Squires Catch On in Virginia as ABA Team Thrives
The Washington Caps renamed Virginia Squires draw 105,760 fans in 22 home games led by star Charlie Scott and All-Star Neil Johnson. Owner Foreman cites strong local support, a winning team, and Virginia venues including Hampton and Richmond as key to the franchise’s growth.
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Rick Barry
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Pro Basketball Schedule For Wednesday Night
Pro Basketball lists games including Milwaukee versus Baltimore, Cincinnati at Phoenix, San Diego at Boston, New York at Chicago, Portland at Buffalo, and Seattle at Atlanta for the upcoming Wednesday's slate.
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College Scores Then Several Overtime Showdowns Across Teams
East Duquesne defeated Notre Dame 81 78 in overtime. St. Francis Pa beat St. Vincent Villanova 95 80. St. Bonaventure downed Temple 78 - results listed include Florida State Stetson, Clemson No. Caro State and more with multiple upsets and close finishes.
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Duquesne Upsets Notre Dame In Overtime
Duquesne, ranked unranked locally, stunned ninth ranked Notre Dame 81-78 in overtime as the Nelson twins led with 22 and 20 points. Notre Dame, down 12 in the second half, faded after a late surge by Barry Nelson.
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Bucks Aim to Top .500 as Season Advances
The Milwaukee Bucks lead the NBA Midwest with a .505 team field goal percentage and eye a first full season above .500. Lew Alcindor tops Bucks scorers at 31.7 per game while teammates Dandridge Smith and McGlocklin rank among the league's top shooters. Opponents hold a .421 pace against Milwaukee, tied for second in the league.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Los Angeles
Norm van Lier
All-Star Game Tonight in Boston Garden Divisions Named
Sinden will coach the East division and Bowman will coach the West division for tonight's All-Star game at Boston Garden. AP Wirephoto.
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Scotty” Bowman
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Colts eye draft while keeping core intact after Super Bowl win
Baltimore coach Don McCafferty says he wants a solid young quarterback but not at a price that breaks up the team as they prepare for the draft. The Colts hold the 26th pick, plus a 22nd pick from Miami, and discuss potential trades with Boston for a top selection. Unitas and Morrall may return for 1971 while Jim Plunkett remains a possible target.
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Earl Morrall
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Don McCafferty
McCafferty
Dallas
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Bubba Smith
Mike Curtis
Jerry Logan
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Boston
Don Klosterman
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New York Jets
Pete Rozelle
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Don Shula
John Mackey
Jim O’brien
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Round Pond Camp and a Summer Tale of Hunting and Regret
A narrator recalls summers at Round Pond Camp with his niece Betty and brother Johnny. They describe harsh winters, birds like ruffed grouse and herons, and past hunting temptations including spear and buckshot. The tale ends with a failed shot at a large trout and a reflection on moral lessons from the past.
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Area Sports Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday high school games begin at 6:30 with a jayvee contest. Gar Field hosts Lane at 8 p.m. Other 8 p.m. games include Charles Town at Hedgesville, Eastern Mennonite at Wardensville, and Loudoun Valley at James Monroe. College games feature Haverford at Randolph-Macon and Davidson at East Carolina. Wednesday action includes Hampshire at West Virginia School for the Deaf, Roanoke at VMI, Furman at Jacksonville, Georgia Tech at Clemson, and West Virginia at Penn State. Junior high Frederick County visits Cedar Lee at 4 p.m.
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