Transplanted New Englander Makes First Pro Season a Success
Los Angeles Lakers rookie coach Joe Mullaney reflects on his first NBA season. Despite Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor injuries, the team finished second in the West and earned playoff contention. He stresses defense, notes an emergency offense against injuries, and urges rule changes to allow zone defense.
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Red Sox Rookies Impress Manager in Spring Game
Boston rookies Bill Lee and Ed Phillips starred in relief as New England beat Minnesota 15-5 in a spring workout. Phillips has not allowed a run in six innings, while Lee yielded one hit in three frames. Veterans Sonny Siebert struggled, giving up five runs in five innings, as Boston outhit the Twins 15 to 9 but committed four errors. Gerry Moses, Carl Yastrzemski, and Luis Alvarado led the offense with three hits each, boosting Yastrzemski to a .400 spring average. Pitchers Gary Peters, Ray Jarvis, and Sparky Lyle were slated to work next against St. Louis.
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Bruins clinch playoff spot despite weekend ties with Red Wings
Boston earned a playoff berth after weekend ties with Detroit left them seven points ahead of the Rangers with three games left. Chicago's win over Toronto created a first place tie with Boston, and the Bruins now rely on others to topple the Black Hawks if the season ends level.
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Bobby Allison wins Atlanta 500 stock car race
Bobby Allison, 31, from Hueytown Alabama, won the Atlanta 500 stock car feature at record speed 139.554 mph, breaking Cal Yarborough’s bid for a fourth straight title. He led with six laps to go after a pit restart during a caution, beating Yarborough by a half a second. Pete Hamilton finished third, Lee Roy Yarbrough fourth, and Richard Petty fifth. Prize money was 22,800 dollars.
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