Canadiens Rally For 2 1 Win Over Bruins In Opener
Montreal veteran Claude Provost scored at 14 40 of the final period to lift the Canadiens to a 2 1 victory over Boston in the first game of their Eastern Division semifinal. Ted Harris and Johnny McKenzie had set up early goals, while Gerry Cheevers and Gump Worsley traded strong saves before Provost's decisive strike.
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Montreal
UPI
Claude
Provost
Canadiens
Boston’ Bruins
Aight
Ted Harris
Gerry Cheevers
Cheevers
Boston Nets
Gump ‘Worsley
Bruins
Johnny McKenzie
Ken Hodge
Henry Richard
Worsley
Ganadiens
Jean Beliveau
Orr
Pipers Rally Past Muskies 125 117 To Lead ABA Playoffs
Pittsburgh Pipers trail by 17, surge in third period led by Art Heyman 34 points to beat Minnesota Muskies 125 117. Vaughn 25 Hawkins 26 Williams 23 for Pittsburgh. Daniels 28 Inniger 28 for Minnesota. Series resumes in Pittsburgh Saturday.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Art Heyman
Pittsburgh Pipers
Minnesota Muskies
American Basketball Association
Pipers
Chico Vaughn
Heyman
Gonnie Hawkins
Vaughn
Charlie Williams
Williams
Tom Washington
Mel. Daniels
Minnesota
Erv Inniger
Sapred
Les Hunter
Smith
Washingtn
Hunter
Hawkinis
Bowlels
Wiliams
Freeman
Voudin
Inniger
Jarvis
Wright I
Palmer
Porter
Keller
Xelly
Washington
Hawkins
Wright
Kelly
Hunter B. Daniels
Clark
Flisburgh
Aainnesatt
Hayman
Andrew Warde to Play Alumni Nine Saturday
Andrew Warde high school hosts its annual Alumni baseball game at 1 p.m. on Fairfield school field. Head coach Bob Jackson said former Warde stars will participate and urged others to report by 12 noon. Alumni will feature Larry Mishik of the Washington Senators and Sacred Heart University players Doug Holmquist Bill Beaudin Pete Jankovsky and Bruce Bernhard.
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Andréw Warde
Fairfield
Bob Jackson
Jackson
Warde
Grads
Larry Mischik
Washington Senators
Sacred Heart University
Pioneers
Doug Holmquist
Holmquist
Bill Beaudin
Pete Jankovsky
Bruce Bernhard
Eagles Upset North End In JCC Cage Tourney
The Eagles defeated the third-seeded North End Sports Center 255 to light up the Jewish Community Center Small Man basketball tournament. Dave Linney led the Eagles with 19 points while Jim Dobbs starred for North End with 22. Other results included New Haven JCC beating Lafayette Package 94 75 and Crest Lincolns Mercury defeating Sonia Travel Agency 97 88. Quarterfinals are set for Sunday.
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Eagles
North End Sports Center
Jewish Community Center
Dave Linney
Jim Dobbs
North End
New Haven Jcc
Lafaysette
Crest Lincolns- Mercury
Sebring
Richie B
Stonybrook
Grorhberger
Yiolf
Mycherino
TrAvis
Scott
Vo Doghorsh
Kasper
Domiling
Mercury
Ansonia Travel
L Freeman
Bisunt
Kennon
Wardlin
Hourlaon
Stona
Nevwion OY
Murphy
Edmonds
PN Hicks
Aaron
Anarere Fos
NCAA Quintets Fall in Olympic Trials Opener
In Albuquerque the NATA All Stars defeated NCAA White 84 77 while Armed Forces All Stars beat NCAA Red 91 78 in the opening round of the 1968 Olympic basketball trials. Charles Paulk and Don Dee each starred for the NATA squad with 18 points and Dan Issel led White with 16 before fouling out. Mike Barrett scored 19 for the Armed Forces as they pulled away after halftime.
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N.M
UPI
Nata All Stars
NCAA
Armed Forces All Stars
Cay
Red
Charles Paulk
Northeastern
Oklahoma
Don Dee
Stahead
Ron
Nelson
University of New
Charlie Scott
North Carolina
Scott
Dan Isse
Kentucky
Armed Forces
Mike Barrett
Lear Nf
Barrett
Norfolk
Naval Station
Rangers Edge Hawks 3 1 In Open Cup Semi Final
Rangers beat the Chicago Black Hawks 3 1 as Rod Gilbert sparked a third period rally with a early third period goal and Kurtenbach added a rebound score. Jean Ratelle assisted Gilbert and Pilote scored for New York while Denis Delordy started for Chicago. Giacomin made 31 saves in the win.
