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Bows 17 KEW" lUtUNSWfCK. WK mm Free kncing Knicks edge IVEEC1END BRING IN YOUR AND SAVE FISH SPECIALS Hell, they're capable of control' ling the ball that way." There certainly wasn't time to call anything when Earl was racing up the floor full tilt with the kind of gleam in his eye that New Yorkers haven't seen Since the Monroe-led Baltimore Bullets toppled the Knicks in aa epic playoff struggle several years back. "I haven't seen Earl that good since that playoff." said Frazier. "I think it's because By JACK BURKAM Horn Newi sports writer NEW YORK Once upon a time, maybe six months ago, the New York Knicks were known for their stifling team defense and fluid fiveman offense. But if there was ever any doubt that coach Red Holzman has changed his attack, then it was emphatically dispelled last night.

as the Knicks edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 94-89 before a less than enthralled crowd of 15,337 at Madison Square Garden. When the pressure is on. now the New Yorkers forget Holz-man's time honored pass-pass-pass-good shot offense. Replac ing the attack that used to drive Garden fans into a frenzy is the freelance work of Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier, with an occasional Bill Bradley jumper or Phil Jackson hook thrown in just to keep the defense from cheating too much. Holzman.

of course, won't openly admit that he's putting less emphasis on the team concept that he made famous. "We were trying to run stuff ton'ght, but it just wasn't working. Earl was getting the ball at the end of the plays and having to do things to save us. "And a couple of times there just wasn't time to call anything, so they (Frazier and Monroe) just took the ball. he'i healthy for the first time since he's been here." It's also; as Monroe candidly admitted, because he has the opportunity to work the magic that nobody else can even dream about.

"I just more or less play the way the game is going," explained Monroe. "If the offense isn't going, I try to get it mov-ing. I can get my shot any time I want it. "This is a new type of team, basically because we're a young team. The players are working and learning, and that makes things different." After some thought, even Holzman admitted that much.

'In the past, Earl has been more into set stuff because we've been getting results that way. Now he has to do things for us." For a half last night not even Monroe was doing muci. The Cavs led 42-38 despite 40 per cent shooting, mainly because New York was at 37 per cent. Only Bill Bradley's 5-10 long range bombing kept the Knicks respectable. Monroe owned the third period, scoring 15 points for a fifl-60 New York lead, but the Cavs rallied for a tie at 74, and again at 80.

From there Frazier and Monroe- took charge. Frazier bounced to Harthorn Wings for a lay-up before stealing a pass and going the length of the floor himself. The next time down he fed Monroe jn the low post for a jumper. 86-81, Then it was Earl going one on three and scoring after a shake and a wiggJe and a rock. Frazier handled the next twot holding the ball for 22 seconds each time before going one on one for short jumps.

92-87. In between the Cavs missed two long, desperation jumpers before Bradley finally ended the misery with a pretty baseline one hander after two crisp passes from Wingo to Frazier to the corner. One flash of the ordered, disciplined past in the free lance reality of the present. Elsewhere in the NBA last night. Buffalo dumped Boston 112-100, Houston downed Chicago 105-96, and Portland defeated Atlanta 104-92.

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AP photo NOT THE KNICK OP TIME Jim night's game, but In the process, fouled Cleamens (35) of the Cleveland Cavs the Knicks' backcourt ace. The Knicks blocks a shot by Walt Frazier of the New wn a 94-89 decision. York Knicks In the first period of last MILWAUKEE (AP) Hank Aaron has yet to hit a baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, but the all-time home run king already has made a profound impact on his return to the city where he began his quest for stardom 21 years ago. "I want to end my career here. My main challenge is to come back and bring a championship to this city that I love so dearly," Aaron said yesterday in his first appearance here since the Brewers obtained him in a trade with the Atlanta Braves Nov.

2. Brewers' president Bud Selig announced that Aaron, who will be 41 Feb. 5, had signed a two-year contract as a player. Manager Del Crandall said Aaron will be used primarily as a designated hitter. The news conference, described as the largest ever held here, was considered momentous enough to be televised locally live.

