Sixers Triumph Over Celtics in Playoff Opener 127-113
Hal Greer erupts for 39 points while Wilt Chamberlain dominates with 24 points 32 rebounds and 12 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers topple the Boston Celtics 127-113 in the Eastern Division finals opener. Wally Jones and Chet Walker add scoring support. Bill Russell limited by wind and time out, Havlicek and Sam Jones pace Boston. The series shifts to Boston for game two.
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Gypsy Joe Harris Beats Curtis Cokes In Non Title Bout
Gypsy Joe Harris, 22, won a unanimous 10 round decision over welterweight champ Curtis Cokes at Madison Square Garden. Harris used brisk movement and jabs to build an early lead, absorbed a late round assault, and likely earned a title shot with the upset victory.
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Flat Dates Announced at Pownal Green Mountain Track
Race officials at POWNAL Green Mountain Racetrack announce upcoming flat dates with Vincent J as vice president and general manager. Details on schedule and events to follow through official releases.
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Whitey Wieselmann praised by Casey Stengel and Reds staff
A profile piece notes Casey Stengel’s favorite player was Whitey Wietelmann, a former Braves shortstop, now coaching first base for Cincinnati. Quotes from Dave Bristol Jimmy Bragan and Tom Helms extol his selfless work ethic long throwing finger loss to his batting practice duties and Santa Claus persona in San Diego.
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Pownal Harness Results From Night of Races
Race by race results show winners, placings and times led by 6-Friendly Scotch in race one and 9-Lady Wonder in race two. Daily Double paid 59.60 with a noted scratched entry Showells Ace and attendance figure listed.
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Invitational Trot Will Highlight Saturday Card
POWNAL Harness races offer a total purse of 11950 with an eight horse field in the eighth race the Invitational trot led by Hardy's Hero Jet Fighter and Homestretch Spot among contenders Post positions include Vince Rachel on number eight and Bill Arthurs with Jet Fighter in second stance First Freight and Homestretch Dude also figure in the field The feature pace races draw seven entries headlined by Ladd Diamond Newport Thor and Miss Forever An eleven race program starts at 8 p.m with twin double daily double and Perfecta wagering available
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Lady Haven—Ferriero
Sadovsky
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Morel
First Freight
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Schmigel
Spencers Parley—Bard
Hardys Hero—Rachel
Thomas Brook
Thomas Brook—Nd 2. Mead Frisco—Lutman
Jailor Byrd
Edlekraut
Lad Diamond
Ollette
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Miss Forever
Newport Thor—Mattison
Fox—Ferriero
Jean Gay—Jaeger
Hurricane Hal—Bier
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Merry Dares—Mattison
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Quotes and coaching boasts fuel old school football lore
Ed Bowmaker surveys coaching hunts at MAUHS and BCHS while recalling locker room wit from Bill Glass Vince Lombardi Duffy Paige and others. The piece weaves morale quips from players and coaches, noting changing battle cries and lingering pride in football culture.
Shot Put Champ Returns To Track and Field Wars
World shot put champion Randy Matson returns to action at the 40th Texas Relays in Dallas despite a sore hand. Matson may hit 66 or 67 feet in prelims and finals after two weeks off to heal, with his 1888 discus record also in reach in the day’s events at Memorial Stadium.
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Pownal Entries Open With 1967 Harness Race Cards
Saturday card lists ten trots and pacers across divisions from First to Eleventh Pace with winnings ranging from 550 to 2500 dollars. Notable horses include Algiers Only Pacific, Massacre N, and Prince Majesty among others, with riders Peckham Foster and Arthurs repeatedly appearing in top mounts.
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State Lists Ski Facilities in Vermont for Current Season
The State Department of Industrial Relations lists 81 ski lift sites in Vermont for the present season, including 57 chair lifts with 56 040 capacity per hour and 220 896 6 feet of length, 82 surface lifts with 68 593 capacity per hour and 142 838 4 feet, 4 gondolas with 2 320 capacity per hour and 26 050 7 feet, and 62 rope tows totaling 38 076 feet. Construction and installation plans receive close staff attention from receipt to final inspection, with periodic season inspections after operating certificates are issued.
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