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NEW York
UPS
Rod Gilbert
Rangers
Chicago ‘Black Hawks
Kartenbach
Laird
Pierre
Pilgte
Ed Giacomin
Stan Mikita
National ‘Hockey League
Giacomin
Chicago
Pilote
Ranger
Denis _Delordy
Hawks
Madison
Squar Garden
New, York
Kurtenbach
Ron Stewart
Howell
DeJordy
Gilbert
Jean-Ratelle
New-York
Roberts' Goal Lifts Blues Over Flyers 1 0 in Playoff Opener
Jim Roberts scored with 5:47 left in the third period to give St. Louis a 1-0 win over Philadelphia in the Stanley Cup Western Division semifinal. The Blues outshot the Flyers 33-14 and goalie Glenn Hall earned the shutout. The series moves to Philadelphia Saturday with games in St. Louis on April 8 and 10.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Jim Roberts
St. Louis
Roberts
St. Marseille
Flyers
Glenn Hall
Blues
Bernie Parent
Spectrum
Orcutt Club Notes Reach Relays Winners in Two Divisions
In National Boys Club Week spirit Orcutt clubs held relay events. Intermediate division winners included Julio Diaz Bob Gyreqki Gamby Morales Pete Latotrella Bert Crowell and Richard Murphy. Junior division victors featured Richard Perry John Riccio Thomas Austing Robert Reynolds Joseph Paglia Ted Szymkol Barry Gunningham and Michael Lockart. Father and Son night with softball at 7 followed by a swimming program and refreshments.
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Thomas Aus‘ting
Robert * Reynolds
Joseph Paglia
Ted Szymkol
Barry Gunningham
Michael ‘Lockart
Bays
Clbck
Boros and Casper Fire 65s Lead Greensboro Open
Casper Boros and Julius Geiberger share first round lead at the Greater Greensboro Open with 65s. Boros carded five birdies in a 35-30-65. Geiberger cruised with five birdies and an eagle for 34-31-65, while other contenders including Campbell Dill and Smith topped at 67 and 68.
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N.C
UPI
Billy
Gasper
Julius
Bordgsfire
Casper
Baras
Asa
Geibere
Smithy
Sacramento
Calif
Joe Campbell
Knoxvill Tenn
Terry Dill
Austin
George Archer
Kel Nagle
Dave Hill
Cobie Legrangé
Far East
Air Force
Boras
Mid Pines
Smith
Sedgefield Country Club
Campbell
Dill
Gary
Arnald Palmer
Strall
GGO
Foros
Geiberger
Roran
Gaiberger
Boros
Lgeiberfer
Swith
Dulus Boros
AlsGeiberger
Apts
Cone
Ich
E. Smith
Cene
Coble Legrange
Terry
KelcNogle
Don
George ‘Archer
Love Hill
Wayne
Wales
Hardid
Armpald -Polmer
Totty
Agr
Bovby Nichols
Boupld
GiWeks Courtnay
Jock
McGowa
Red
Funseth
Yeur
Reier
Buller
Cou Graham
Little Kitty Clay Yonkers Wins Middletown Pace
Yonkers New York Del Insko steered Little Kitty Clay to a four wide stretch win in the $4,500 Middletown Pace before 17,301 fans at Yonkers Raceway. Ruby's Sterling Farm of West Virginia owned the six year old daughter of Billy Adios Clay which paid $12.60 $5.48 and $4.00 while Shore Will paid $6.40 and $4.60. Rick Colt finished third with a $6.80 return. The daily double paid $189.60 on the 8-4 combination. Symphony Starlite paid $30.24 in the opener and L. L. Long paid $9.20 in the second race.
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Yonkers
N.Y
UPN
Kitty Clay
del Insko
Shore
Middletown
Yonkers Raceway
Ruby
Sterling Farm Stables
West Virginia
Billy Adios Clay
Shore VII
Rick Colt
Symphony Starlite
L. L. Long
NFL AFL Stars May Play Game In Astrodome
NFL-AFL stars discussed hosting an All-Star football game at the Astrodome after 1963. John Gordy said rent talks with the Astrodome were under way and other sites were being considered. Proposals aimed to benefit players, but NFL officials cautioned a game before 1970 is unlikely due to contract obligations.
