Celtics Force Game Seven in NBA Finals Thriller
The Celtics erased a 14 point deficit to beat the Lakers 119 105 in Boston, staving off elimination and setting a deciding game Wednesday. Bob Cousy mocked the Lakers famous rally while Elgin Baylor and Jerry West were stifled in the pivotal third period.
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Patterson Liston Fight Teases New York Venue In September
Floyd Patterson will defend the world heavyweight title against Sonny Liston in September with New York ballparks as likely sites. Yankee Stadium or the Polo Grounds are named as dates September 17 or 26, depending on licensing by the New York State Athletic Commission and possible Texas bids.
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Mental Strain Of Big Football Drives Out Star
New York Giants star Kyle Rote declares retirement from active play citing mental strain. He notes defenses have become highly specialized and pressure is intense, leading him to accept an offensive backfield coach role under Allie Sherman after 11 seasons. He will also remain a broadcaster for a New York radio station.
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Olivo at 42 Wins His First Game As Reliever
Diomedes Olivo, 42, earned his first major league victory in relief for the Pirates against the Cubs 6-5. He worked 4 1 3 innings, allowed one run on four hits after entering down 4-1, helping Pittsburgh improve to 5-0. Other games saw St Louis top Philadelphia 12-6, Giants 19-8 over Dodgers, Reds 2-1 over Milwaukee, with Houston and New York postponed.
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Tough Tactics Hawks Plan To Even Series
CHICAGO AP Hit em hard outstake em and outscore em that s the plan of attack the Chicago Black Hawks again hope to carry against Toronto to night in an effort to even their Stanley Cup championship series at two games each Coach Rudy Pilous says no reason to change the plan after a 3 0 victory Sunday night the Hawks forecheck and body check jolted the Maple Leafs They hope to win tonight and perhaps repeat their sweep of Montreal in the semi finals if they win one game in Toronto and all three home games they can retain the Stanley Cup symbol of hockey supremacy and would like to win Thursday night.
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Standings and Wednesday Schedule for Major Leagues
The list shows New York at Baltimore Washington at Detroit Kansas City at Los Angeles Chicago at Minnesota Boston at Cleveland with Only games on Wednesday.
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Baseball scores and schedule roundup
Scores listed include Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5 Cincinnati 2 Milwaukee 1 St. Louis 12 Philadelphia 6 and San Francisco 19 Los Angeles 8. Remaining matchups show Houston at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Chicago Los Angeles at San Francisco St Louis at New York San Francisco at Milwaukee Houston at Chicago and Los Angeles at Cincinnati with National League notes.
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Fight Results From Global Boxing Showdowns
Chicago bouts saw Wilson Harris 148 outpoint Frank Smith 147 and TJ Jones 152 outpoint Willie Westbrook 150 in 8 rounds. Morales 128 beat Herrera 125 in Bakersfield, Bartels 147% defeated Matesic 142 in New York. Manzini 1484 beat Jones 1484 and de Piccoli 213% stopped Butler 21 in Bologna. Takayama 130% outpointed Rays 131% in Tokyo.
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Toronto at Chicago in NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Toronto leads the best of seven series 2 1 with Game scheduled at Chicago Monday no game on Wednesday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Nationals Win Bases-Loaded Double Off Shaw
A bases-loaded double in the sixth inning produced the decisive run and handed the loss to former American League pitcher Bob Shaw.
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Hard Luck Hook Explains But Can't Throw Curve
New York AP reports Jay Hook of the New York Mets explains the curveball theory but concedes it does not translate into success. Hook, 26, 6-1 right-hander with a 5.22 ERA, discusses spin and pressure causing the ball to break to the right.
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Winchester hockey coach wins NSF fellowship again
Winchester High physics teacher and hockey coach Francis Finigan has earned a National Science Foundation fellowship for a fourth straight year, this time for advanced work at Tufts this summer. His teams have a record of 125 wins 15 ties and 49 losses.
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McNeeley to Fight Pastrano in May Bout in Boston
Boston promoter Sam Silverman announced ex heavyweight contender Tom McNeeley will face Willie Pastrano of Miami on May 1 at the Boston Arena for 10 rounds. Silverman is also pursuing a potential middleweight title bout between Gene Fullmer and Paul Pender while McNeeley recently beat Prout to reclaim the New England heavyweight crown after losses to Patterson and Prout. Pastrano just drew with Risberg in Stockholm.
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Elliott quits track ends century mile duel
Cambridge England AP Herb Elliott the Australian star who set a 3 54 5 mile world record retired from international competition today. The retirement ends the anticipated mile of the century clash with Peter Snell of New Zealand who had run 3 54 4 recently. Elliott said his Cambridge studies took priority and his limited schedule made it hard to stay in top form.
