Russell resigns Celtics role to pursue film career
Bill Russell, 35, player mentor and first Negro to coach a major pro team, resigns as Celtics player coach to act in two films. He informed Red Auerbach Monday night and plans to make two movies, one with Jimmy Brown. Russell led Boston to 11 NBA titles and 12 East titles, with a storied career as rebounder, MVP and All-Star. He recently lived in Reading, Massachusetts, and in Hollywood at Brown’s apartment, with close Civil Rights ties.
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Boston
UPI
Boston Celtics
Bill Russell
Celtics
Boston Herald Traveler
Russell
Red Auerbach
University of San Francisco
National Basketball Association
Los Angeles Lakers
Jimmy Brown
Cleveland Browns
Celts
Auerbach
Generalanager
Reading
Mass
Brown
Hollywood
Sports Illustrated Magazine
NBA
Rose Swisher
Powder Puff Chicago Pours on Plate Power
Chicago's power surge spreads through the league as Al Spangler, after two homerless seasons, belts two two run shots to fuel a 12-6 Cubs win over the Braves. Spangler again homers in the seventh, Hundley aboard on an error and on a fielder's choice. The day also sees Reds edge Cardinals in 10, Pirates top Astros, Expos beat Padres, and Washington defeat Oakland.
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Spangler
Randy Hundley
Hundley
Dick Selma
Standings and schedules for the National and American Leagues
The standings show teams in the National League East and West with win loss records and games back, while the American League table lists teams, records, and percentages. Tonight's schedule includes multiple doubleheaders and late games with pitchers scheduled for Atlanta Pittsburgh New York Los Angeles Montreal San Francisco Houston St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia San Diego and more, plus a set of Saturday games and listed matchups with times all in Eastern.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
Philadelphia
Los Celes
Montreal
San Diego
Chicago
New York
W. L. Pet
Atlanta
L.A
San Fran
Phila
Los Ang
Cin
Pitts
Pappas
Jarvis
Veale
Koosman
Los Angeles
Foster
Shaw
San Francisco
Marichal
Lemaster
Washburn
Jenkins
Culver
Johnson
Padres
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Wash
Cleveland
Minn
Oakland
Seattle
Kansas City
Calif
Washington
Sparma
Drago
McDowell
Minnesota
Perry
Pattin
Stottlemyre
Dobson
Lonborg
California
Brunel
Pascual
Cuellar
Peters
John
Kaw City
Pownal Entries for Friday June 13, 1969 horse races
Pownal card lists nine races with $1,200 to $1,300 purses, multiple named horses and connections across each event. Notable entries include Moonlight Lady, West Galley, Jerrys Libby, After Harvest, Journey's End, Navy Surplus, Martha's Joy, and King Torino among others, with various riders and owners denoted. The program shows results, exacta, trifecta, and daily double wagers, plus attendance and handle figures.
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Coronel White
Handley
Justo—Parent
Pegs Lad—Pruden
Moonlight Lady
Owen
West—Galley
Demand’s
Pride
Jerrys Libby
Mafia
Pasquarelli
Little Phyllis—Gash
Taysong—Morgan
V-Gladan—Rivera
Darwin Miss—Young
My Fncore—Mafia
Cooper
Espalaris—Pasquarelli
Bo Chuckel
Eddie
Blaze—Sullivan
Bethson—Kislelewski
Hyperjet—Thompson
Jennie’s
Sun Rider
Golden Game Jr
Fiato
Sunday Wave
Santiago
Your Lizanno—Lapensee
Jolly Ollie
Felix
Tartaglia
Martha’s Joy
Melmond—Morgan
A the Purple Moll—Pasquarelli
Flash—Galley
Lucky Kelly
Pruden
King Torino
Kistelewski
Miss Sc
James Patterson
Real Sport
Sheppard
Zook
Wildwest—Hanks
Lapensee
Effaveff—Thompson
Donahue
Monarch—Hill
Challa—Tartaglia
Kerplink—Hanks
Royal Pick—Hill
Chronicle—Pruden
Dantel Hope
Nadir B—Cooper
Prince—Boismiter
Handlev
Morgan
Handle
Class of 1969 gifts scoreboard at Mt Anthony Union High
The 1969 class contributes about 500 dollars toward a new electrically operated scoreboard at Spinelli Memorial Field, home of Mt Anthony Union High School football. The remainder will be covered by the MAUHS Athletic Department. the sign will bear Mr Anthony’s name and be ready for the 1969 season.
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Dwyer
Mt. Anthony Union High School
John Holland
Ben Rusiloski
MAUHS
Rusiloski
Luzerne County
Mountaintop
Spinelli Memorial Field
Mauhs Athletic Department
Mt. Anthony
Spieth Field
Morrissey
George A. Sleeman
Anthony
Sleeman
Florida Fats Murphy Leads U S Open Field
UPI report from Houston notes Bob Murphy known as Florida Fats shoots 66 to lead the U S Open field after the first round a Friday the 13th tense day for 149 players. Miller Barber sits two back with 68 alongside Al Geiberger and Deane Beman while Ar cher Weis kopf Befram and others in a crowded leaderboard. Defending champion Lee Trevino Nicklaus and Casper are among those at 74 with a likely cut to low 60 and ties.
