Lakers and Celtics duel as series moves toward 2-0 edge
In Los Angeles, the Lakers seek to build a 2-0 lead in the best of seven as they meet the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs. Jerry West poured in 53 points with 10 assists in a 120-118 opener win. Russell vows adjustments but won’t reveal defensive plans amid sellout Forum crowd and closed circuit options. Wilt Chamberlain warns against complacency after one win.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Bowling Highlights and Scores From Cedar Rapids League
Readable scores show Novak firing a 248 game and 646 series with Masters. Winterowd posted 244 in the May City Classic while other bowlers like Bernie Strathman, Thelma Karr, Minnie Smith, and Mary Woods posted notable totals across WOMENs Major and other leagues. Overhead Door led with a 910 game and 2543 series as various clubs reported scores and standings.
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Dean Winterowd
Cedar Rapids
Bernie Strathman
Gats
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Tyrants
Ralph Iriles
Jim Iyers
Tawa Mfg. Co.eague
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John Hauschild
Lloyd Lillig
Harvey Witte
Dick Mogren
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Minnie Smith
Dorothy Madsen
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Arlene Reeves
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Ron Redemeyer
Cate Kisners
Ken Southern
Ed O'Brien
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Aie
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Hare! Koach
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Sherry Burrell
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Cyle Mills
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Obrien
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Suare
Marlene Ruthdlaie
Fupsters
Sue Huebsch
Mary Walston
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Tripoli Wins Bulldog Relays Title Amid Strong Benton Relay Showing
Special to The Gazeth reports Benton–Triad area schools led relay events with Benton taking four of seven titles among 15 teams. Tripoli dominated field events and secured top team honors at the Bulldog Relays with 8132 points, outpacing Sumner. Notable performances included Heinberg in the mile and key relay legs from Hens, Wenthold, and Fredericksburg athletes, reflecting a clustered effort across distances and field events.
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Tripoli
Ron Heinberg
Iy VO
Wenthold
Fredericksburg
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Nee-Ly
West Central
Foster to defend heavyweight title vs Kendall in May
In West Springfield Mass AP reports that reigning heavyweight champion Bob Foster will make his second title defense against No 1 contender Andy Kendall in a 15 round bout. The nationally televised match is set for Saturday afternoon May 24 with promoter Vito Tallarita and manager Morris Mushky Salon confirming the announcement.
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Foster
Vito Tallarita
Hot Bat for Swoboda in Mets lineup stress
New York Mets right fielder Ror Swoboda, 24, says he is not changing his approach as he hits at a .333 pace in the 1969 National League season. He reflects on pressure from manager Gil Hodges, doubts about keeping his job, and his comfort playing in New York.
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Ror Swoboda
New York Mets
Pittsburgh
Mets
Swoboda
Red Gasper
Gaspar
West Union North. 7 MEL 2 in Upper Iowa baseball
West Union North defeated MEL 7-2 in an Upper Iowa Conference baseball game. Merle Whitcher and Bob Reeder hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Dick Bauer and Jim Reeder combined on a three-hitter, and Bob Reeder added a fourth inning triple. Murray Kranheer hit a sixth inning homer and drove in MEL’s two runs. MEL drops to 2-3 in conference play.
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Merle Whitcher
Bob Reeder
West Union North
Iowa
Mel
North
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Jim Reeder
MFL
Bill Lubbers
Murray Kranheer
Gene Off
Mt Vernon thinclads topple Prairie reserves 74 59
Mt Vernon high school beat Prairie in a track meet 74 to 59 despite missing standout Mike Brannaman. Prairie top performers included Dave Cling winning both high and low hurdles while Brannaman’s brother took long jump and 220. Relay and field marks from MV and PR were listed with several standout times.
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Mustangs
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Dave Cling
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Fowler
Ichwerlseger
Bran Ramen
Stere
Larson
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Eine
Peevey Tae Cordell
Vernon
Troy
Al McGuire Jr To Enroll At Marquette This Fall
Al McGuire Jr son of the Marquette University basketball coach announced he will enroll at Marquette this fall He starred in basketball at Milwaukee Marquette High School in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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al McGuire, Jr
Marquette
Milwaukee. Wis
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Marquette High
Staubach Set For NFL Start After Navy Service
Annapolis Maryland AP reports adviser said the Heisman winner Staubach will complete four years of service at the Naval Academy. The former Navy quarterback plans an early discharge in July and will report to the Dallas Cowboys after. Staubach was drafted by Dallas and has signed for the 1969 season.
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