Lakers rally past Suns as Wilt sits out pivotal comeback
Lakers coach Joe Mullaney earns praise for steering a three game revival against Phoenix in the Western Division semifinals. Wilt Chamberlain sat out the regular season but still contributed key rebounds and defense while Elgin Baylor and Jerry West fueled the win. Lakers advance to face Atlanta in the Western finals on the Hawks’ home court. Knicks, Bucks prep for Eastern finals as Willis Reed shows knee in practice.
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Baltimore Bullets
Willis Reed
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Smokey's Dugout Sets Platte College Basketball Recruiting
Platte College coach Gene Torezon pursues a stronger 1989 70 roster by luring top juniors from nearby programs. He cites practice wins and a looming NJCC schedule, naming recruits Kirk Muller Schuyler Sidney Scribner Lon Larsen Ralph Bares Handy Peterson and others. The Raiders expect a tougher conference slate with home games, a planned gym completion, and a busy travel schedule including York Concordia and Northeastern tournaments.
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Nebraska Derby At Fenner Park Draws Nominations
The $5,000 added Nebraska Derby for 2 year olds at Fenner Park will be run April 18 over six furlongs with twelve nominations. M d Van Berg of Columbus leads entries with three horses British Ross Mrs Van and Gallant Nesson. Van Berg horses campaign in New Orleans and Oaklawn as three are in condition.
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Davies and Carnevale to enter Naismith Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD Mass UPI one of basketballs greatest players and a famed coach will be enshrined in the Naismith Hall of Fame during ceremonies on Saturday. Bob Davies seven time All Pro during an eight year career with the Rochester Royals and Ben Carnevale a 25 year coaching veteran will be honored in special niches at the shrine near the spa where Dr James Naismith invented the game. Prairie chickens and sharp tailed grouse favor elevated open areas with short grass for their spring courtship rituals.
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Rochester Royals
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James Naismith
Cincy Slugger Hospitalized After Tonsillitis Battle
Cincinnati first baseman May was hospitalized Thursday for treatment of tonsillitis. Dodger physician Dr Robert Woods examined him and sent him to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica. He will stay until Sunday and rejoin the Reds when the club returns home next week.
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Santa Monica
Reds
Columbus High School Banquet Tickets Now Available
Tickets for the Columbus High School athletic banquet, sponsored by the Columbus Coaches Club, go on sale from Tooley Drug. The event is Monday April 27 at 6 30 pm in the Ute school gym. Ray Aermnn can arrange purchases. tickets are 3 50. Guest speaker Mary Mueller, CHS three sport star and Univ Nebraska football, will attend.
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Grand Island Race Meet Results Summary
Grand Island track meet results list multiple race outcomes with winning horses and payouts. Notable finishes include Sam's Kathy 10.80 6.00 4.20 and Good Harvest 10.20 7.60 4.00, with detailed payoffs for each leg and attendance reported at 3,935.
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Wood River
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Riple Springs
Lily Fairwell
Perfecta
Three bowlers inducted into ABC Hall of Fame
The American Bowling Congress inducted three persons into its Hall of Fame as the ABC tournament continued. Meritorious service honoree was Sam Weinstein of Chicago, while regular Hall of Fame inductees were Dick Weber of St. Louis and Don Carter of Tarzana, California. Duane Mors of Jamestown NC moved into sixth in regular singles with a 60. Other standings remained unchanged.
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Aaron Leads Masters In Augusta In Tight First Round
Aaron, a noted young player, leads the Masters after a 71 or better effort amid gusty winds. Gene Littler and Bert Yaneny close at 69, with Chi Rodriguez and others at 70. Weather and greens ease scoring. a cut awaits the low 40s and ties after round two.
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Dave Stockton
Larry Hinson
Bruce Devlin
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George Archer
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Hernandez Wins Omaha Bout in Unanimous Decision
Hernandez, rated center, defeated sixth-ranked Jimmy Kesler of San Francisco by a unanimous 10 round decision before 3,864 at the civic auditorium in Omaha. His career record stands at 28 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws. A separate six-round heavyweight bout saw Ron Stanger of Council Bluffs KO Woody Parks in the final round, extending Stanger’s win streak to nine. Preliminary four-round wins went to Rich Puentes, Bob Evans, John Gall, and Dick Pelster.
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Herandez
Omaha
Jimmy Kesler
San Francisco
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Willie Westbrook
Chicago
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Lester Fields
Ron Stanger
Council Bruffs
Iowa
Woody Parks
Beaumont
Tex
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Bob Evans
John Gall
Dick Pelster
Norfolk
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Cincinnati veteran groundskeeper dies at Crosley Field
Cincinnati veteran groundskeeper Mathiens O Marty C Schawb died after a lengthy illness at age 60. A 60 year employee at Crosley Field he supervised groundskeeping and helped design the underground sprinkler system used in major league parks. Survived by son Matty Jr and five daughters.
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Matty Jr
San Francisco
Canilestick Park
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Torezon Named New Football Coach at Albion High School
Former Columbus resident John Torezon will coach Albion High School after leaving O'Neill 51. He built a successful multi sport record at Mary a Class 0 school and is a St Bonaventure and Kearney State College graduate. He lettered in football at KSC and is married with a one year old daughter.
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Reds Rookie Pitches Two-Hitter Against Dodgers
Wayne Simpson, Reds first 1967 draft pick from Centennial High in Compton, hurled a two-hitter to lift Cincinnati past Los Angeles 3-0. Johnny Bench powered the offense with a homer and multi hits while Sutton faltered late. The win came amid a slate of other MLB results including Pirates over Mets 21, Giants over Astros 7-4, and Braves edging Padres 1-0. Dock Ellis allowed five hits with no strikeouts as Pirates topped Mets.
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Houston
Joe Torre
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Nebraska Fishing Report and Permit Delays For Hunters
Nebraska state officials noted demand for hunting and deer season permits ahead of late May regulations. The spring burkeyey season shows limited permits issued with 16 of 1,200 remaining, across Red Willow Lincoln and Verdige units. The report lists statewide fishing activity with fish species and sizes at Lakes and rivers including Catfish at Johnson Lake and Walleye at Missouri River areas.
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Leaders shine at Boulevard Lanes Major League scores
Frank Rockey rolled a 589 with a 243 game and Warren Lund posted a 219. Stan Golischall 211 and 200, Harold Krumland 204 and 202, Larry Trofholz 211, Ooward Cuddeford 211, Ted Pouwlerz 204, Rill Schuele 203, Rich Didier 201, Mverett Nowgh 201, Jack Romshek 208. Cuddy flaedware led team to 985 game and 2688 threesome. Women’s Dale Electronics League honors: Marlene Becher 494 series, Angela Woltaszewski 503 trio. Bor Losers and Gold Digiters each 744 loan game. Jara Losers led with 2187 in series.
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Warren Lund
Boulevard Lanes
Stan Golischall
Harold Krumland
Larry Trofholz
Ooward Cuddeford
Ted Pouwlerz
Rill Schuele
Rich Didier
Mverett Nowgh
Jack Romshek
Cuddy Flaedware
Northeast cage star signs Husker letter
Lincoln Northeast High School All-State star Tom Novak signed a Big Eight basketball letter of intent with Nebraska. Novak, son of former Husker Tom Novak, is praised by coach Doc Cipriano as a dedicated player who helped Northeast win two state championships.
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