76ers Eliminate Knicks and Celtics Send Pistons Home
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 113 to 97 and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 111 to 93 to close their best of seven Eastern Division semifinals. Both series ended four games to two as Philadelphia advances to face Boston in a rematch of past wars.
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Celtics Face Tough West Rival In Tight Conference Series
West Coast staging sees St Louis and San Francisco knotted at 2-2 as Boston and Philadelphia veterans push through. Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer star for the 76ers while Bill Russell anchors Celtics tied to late-game drama. Detroit and New York battle as Pistons’ Dave Bing posts 44 and 37-point bursts, but Boston holds a 57-49 halftime edge before clutch Pistons rally.
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Angels Settle Into Steady Spring Play
The California Angels eight years after expansion settle into steady spring work in Palm Springs. The club seeks regulars at four positions and has not yet hit a home run in 18 exhibition games. Pitcher Samm Ellis struggles while Fred Newman shows revival potential. Inside, candidates Ken Tatum and Marty Pattin headline the rotation, with bullpen leaders Jack Hamilton and Minnie Rojas. Veteran woodie Held provides infield strength as Don Mincher Bobby Cox Jim Fregosi Rick Reich with others competing for spots.
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Ben Hogan Cancels Masters Plans
Palm Beach AP reports golfer Ben Hogan, two time Masters winner, will return to Fort Worth Texas today and cancel his participation in the Masters due to a recurring knee injury.
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Eastern and Western NBA semifinals results recap
The Associated Press reports that in the East New York defeated Philadelphia 113 to 97 to close the series at 4-2 and Boston beat Detroit 111 to 103 to win their series 4-2. In the West San Francisco leads St Louis 3-2 after their 3-2 game. No games scheduled Wednesday.
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ABA Monday s Results
No games scheduled Wednesday. Denver at New Orleans for game five, best of five series tied two games each.
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Oilers reach semifinals in Ports mouth semipro tourney
Roy and Perreault Oilers of Biddeford Maine defeated WLOB Radiomen Portland 94 to 77 to advance to the Ports mouth Seacoast Semipro Tournament semifinals. Led by Al Daigle 36 points and Dick Agreste 15, the Oilers hit five players in double figures as Cote 21 and Wilkinson 10 11 contributed. WLOB's Bob Hanken led with 23. The Oilers meet Moe's Celtics, 60 58 winners over Newmarket, in Friday’s 7 o’clock game.
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Exhibition Baseball Matchups Highlight Spring Schedule
Exhibition results show Boston edges Atlanta 1 0 while St Louis tops vid A 3 1 Houston beats Oakland 1 New York defeats A 6 3 Detroit wins 5 to 4 over Pittsburgh Philadelphia routs Minnesota 8 1 Washington beats Chicago 9 2 Los Angeles 8 California 10. Fort Lauderdale and Tampa host pairings as Florida venues host several night games across Cocoa St Petersburg Mesa Phoenix Miami Miami Oakland Winter Haven Holtville and more including Cleveland versus Atlanta and Chicago against San Francisco with various city venues listed.
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Ski conditions in New England ski areas Monday afternoon
Sugarloaf in Maine reports 2 to 18 inches base with good surface. Glen Ellen and Peak in Vermont show 18 to 40 base with mixed conditions, limited to fair, while Stowe notes 18 to 40 base with variable surface. No areas in New Hampshire operating. most regions closed. Weather: Tuesday mostly sunny and cold with 30s and 40s at low elevations, near freezing at high peaks, followed by warmer but unsettled Wednesday.
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Australia’s Emu Named National Bird
A national symbol of Australia is the emu. The bird is officially recognized as the country’s national bird, reflecting its prominence in Australian culture and natural heritage.
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Rolloff Series Continues For Women Bowlers
The sixth weekly roll off for women averaging under 99 will be at 20th Century Lanes tomorrow night at 8 20. Five game format with prizes based on entries. Previous winners Jeannette Montpas Lorra ine Foss Ruth Boyajian and Grace Perron expected to bowl Wednesday. The entry list remains open until rolloff time. An added attraction at 8 45 p m will be a doubles match Kennebunk duo unbeaten face Biddeford team.
