Little Leagues top graduate Steve Blass named 1971 honor
Steve Blass of Canaan Connecticut received Little League's 1971 distinguished graduate award in Williamsport. He helped the Pirates win two World Series games against the Orioles and has long supported Little League baseball. The announcement came from Peter J. McGovern as Blass’s hometown ceremony highlighted his early Falls Village team stint and 1954 final Little League year.
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Dallas Balance Tops Virginia Duet By 5
Dallas Chaparrals defeated the Richmond Squires 123 to 108 in Hampton Virginia. Len Chap led Dallas with 18 points while Julius Erving added 16. Charlie Scott scored 38 for Virginia and Donteeman contributed 22 as Jones and Jones had 19 each.
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Bulls Halt Lakers Home Streak With 113 106 Win
The Chicago Bulls beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113 106 in LA. Bob Love scored 28 points and Bob Weiss 25 to spark a late burst after a tied third quarter as Chet Walker added 20. Lakers without West and Erickson were led by Gail Goodrich 26 and Flynn Robinson 21.
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Jockey Don Wolf Suspended at Hazel Park
Jockey Don Wolf of Milford Michigan has been suspended by Hazel Park stewards for training a horse without a license. The action stems from a riding track inquiry and reflects regulatory enforcement in Michigan racing.
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McCovey to Undergo Knee Surgery at Stanford
Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants will undergo knee surgery at Stanford University Hospital to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. The 1971 season saw him bat .277 with 18 home runs and 71 RBIs in 329 at bats, plus two homers in the NL playoffs.
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Top Three College FB Teams On Road
Nebraska Oklahoma and Michigan travel to face wary underdogs in major conference showdowns. Oklahoma State and Kansas State loom in the Big Eight while Alabama Clemson Notre Dame and others host varied foes, shaping a tense weekend of top ranked tests.
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Jabbar Leads Bucks Romp in NBA Clash
Kareem Abdul Jabbar starred for the Milwaukee Bucks scoring 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds as Milwaukee routed the Buffalo Braves 124-105. Elmore Smith added 38 points for Milwaukee while Oscar Robertson, Lucius Allen, and Bob Dandridge contributed double figures.
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Knicks overwhelm Bullets as suspensions loom over team
In Baltimore the New York Knicks cruised to a 110-87 win over the undermanned Baltimore Bullets after suspensions hit the Bullets. Dean Meminger led the Knicks with 25 points while Willis Reed added 19 and Jack Marin led Baltimore with 23. Walt Frazier missed the game due to illness.
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Pacers Rally Past Colonels in Close 105-102 Victory
The Indiana Pacers erased a halftime deficit to beat the Kentucky Colonels 105-102 in Indianapolis. Roger Brown and Netolicky each posted 12 points in the third quarter, with Brown leading all scorers at 32. Dan Issel and Darrel Carrier each scored 25 for Kentucky, Dampier 22.
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Carolina Cougars Hold Off Memphis in NRAB Battle
Warren Davis scored 31 points for Carolina as the Cougars edged the Memphis Pros 108-102. George Lehmann hit a crucial three late, and Kim McDaniels iced the win with 23 seconds left. Memphis star Wendell Ladner had 34 in a losing effort.
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Sonics Defeat Rockets 110 91 Behind Hayes Contain
Seattle held Elvin Hayes to nine points as the SuperSonics beat the Houston Rockets 110 to 91 for their first home win. Don Smith limited Hayes while Spencer Haywood led with 23 points and Dick Snyder added 17. The Sonics also matched a club record by holding opponents to 14 points in the first quarter.
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Atkinson Questionable Starter for Jets vs Dolphins
New York Jets middle linebacker Al Atkinson is listed as a questionable starter for Sundays game against Miami due to a sprained left ankle. Coach Weeb Ewbank says he may go on the 16 day disabled list with Ralph Baker or John Ebersole likely to replace him.
