Big Bill Russell May Become Celtics Coach
The Boston Globe reported that Bill Russell is likely to be named coach of the Boston Celtics at a noon luncheon. If chosen, he would be the first Black coach of a major professional team, as Red Auerbach retires as coach to focus on general manager duties after the current playoffs.
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Northern ski areas still open longest Vermont season
Northern Vermont ski spots report a long, profitable season with Sugarbush closing last weekend while Mt Mansfield Stowe and others plan to stay open through next week or longer if snow and crowds endure. Spring skiing is praised as experts expect continued operation into May at several hills.
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Amazin Mets Win Historic Upset over Braves 5 4
The New York Mets secure their first winning season frame by beating Atlanta 5 4 at Shea Stadium. Ron Hunt drove in the decisive run in the ninth after Bill Murphy walked and Lee Thomas misplayed a sacrifice. Ken Boyer fueled the comeback with three doubles, including the eighth inning tying hit, as the Mets celebrate a dramatic late victory.
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Hawks and Wings face decisive sixth in Stanley Cup playoffs
Chicago trails Detroit 3-2 in the semifinal with a critical game six in Detroit Tuesday. Sid Abel said the Wings are in a strong position but the Hawks have won on Detroit ice before, aiming for a seventh game back in Chicago to decide the series and reach the finals against Montreal.
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Brewer Faces Vegas Playoff After Blowing Another Lead
LAS VEGAS Arnold Palmer meets Gay Brewer in an 18 hole playoff for the Tournament of Champions title at Desert Inn. Brewer, 34, tied for the Masters crown last week but lost to Jack Nicklaus, and now chases $20,000 top prize against defending champ Palmer in a 4 p.m. EST ABC telecast. Brewer had led by five strokes entering the final round but faded as Palmer surged, with crowd pressure cited by Brewer as a factor. final scores and prize money for the top finishers are listed.
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Hustling Max Alvis Sparks Tribe to 4-0 Season Record
Max Alvis leads a 4-0 Cleveland Indians start with a .588 batting average as Rocky Colavito and Pedro Gonzalez also shine. Tiant pitches seven strong innings for a 6-0 win over Boston, while other MLB results include Philadelphia over Cincinnati and Los Angeles sweeping Chicago.
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Clay Ready To Defend Against All Comers
CHICAGO (UPI) Cassius Clay signs to defend his heavyweight title against Henry Cooper in London on May 21. He plans a second European bout six weeks later against Karl Mildenberger if fit, with more title fights in Europe to follow. He says ringside seats could fetch 25 dollars and 2 dollars for grandstand, and hints at retirement if defeated.
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Holland Wins 3-1 Over Belgium in 100th Meeting
Holland edged Belgium 3-1 before 60,000 fans in Rotterdam. It marked the 100th soccer meeting, with Holland taking a 2-0 halftime lead and recording its 46th victory in a rivalry dating to 61 years ago. Belgium has 34 wins and 20 draws.
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Major League Standings And Results Recap
Baseball standings show San Francisco 5 1 with 0.833 pace and Philadelphia 4 1 at .800. Pittsburgh and Los Angeles sit 4 2 and 4 2 with 0.667, while New York 2 1 and Cincinnati 1 2 trail. Sunday results include Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 1 and Pittsburgh 6 St. Louis 5. Monday pitchers list Atlanta at Philadelphia Boozer vs Blasingame, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Jay vs Law, Los Angeles at Houston Sutton vs Roberts.
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Red Sox Open Home Stand With Struggles And Schedule
Boston returns to Fenway for a six game home stand after a 0-5 start. The Red Sox face Detroit in a Daylight doubleheader Tuesday and split the week with Cleveland and Indiana in a busy schedule. Boston hitters struggle at .183 with 34 hits in 186 at bats while four errors lift the early fielding total to 13. Rocky Colavito and Duke Sims provided the Indians with a victory Sunday as Earl Wilson took the loss.
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Bowling Southern Vermont High Single Downing
C Downing posts high single of 236 for Southern Vermont as Lasher 222 and Herrington 213 follow. Team effort highlights individual scores in a local bowling meet.
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Boyer Sparks Mets as Giants Hold NL Lead
Ken Boyer cracked three doubles and three RBI as the Mets edged the Braves 5-4 to move above .500. Giants beat the Astros 3-1 to stay atop the league, while Dodgers blanked the Cubs 5-0 and Phillies beat Cincinnati 3-1. Pirates edged Cardinals 6-5 as rookie Woody Fryman earned the win.
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