Celtics Outlast Lakers To Tie NBA Playoff
In Los Angeles the Celtics beat the Lakers 119 to 105 to tie the series as Boston surged in the third quarter. Rob Cousy led a late push while Elgin Baylor and Jerry West were stifled by Boston’s defense.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1962
Page
7
In Los Angeles the Celtics beat the Lakers 119 to 105 to tie the series as Boston surged in the third quarter. Rob Cousy led a late push while Elgin Baylor and Jerry West were stifled by Boston’s defense.
Dan Biasone head of the Syracuse Nationals announced the NBA team will remain in Syracuse easing rumors of a move to Philadelphia. Philadelphia Warriors owner Eddie Gottlieb reportedly plans to sell to a San Francisco group. Onondaga County offers 50 percent rent reduction at War Memorial Auditorium, saving about 12000 dollars. Local leaders back a season ticket drive to support the team.
Arnold Palmer received a hero's welcome in LATRUBE Westmoreland County where officials declared Arnold Palmer Day. About 3,500 gathered as the leading money winner on tour returned home from winning the Masters for the third time in five years.
BowlAire proprietor Pete Russell plans a 64-man non handicap single elimination tournament starting April 28 at East Washington Street BowlAire. Top prizes include 100 dollars for first, 50 for second, 15 for both third and fourth, with additional awards for high three game series and high game. Entry is 3 dollars for first round with 1 bowling fee and 2 prize money, later rounds cost 2 dollars with 1 bowling fee and 1 prize money.
Four men's leagues competed with no 600 series. Ed Barr led the A League at 223, Russ Bemis 218, Pete Russell Jr 214, and Harry Hotchkiss 213. Karl Sorenson posted a 237 high game for Melnnes Steel Shop. In B and Businessmen leagues Angelo Frisina 213 and Steve Zajack 214 led, with several others in the 200s.
Herb Elliott the Australian distance great retires from international competition ending the anticipated mile of the century versus Peter Snell. He cites Cambridge University studies and difficulty maintaining top form as reasons for stepping away after a storied career with multiple sub four minute miles.
In Pittsburgh, 42-year-old rookie Diomedes Olivo earned his first major league victory by limiting Chicago to four hits and one run in 44 innings as the Pirates beat the Cubs 6-5. Gene Oliver of the Cardinals went 3-for-5 with a homer, lifting St. Louis to a 12-6 win over Philadelphia.
Migliaccio runs the second lap in the mile relay and is the No 3 shot putter for the Orange and Black as McDowell High of Millcreek provides opposition at East Pleasant Street oval. Independents start at 3 50 with Corry’s lineup nearly unchanged from the East meet squeaker.
Milt Plum reacts to a Cleveland survey showing 70 percent of his passes gained seven yards or less and none beyond the line of scrimmage in 1961. Plum says Paul Brown called plays from the sideline, questions the system, and hints at a lingering feud after a six man trade to Detroit.
New York Giants star Kyle Rote, 34, cites mental strain and evolving defenses as his reason for retirement after 11 seasons. He will become offensive backfield coach under head coach Allie Sherman.
Pittsburgh rookie Diomedes Olivo entered in the fourth inning and pitched 4 1 3 innings of relief, allowing one run on four hits to earn his first major league victory as the Pirates beat Chicago 6 3. The win lifts Pittsburgh to 4 1, while St Louis defeats Philadelphia 12 6. Elsewhere the Giants beat the Dodgers 6 3 and the Reds topped the Braves 2 1.
In Bologna, Renzo Manai of Italy edged Jesse Jones of New York 14 8 by points while Franca de Piccoli stopped Calvin Butler of Cleveland in 2114 for a split result.
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