Baltimore Nips Knicks In East Finals
The Baltimore Bullets upset the New York Knicks 93-91 in Madison Square Garden to win the Eastern Conference and advance to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals. Monroe and Barnett each scored 26 for Baltimore and New York, while Ray Scott, Bruce, and the ABA’s Squires led elsewhere in playoffs.
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New York
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New York Knickerbocker
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Jack Marin
New York Knicks
Willis Reed
Walt Frazier
Earl
Pearl” Monroe
Baltimore Bullets
Madison’Square Garden
Giants Grab ninth straight behind Bryant in 4-2 win
Ron Bryant earned a spot in the Giants rotation with eight strikeouts over nine innings in a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. San Francisco stretched its winning streak to nine as Willie Mays and Dick Dietz backed Bryant with timely hits.
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Ron Bryant
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Frank Reberger
St. Louis Cardinals
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Gaylord Perry
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Reberger
Jose Cardenal
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Jerry Reuss
Willie Mays
Dick Dietz
Chris Speier
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Dietz
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Los Angeles
San Diego
Minnesota
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Cleveland
Boston
Padres
Don Sutton
Dodgers
Willie Davis
Wes Parker
Davis
Parker
Billy Grabarkewitz
Harmon Killebrew
Bob Oliver
Roy Foster
Red Sox
Bill Lee
Graig Nettles
Sox
Ray Lamb
AAU Track Meeting Tomorrow at War Memorial Building
AAU track meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the War Memorial Building. The gathering emphasizes dues and the upcoming practice schedule.
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A.A.U
War Memorial Building
Petrie and Cowens Share NBA Top Rookie Honors
Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics and Geoff Petrie of the Portland Trail Blazers tied for Rookie of the Year with 36 votes each. Maravich placed third with 21 votes, as Lew Alcindor was last year’s winner.
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Boston Celtics
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National Basketball Association
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Petrie
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Atlanta
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Bob Lanier
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Boston
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Portland
Tom Heinsohn
Virginia Squires Triumph Over Colonels In High-Scoring ABA Clash
In Louisville the Virginia Squires defeated the Kentucky Colonels 150 to 137 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Division finals. Ray and Charlie Scott each scored 30, with Charlie delivering a late surge after a 120-120 tie. Dan Issel fouled out late as he led Kentucky with 27 points, and Les Hunter added 24. The game set an ABA playoff record with 80 total fouls.
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Virginia Squires
Kentucky Colonels
Virginia
Doug Moe
George Carter
Ray Scott
Kentucky
Dan Issel
Jim Ligon
Les Hunter
Ray
Charlie Scott
Squires
Hampton
Roanoke
Scott
Issel
Hunter
Civitan Invitational Basketball Tournament Set for Shenandoah
The Winchester Civitans sponsor the first annual Civitan Invitational December 29 and 30 at Shenandoah College Shingleton Gym. Teams include Shenandoah College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Lynchburg College and Rutgers Branch College. Officials from the Southern Conference will officiate.
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N. J
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Rutgers
Mike Kolsky
Civitans
Ali Case Seen as Biased in Supreme Court Session
The Ali case argued before eight justices, with Eskridge claiming prejudice against Ali and his black Muslim faith. Griswold defended the objections as political and philosophical, while a ruling was anticipated by June.
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Muhammad Ali
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Arguatt
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Griswold
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Allah
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Justice Department
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Houston
Connie Day Seeks North South Amateur Victory in Pinehurst
Connie Day of Cleveland Tennessee reached the semifinals the past two years and faces Barbara McIntire in round one of the 69th North and South Amateur at Pinehurst. Day shot 77 on the 5900 yard No 2 course, six behind medalist Carol Semple, who led with 71. Semple and Day are two of the strongest contenders as 69 players competed.
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Kenalyta Associated Press
Pinehurst
N.C
Connie Day
Cleveland
Colo
Connie
Tennessee
Pinehurst Country Club
Carol Semple
Sewickley
Hollis Stacey
Savannah
Miss Semple
Hollins College
Virginia
Dianne Dailey
Frankfort
Salem College
Golf Ball Spies In Golf Tournaments
In New Bedford Massachusetts researchers and pros discuss golf ball spies who test balls at major events. Edward Darrell submits service requests to manufacturers. In 1970 Acushnet Titleist dominated top 50 tournaments with 7,863 players earning 3.1 million dollars.
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Mass
Edward Darrell
Acushnet Company
David R. Branon
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