Celtics Win 101 90 To Take 2 0 Lead Over Royals
Boston tops Cincinnati 101 90 as Oscar Robertson and Jack Twyman pace the Royals while Tom Heinsohn and Sam Jones surge for the Celtics. Lucas struggles with a back injury as Boston seizes control of the best of seven series and eyes a fifth straight win.
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Whitworth Leads By One At St. Petersburg Open
Kathy Whitworth holds a slim one stroke lead over four rivals after round one of the $10,000 St. Petersburg Women's Open. She struggled on the front nine but recovered after the turn to card a 70.
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BCHS Freshman Triumph in Rutland Invitational
Bennington Catholic High School freshman team defeated MSJ 34-31 to win the Rutland Invitational Freshman Tournament. The Sabers overcame an early Mounties lead, moved ahead midgame, faced a late tie, and sealed the victory with 12 seconds remaining as MSJ called a timeout to plan the final play.
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Torre Debuts Late at Braves Camp With Big Hitting
Joe Torre arrived late to Milwaukee Braves spring training in Florida after a contract dispute, yet homered twice and added four hits to lift the Braves 7 5 over the Pirates in Fort Myers. Torre hit his spring average to .500 as he cooled rivals with late-inning power.
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Manuel Gonzalez Defeats Joe Brown In Odessa Bout
Manuel Gonzalez of Odessa outpointed Houston’s Joe Brown in a 10 round boxing match. Brown fought hard but Gonzalez earned the decision on the local card.
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Californians Dominate Opening Day At National AAU Meet
Teenagers from California shine on day one in Bartlesville as Dick Roth, 16, breaks Roy Saari’s 400 medley mark and Roth leads in 4:13.2 with Saari retreating from the 400 IM. Roth wins the 400 yard medley relay? No, Roth’s time bests Saari’s indoors record. USC leads unofficial team standings with 13 points as Foothills College and Indiana follow.
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Tibbetts To Remain at Helm
The Cleveland Indians will not replace manager Birdie Tebbetts after his heart attack. General Manager Gabe Paul said coach George Strickland will lead temporarily until Tebbetts regains health. Tebbetts remains hospitalized in Tucson with doctors predicting mobilization and treatment before possible recovery.
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Reds storm to 11-3 win to stay alive in playoffs
Providence Reds clinched a decisive 11-3 victory over the Hershey Bears to force a decisive game two in the opening round. Willie Marshall Norm Corcoran and Harry Ottenbrier each netted two goals as Providence erased a 4-2 deficit and surged in the final period. The deciding game is set for Saturday in Hershey.
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Canadiens, Maple Leafs Split Semifinal Night
In the NHL playoffs semifinals Toronto defeated Montreal 5 to 3 while Chicago edged Detroit 3 to 2 in overtime. The results keep the best-of-seven series tied with one win each for the teams.
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YMCA Spring Tournaments Attract Growing Interest
Interest in the YMCA annual spring holiday tournaments is rising with two weeks to go. Open to all members under 19, events include pool table tennis and candle-pin bowling. Defending champions return in four divisions while others move up. Deadline to sign up is April 14 with play starting April 16.
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Sawchuk Injures Shoulder Again in NHL Playoff Overtime
Chicago and Detroit split with 3-2 result as Murray Balfour and Roger Crozier lead the Red Wings and Blackhawks. Frank Mahovlich lifts Maple Leafs with a five point night, tying series at two games each while Howe matches all time playoff scoring record.
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Fearless Fraley predicts Twins Giants in Series
In a sports column, Fearless Fraley argues the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants will meet in the World Series, dismissing other teams like the Yankees Dodgers and Reds as unlikely champs given current form and matchups. He downplays Washington and Kansas City chances, favoring the twins and giants.
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Olympic Trials Upset Shakes UCLA NCAA Blues Struggles
In New York the NCAA Blues led by UCLA faced an upset as the AAU Stars defeated them 82 to 76 in the opening round of the 1964 Olympic basketball trials. Wooden split his squad to play equal time, drawing scrutiny over strategy as the trials proceed at St Johns University gym. The day also saw other results and predictions across major league teams and players.
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Exhibition results across Florida feature six games and multiple pitchers
Exhibition games in St Petersburg Clearwater Orlando Tampa and Miami show wins for Broglio McLish Arrigo Wilhelm and other pitchers. Batters Green Segui Powell and Robinson homer highlighted the slate with Demeter and Carron contributing runs.
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Baseball Doubleheader Results From Florida and Arizona
In Ft Myers Texas teams split as Milwaukee defeated Pitt 12 to 10 in 11 innings. Mesa beat Chig o 7 to 5 in Phoenix. Cleveland lost 3 to 11 at home as Duffalo earned the win. New York N topped Houston 8 to 4 in Cocoa in 12 innings. HRs listed for Torre Wynn Mays among others.
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Knights infield shaped for season opener at Winooski Park
St. Michael's College baseball coach Ed Markey begins season with eight seniors on a veteran infield. Ron Lysik, Don Egan, Frank Logan, and sophomores John Ryan and George Bafundo anchor positions at left field second third and shortstop alongside Roland Lapointe. The 6-6 last season included a victory over Vermont, the Green Mountain champions.
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Snead Leads Greensboro Open with seven under 64
Sam Snead, 51, shot a seven under par 64 to take a three stroke lead after the first round of the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club. Billy Dunk and George Bayer each posted 67s, Julius Boros was 68, with several tied at 69 and 70 as Snead matched Byron Nelson's course record.
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