Celtics Outlast 76ers 110-109 To Win NBA's Eastern Division
Boston edges Philadelphia 110-109 in the seventh game to claim the Eastern Division title and set up a final series with the Los Angeles Lakers. John Havlicek starred with 26 points and a decisive late steal as Sam Jones led with 37. The win also secures playoff shares and cements a potential seventh straight NBA championship bid for Boston.
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Wilt Chamberlain Contemplates Retirement After Ailing Season
Wilt Chamberlain, plagued by stomach trouble and difficulty beating Bill Russell in finals, plans hospital study for his stomach and will weigh plans for next season. Red Auerbach lauds Chamberlain’s performance in the series as John Havlicek’s late steal preserves a Celtics win amid playoff celebration.
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Stottlemyre Shuts Angels 4-0 for Yankees First Win
Mel Stottlemyre pitched a seven hit shutout as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 for their first win after two one run losses. Maris hit a homer, and Stottlemyre walked none while fanning four in his poised opening day showing.
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Second Annual YMCA Wrestling Match Saturday
The second annual wrestling tournament will be held at the Bennington YMCA tomorrow afternoon at 1. Open to all amateur wrestlers 13 and older with entries from Pittsfield Mt Greylock North Bennington Burr and Burton Cambridge and Bennington. Local wrestlers include Greg Squires Art Eastman Jim Betts and Armand Patnaude.
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Yancey Takes Lead In Houston Open
Bert Yancey shot six under par 65 to lead the opening round of the Houston Open at Sharpstown Country Club. He energized by his brother's putting tips, topped a 142-player field as Homero Blancas and others trailed with 66 and 67 scores.
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Black Hawks Reach NHL Finals After Narrow Detroit Win
Chicago defeats Detroit 4-2 to take the semifinal series 4-3 and advance to face Montreal in the Stanley Cup finals. Bobby Hull tied the playoff goal record with his eighth, Stan Mikita scored the winner at 9:42 of the third period, and Eric Nesterenko added late insurance as the Hawks crucially rebounded from earlier deficits.
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Mets win first of year as Bethke, Klaus spark Houston upset
The 1965 Mets, still cellar dwellers, defeated the Astros 5-4 in 10 innings to claim their first win. Jim Bethke earned the win in relief and Bobby Klaus homered to seal the victory amid a day of scattered NL and AL results.
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Last Day To Register For YMCA Tourney
Interest grows as Bennington YMCA announces a nine year running Tourney starting April 19 for members under 19 with pool bowling and table tennis. Junior and intermediate divisions crown holders from 14 and under and 15 and over. Names Eddie Ballance Howie Therrien Larry Guetti Chip Durocher among past champions. Registration deadline is today.
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Gogolak sues WOR TV and sportscaster for defamation
Pete Gogolak Buffalo Bills kicker sues WOR-TV New York City sportscaster Clare Mosher and others for 300000 dollars alleging defamation of character and civil rights violation. He claims a Nov 6 1964 broadcast impersonated him and ridiculed him damaging his reputation. case filed in Erie County Supreme Court.
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DuPont Five-Man Team To Get Astrodome Solution
NEW YORK UPI Houston Astro outfielders cannot see fly balls in daytime under the Astrodome skylight. DuPont five-man team from Wilmington, Delaware, is tasked to devise a fix by April 25 before the next day game with the Pirates.
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