Celtics open playoffs vs Knicks in East semis
NBA playoffs start with Boston hosting New York after Philadelphia, led by Wilt Chamberlain, won 68 games for the league’s best mark. The Celtics seek a third straight title as Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles also begin series in a balanced 10-team field.
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Warriors face Lakers in NBA playoffs opener without West
San Francisco meets Los Angeles in Oakland to begin a best of five series. West is doubtful with ankle and leg injuries while Baylor has been in and out but appears fit. Thurmond with a cast backs the Warriors, Barry leads scoring with 35.5 average and Meschery and Attles are banged up but expected to start.
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Len Crone Named Seymour Cage Coach in School Board Move
Len Crone, longtime Bassick High School assistant coach and local athlete, was appointed basketball coach at Seymour High School by the Seymour Board of Education last night. A Central High School graduate and former star at Southern Connecticut State College, Crone also excelled in baseball and basketball in the Marines and has worked with Bridgeport Boys' Clubs as a physical director. he will teach physical education in elementary schools alongside coaching.
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Hawks and Bulls Meet in Western Division Semi Final
St Louis Hawks face the Chicago Bulls in the Western division best of five playoff opener in St Louis. Hawks rely on Richie Guerin and prize rookie Lou Hudson while Bulls, led by Bill Bridges and Zelmo Beaty, seek a quick start after a strong season debut.
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Lakers Warriors Playoff Stars Ready for Key Action
Gail Goodrich of the Lakers and Jim King and Fred Hetzel of the Warriors figure to see a lot of action and in the end may wind up as the key performers, it seems to happen May way in playoff action each year.
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Celtics Believe They Can Sweep Knicks Series
The Boston Celtics, favored to win the best-of-five playoff series, aim to sweep New York Knicks in three straight. Sam Jones noted the Knicks’ potential trouble if fully healthy, while Red Auerbach warned Willis Reed’s return could complicate matters. The series opens in Boston with TV coverage on WOR TV Channel 9.
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Yankees Nip Dodgers 7-6 as Ford Stars in exhibition
Whitey Ford boosted the Yankees with five strong innings and Joe Pepitone driving in two runs as New York halted the Dodgers’ six-game spring winning streak. Ford earned his second win while Duffie took the loss amid a 12-hit Yankee attack.
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Exhibition Baseball Results Highlight Spring Contests
Yesterday’s scores featured New York A seven to seven with Los Angeles Chicago tied seven seven. Cleveland beat California four two. Baltimore defeated Cincinnati four two. St Louis over Philadelphia two. Detroit beat Atlanta four five. Boston over Pittsburgh four three. Major play notes include Indians’ hitless final two frames and Mays homering for San Francisco in Scottsdale, with Giants beating Cubs nine six.
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Orioles Rally Past Reds Behind Epstein Spring Homer
In Tampa, Baltimore’s rookie Mike Epstein hit a three run homer for his first spring blast, powering the Orioles to a 4-2 win over Cincinnati. Pitching by McNally Bunker and Brabender limited the Reds to six hits as Cincinnati saw its three game win streak end.
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Rochester Nine Names Jennings New Starter at First Base
Senior Jerry Jennings of Fairfield will start at first base for the University of Rochester baseball team this season. The 6-4 190-pound left batter and right-handed thrower batted .222 for Rochester’s 11 5 record last year. The Yellowjackets open Saturday against Cornell in Williamsburg Virginia.
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Egyptian Pride Caps Roosevelt Feature at Roosevelt Raceway
Egyptian Pride returned from a near year idle and won the feature pace at Roosevelt Raceway by a length and three quarters in 2 04 15 under Harold Dancer Jr. Bengal placed second and Trysail third as the favorite paid 3.60. The 2 1 combination with Bengal yielded a $295.80 daily double with Special Miss and Mountain Likeable.
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North Enders Triumph in City Open Tourney Kickoff
In the 32nd annual Boys' Club City Open, North Enders beat Downtown A.C. 48-45 behind Richie Dobbs 26 points. Milionaires toppled Indians 60-55 with Ed Beaudeault Baye and Tom Lyddy scoring 19, 16, 11. Orcutt overwhelmed Fairfield PAL 74-46 led by Al Morris 16 and John Ulatowski 11. St Michael's edged Knights 44-41 as Bob Lapinski struck 22 for the winners.
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Tourney at a Glance Tonight's Games and Scores
Tournament overview with senior and intermediate divisions. Orcutt beat Fairfield PAL 74 46 in senior play. other senior results and tonight's schedule list matchups at North End Orcutt Middle Street and Downtown A C venues. Intermediate and junior divisions feature several evening games across Orcutt and Middle Street venues with teams such as Burfards Celtics North End and Lions facing off.
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Braves Errors Doom Braves in 5 4 Loss to Tigers
Detroit capitalized on five Braves errors and a passed ball to score three unearned runs, including the ninth inning winner, as the Tigers edged Atlanta 5 4 in West Palm Beach. Hoffman and Oliver homered for Atlanta while Jones tied the game in the seventh with a homer.
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Angels Cut Warner in Major Roster Shuffle
California Angels released rookie Jackie Warner along with 16 other players. Warner, 22, led the team with 5 RBIs in cactus league play before being assigned to the minor league base at Holltville, California, by manager Bill Rigney.
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Niagara Freshman star Murphy sets scoring records
Niagara University's 1966 47 season ends with a 14 5 record as Calvin Murphy five ten guard nicknamed Skidoo Kid leads scoring. He totals 929 points in 13 games for a 48.9 point per game average field goal 50.6 percent and 84.1 percent free throw. He grabs 102 rebounds and commits 3.4 fouls per game. His high is 66 against Hog Dawes and low 37 versus St Bona venture freshmen.
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Gaylord Perry to Debut New Pitch Next Season
Gaylord Perry, former 21 game winner for the Giants, plans to unveil another new pitch in the coming season. He began working on it late last season and will start throwing it again in about ten days, keeping details secret. Perry credits his 1965 hard slider for big two hitters and a 12- game split before the All-Star break, and notes boosted confidence from past success as he eyes tougher opposition this year.
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