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Bruins Rally To 5-1 Win Over Seals In Oakland
Johnny Bucyk scored twice to pace the Boston Bruins in a 5-1 NHL victory over the California Golden Seals Friday night in Oakland.
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TCC Conducts Golf Awards Dinner
Charlene Lewis crowned Ladies' Club Champion at Troy Country Club dinner. Edmund Duffy runner-up. Paul Ryan first flight winner, Burke second. Alberto Warren won Spring Tournament with Plunkett runner-up. Kahn medalist and Krause first flight winner. Schneider first flight runner-up and Most Improved Golfer. Round Robin winners Gunther and McGarthy. Denise Farnam, Schneider, Kalbaugh cited for breaking 100. James Viger named ladies chair for 1972.
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Pistons Hold Off Suns 116 109 in NBA Clash
Detroit built a 20 point edge after halftime then withstood a fierce Phoenix rally in the final period to win 116 109. Jimmy Walker topped Detroit with 37 points, while Bob Lanier added 21. Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 25 points including 17 in the fourth.
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Indiana spring drills feature 12 players out
A large turnout marks Indiana football as 12 players are listed as out for spring drills this year. The absence affects depth charts and practice plans as the squad works to evaluate talent and fill gaps.
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Red Wings Rally Wins Over Maple Leafs in Detroit
Detroit defeats Toronto 5-2 as Ron Stackhouse shines with a goal two assists and strong defense after arriving from the California Golden Seals. Tim Ecclestone and Norm Ullman trade early goals, then Stackhouse helps set up Marcel Dionne and Detroit adds three more with goals from Mickey Redmond Brian Conacher and Red Berenson. Darryl Sittler scores for Toronto as the Maple Leafs yielded 12 goals in two games.
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Knicks Sign Vet Guard Eddie Miles
New York Knicks sign free agent Eddie Miles as insurance for missing guards Mike Riordan with a fractured wrist and Walt Frazier under medical tests. Miles, 31, brings eight NBA seasons experience mainly with the Pistons after playing for the Bullets last season.
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Hoosick Falls Earns 20-20 Tie With St Peter’s
Joe Shaw bulled in from three yards with 2:55 left to force a 20-20 Tri County League tie at St Peter’s. Shaw added a three yard score and a two point try for Hoosick Falls, while Mike Mahar connected with Howie Wright on a nine yard pass. St Peter’s reply included Jerry Mirro minis of 6, 2 and 4 yards and a Sean McDonald two point. Hoosick Falls sits 4-1, St Peter’s 0-3-1.
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White's 34 Points Down Hawks in Celtics Win
Jo Jo White scored 34 to lead the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 115 108. Don Chaney added 19 for Boston while Lou Hudson led Atlanta with 31 as the Celtics overcame halftime and third quarter deficits.
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Roche Sparks Nets Win Over Stars in ABA Clash
Rookie John Roche came off the Nets bench to spark a 111-100 win over Utah as New York used a 17-2 fourth quarter run to erase a 78-73 deficit. Bill Melchionni scored 34 with 12 assists, Roche added 25, and Rick Barry was sidelined with an ankle sprain.
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Saban trades for Tom Domres to bolster Broncos defense
Denver Broncos coach Lou Saban sends a sixth round pick in 1972 to the Houston Oilers in exchange for defensive tackle Tom Domres. The move aims to strengthen Denver’s defensive line amid upcoming seasons.
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Brisker seals overtime win for Condors over Floridians
In Pittsburgh, John Brisker hit a layup with 24 seconds left in OT to lift the Pittsburgh Condors to a 124-123 victory over the Floridians. Brisker led all scorers with 35 points, while George Thompson added 20 for the Condors. Mack Calvin 28, Warren Armstrong 26, and Al Tucker 21 paced the Floridians.
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Mahovlich leads Canadiens to 6 0 win in Vancouver
Frank Mahovlich scored three goals to fuel the Montreal Canadiens 6 0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a National Hockey League game played Friday night in Vancouver.
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