continue in Tucson. Steve Hargan Barry Moore Mike Paul Dick Ellsworth Phil Hennigan and Rich Hand contend alongside Sam McDowell Dean Chance with other decisions still unsettled including shortstop and left field spots. Eddie Leon and Jack Heidemann vie for opener while Ken Harrelson’s injury opens a left field vacancy for Baker Ford Nagelsen Hinton Snyder or Alvis with Paige Nentles moving third.
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Pioneer track squad to field deep sprinter group in 1970
Elyria fans learn coach Bob Slager will deploy a wealth of sprinters in 1970 as he reshapes the Pioneer lineup. Led by Meo Thomas, Gary Beidleman, Rick Nelson, and Lenore Lamar among others, the squad aims for strong showings in relays and dashes while building strength in field events. The schedule lists numerous meets and key dates through May, including Lorain County Relays and state events.
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Mets fall as Swoboda snares sun in late Royals win
Ron Swoboda misplayed a sunlit fly ball in the eighth inning allowing Kansas City to rally from a four run deficit and beat the defending World Series champion Mets 10 9. The Mets had blown a 9 4 lead. Mike Morgensen Ell Rodriguez Pat Kelly and Joe Keough fueled the Royals surge.
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Chickerella to Address Edison Banquet on April 3
Chickerella will speak at Edison High School’s basketball and wrestling banquet set for April 3. The event begins at 6 30 PM in Norwalk at the VFW Hall with tickets priced at 3.25.
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Cleveland cage team signs pair
Two drafted players from Stephen F Austin College join the Cleveland cage team. Oliver, 6 foot 7, drafted ninth by the Carolina Cougars, averaged 14 points per game. Anderson, a strong defender for Austin, averaged three points. John Johnson of Bowie met with Head Coach RL Pach and owner Nick Milet in Indianapolis for an all-star game meeting.
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