Celtics Fearing Letdown In Blue Chip Set
Boston coach Red Auerbach fears a letdown in the NBA finals opener with the Los Angeles Lakers as Boston seeks a seventh straight title. The Celtics, 2 to 1 favorites, capped a 62-win season and edged Philadelphia 110-109 in the East while Los Angeles closed the West in six against Baltimore without Elgin Baylor. The teams have met in three prior finals with Boston winning two.
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Matson Poised For World Record Push At Kansas Relays
Randy Matson of Texas A&M headlines the 40th Kansas Relays in Lawrence aiming to break the world mark in the shot put after a 67-11 effort. A 12,000 crowd is expected as the meet features distance medley, four mile relay, sprint medley and other events with Kansas, SIU and Missouri among strong contenders.
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Go Slowly In Picking New Warren Coach
Warren Area High School prepares to name a successor to Joe Massa as head basketball coach. Athletic Committee Chairman Bob Johnson says the recommendation will be presented to the school board at the next meeting in May. The panel has narrowed the field and will advise the board, which will decide to accept or reject.
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All-America Cagers Named from Two Pennsylvanians
Sim Hill of Midland and Larry Cannon of Lincoln High School Philadelphia joined Scholastic Magazine's 37-man All-America high school basketball team. Clarence Robinson set a new broad jump record with 26 ft 4 in, surpassing Bill Miller's 25 ft 6 in. McMurry notes 1962 as a boost for Corry.
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Koufax Ready For Dodgers First Start Of Season
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax cleared for a Sunday return from arthritis in his elbow after a week’s rest. He impressed in a brief exhibition vs Washington, saying he’s ready to pitch anytime and felt better than in spring. Orlan do Cepeda also expected to resume full workouts soon after knee surgery. The Giants host Mets in a telecast test using new camera tech. No other MLB games were scheduled Friday.
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State Softball Meeting Tonight at Nazarene Church
A church softball league meeting is set for tonight at the Church of the Nazarene at 7 o'clock. All city churches are invited to send representatives to discuss league affairs.
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Atlanta Opens 50,000 Seat Stadium in IL Opener
International League opens with Atlanta hosting Rochester in a new 50,000 seat stadium built for the Milwaukee Braves moving to Atlanta in 1966. The Crackers seek to break the single game attendance mark of 14,542 from 1962 as Jacksonville faces Syracuse and Toledo plays Toronto while Columbus hosts Buffalo in day games.
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Dressen Cleared to Watch Tigers in Dodgers Series
The 67 year old Detroit skipper Dressen, recovering from a March heart attack, is cleared to attend the Tigers games at Chavez Ravine against the Angels and again Sunday. He will wear medical devices to monitor his heart during the action. He visited the team at their off day workout Friday for the first time since the attack.
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Baseball and boxing results recap from Friday and weekend schedule
National League standings show LA, Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia tied near .500 as Marichal and Veale start Friday. American League matches list Detroit, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, Kansas City, New York, Minnesota with several games and upcoming Sunday and Monday schedules. Boxing notes report George Wright 160 facing Ron Thompson 158 in Tacoma.
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Keystoner Ties Lead in Houston Golf Classic Halfway
Bert Yancey of Florida by way of Philadelphia shares the lead at the halfway mark of the $55,000 Houston Golf Classic with Billy Martindale and Bobby Nichols. Yancey 135, Martindale 135, Nichols 136 after rounds of 70 and 69. Aggie fans pack Sharpstown as Nichols and Martindale boast strong ties to Texas A&M.
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Schayes Future In For Review For 76ers Coach
A review of the entire situation will determine if Dolph Schayes is rehired as Philadelphia 76ers coach. Co owner Ike Richman says he and partner Irv Kosloff will meet soon to decide, as Schayes’ two year contract expires this year.
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Corry B rifle team edged by nine at Lawrence Park
Merle Wade scored 287 despite two sparkling 27s but Corry B riflemen were nosed out 1412 to 1403 at Lawrence Park. Wade led top five scoring with Dexter Grenz Art Knapp Lloyd Harvey and Dave Huling. The Tiers lost the NBA eastern division playoff 110 109 to Boston in the final game.
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