The dozens of newsmen were joined by admiring dignitaries including former Wisconsin Gov. Warren P. Knowles and many cheered as Aaron entered the conference room at the downtown hotel. Aaron, who hit 393 of his record 733 home runs for the old Milwaukee Braves from 1934 through 1965. said he was confident he could improve on his 1974 figures of a .263 batting average and 20 home runs.

He said the pressure of trying to surpass Babe Ruth's previous record of 714 career homers was past, and that not hav-. ing to play in the field every day should help his stamina. But Crandall and others pointed to Aaron's potentially vast leadership value to the team. American League president Lee MacPhail said Aaron should boost attendance not only here, but in AL cities where he never has played. "I'm delighted and so are all the other 11 clubs in our league," MacPhail said.

"A couple of years ago a few of us worked quite hard to sell the concept of the designated hitter. Today, all those people will be recompensed a thousand fold for getting the DH rule through." Aaron said one of his reasons for asking to leave the Braves and the National League, which does not have the DH rule, was to be able to play without the strain of regular outfield duty. "He will primarily be a DH, although sometimes for whatever reasons we might count on him to play in the field," Crandall said. "But the big thing is everyone on our ball club is going to be influenced, not only by his performance on the field but also by his class." Brewers pitcher Jim Colborn agreed. "As far as how many runs he'll drive can only fuess," Colborn said.

"But I think his real asset is going to be leadership. As much as 'first baseman) George Scott has done for us. I don't think George really wanted the leadership position he'd been thrust into." Ticket director Dick Hackett said the trade has produced "stacks of mail inquiring about season tickets. "It's unbelievable," he said "We get letters from little old ladies, little kids, saying 'God bless you for bringing Hank Aaron Selig declined to discuss Aaron's contract, other than to call it "an extraordi-n a contract for an extraordinary athlete." Aaron reportedly earned $200,000 annually under his expired three-year contract with Atlanta. Selig also declined to say whether Aaron has been promised a front office job with the Brewers, who have been without a general manager since Jim Wilson resigned in August.

"Nothing specific has been discussed." he said. "But certainly knowing the kind of person Henry is and his knowledge of the game, we hope and expect he will remain with the Brewers for some time to come. We expect it to be a very, very long relationship." Aaron reportedly was disappointed the Braves had offered him in effect a public relations job next year. He said he wanted a front office job with greater responsibility, but indicated his main reason for seeking a trade was to continue playing. "There were some negotiations between myself and the Braves and they were nev-er resolved," he said.

"But the Braves were very friendly and cooperative, and I'm just happy things turned out as well as they have here. "At the end of the season I said that after the tremendous pressure on me early in the year, it would be unfair to judge last year by my standards," he said. "I wanted to come back to baseball and the city where I grew up. "It will mean a tremendous challenge to me as a ballplayer, not knowing American League parks and all, but I think after 21 years I've been challenged as much as anyone. "I believe I'm better than a .268 hitter and I'll probably hit 10 or 15 more home runs without all the pressure," he added.

mmammmmmmmmmwmmmmMMmmmmmMmmmmmMM FG 1 Blocked punt, I give Florida victory JSBfft mmm ANAHEIM "(AP) Linebacker Eddie Sheats blocked a Southern California punt and Dave Strock booted a game-winning 25-yard field goal with four seconds to play as the Florida Blazers wrapped up the World Football League's first regular season with a 27-24 victory over the Sun last night. The Sun had tied the score on a desparation fourth down pass from quarterback Tony Adams to Keith Denson. a 26-yard score that came with only 2:29 left to play in the nationally televised game. But Sheats intercepted Adams' pass on the action point and later gave Florida the try to keep the game tied 24-24 chance for victory when he blocked Sun punter Norm Hain-len's kick from his own end zone with the ball recovered on the nine yard line. Sun Coach Tom Fears contended, "Their man was offsides on the blocked punt and their left tackle was moving on the field goal, but neither was called." Florida Coach Jack Pardee, whose players have not been paid for 11 weeks, said, "I'm very proud of this team.

No one really knows the adversity we have overcome. "The same guys who have been coming up with the winning play for us all season, Eddie Sheats and Greg Latta, did it for us again tonight," he added. The Blazers took a 24-7 half-time lead as quarterback Bob Davis connected with Latta on two touchdown passes. Strock also had a 28-yard field goal and Richard James bolted nine yards for a Florida touchdown. The Sun came back with 14 points in the final quarter to tie the game.

