Sports headlines for Thursday March 16, 1972:

• Vida Blue Exits Laughing -- Says He's Finished
• AP College BB All-Americans
• Pie Traynor, 72, Pirates' All-Time All-Star, Dies

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F New York Rangers (46-13-11) 0 2 0 2 Detroit Red Wings (29-33-9) 0 0 1 1 Att: 14,587 at Olympia Stadium Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Boston Bruins (50-10-10) 3 2 3 8 Los Angeles Kings (18-47-7) 0 1 2 3 Att: 12,969 at The Forum Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Vancouver Canucks (17-46-6) 0 1 1 2 Minnesota North Stars (34-25-10) 1 2 3 6 Att: 15,129 at Met Center Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Buffalo Sabres (14-41-16) 2 0 1 3 Philadelphia Flyers (23-35-12) 0 2 1 3 Att: 14,626 at The Spectrum Game Summary