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Houston
UPI
Bob
Florida
Fats’’ Murphy
Murphy
Miller Barber
Cypress Creek
Barber
al Geiberger
Deane Beman
George Archer
Tom Weiskopf
Dean Befram
Arnold Palmer
Bunky Henry
Bob Rosburg
George Knudson
Dick Crawford
Jack Ewing Jr
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Billy Casper
Scuba Diver Nicholas Masters Water and Risk
Charles A. Nicholas Jr. of Memphis, a publishing photographer, is a dedicated scuba diver who spends weekends each summer underwater in freshwater lakes. He trains with his two sons, values safety, and notes the effort and expense of equipment, comparing diving to golf in commitment.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
Charles A. Nicholas Jr
Memphis Publishing Co
Nicholas
Arkansas
Nick
Mid America
Destin
Fla
Greers Ferry Lake
Ark
Dodgers Rout Pirates To Break Up First Place Tie
In Arlington last night the Dodgers bombed the Pirates 8 6 to drop them from a first place tie to a second place deadlock with the Dodgers. Four home runs including three by the Dodgers led the victory with Chuck Brady Kevin Snow and Mel Lawrence homering. Steve Perry homered for the Pirates. Jimmy Carroll earned the win fanning 14. In North Bennington the Braves surged to 25 9 over the Red Sox on 19 hits and 12 walks. Mike Mattison got the win with 10 strikeouts while Barry Becker led the offense with five for six. Duane Peacock went 3 for 3 and Ken Waine Mattison Mike Jones Brian Corcoran and Denny Norse added two hits each.
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Hank Aaron
Lee May
Reds
Cardinals
Pete Rose
Jimmy Stewart
Tim McCarver
Tony Perez
May
Carl Taylor
Manny Sanguillen
Pirates
Astros
Sanguillen
Fred Gladding
Jim Bunning
Roberto Clemente
Briggs
Grant Jackson
Phils
Dodgers
Bill Singer
Singer
Ron Fairly
Montreal
Gary Sutherland
Expos
Padres
Sutherland
Billy McCool
Mack Jones
Hank Alien
Jel Unser
Washington
Athletics
Jim Shellenback
Allen
Unser
Dodger
North Bennington
Braves
Red Sox
Mike Mattison
Barry Becker
Duane Peacock
Ken Waine
Mattison
Mike Jones
Brian Corcoran
Denny Norse
Nine Teams Vie In Connell Memorial Softball Tourney
Action in the annual Dig ger Connell Memorial Softball Tournament unfolds at Welling Field North Bennington with nine teams in a single elimination format. Opening games Saturday include Sal's vs Steelworkers at 11 Giants vs Cross Oil at 12 30 and Bijur vs Wreckers at 2 Frost's Pharmacy vs Carbon at 3 30 Joe's Mobil awaits the winner in the final round at 5. Sunday features semifinals at 2 30 and the championship at 4 with proceeds funding a Memorial Park lighting system and refreshments available.
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Welling Field
North Bennington
Sal’s
Steelworkers
Giants
Cross Oil
Bijur
Wreckers
Frost
Carbon
Joe’s Mobil
Connell
Memorial Park
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Boston Celtic
Joe Carnicelli
UPI Sports
al Spangler
Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Hinsdale
Dougs Boy—Inman
Galens Miss—Colby
Sawmill King—Wilsey
Elaine Sawmill—Gilman
Beaford Angler
Marshall
Jack Sultan—Bushwayv
Mentor Torge—Harp
Jack—Sutherland
Victory Kay—Inman
Keystonette—Sullivan
Laura Hill—Tremblay
Laconia
Miss—Lawrence
Mighty Choice
Beckwith
Phelps
Molly Bitts—Allen
Rebob—Marshall
Grand Music
Girlman
Shadydale Dream
Tess Tip—Buckley
John B
Melody
Dalessandro
United Press International
Pownal
Wham—Boismier
Gambolak— Pasquarelli
Tell Again
Apple
Miss—Morgan
Superior
Sal—Mafia
Bess Ben—Dean
Anita’s
Magic Evening
Woleba—Davis
Lonesome Jim—Handler
White Wheels
Prince Hasty—Davis
Hot Dish
Kisselewski
Bandit
Galley
Smitty
Albert Magic
Golden Fling
Mr. Banker—Pruden
Combusion Hill
Huddy’s Boy—Kennedy
Forever Cheery—Santiago
Crimson North
Upland—Sheppard
Swinging Sam—Davis
Zip Gun—Davis
Olyea—Miller
Pleasant Day
Timothy Morrissey
Papa
Adams Clothes Shop
Fats’ Murphy
U.S
DIAL
Peaceful VaLley Restaurant
Bucs
Wickes
North St
Bennington
New England
Ahi Devil
Bowl Speedway Veto Racing
Maven
Vermont
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