Russell Is Named MVP After Celtics’ Record Season
Celtics center Bill Russell won the National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award for the fourth time in five years after leading Boston to a 62 win season. He credited his teammates and the city of Boston, and noted the tribute to owner Walter Brown. Jerry West and Oscar Robertson followed among top votegetters.
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Wilt Chamberlain Helps 76ers Edge Royals In OT Thriller
Wilt Chamberlain struggled with a stomach ailment but made two key free throws in overtime as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cincinnati Royals 119 to 117. Hal Greer led with 37 points, Al Bianchi added a decisive basket, and the 76ers overcame a 10 point halftime deficit to take a 1 0 series lead.
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Torres Beats Pastrano Sparks Heavyweight Move
Jase Torres aims to move up to heavyweight after defeating Willie Pastrano for the light heavyweight title next Tuesday night. He hints at a possible fight with Floyd Patterson to settle a longtime grudge and notes Cus D Amato as his trainer.
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Gander JVs Fall 2-1 at Home to Pasadena
The Robert L. Lee JVs lost 2-1 to Pasadena on Tuesday, dropping to 0-2. Steve Rougeau had two hits, Dennis McAfee hit a solo homer, and Sanley Bishop Alan Tomlinson Gary Lewis each had a single. Coach Kern blamed a balk and four errors. JVs host LaMarque at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Twins face tough spring after Astros loss and Oliva injury
Spring training notes a rough stretch for Houston as Pirates top them three in a row. Tony Oliva reveals a bone chip in his right middle finger with X rays confirming the injury but he remains productive in limited duty. Dodgers batter Whitey Ford in a 12-2 win as others shine in showcase games.
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Supersonic Bomber Breaks Two Records at Edwards
At Edwards Air Force Base North American Aviation reports its supersonic bomber set two records during its eighth test flight. The craft weighed over 500000 pounds for heaviest aircraft and logged 80 minutes at supersonic speeds up to about 1400 mph. Test pilots Al White and Van Shepard reached 56000 feet in the 100 minute flight.
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Exhibition Baseball Wednesday Results Card
A cluttered recap of exhibition baseball results from Los Angeles to Detroit, New York to Chicago. It lists teams like St. Louis Philadelphia Minnesota and Houston with scores and venues such as Lakeland Tampa and St. Petersburg, noting matches and venues across the spring schedule.
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