Fairfield U Stars To Face Hayes on Friday
Fairfield University four star Stags prepare to upset Elvin Hayes led team as Bridgeport Savoys visit Central High Gym for an 8:15 p.m. game. Hayes backs a front line including Benson and Hawthorne while Stags Jones Crenshaw Kenney China are top scorers. Ticket sales are brisk with $2 ducats. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Archie Shehan Center prelim features Trojan and Milford Maples.
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Muskie Hire: Vern Mikkelsen Named VP and GM
The Minnesota Muskies named Vern Mikkelsen as vice president and general manager succeeding Ed Holman who resigned March 24. Mikkelsen, 39, will stay with his insurer and serve as team stockholder while guiding attendance-boost plans and summer player retention. He teams with ex-lakers George Mikan and Jim Pollard in efforts to form a new pro league and keep the franchise in Minneapolis.
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Celtics Edge Pistons to Reach Eastern Finals
Boston defeats Detroit 111 to 103 to advance to the Eastern Division finals for the 12th straight year. Dave Bing scores 44 for Detroit while John Havlicek leads Boston with 31 points and 23 rebounds from Bill Russell.
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Nelson
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Fox
Thacker
Walker
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Roy Rubin Promoted to Athletic Director at LIU Brookyln Center
Roy Rubin, head basketball coach at Long Island University for seven years, was promoted Monday to athletic director at LIU Brooklyn Center. The move expands his duties within the university sports program.
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UPI
Roy Rubin
Long Island University
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Milford Cage Finals Set as Romano's Faces Mariners
Defending champion Romano's Foods meets the Mariners at Milford High School for the Milford March of Dimes Invitational title at 8:30 PM, with a 7:15 consolation game between the Raiders and Milford Shoe Repair. Mariners feature Hillhouse players led by Nate Farley and Art Jones. Romano's lists Wilbur Cross players Clint Davis and Alex Scott. Fairfield Prep standouts Jim Fitzsimmons and Pat Foley star for Milford.
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Greer Leads 76ers Past Knicks to A-Conference Finals Bid
Hal Greer scored 13 of his 35 in the third period as Philadelphia rallied to defeat New York 113 97 in the NBA playoffs. The win earned a best of seven series win four games to two and a date with Boston for the Eastern Division finals. Greene and teammates overcame an early Knicks surge and held on after Greer’s late third quarter burst helped set the tone for the final period.
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Boston
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Green
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Royals and Crowley Fuel dominate small-man league
In the Jewish Community Center small-man tourney Royals beat Arthur's Round Table 113 to 78 led by Amos Hines with 21 points. Crowley Fuel crushed Shamrocks 129 to 63 with Arthur Young scoring 33.
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Whittier 5 Advances To Semi Final Round
Whittier school, Bridgeport Public School champion, overcame a 36 28 halftime deficit to defeat St. Josephs of Danbury 71 59 and advance to the semi final of the Danbury War Memorial Tournament. Lyle Jones scored 19 in the second half. Lester Diggs added 17 and Wesley Marrow 13. Coach George Fox says Whittier returns Saturday.
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Whittier
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George Fox
Fairfield selects Lynam as new Stag basketball coach
Fairfield University names Jim Lynam former St. Joseph’s assistant coach as the Stags plan a full-time assistant hire. Athletic director George Bisacca says Lynam will lead recruiting and shape the program, with a three-year contract starting after July 1. Lynam vows to evaluate personnel first and aims to attract Philadelphia-area prospects while scheduling 23 games this season.
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Fairfield University
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Don Cook
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Charlie Phillips
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Lyman
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Albany
Philly
Philadelphia
Villanova
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Waylie Gibbons
Jack Ramsey
Philadelphia 76Ers
Ramsey
Houston
Dayton
Williams nets 35 as Post Office crushes Lycoming in semi finals
Ron Williams leads the Philadelphia Post Office with 35 points as they beat Lycoming 114 to 74 to reach the Eastern State Industrial league final in Holyoke Massachusetts. Dick Thompson adds 31 for the Post Office while Nate Dennis scores 15 for Lycoming.
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Holyoke
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Quaker City
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Nate Dennis
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Gallaoher
dGarner
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Green
Shady Side Pat Wins Dobbs Ferry Pace at Yonkers Raceway
Shady Side Pat driven by Bob Webster won the $4,000 Dobbs Ferry pace at Yonkers Raceway on Monday night, beating the 5 to 1 Fireaway N by a length. The Hi Lo's Tweed gelding notched his fourth victory in 12 starts this year. Beau Meadow was third. The daily double paid $136.40, with Billy Saucy Talbot and Worth Time paying $14 and $10.20 respectively.
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Whitaker Paces Yankees With Two Homers In 6-5 Win
Steve Whitaker hit two home runs to lead the New York Yankees past the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in Lakeland. Fritz Peterson allowed four Detroit hits over seven innings as New York built a four run second inning. Ray Oyler and Jim Price homered for Detroit, while Mantle drove in two with a single and a sacrifice fly.
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Dalton Jones Fights Label Of Poor Fielder In Boston
Dalton Jones disputes the “good hit, no field” label tied to his defense with the Red Sox. Despite a strong World Series, Jones faces bench duty as Joe Foy and Mike Andrews secure infield spots. He vows to prove himself and earn a starting role, acknowledging mental barriers and past fielding lapses.
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