Are Terriers better than Rutgers? Tti'-tir'irtii-tiffnirfiiin lynni -mi i nn will find Boston CO SIC our 1TKI us. MH1 HEAR ALL THE ACTION NOV. 16th 1:10 P.M. By KEN O'BRIEN Home News sports writer PISCATAWAY A Boston University team that has been playing better in every game finishes its season here tomor-r i Rutgers Stadium where the invading Terriers engage the Scarlet Knights. Kickoff is 1:30 pm The BU team (5-3-1) is assured of its first winning season in four years under second-year head coach Paul Kemp while Rutgers (5-2-1) hopes to assure itself of a third straight winning campaign.

"We're really happy with our winning season," says Kemp. "I think we're a pretty good team and we've been getting better in each game." Kemp was particularly happy with his team's performance last Saturday when Terriers manhandled Connecticut, 27-17, a club that upset Rutgers, 9-7, two weeks ago. "I'd have to say that our game last Saturday was our biggest victory of the season. The score actually should have been worse than it was. We missed scoring a touchdown from inside the five and then, with about six or seven minutes to go, Connecticut returned a kickoff to our 30 and scored a touchdown," Kemp pointed out.

"We think we have a good team but we don't know if we're good enough to beat Rutgers. That's what we're going down there for: to find out." Kemp is well aware of the Rutgers defense that is nationally tanked (eighth in total defense, seventh against the rush) and has not allowed a TD during the last 14 quarters. "The strong point of Rutgers," says Kemp, "is their defense. You must be doing a lot of things right when you don't let people cross your goal line." The Terriers coach says he disregards UConns upset win over the Scarlet because "you have to remember that Rutgers did not have their fullback, (Curt) Edwards, for that game and they need a guy like him to keep the offense going This is a good Rutgers team and they probably play a better schedule than we do." There's little doubt of that. In addition to Connecticut, the Terriers have also beaten Maine (7-6), Vermont (29-6), Northeastern 133-8) and Bucknell (14-10).

They have been tied by Holy Cross (14-14) while losing to New Hampshire (28-0), Massachusetts (21-14) and Rhode Island (13-7). Rutgers, meanwhile, has defeated Buck- -nell (16-14), Harvard (24-21), Lehigh (37-16), Air Force (20-3) and Lafayette (35-0). The Scarlet have lost to William Mary (28-15) in addition to UConn while tying Princeton (6-6). Frank Burns of Rutgers, also in his second year as head coach, is hopeful of "keeping our momentum going" after last week's rout over Lafayette. The Scarlet's offense was at its very best against the out-manned Leopards as the Knights rolled up 457 total yards 381 on the ground while holding Lafayette to only 18 yards rushing.

It was also the first shutout for Rutgers in the past 60 games. Burns was able to scout the Terriers in their Friday night game (Oct. 4) against Northeastern when the Scarlet Knights were in the same area for their game the next day against Harvard. "I would say Boston University has improved a hundred per cent since that game," said Burns, agreeing with Kemp that the Terriers have been playing better every game. "Last week against Connecticut they played as close to a perfect game as you could possibly play," he added.

The Terriers run out of slot, pro and power-I formations and Burns considers them as "a basic team with not many frills in their offense. They are a very physical team offensively and their line comes off the ball very well." Burns has a high regard for BU's interior offensive' line of guards Richard Clark (5-11, 204) and Kelvin Brooks (6-1, 228) and center Don Chrises (6-0, 225). "They are excellent players," says Burns, "who are right in the heart of their offense." He also is impressed with Terrier quarterback Mark Ryll, a 6-0, 186-pound junior who had lost- his starting assignment after the first two games but regained his job against Rhode Island three weeks ago and has been directing the team since. "Ryll has made a great deal of difference in their offense," says Burns. "He's added a new dimension to their offense." Rutgers holds the role of favorite in this game but the Scarlet's offense of quarterback Bert Kosup, halfbacks Mike Fisher and Bill Bolash and Edwards will be severely tested by BU's defense which Burns regards as "tough, aggressive and as good as we have played against all year." vmvm 1350 SPORTS RADIO lit, NOV.

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