Warriors Rally Extends NBA Finals Series Workmanlike Rally in San Francisco
The Golden State Warriors erased a 13 point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 117 109 in San Francisco and force a sixth game in the best of seven NBA championship series Rick Barry led SF with 36 points while Tom Meschery sparked a late surge with seven straight points and Nate Thurmond added timely baskets to seal the comeback
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Tom Merscherg
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San Francisco Warriors
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Warriors
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Chet Walker
Nate Thurmond
Hal Greer
Wilt Chamberlain
Jim King
Rick Barry
Luke Jackson
Thurmond
Greer
Barry
Yancey shoots 66 to lead Dallas Open by one stroke
Bert Yancey fired a four under par 66 at Oak Cliff Country Club to take a one-stroke lead at the Dallas Open after 54 holes, lecturing on putting between rounds. He rode superb touch on the greens while spraying his tee shots, with Kermit Zarley close behind after a 68.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Bert Yancey
Yancey
Oak Cliff Country Club
Kermit Zarley
University of Houston
Zarley
Roberto DeVicenzo
Argentina
Gay Brewer
Bob Goalby
Bobby Nichols
DeVicenzo
Brewer
Yankees Stan Boston Angels Move Into First
Yankees rally from behind 7-5 over Red Sox as Elston Howard delivers a decisive pinch-hit double and Al Downing shines in relief. California takes first with a doubleheader sweep, while Orioles and Twins stake early season leads with key wins. Washington, Detroit, and Kansas City also win.
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Associated Press
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al Downing
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New York
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Ohio University cancels Monday game. reschedules at Cincinnati
Ohio Freshmen postponed season opener due to wet grounds in Huntington West Virginia. Western Michigan stays tied for first in the MAC with a 5 1 record after a 6 1 win over Miami Saturday.
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Little League Draft Meeting Announced for Mason County
Rancel Jiiden president of Mason County Little League announces a Tuesday 6 p.m. meeting in city council chambers to draft players and recruit managers for the Little League and Pony League. Eligible returning players must sign up before the draft or join the waiting list.
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Rancel Jiiden
Mason County Little League Association
Jividen
Viking Golf Team Ready for First Match
McArthur County's first scholastic golf team prepares for its debut against Wellston at Fairgreens Country Club in early May. Coach Larry Kruger notes practices at Elm Course near Athens and Fairgreens. The Vikings schedule two matches with Wellston and two with Waverly, featuring players Steve Andrews Danny McKee Phil Quigley Chuck Frn Kim Wortman Steve Eberts Jeff Gregory Earl Cecil and Ronnie Burson.
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Chuck Frn
Kim Wortman
Steve Eberts
Jeff Gregory
Earl Cecil
Ronnie Burson
Pirates fall to Cubs as snow delays game
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 7-3 to the Chicago Cubs in a game halted by a late snow call. Norm Gigon homered for Chicago, Adolfo Phillips drove in two, and Fergie Jenkins earned the win with 10 strikeouts as Pittsburgh prepares for a Philly and St Louis series.
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Lou Brock
Cardinals
Indians lose two with bad mistakes in doubleheader
In 42 degree Cleveland Stadium the Indians drop a 9-6 12 inning opener and 2-1 nightcap to the California Angels. Errors, misplays, and baserunning miscues dampen the day as Steve Bailey shines in relief but the Tribe fall two games back in the AL standings. Bailey debuts with strong relief. Angel errors and timely hits seal both losses.
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Kralick
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Bobby Knoop
Rhoads to Speak at Annapolis on Safety Helmets
Ohio University intramural director A. H. Jack Rhoads known as Mr. Rulebook will address the National Intramural Association Conference at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland. He discusses safety aspects of experimental touch football helmets and reports on research into helmet effects after 38 years officiating.
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Jack” Rhoads
Ohio University
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Pitching Hope for Mel Queen and Local Scouting Ties
Mel Queen failed to join the Cincinnati Reds as an outfielder and is now pursuing a pitching career. He wields a strong fastball and a slider while former coach Ellis Clary scouts for the Minnesota Twins, highlighting active local connections in pro baseball.
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Minnesota Twins
Helms Hitting Helps Cincy Edge Astros 5-3
Tommy Helms sparked the Reds with two doubles and a single to drive a 5-3 win over the Astros, lifting Cincinnati to a fourth straight victory. Helms raised his average to .357 with seven doubles as the team moved into second place, .0289 behind St. Louis.
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Bell Ends Bout But Fighting Continues in Melee
In Zanesville Ohio two young boxers failed to hear the bell ending a four round bout. A fighter’s brother jumped in and tackled the opponent. Police said more than a half dozen people swarmed the ring and ringside. A scuffle outside involved four women. one 21 year old was arrested. Cochran earned his opponent Agin first pro defeat in four bouts.
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Fle
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