Shape Up or Pay Out for Celtics After Whitewash
Red Auerbach threatens a general fine for the Boston Celtics if they do not improve after a 108 73 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He hinted Bill Russell and every player could be fined, aims to boost momentum for the playoffs, and expects Philadelphia to finish second in the East with Boston hosting the opening playoff round.
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NBA Playoffs Start March 26 With Lakers vs Warriors
UPI reports the 1969 NBA playoffs begin March 26 in Los Angeles with the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The schedule lists multiple games in Los Angeles San Francisco Atlanta Baltimore Philadelphia Boston New York through early April, with potential tiebreakers. The Eastern Division race prompts tentative dates for the first round among Baltimore New York Philadelphia and Boston, plus additional games if needed.
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San Diego Eyes Johnny Podres
Johnny Podres recalls Dodgers glory years and lean years with Detroit and New York. Now with expansion Padres in Yuma he aims to pitch and help the club under manager Preston Gomez. Bavasi credits Podres for a fresh chance as he works with new teammates and youth.
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Look Magazine All America picks include lone sophomore Haywood
Spencer Haywood of Detroit is the only sophomore on the Look Magazine All America team chosen by a nine man US Basketball Writers Association committee. Lew Alcindor of UCLA Bud Ogden of Santa Clara are the only seniors. The seven juniors are Calvin Murphy Niagara Pete Maravich LSU Mike Maloy Davidson Rick Mount Purdue Jim Millian Columbia Charlie Scott North Carolina and Dan Issel Kentucky.
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Sunshine Nil For Spring Training In Florida
In St. Petersburg Florida Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets complain that spring has been disappointing due to heavy rain and poor work. Seaver notes he may be moved by performance more than weather while Koosman struggles with control and rhythm in early outings. Mets hitters are hitting around .300 as Koosman and Seaver eye strong seasons with hopeful World Series ambitions.
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Red Sox suffer Florida weather woes and camp notes
Winter Haven Florida report shows Fenway Boston weather delays and rainouts in exhibition schedule. Dick Williams pushes players through soggy camp work as pitchers need bullpen work. Tony Conigliaro hot at .421 in 10 at bats. Yastrzemski and Harrelson slumping. Lonborg Pizarro set to start versus Houston. Jose Santiago arm concerns. Rico Petrocelli elbow fine. St Patrick party at Ranch House noted.
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Bruins' Bad Guy Turns Into Angel
Boston Bruins defenseman Ted Green, famed as a rough player, has shown restraint this season with a lower penalty total and a major fight with Maple Leafs star Forbes Kennedy. Returning from contract disputes, Green remains key to Boston's defense as Orr nurses injuries, aiming for Stanley Cup glory.
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Mound Hopefuls Get Heavy Work in Spring Pitching Review
United Press International surveys major league pitchers in spring drills as managers demand early-impression work. Don Drysdale impressed for the Dodgers in four innings vs the Yankees, while Jim Bouton and others from the Yankees group fared well. The Mets beat the Braves 3-0 behind five innings by Jim McAndrew, and the Orioles halted a skid with a 3-1 win as Boog Powell homered. Rain and wild pitches disrupted several games as teams pace toward the season.
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