Celtics Win Division Title by One Point on the Road
The Celtics edged the 76ers 110 to 109 to clinch the Eastern Division title in seven games. John Havlicek sparked Boston with 26 points and a late steal, while Wilt Chamberlain posted 36 points and 42 rebounds for Philadelphia. The win sets up a Sunday NBA final versus the Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Garden with potential postseason shares totaling around $3,991.54 if the Celtics repeat.
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Bills Kicking Ace Sues WOR TV for Libel
Buffalo Bills kicker Price Gogolak seeks 300000 in a defamation and civil rights suit filed in Erie County Supreme Court against WOR TV New York City and sportscaster Clare Masher. The case names WOR TV parent RKO General and Marty Handler, cites a November 11 1964 broadcast, and alleges contempt ridicule and damages. Gogolak, who turns 23 Easter Sunday, says impersonation on air harmed him.
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Lew Alcindor Not Going With Coach Lew Alcindor Not Going With Coach
New York AP Holy Cross new basketball coach Jack Donohue focused on recruiting but his top target Lew Alcindor declined Holy Cross. Alcindor prefers a larger city and is weighing UCLA NYU Boston College St John’s Michigan offers. He aims to study journalism. Donohue says he spoke 16 minutes, remained neutral. Power Memorial star led team to 71 game win streak and city scoring 2067 points with 2902 rebounds.
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Eastern Loop Is Compact Says Johnson
President Johnson reports the Eastern Baseball League is more compact after Pittsfield joins in place of Charleston. Reading moves to Pittsfield, York and Elmira pair with Reading and Williamsport respectively, creating a 140 game schedule with 28 games among the nearby clubs and four intraleague road trips. The change aims to save costs and boost fan interest while maintaining strong major league affiliations.
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Yancey Leads Houston Golf as Field of 142 Gathers
Bert Yancey fired a six under 65 to grab a one stroke lead in the first round of the Houston Golf Classic at Sharpstown Country Club. Homero Blancas, rookie in his pro debut, shot 66 to sit one back, while favorites Billy Casper and Doug Sanders opened at 72 and defending champion Mike Souchak posted 68.
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Houston umpires offer free rule-counseling service
The Houston Baseball Umpires Association provides a voluntary service where an umpire attends meetings to explain baseball rules to officials players or promoters of youth leagues. The program helps young players become familiar with game situations before they arise, promoting better understanding and fair play.
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Worship and ski program at Mad River Glen
Six inches of new snow at Mad River Glen boosts skiing as a full Easter program unfolds. A summit worship service led by Rev. Charles Parker starts early with free chair lift rides, an egg hunt for children, noon costume parade, and a chicken barbecue after the parade.
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Chamberlain Again Talks of Retirement After Loss
Wilt Chamberlain spoke of retirement as ongoing stomach trouble and his failure to beat Bill Russell in finals dominated a disheartening Boston loss. He planned to enter a hospital for stomach studies before considering next season. Red Auerbach praised Chamberlain's series while John Havlicek earned high praise for shots and a late steal.
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Testimonial Set June 2 For Dr Charles Fasce
Dr Charles Fasce a famed athlete and umpire across three sports is honored with a testimonial dinner in the Boys' Club gym on June 2 at 7 20 p m Clement M Farrell is general chairman Msgr Eugene F Marshall pastor St Marys is honorary chairman Mrs Bernard J Pat Flynn chairs the women s division Former Mayor Raymond L Haughey leads arrangements Subcommittee chairs include Tickets Joseph Gaetani Program Guy Pellegrinelli Jr Bill Joseph Kasuba Ticket outlets will be announced shortly
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Stonemyre 1 0 with a 1-0 start as Schmidt Lopez and Rodgers led the Losers Lopez 0-1. Mar Ist hit a first inning homer.
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