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Waslewski Has New Confidence On Mound
Pompano Fla AP Gary Wasilewski a slender right hander with renewed confidence appears ready to carry slack for the Boston Red Sox in Lonborg's absence. He lowered his spring exhibition ERA to 1.33 over seven innings as the Sox beat the Braves 1. Wasilewski 26, Meriden Conn native, mentored by Dick Williams at Toronto, and now back with Boston after a World Series boost. Williams plans him as a key 1968 piece. Wasilewski cites staying healthy as the path to victory.
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District of Columbia Near Mason and Dixon Line
A description notes the District of Columbia lying a short distance below the Mason and Dixon Line, positioning it just below the historic boundary in the context of early delineations.
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Sinden predicts six or seven game playoff
Boston coach Har ry Sinden expects the Stanley Cup semifinal series with Montreal to go six or possibly seven games. He notes both teams are evenly matched in scoring and speed while favoring Bruins defense, and details goaltender choices and lineup options for the opener in Montreal.
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Dot Petty Meets Pat Tarbox In Decisive Duel
Mrs Dot Petty of the Big 20 Lanes Scarborough and Mrs Pat Tarbox of the Roll A Way Lanes Biddeford meet in the second half of their 20 string duel for the Western Maine championship at Roll A Way Lanes tomorrow at 430 p m Pat trails by 170 pins after a 1190 1020 start and will be home favored to shrink the gap as she has rolled 1100 totals recently The match will be telescored and refereed by WM BPA officials.
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Earl Goodwin Tops Holy Name Handicap Rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes
Earl Goodwin rolled a 570 scratch total with 30 handicap pins to win the Holy Name handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes last night among 27 bowlers, finishing with an over 600 total. Bob Reed was second with 583 including 65 bonus pins, while Bob Cote edged Jim Gilman Jr. 564 to 563 for third. high single winners included J Gilman Jr 131 and E Goodwin 135 in the fourth.
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Fruit of the African baobab tree called monkey bread
The sour fruit of the African baobab tree is known as monkey bread. It is edible and resembles a tart cream of tartar flavor.
Orioles Hope To Beat Injury Hex In 1968 Season
Miami, AP notes Baltimore's hopes rest on staying healthy after 1967 collapse. Palmer, McNally, Bunker shelved by sore arms. Robinson concussion and vision issues. Powell slump. Blair broke ankle in winter ball. Manager Bauer rebuilt lineup around Belanger new shortstop, Buford trade, and Powell/Blefary return. If pitching holds and hitters rebound, Orioles seek strong revival.
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Boxing results from St Louis bouts last night
A. J. Staples of St. Louis stopped Gene Rome of New Orleans in ten rounds, Bobby Herrington of St. Louis out pointed Willie Warren of Corpus Christi in ten rounds.
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Torres Stops Dunlop in Sydney Bout
In Sydney Australia Jose Torres of New York with a 175 pound weight class outboxed Bobby Dunlop of Australia at 1744, delivering a decisive win. Torres improved his record as Dunlop failed to land clean blows in the match.
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Officials Protest AAU Olympic Trial Date Clash
Boston officials denounce an AAU plan to hold Olympic trials for long distance running just two days after the Boston Marathon. BAA President Will Cloney says the timing insults Eastern runners and deprives the Boston race of Olympic qualification status. He notes the BAA would cover expenses to ensure the top American from the marathon could enter the Olympic final if allowed.
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Former Dart mouth Star Laris Competes in Marathon Return
Monday morning featured Tom Laris, ex Dartmouth standout now based in California, representing New York A.C. He clocked a brisk 2:16:48 for the 26 mile 385 yard course a year earlier.
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Norm Allie Leads Field In Handicap Event
Norm Allie tops a field in tonight's five string handicap at 7:30 led by 107 average. Ron Lacourse of Saco Transmission stands second with 105, receiving a 15 pin handicap while Norm gets 10. Other entrants include J. Fleurent 96 and G. Morin 88 with varying handicaps.
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Foster Stops Vallejo in Caracas Fight Card
George Foster of Cincinnati aged 135 stopped Jose Luis Vallejo of Venezuela at 5 rounds. Carlos Hernandez 141 also from Venezuela outpointed John Brooks 145 of Wichita Kansas over 10 rounds.
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