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Yastrzemski has younger pitcher brother in Worcester
In Worcester Dick Yastrzemski, 19, brother of Red Sox star Carl, has applied to Holy Cross College and serves as a mainstay pitcher for Worcester youth squads. The AP report notes he is pursuing admission for the next fall term.
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Benhi Visits Williamstown in Midafternoon Baseball Clash
Bennington High School faces Williamstown High School today at 3 30 in Williamstown Massachusetts. If weather holds the Catamounts may play North Bennington April 26. Williamstown finished second in the Berkshire League last year and fields a strong infield despite a lighter pitching staff. Expected Catamounts starters include Bob Babson Larry Watkins Steve Hitchey Leo Plante Ivars Vitenbergs Brad Stevens with outfielders Mike Frasier Chuck Nolfo and Dave Ordway.
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Marty's Leads City League Bowling Lassies
In the Girls City Bowling League Marty's Flowers maintained a two game edge by defeating Wasicks 3-1. Polygraphic beat Remcoettes 3-1 to hold second, Powder Box beat Dutch Girls 3-1 for third, Dragon's beat Pin Ups 3-1, and Mitch's Try Hards fell to E. T. Williams 4-0. Powder Box set a league record with 837 total pins. Pat Mann led with 225 single and 573 high triple. The standings list Wassicks, Dutch Girls, E. T. Williams, Remcoettes, and Warren Wirettes in order.
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Celtics Clinch with 119 105 Win Over Lakers in Boston
The Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119 to 105 to force a decisive seventh game in Boston. Jayson Tatum led Boston with strong scoring while LeBron James and Anthony Davis produced key plays for LA. The series stands 3-3 heading back to Los Angeles.
Tapia and Carney Rematch Set for Friday at Mechanics Hall
Middleweights Gene Tapia of New York and Larry Carney of Lowell are rematched for the eight round feature at Mechanics Hall Friday night. Tapia previously defeated Carney in a rugged bout here weeks ago. Promoter Sam Silverman also announced Ray Jutras will debut on the undercard meeting Carlos Zayes of Holyoke in a six round bout.
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Pitcher Dick Seeks Major League Chance After College
A righthander, praised for a fastball and a changeup, also can play the outfield. Dick, seeking a major league opportunity, starred at Bridgehampton High in New York last year posting an 11-0 pitching record and a better than .400 batting average.
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Boston Marathon Showdown Between Oksanen and Kelley
The Boston A A marathon near, with Eino Oksanen and Johnny Kelley as focal contenders. Paavo Pyspenen of Finland enters US debut racing alongside the seasoned duo, both former winners, in a field watched for a repeat of Finnish dominance and a possible arc of rivalry on the Arcadia Forest training tale.
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Little League Tryouts Set for Wednesday
Bennington announces Little League tryouts at the Little League park on County Street tomorrow at 5 30 p m. Thomas J Harrison players agent says boys aged 9 to 12 should attend. The league will run two divisions major and minor with work near completion on the minor park adjacent to the major park and room for over 100 youngsters this summer.
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Calder Cup Finals Open in Springfield Against Buffalo
The AHL Calder Cup finals begin in Springfield with the defending champions hosting Buffalo. The best-of-seven series continues in Springfield Saturday night before heading to Buffalo Sunday. Additional dates remain to be announced.
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League Leaders in Batting and Fielding Stats
O Connell Washington leads batting with .583 and Lollar Chicago at .571. Allison Minnesota tops runs with six. five others have five. Rollins Minnesota drives 8 RBIs. Robinson Chicago and Lollar Minnesota tie with 6. Lumpe Kansas City 9 hits. Robinson and Lollar 8. Yost Los Angeles and Howard New York lead 3 doubles. five at 2. Twelve tied with 1 triple. Rollins Minnesota 3 homers. five players at 2. Howser Kansas City and Aparicio Chicago have 4 and 3 stolen bases. Pizarro Chicago and Terry New York share 2–0, 1.000 pitching. Schwall Boston 11 strikeouts. Kralick Minnesota and Pizarro Chicago 10.
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Baseball Prop Averages and Lead Writers Highlight Season Stats
At bats F Alou of San Francisco leads with a .481 average ahead of Musial and Oliver of St. Louis at .467. Mays of San Francisco has 9 runs, with Kuenn and F Alou tied at 8. F Alou also tops with hits and T Davis of Los Angeles holds 10 RBIs, White of St. Louis 9. Thirteen players tie at 11 runs. Oliver leads doubles with 4, three others tied at 3. Eighteen players tied at one triple.
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Baseball leaders wrap: Mays and Giants tie for homers
Home runs led by Mays of San Francisco with four, tying for the lead with three other players. Stolen bases topped by Wills of Los Angeles with three, with five others tied at two. Pitching leaders include Purkey, Mahaffey, Friend, O'Dell each at 2-0 and 1.000, with eighteen others at 1-0 and 1.000.
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