Celtics Open Title Defense Against Royals in Playoff Series
Boston, aiming for an eighth straight Eastern Division crown, faces Cincinnati in a best of seven. The defending champs, riding a long layoff, rely on Bill Russell amid questions about his health and role. Coach Red Auerbach worries the idle period may hurt momentum.
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Boxing Results From Last Night In Miami And Santa Monica
Lino Armen tros of Miami outpointed Junior Grant in a welterweight bout. Dwight Hawkins of Los Angeles outpointed Sid Obart of San Diego in a light welterweight clash.
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Vietnam Divided After French Expulsion
The nation remains politically split after Vietnamese groups with differing ideologies ousted the French, who had controlled a protectorate from the late 1800s to the mid 20th century.
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Boxing Investigation Near End in Senate Probe
Washington AP Ed ward Lassman head of the World Boxing Association testifies before the Senate antitrust subcommittee as the Clay Liston championship fight inquiry nears closure. Questions linger over motives to strip Clay, bar Liston, and why Lassman withdrew the suggestion. Detailed testimony links to money deals and possible underworld involvement. witnesses deny fixing. Committee chair Hart says the record suffices and plans no further calls.
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Seagull baseball team previews 1964 roster
Coach Arthur LaChance announces nine veterans returning including Paul Marshall George Durfee John Lambert and George Peacock along with Norm John. New prospects listed Roland Gagne Benny Emery Don Geaumont Lee Saucier Mike Savage Billy Bouchard and Paul Jolin. Scrimmage plans with Biddeford and Portland Telegram league teams and a schedule starting April 29 at Traip through May 29 at Berwick.
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Tiger Hopes Rest On Lary s Comeback
In spring training, Detroit pitchers and manager Chuck Dressen cite Frank Lary as crucial to the Tigers’ fortunes as he regains form after prior years’ injuries. Lary pitched six strong innings in an exhibition win over Cincinnati, lowering his ERA to 1.89 after two hits and one run allowed.
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Hockey Playoffs Switch Sites With Toronto Montreal Faceoff
Stanley Cup playoffs shift to Toronto and Detroit tonight with Leafs hosting Montreal and Chicago visiting Detroit in third games of best of seven series. Both series tied at one win each yet home ice favors underdogs. Frank Mahovlich and Johnny Bower must lead Toronto in a key eliminator.
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Olympic Court Trials To Get Underway Thursday
Four prominent college basketball coaches direct all star teams in Olympic tryouts at St Johns University as part of a three day session. The event features UCLA Oregon State Utah Kentucky State and NAIA squads plus two AAU teams and two armed forces teams under unfamiliar rules and angled foul lanes. Selection will yield 12 regulars and six alternates for the U S Olympic team.
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Exhibition Baseball Results and Schedule Recap
Monday results show Detroit 6 Cincinnati 3 and Houston 5 Oklahoma City 0 in six innings. New York (N) edged Los Angeles (N) 7 to 6 in 12 innings. Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4 to 1 in ten. New York (A) defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2. Chicago (A) and St. Louis won 2 to 1. Boston beat Chicago (N) 8 to 7. San Francisco 10 Cleveland 2. Baltimore 14 Washington 5.
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Gymnastic Show At Biddeford High
Biddeford High School will host a gymnastic show tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Steve White gym. About 12 events have been scheduled.
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Leafs rally past Canadiens 2-1 to tie series in Montreal
Mahovlich assisted on one goal and scored the other last Saturday as the Leafs nipped the Canadiens 2-1 at Montreal and squared the series. Bower, age about 39 to 42, stopped 22 of 23 shots.
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Celtics Predicted To Defeat Cincinnati In Five Games
Celtics legend Bob Cousy predicts Boston will beat Cincinnati in five of six games in the best of seven Eastern Division finals opening at Boston Garden. He notes Royals’ past annoyances and credits Bill Russell as the key to a quick series, while acknowledging Boston’s potential tougher task if Russell falters.
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Conigliaro To Start Season With Boston
Tony Conigliaro, 19, will open the season in center for Boston in a spring game at Scottsdale. Manager Johnny Pesky calls him ready despite youth as he and Horton, Tillman and Yastrzemski pace a improving Red Sox attack in a 8-7 exhibition win over the Cubs.
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Montreal at Toronto tied series heats up
In the best-of-seven set, Montreal and Toronto are tied 1-1 as they prepare for game three. The matchup features rising stars and tactical depth as both sides seek control of the series. Meanwhile Chicago and Detroit have no games scheduled at present.
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