Celtics Open Playoffs As Heavy Favorite Over Knicks
Boston hosts New York in the best of five eastern division preliminaries as a strong favorite to sweep. Celtics aim for a three straight win amid Knicks’ injury losses, with Red Auerbach predicting a possible conference finals clash with Philadelphia.
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Cage Crown Eludes Wilt Chamberlain in NBA Playoffs
Wilt Chamberlain leads the Philadelphia 76ers with a record 68 wins and 13 losses as NBA playoffs begin. Boston Celtics challenge, having won eight straight titles and beating Philadelphia in last year’s Eastern finals. Semifinals start tonight in best of five series with top finishers facing lower seeds.
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Cassius Clay Aims To Retain Crown In Draft Fight
Cassius Clay, eyeing a fight with Zora Folley at Madison Square Garden, predicts he will stay heavyweight champion for 10 more years if allowed. He faces his draft board showdown on April 11 while training near reporters and Black Muslim supporters. Clay says pressure sharpens him, and Folley’s odds as a 7-1 underdog reflect doubt vs his confident dancing style.
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Bill Russell May Win Coach Award For Celtics
Celtics finished second in the Eastern Division as rookie coach Bill Russell earned respect from Arnold Auerbach. Russell led Boston to 60 wins, two behind the 76ers, with Howell and Embry key additions helping the playoff champions maintain strong form all season.
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Local YMCA To Feature Volleyball
The Bennington YMCA will start a men’s volleyball league tomorrow night. Loo mis Dana, executive secretary, announced league play on Wednesday and Thursday evenings with a round robin format and a final double elimination tournament among the top four finishers. Interested teams or individuals should contact Dana at the YMCA.
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White Sox Camp Bristles Under Stanky Feuds and Fire
A stormy spring training sees verbal clashes and two clashes involving manager Ed Stanky as he faces challenges from John Romano and Casey Stengel. The Sox win 7-4 over the Mets in an exhibition as Willie Mays homers and other stars shine in daily spring action.
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Lonborg Odds-On For Opening Day
Jim Lonborg looked like the odds-on favorite to start the season for the Boston Red Sox, after a five-inning 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in which Boston extended its exhibition winning streak to three. Tony Horton fueled the attack with three hits including a homer, while Rico Petrocelli and Mike Andrews rested with minor back issues. Horton and Don Demeter contributed a double and a run as Lonborg emphasized rhythm and control in a low‑stress outing, signaling readiness for Fenway Park.
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Vermont ski resorts report mixed conditions and base depths
A compiled guide lists Vermont slopes with base depths from 6 to 74 inches and conditions ranging from packed powder to frozen granular. Notable readings include Mount Ascutney 10 to 20 inches, Killington and Mt Snow in the higher range with good to excellent ratings, and Sugarbush near 24 to 55 inches with spring skiing.
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Americans Upset Sweden In World Championship Play
The United States, touted as a giant killer, shocked Sweden 4 3 in the 34th World Ice Hockey Championship. Led by coach Murray Williamson, the U S aims to reach at least fourth place to avoid relegation to the B group, as Russia Canada and the Czechs lead with 2 0 records after two games. Sweden defeated West Germany 3 1 in another A group match.
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NCAA Buildup Falls Short as Cardinal Lose to SMU
In Louisville, Louisville’s long layoff and possible lookahead led to an 83-81 upset by Southern Methodist in the NCAA Midwest regionals, sidelining the No. 1 Louisville team from the hoped clash with UCLA. UCLA stands at 28-0 headed to Louisville for a Friday semifinal against Houston, while Dayton and North Carolina meet in the other semifinal.
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Life Membership Presented to Local Attorney at MACC Meeting
Franklin P. Jones, a longtime Mt. Anthony Country Club figure, received an honorary life membership during the club’s annual meeting marking its 70th anniversary. James C. Jerome praised Jones for legal and club contributions over 33 years, with the honor second in club history after Burt Hartington. Charles Kokoras received a silver service for leadership from 1964 to 1966 and for developing the back nine and Scotch Foursome. The 21st William Travers Jerome Memorial Four-Ball is set for May 26-28 with 48 teams per division, returning to silver awards for winners and runners-up across divisions.
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