NY sports history: Jan. 7, 1969
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1969
Nets beat Pipers to end losing streak
Walt Simon scored 25 points as the New York Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 113-111 victory over the Minnesota Pipers. Only 1,323 fans were on hand for the American Basketball Association game at Long Island Arena in Commack. It was the first season on Long Island for the Nets, who had played as the New Jersey Americans in the ABA's initial two seasons. The team stumbled to a 17-61 record in 1968-69 under coach Max Zaslofsky.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
