Alcindor named outstanding player in NCAA title run
Lew Alcindor led UCLA to a 101-69 over Houston and 78-55 over North Carolina, earning national outstanding player honors. He scored 34 in the title game and 53 across both games, adding 34 rebounds and several blocks as UCLA claimed its fourth title in five years.
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Theodis Lee
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Kansas
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Notre Dame
Tom Winston Heads Saco Little League
The Saco Little League elected Tom Winston president with John Choroszy as secretary and Ray Mailman treasurer. Ernie Huot named umpire in chief, several coaches were appointed, and player registration set for April 15 and 17 at the Saco Recreation Center with tryouts on April 27 and 28 at Memorial Field.
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Cy Martin
Owen Davis
Elroy Lasky
Don Linsco
Celtics Jump To Lead In Opener Of NBA Playoffs
Boston built an early edge in the Eastern Division semifinal opener as Larry Siegfried and the Celtics clicked on both ends. Siegfried did more things right than he did wrong, helping Boston seize the initial advantage in the series.
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Dayton Knows Ropes In Tournament Play
Dayton routs Detroit 123 116 as Boston star Bill Russell and teammates clash over backcourt play. Havlicek Siegfried lift Celtics in final period after Pistons rally, then Dayton wins NIT title led by Don May and Dan Obrovac.
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Birds migrate vast distances each year across oceans
Billions of birds travel thousands of miles annually as part of seasonal migrations. The journey spans continents and seasons, with species adapting to changing habitats and climates while navigating using instinct, stars, and magnetic cues.
Local Men Win Western Maine Doubles Title
Nick Gillis and Dick O'Brien of the 20th Century lanes edged Don Saucier and Don Patchell of the Big 20 in Scarborough by five pins to win the Western Maine Open Doubles title at Pastime lanes. Gillis and O'Brien totaled 2,328 while runners-up had 2,322, with Harpo Plessis and Roger Metayer finishing third.
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Floyd Beckwith
Ron Hibbert
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Augusta
Bob Reed
Ernie Morneau
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O'Brien
Foy Sparkles For Red Sox In Braves Game
Boston's Joe Foy shines in a 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves as he makes sparkling plays at third base. Ray Culp earned the win as Boston builds a five man rotation and prep for upcoming exhibitions against Twins Pirates Yankees Orioles.
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Bowlerettes Defeat Go West In Local Pro League Match
The Bowlerettes defeated Go West 1,477 to 1,444 in a Ladies Pro League match at the 20th Century Lanes yesterday afternoon. Doris Gillis led with 358 as Bowlerettes won two games by 23 and 28 pins before dropping the final by 18. Parkinson led Go West with 326.
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Al Martin Tops 105 and Under Bowling Field
Al Martin of Saco topped 18 bowlers in the 105 and under average group with 1137 total and a high single of 160 in the eighth string. Craig Smith of Biddeford edged Norm Davis of Old Orchard for second with 1118 to 1109. Raynald Michaud of Biddeford was fourth at 1080. Others include R. Lessard 1064 and D Desrosiers 1025 among a long list of scores.
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Saco
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Biddeford
Norm Davis
Old Orchard
Raynald Michaud
R. Lessard
R. Desrosiers
St Mary's Sports Night Highlights Local Teams
St Marys basketball team and cheerleaders were hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians in St Marys Halls Biddeford. Edward Lane MCd the event with comments by Art Descoteaux about 1967-68 seasons and upcoming 1968-69 regulations. A basketball court at Clifford Park was announced and gifts were exchanged for coaching staff.
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St Louis Defeats Saco In Schoolboy bout 43 42
St Louis fourth and fifth graders edged Notre Dame of Saco fifth and sixth graders 43 to 42 at St Josephs Hall. Legendre led Saco with 22 points, Blais had 15 for St Louis, as a tight defense sealed the win after a 10-7 first period, 20-15 halftime, and a close finish. Officials Martin and Petit. Time 4 8s.
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Red Sox Notebook Highlights Spring Training Roles
AP notes from Boston camp reveal Manager Dick Williams keeping players focused in his inner sanctum as he uses volleyball for conditioning and focus. Ted Williams once scoffed, but Dick Williams sees value and notes the value to pitchers. Gene Oliver recalls facing Bob Gibson’s hard fastball in games, and Walter Downarwicz, water ski enthusiast, visits the Sox. Budd Leroux reports routine progress and rehab center work, while Dick Casey plans Duffy Lewis party in Milwaukee as the former outfielder nears 80.
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Gene Michael
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Claude Osteen
Don Drysdale
Don Sutton
Bill Singer
Alan Foster
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Jim Brewer
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John Duffie
Jack Billingham
Vicente Romo
Larry Staab
Leon Everitt
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Bruins Must Win To Tie Rangers In East Standings
Bruins face a must win against the Rangers after a 5 3 loss to Detroit leaves Boston two points behind New York in the East division race. Detroit’s Gordie Howe opened the scoring as Frank Mahovlich hit his 300th NHL goal, with Eddie Shack Ken Hodge and John McKenzie contributing for Boston. Bobby Orr returned from injury for Boston.
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Bobby Orr
Court Condition Tells Story In ABA Playoffs
The Kentuck Colonels missed the ABA playoffs due to a bad court in Commack New Jersey Americans forfeited the extra game. Minnesota provided a good court in Minneapolis and beat Kentucky 115 102 in the playoffs opener. Mel Daniels scored a club record 44 points as the Muskies moved ahead in the best of five series. Anaheim outscored Oakland 147 135 in a separate game. In the NBA, Boston beat Detroit 123 116 and Los Angeles defeated Chicago 109 101 in openers. Zoilo Versalles joins the Dodgers in a mood of rebuilding after a tough 1967 season with Minnesota.
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Exhibition Baseball Sunday Scores and Upcoming Games
Sunday results show Boston powered past Atlanta 6 to 2 while Cincinnati edged St. Louis 6 to 5 and Houston defeated Oakland 11 to 4. Baltimore beat New York 3 to 0 and Washington downed Philadelphia 4 to 2. Detroit and New York A met 2 to 0, Chicago A lost 6 to Minnesota 5, Cleveland defeated Chicago N 5 to 4, San Francisco beat California 4 to 0, and Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh. Sunday slate lists exhibitions in Florida Arizona and Texas with matchups including Atlanta Baltimore Cincinnati Los Angeles New York N St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Chicago N San Francisco Phoenix New York A Minnesota Oakland Washington Detroit and others across Lakeland Tampa St Petersburg Orlando and Sarasota venues.
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Auburn wins first state boys hockey title in history
In Boston, the Western Massachusetts champion Auburn defeated defending champion Arlington 13-2 in overtime to claim the state schoolboy hockey championship for the first time.
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