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AFL
Astrodome
Houston
UPI
John Gordy
National Football League Players Association
Gordy
Jack O’connell
King Hill
Association
Atorsney
Detroit Lions
New York
NFL J
AllStar
Los Angeles
Columbia Broadcasting System
Tacksonville
Fla
National Broadcasting. Co
Pete Rozelle
Opening Games Tonight in NBA Division Finals
The Philadelphia Tigers and the San Francisco Warriors begin the NBA division finals tonight. The 76ers host the Celtics in the East while the Warriors face the Lakers in Los Angeles. Luke Jackson returns for Philadelphia as Wally Jones Hal Greer and Wilt Chamberlain deal with lingering injuries.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Tigers
San Francisco Warriors
National Basketball’ Association
76Ers
Boston Celtics
Warriors
Los Angeles
Lakers
Celtics
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Hawks
Luke Jackson
Wally Jones
New York
Hal‘Gréery
Wilt Chamberlain
Jones
Greer Jand ‘Chamberlain
City Kickers to Host Newark in Sunday Clash
Bridgeport City Soccer Club resumes league play after a three week break with a 2:30 p.m. home match against Newark in the New York German American Premier Division. A 12:45 p.m. reserve clash precedes the main game at Glorieta Manor field. Newark sits third in the standings after a recent improvement. Bridgeport lists players including Alan Chift, Jack Fleming, Pete Hristov, George Sweetman, and captain Ian Gillespie.
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Bridgeport City
New York
Newark
N.J
S.C
Glorieta Manor Field
Bridgeport
Alan iChift
Ine Ochvar
Jack Fleming
Dave ‘Balmsforth
Chico” Chacurian
Pete’ Hristov
George Sweetman
Jimmy White
Tae McGuigan
Gord Middleman
Don ‘Sweinbicht
Terry
Varley
Ian Gillespie
Sacred Heart Pioneers Triumph Over Fairfield 7-1
Sacred Heart University defeated Fairfield University 7-1 on Fairfield’s field as Dave Baye hurled a strong seven inning outing. Baye allowed five hits, two walks, and struck out eight to earn his second win of the season. Bolger led Fairfield with two singles and a double, driving in the lone Stag run.
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Dave Baye
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield University
Pioneers
Baye
Notre Dame
Bridgeport
Star
Bolger
Skip Bolger
Fairfield
Pete Gillén
Stan
Norman
Gillen
Sacred ‘Heart
Paul Gazso
Hank Jasiukiewicz
Beaudin
Tankovsky
Jim Hock
Mike Mullen
Bruce Bernhard
Bob Vagnini
Jasiukiewicz
Gibson Stars
Frank Mahoney
Stags
Rob Gibson
Sacred Heart
Beardin
Wally
Hradstock
Mullen
Doug Holmquist
SHU
Central Connecticut
New York Tech
Long Island U
Brooklyn
Florida
Ealrfield
Sacred Heart Ebrhrb
Obrkebl
Normanset
Gorso
Mahoney
Gibsonp
Hiss
Glusil
Janokovsky
Hock
Walsh
Poa
Jankovsky
Hrobstock-Beaudin
Baye-Jan
Gibson
Pr—Bernhard
Pony League Note Registration at North End Boys Club
The Pony League announces practice and coat fitting for the North End Boys Club entry. The event, in Bridgeport, will be at Beardsley Park diamond 1 p.m. tomorrow with transport at 12 30 p.m. from the club. Red Murrell leads with 1 657 points across three seasons.
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North End Boys’ Club
Bridgeport Fire Department
Diamond
Beardsley Park
Red Murrell
Drake
SHU Golfers to Face Marist Squad Today
The Sacred Heart University golf team seeks its third win of the season as it meets Marist College at 1 30 p m at Riverview Country Club Milford Coach Don Feeley fields a squad that beat Brooklyn and Hunter and lost to Fairfield in a quadrangular Mon John Palumbo won all his matches Ed Matulionis won two and tied one teamwork and rivalry noted as the SHU squad aims for victory over Marist in Milford.
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Ken
Urban
University of Bridgeport
Wit
Purple Knights
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck
N.J
Brown
Tom Chrzanowski
Harrington Park
N. J
New Jersey
UBC
Bob Harlébans
Bergenfield
Hofstra
Jona
Sacred Heart University
John Kovacs
Joe Bean
Marist College
Riverview Country Club
Milford
Pioneer
Don Feeley
Brooklyn
Hunter
Fairfield
John Palumbo
Ed Matulionis
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