15 Americans Listed on Japan Teams Opener
The Japanese pro season began with 15 American players among 300 on Central and Pacific league rosters. Masanori Murakami returned to Osaka and Stanka rejoined Taiyo Whales after considering retirement. Home runs came from Ken Hadley Bloomfield and Ken Aspromonte in opening day play.
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Hawks pull within one win as Celtics rally stuns 76ers
In Boston, Sam Jones and John Havlicek sparked a 114-108 overtime win as the Celtics erase an eight point fourth quarter deficit to force a decisive game. Wilt Chamberlain dominates the boards with 33 rebounds but Philadelphia must win three straight to reach the finals. Len Wilkens and Cliff Hagan fuel the Hawks to a 3-2 series lead with a decisive rally in St Louis. Jerry West leads Lakers with 31 in a 112-100 defeat.
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Cyclones Open Spring Football Drills Among Big Eight
Iowa State prepares to start spring practice next Monday as one of the few idle Big Eight teams. The Cyclones, viewed as a top contender for the No. 3 spot alongside Oklahoma and Missouri, aim to deploy two platoon football and return experience on offense.
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Matson to Vie at Drake Relays in Des Moines
Texas A M star Randy Matson, world record holder in the shot, will compete at the Drake Relays in Des Moines on April 29 30. Matson, 6 feet 4 inches, 260 pounds, has thrown the shot a record 70 feet 7 3/4 inches and previously set Drake marks in 1963 64.
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Davies resets South African broad jump mark at nationals
Britain’s Lynn Davies, Olympic champion, won the South African championships and cleared 26 feet 10 inches to better the national record for the second time in four days. Ralph Boston’s world record of 27 feet 4 inches remains pending approval after a jump of 27 feet 5 inches last year.
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Terrell to Tour for U.S. Posts Exhibition in Vietnam
WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell announced plans for an exhibition tour for U.S. troops in Vietnam after his next title defense. He did not disclose the site or opponent for the upcoming bout.
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Pro Sports NBA Playoffs Eastern Finals Boston Tops Philadelphia
Boston 114 Philadelphia 108 as Celtics take 1 0 lead in the best of seven series. Montreal leads National Hockey League semifinal 2 0 over Toronto after a Saturday win. Chicago shutout Detroit 7 0 in a Sunday action and games head to Tuesday.
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Spahn Finds Quiet Life on Oklahoma Ranch
Warren Spahn, the 21 season major league veteran, returned to his Oklahoma ranch in 1983 to see spring green up for the first time. He enjoyed ranch work, said he would not rush to another major league deal, and noted offers from outside baseball without deciding. His career record stands 363-245 with a 23-7 season in 1963 split between teams.
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Baseball Notes Deck Out for Spring With Manager Moves
Baseball round up highlights many new skippers including Wes Westrum at the Mets and Leo Durocher with the Cubs. Odds favor the Dodgers in the NL while the AL is seen as open with Baltimore and Minnesota as co favorites behind Frank Robinsons arrival. Exhibition results show mixed scores as teams prep for the season with White Sox posting best record 21 7 and several games featuring Mets Yankees and Orioles.
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Jeff Booster Club To Meet Tuesday At Jefferson High
The Jefferson high school booster club will hold an important meeting in room 227 Tuesday night at 7 30. Plans will be finalized for Jeff's spring sports banquet, scheduled for April 25.
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Boston Patriots Sign Star Defensive Back
The Boston Patriots of the American Football League sign Vic Purvis as a free agent. Defensive tackle John Mangum and linebacker Doug Satcher had agreed to terms earlier. The 1965 Southern Mississippi defensive unit helped opponents average 161.2 yards per game.
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Hodler Names Sapporo Banff as 1972 Winter Hosts
Sapporo Japan and Banff Canada are cited by Marc Hodler president of the International Ski Federation as the leading candidates to host the 1972 Winter Olympics. The report notes Hodler’s official statement on the selection process.
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Myers Whips Brown In Pro Mat Event
Sonny Myers defeated Bob Brown in the main event at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night. Brown was unable to continue after the early exchanges and the match ended in a decisive victory for Myers.
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