Lakers take 2–0 lead as West clocks clutch shot
Jerry West steals a late Hawks pass, drives in and sinks the winning shot to lift the Lakers to a 99 98 victory over St Louis in the Western Division playoff series. Cliff Hagan tops for the Hawks with 34 points, while Elgin Baylor adds key plays and Leroy Ellis seals the win. The series heads to St Louis Thursday.
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Canadiens edge Maple Leafs in semifinal bid
Montreal beat Toronto 3 to 1 on Tuesday as the best-of-seven series moved to 3-1 in favor of Toronto. Detroit defeated Chicago 4 to 1 to even the series at 2-2. Thursday features Montreal at Toronto and Detroit at Chicago.
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Lakers 101 Bulls 99 in Western Final Game Two
Los Angeles leads St. Louis 2-0 in the best of seven Western Final after a 101 to 99 win. Celtics prepare for Boston Cincinnati clash as Eastern final stands at 2-1 with Cincinnati ahead.
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Georgia Coach Butts Accused of Sharing Football Secrets
A state investigation led by Attorney General Eugene Cook found that Wallace Butts of Georgia divulged team information to Alabama coach Paul Bryant before the 1959 game, a claim fueling attacks from both coaches’ lawyers. The report notes unethical and unsportsmanlike conduct that could have affected the game's outcome. Alabama won 35 0.
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Canadiens Rally To Top Maple Leafs 3 1 In Semifinal Play
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3 1 to stay alive in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Toe Blake said a single win could seal it as Montreal aims to force a fifth game in Toronto.
Exhibition Baseball Skeds Feature Bright Matchups Across Leagues
A slate of exhibition games includes Cincinnati vs New York across both leagues, Baltimore vs Milwaukee, New York A vs Pittsburgh, Washington vs St Louis, Los Angeles N vs Los Angeles A, San Francisco vs Cleveland, Kansas City vs Chicago A, Minnesota vs Detroit, Cincinnati vs Chicago A, Philadelphia vs Milwaukee, New York N vs Detroit, Pittsburgh vs New York A, Minnesota vs New York A, Minnesota vs St Louis, Los Angeles N vs Chicago, Houston vs Los Angeles A, and Washington vs Baltimore.
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O'Toole Extends Scoreless Innings Run To Twenty Two
Cincinnati left hander Jim O'Toole pitched 22 scoreless innings in an exhibition win over the Chicago White Sox 7-0 in Tampa. O'Toole credited a nail clipper for keeping his damaged nail in check as he targets Opening Day. Vada Pinson provided early run support with a two run triple as Cincinnati cruised behind 14 hits.
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Public Hearing On Anterless Deer Season Extended
About 50 people attended Vermont’s public hearing on extending the anterless deer season for two years. Eleven opposed and eight supported the bill while lawmakers weighed farm backing and sportsmen club concerns. The Vermont Fish and Game Department favored the extension but did not attend.
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Talk With Williams Still the Same Kid
Ted Williams remains outspoken forthright and controversial with his explosive intensity and inquisitive nature. The ex baseball star is as compelling as ever and shows little outward change to observers in Scottsdale.
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Giants Excerpt: Dark Laughs At Slump During Exhibition Win
New York AP reports Giants manager Alvin Dark cheerfully dismissed talk of a slump after a 6 3 exhibition win over Cleveland in Bakersfield, California. Dark praised teammates Monte Irvin and Jim Hearn and recalled past glory while acknowledging the team is shaping up for opening day. Willie Williams, now a Red Sox batting instructor, reflected on his career and current hitters with a candid view of Mantle and Mays.
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ChiSox Release Wynn After Army of Youth Rises
The Chicago White Sox released veteran pitcher Early Wynn at age 45 as they prioritize younger talent. Wynn, who sought a return to the roster and his 300th major league win, drew interest from the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. He had a spring start against Cincinnati with four scoreless innings in a bid to impress scouts.
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Palmer the Big Choice In Masters
Arnold Palmer tops a poll of 14 former Masters champions as the favorite to win the 27th annual tournament at Augusta National. Palmer gathers 10 first place votes, with Jack Nicklaus second in the voting, while Tony Lema Gene Littler and Don January also receive top marks. Gary Player earns no first place votes but earns some seconds and thirds.
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Vermont Fish and Game on Winter Fish Kill Effects
The Vermont Fish and Game Department notes winter fish kill effects as the ice goes out. Dead and dying fish appear in open waters at inlets and outlets of ponds. Heavy snows and little thawing reduced sunlight and oxygen, causing plant death and decomposition to deplete life support in waters.
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Monroe Moore Sails To Second-Highest 729 In ABC Tourney
Monroe Moore and George Chicovsky jumped to third place in classic doubles with 1340 as Moore delivered a 248 254 227 for the American Bowling Congress event in Buffalo. Moore, 29, previously earned 23250 on a TV bowling show last year. Chicovsky added 611 on 231 205 175.
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Minoso Sold to Washington Senators In Addition to Trio Moves
Minnie Minoso, 40 year old Cuban outfielder with a .303 lifetime average, was purchased from St. Louis by the Washington Senators for about 25000 dollars. He joins Jimmy Piersall in a strengthened outfield as Duke Snider also changed teams earlier. The day also saw Pittsburgh trade Howie Goss to Houston for Manny Mota with cash.
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