Celtics Clinch Eighth Straight Division Title
Boston defeats Detroit 140-120 to seal the Eastern Division crown and gain home court. Coach Red Auerbach hails the win as one of the top moments of his career after losing star Bob Cousy. Lovellette leads the bench with 21 points as Cincinnati and San Francisco post big wins elsewhere.
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Second Week Track Meets Set Across Bay City and Nederland
Five Bay o Tex Area schools head to Dayton Nederland and Bay City for week two of track competition. Athletes from Amibuac Barbers Will Crosby Channelview and La Porte showcase veterans Barfoot Loos Swint Huddleston Gwinn Huff Smith and Martin, with strong relay squads and field events highlighted by Barfoot 473 in the discus Swint 20 in the broad jump and Huddleston 15.4 in the high hurdles.
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Clay Seeks Second Army Test For Cassius iClave
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay undergoes a second Army aptitude test in Louisville after a prior Florida assessment raised questions. He says he feels good and will travel to Chicago for a Muhammad dinner and New York TV taping. He responds to Doug Jones and Floyd Patterson threats with a bold plan to share gate revenue and fight both in one night.
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National League Faces Big Personal Problems This Season
The National League grapples with major player turmoil centering on Cincinnati pitcher Joey Jay and Los Angeles outfielder Frank Howard. Jay's departure from the Reds camp in Tampa sparks questions about his lease, oil business ties, and finances, while Howard weighs retirement as he faces a successful yet demanding career. Meanwhile, Cubs beat Giants 4-3 in 10 innings, and Amalfitano homers for the Angels in a 2-1 spring win over the Athletics.
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Cast Removed From Mickey Wright's Leg
AP reports golf star Mickey Wright has shed the leg cast after a fall injured her left leg. She warmed up with a 79 and plans to join the women’s tour on April 2 at St. Petersburg Florida, having represented Oak Cliff Country Club.
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Baytown Boxers Compete At Magnolia YMCA Meets
Three boxers from L and M Boxing Club Baytown will box Friday at Magnolia YMCA Houston James Youse 80 pounds and James Griffin light weight share junior division while Leon and Morgan Jr 147 welterweight also listed bouts begin 7 PM Five club members scheduled for Tuesday in Huntsville Youse Leonard Morgan Jerry Morgan Howard Griffin and Griffin listed for action
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