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. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
