Lakers Take Game Six Lead Amid West Injury
Los Angeles holds a 3-2 series lead over Boston in the NBA championship playoffs after a 117-104 win at the Forum. Star Jerry West left hamstring strained, uncertain for game seven. Wilt Chamberlain suffered a bruised eye but returned to play in the third quarter.
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Lakers Edge Celtics In Close 89 88 Battle
The Lakers beat the Celtics 89 88 as Bill Russell managed 13 rebounds and Keith Erickson started, guarding Havlicek and finishing with 16 points. Jerry West led L A with late drives and 23 points. Sam Jones paced Boston with 25 as Havlicek scored 18.
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Derby Day Stakes Rise As Majestic Prince Competes
Four Derby contenders Majestic Prince Top Knight Dike and Arts and Letters face a strong field of four challengers Rae Jet Ocean Roar Traffic Mark and Meet Allied as the 9th Kentucky Derby field of eight is set for a 9 30 p m post. Top Knight leads the slate with a five week layoff since the Florida Derby victory while Dike and Arts and Letters add depth to the race and jockeys vie for the prize money with Nixon slated to attend.
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Foster's Mate Scores Quick KO At Taunton
Dick Hart 175, sparring partner to light heavyweight champ Bob Foster, knocked out Jimmy Hardiman of New York City at 1:35 of the first round at Taunton Boxing Club. Hardiman was unconscious five minutes, hospitalized for examination, and later reported in good condition.
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Boxing results from Philadelphia and Los Angeles card
George Benton from Philadelphia stopped Pedro Gomez in Mexico City style bout with Delima also listed. Cornel Nolan of San Francisco knocked out Wayne Kindred in Pasadena. Boxers García and Gomez represented Mexico and Venezuela on a mixed card with bouts in Monterrey and Los Angeles.
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Hopkins to transfer to Baylor from Eastern Oklahoma State
Waco Texas AP announces Jerry Hopkins a 6 foot 1 basketball star from Eastern Oklahoma State College will transfer next season to Baylor University. Hopkins is a key scorer and rebounder entering the college transfer move.
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Pro Picker Rocky Thompson Leads Milwaukee Open Field
The first round of the Greater Milwaukee Open saw rookie Matt McLendon and Rocky Thompson share the 66 two under par lead in a $200,000 event. Thompson cited Paul Falls of Cleveland for improving his swing during the Cleveland Open, noting a stretch of six under par in seven rounds since that lesson.
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Zarley and Elder Lead After Round One in New Orleans Open
Kermit Zarley and Lee Elder share the first round lead at the Greater New Orleans Open with six under par 56. Frank Beard Bob Coyle Dan Sikes Fred Marti Herb Hooper Charley Sifford Howie Johnson and Dave Hill tied for third at 67. Jack Nicklaus, listed as a protourney favorite, shot 74 and faces a tough cut with a triple bogey seven. In Durham NC two New Jersey high school standouts Allen Shaw and Gary Melchioni signed by Duke University for athletic grants-in-aid.
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Frank Beard
Bob Coyle
Dan Sikes
Fred Marti
Herb Hooper
Charley Sifford
Howie Johnson
Dave Hill
Jack Nicklaus
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Pittsfield Golf Team Wins Big at Wahconah
Pittsfield High defeated Wahconah Regional 16-2 in a Berkshire County League match at Wahconah Country Club. Billy Ryan led winners with 77, while Dick Hunter and Tommy Toski each shot 83 for Wahconah. Also notes on club officials and a women’s luncheon at the club.
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Billy Ryan
Dick Hunter
Tommy Toski
Pittsfield
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Umpire Session Slated Monday in Berkshire County
The Berkshire County Baseball Umpires Association will meet Monday at Imperial Lanes at 7 30 p m. A postmeeting interpretation clinic follows and area coaches are invited. The fourth class for prospective umpires begins at 7 with eligibility for the final test requiring attendance at three of five classes.
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