Hawks Face Lakers In Decisive Western Playoff Game
The St Louis Hawks meet the Minneapolis Lakers in the deciding Western Division playoff game at Washington University Heldhouse. Ed Macauley is expected to resign as coach but will stay as vice president and GM. Paul Seymour is poised to succeed him. The finale airs nationally at 2 p.m. EST.
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Washington University
Heldhouse
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Kerner
Hawks
Bob Pettit
Chiff Hagan
Clyde Lovellette
Associated Press
Chicago
Boston
Trade Proposal to Keep Nixon in Boston Baseball Trade Talks Continue
Scottsdale AP reports a new bid to retain catcher Nixon for Boston after Ford Frick voided a prior deal. Cleveland GM Frank Lane, Sox GM Bucky Harris discuss Nixon staying with Boston. negotiations follow White and Marshall swaps and retirement rumors.
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Ariz
Boston
Riss Nixon
Ford Prick
Frank Lane
Rec Sox
Bucky Harris
Nixon
Eric
White
Cleveland
Mit Jin Marshall
White and Marshalt Werewapped For Mixore Mareth
Late
Harris
Lane
Hiartis
Hilly Juvees
Hockey Results and Schedule From Friday to Sunday
AP reports Friday results in best-of-seven series with Montreal Montreal leading 1-0 over Toronto Detroit and Toronto tied 1-1. Saturday schedule includes Montreal at Pont lad and Dye at Toronto Detroit. Sunday features Toronte at Detroit.
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Associated Press
Ty. Bluse
Montreal
Mont~pont
Toronte
Detroit
Corry B Team Edges Lawrence Park In Close Shootout
The Corry B Team improved to five wins and five losses by beating the Lawrence Park squad 1157 to 1154 at Lawrence Park. Tom Stroup 235, Jim Crosscut 234, and Ken Gates 233 led Corry B, while E Cynar led Lawrence Park with 239. The Corry A match with West County Wag postponed. makeup with Walnut Creek set for Monday.
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Sil
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McFadden
E. Cynor
Pate
Smith
Corry
Gates A
Patterson
Davis
Crosscut
PF Karkoski
Zy Stroup
Wade
Knights of Columbus League Scores Night of High Scores
Bob Wolus led Avalon with scores of 207 and 210 in a double century sequence, Ed Barry posted a 243, Joe Prugar 209 207, Tony Stoo 209, and St. George 204 as the Knights of Columbus league games produced high totals. Other top marks included George Pancral and Corry Bey with notable totals.
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Avalon Timber Blaze
Knights of Columbus
Ed Barry
Tehipin
Joe Prugar
Tony Stoo
Dim St. George
Sony Beverage
George Pancral
Uberielme
Hoeberleins
Groree
Corry Wallyap
Corry Bey
Wampum Indians Capture PTAA Class B Title
The Wampum Indians won the PTAA Class B basketball championship with a 57 to 1 victory over Montrose at the Catholic Youth Center in Scranton. The win completed a 26 4 season and halted Montrose’s 24 game winning streak late in the contest.
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Scranton
Wampum Indians
Western Pennsylvania
Montrose
Catholi
Meteors
Chisox Pirates Extend Spring Circuit Leads
The Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates lead spring standings with one run edge in late wins. Pirates stretch to 9 straight with a 4-0 win over Washington in Orlando, while Sox improve to 9-4 after a 5-4 13 inning win over Kansas City in Sarasota. Cubs also win 4-3 over Red Sox in Scottsdale. Giants rout Indians 14-1 in Phoenix. Other Florida results include Yankees over Braves 4-0 at Bradenton, Cardinals over Reds 4-0 at St Petersburg, Phillies over Tigers 8-2 in Lakeland and Orioles over Dodgers in Miami night game.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Pirates
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Orlando
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Sarasota
Sox
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
Scottsdale
Arizona
San Francisco Giants
Cleveland Indians
Phoenix
Florida
New York Yankees
Milwaukee Braves
Bradenton
St. Lois
Perry Beaten In Cr Title Clash
New vaaunurun Pa AP West Reading clinched the PIAA Class C basketball title for the second straight year behind junior Ron Krick. The Cowboys rallied in the final period to beat Commodore Perry 78 to 4. Krick scored 48 points, raising his career scoring to 2,514 and surpassing the state record. Commodore Perry coach Bill Storey blamed Krick’s scoring and said the game turned on his hot hand.
