(This story was originally published on May 8, 1969)
By Dave Newhouse, Oakland Tribune
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The Oakland Oaks are champions of the American Basketball Association, and talking of a dynasty.
The Oaks polished off Indiana in the fifth game of their seven-game series, 135-131 in overtime, before 6,340 at the Oakland Arena to complete a magic first year under the wizardry of coach Alex Hannum.
It was a sub-par performance at best by the Oaks, which makes it even more bitter to swallow for several ABA coaches who predicted Indiana would defeat Oakland.