Celtics Sam Jones to Speak at Curly Williams Sports Night
Bennington prepares for the 13th annual Lions Club Curly Williams Sports Night at the Bennington Catholic High gymnasium. Sam Jones of the Boston Celtics will headline as head speaker after finishing the season strong with 22 points in the NBA Finals clincher.
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Kentucky Derby Field Thrown into Confusion
Louisville unsure as Graystark injury clouds Derby field with 39th Derby trial set. Will Williamston Kid Exhibition ist Duc D Eclair Dominar and Clear Springs run in the mile trial while 13 others’ Derby fate hangs on final prep races. Stables note entry costs and ticket details.
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76ers Owner Fires Coach Hannum Hire Aims at Title
Philadelphia owner Irv Kosloff explains firing Dolph Schayes and hiring Alex Hannum to win the NBA championship. He notes a 55-25 season with division crown but blames losses to top teams and Celtics. Team members cite Schayes-Chamberlain tension over discipline and travel.
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Boston Buys Welterweight Title Defense Prospect
Boston could host Emile Griffith defending his welterweight title against undefeated Ted Whitfield of Springfield in June for a 25 000 guarantee plus a 40 percent gate, promoter Sam Silverman says he has spent three months arranging the bout and is aiming for mid June in Boston Garden. Griffiths manager Gil Clancy notes Madison Square Garden interest and a possible middleweight defense in July. Whitfield is 21-0 and ranked fifth.
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North Bennington Opener Sets Molly Stark League Debut
North Bennington Governors face Leland and Gray today at 4 p.m. on Welling Field in their Molly Stark League debut. Coach Bud Leamy brings a largely rebuilt 1966 team with only two seniors and three juniors after last year’s championship squad graduations. They’ve played one game this season, a 4-2 loss to St Mary’s Hoosick Falls.
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Governors Face Freshmen In Weekend Baseball Set
Marys game starts today as Governors bring a sophomore battery with Dave Wickenden catching for Kenyon. Infield starters likely Gary Martin at first Eddie Baldwin at second John Peckham at third Don Gabrus at short. Outfielders Leamy Bob Montgomery David Ryan and Bill Thompson named in the lineup. Bob Felstein of Toronto defeated Dizzy Dean in a recent bout, advancing in a noted matchup between players from Toronto and Zanesville.
Bosox Boss Braces for Early Season Shakeup in Boston
Boston faces mounting pressure on Billy Herman as the Red Sox struggle early in 1966. Poor pitching and a cold April weather backdrop the manager's shaky start, while front-office changes loom with Haywood Sullivan seen as the likely successor.
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Benhi Cats Start Season With 1 1 League Mark
Benhi high school sports notes report a 1-1 league record for the baseball team under coach Donald Ziter with a 10-9 non league win over Adams. The Cats also shut out MLJ Mounties 4-0 then lost 5-2 to Rutland and look ahead to a rematch with the Raiders.
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Arlington Opens Against St. Mike's
Arlington Eagles under new coach Ken Nicholson face St. Mike's in the Molly Stark League opener at 4 p.m. Webb will start after leading a 6-2 season opening win. A second practice game versus Burr and Burton ended 12-6 in seven innings due to cold weather.
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Kerr to Lead Bulls in Chicago Coaching Hopes
Chicago to name veteran John Kerr head coach for the Bulls with Al Bianci as assistant. Kerr, a Chicago native and former Illinois star, is among castoffs the NBA allowed the Bulls to hire. The article also lists surrounding team personnel and a spring schedule ending June 2 with games against Leland and Gray and Wilmington.
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Bowling Monument League High Singles and Triple Scores
Hegel bowls a 253 and Pinsonnault a 266 for high single marks while Patterson 655 and Davis 678 anchor high triples in the Monument League results.
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Major League Standings Wednesday Games
Philadelphia at Atlanta Pittsburgh at Cincinnati New York at St Louis Chicago at Houston Los Angeles at San Francisco. Standings reflect results from Wednesday night contests across five matchups.
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