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APY
West Reading
Ron Krick
Cowboys
Commodore Perry
Krick
Don Henson
Wampum Flash
Sh Aipaeleh “Bliyer
Pitt
eHennen
Bill Storey
Storey
High School Finishes Strong in Lopsided Title Bid
The quarter scores were 118 and 48 as the high school clinched the title, adding to its 1955 victory and another 158 point tally.
Warriors Offer Wilt Record Contract To Reconsider Exit
Philadelphia owner Eddie Gottlieb says he will meet Wilt Chamberlain next week to discuss quitting the NBA. Reports say a three year, about 100000 a season deal was offered, making Chamberlain the league’s highest paid player. Chamberlain cited physical punishment and desire to keep his equilibrium as reasons for his decision.
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Eddie Gottlieb
Philadelphia Warriors
Wilt Chamberlain
National Basketball Assa
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Chamberlain
Warriors
Meil Johnston
Wilt
Tohem
Tim
Yvonne Taylor
Chimberlain
Johnston
Lis
Burkhart Edges Williams For City Senior League Scoring Title
Jim Burkhart of the Hi-Fi Club won the city senior division scoring crown with 107 points, edging Terry Williams of Barney’s Firestone, who had 106. Tom Liniski and Ed Hutch tied at 103 for third, with Gib Rowland and Pete Blakeslee among the top five. The list records Firestone players dominating the top ranks and names multiple teams and players in the season’s scoring race.
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Journal
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Firestones
Terry Williams
Burkhart
Williams
Arother
Ed Hutch
Gib Rowland
Pete Blakeslee
John Middleton
Bill Turner
Dick Meker
Chuck Elehynski
el Slagle
Carl Greer
Soumy Blakeslee
Roger Andrus
Don Glass
Mya
Glenn Cook
John Storkkton
Dick Gilson
Skip Bites
Art Roberts
Jim Hannan
Bob Walsh
H-F
Bud Nichols
Chuck Chinmings
Dim Shaver
Ed Burkhart
Melvin Bly
Gary Paige
Farrell Favored For Fifth Class A Crown In PIAA Preview
Radnor High School and Farrell High meet in the PIAA Class A state final with optimism split. McCluskey rates Farrell as favored to win a fifth crown while Dwyer hails Radnor as one of the best teams in the country, calling the matchup a toss up.
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Barkedunu Tare
Radnor
Paret Thompson Draw In 12 Rounds At Las Vegas
Benny Paret of Cuba and Argentino Federico Thompson fought to a 12 round draw in Las Vegas with judges split on the outcome. NBA officials may yet order a title bout between Paret and welterweight champ Don Jordan, while Thompson protests he earned a title shot.
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Kid) Paret
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Federico Thompson
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Don Jordan
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New York Athletic Commission
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Prover
Pavet
Jordan
Buenos Aires
Red Sox face unsettled spring as Jurges builds 1959 roster
A scout’s report from Scottsdale outlines Bill Jurges’ first full season as Red Sox manager with many open spots. Ted Williams seeks full play time while Frank Malzone anchors third base and Pete Runnels may handle first or second. Pitching shows depth with Monbouquette and Sturdivant vying for starts.
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Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cub
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Red Sox
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Cleveland
Sammy White
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Gene Stephens
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Lou Clinton
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Tom Brewer
Jerry Casale
Te Delock
Frank Sillivan
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Casale
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Delock
Sullivan
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Tom Sturdivant
Kansas City
Tom Borland
Minneapolis
Ted Bowsfield
Ted Wills
Minnesota City
Dave Hillman
Durges
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