Celtics claim 13th title in seven games over Lakers
In Los Angeles Forum before 17 568 fans, Boston defeats Los Angeles 108 106 in Game seven to win the NBA crown. Bill Russell stars as John Havlicek fueled the comeback in the second half, while Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Sam Jones battled. West wins the series MVP for his 56 5 points. Celtics claim their 13th title in 13 years.
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Bue Rookie Among Top 10 NL Batters
Richie Hebner, Pirates third baseman and 21 year old rookie, ranks among the top NL hitters with a .369 average after two minor league seasons. Draft history shows varied picks and anticipation surrounds his transition to the majors despite a fiery temper and past injuries. Mark Gianfrancesco of Pittsburgh signs a grant in aid at the University of Georgia after surpassing 1,000 career basketball points over two seasons.
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Eagles Name Retzlaff New General Manager
Pete Retzlaff former Eagles end and TV sportscaster named vice president and general manager. He succeeds Kuharich, with decision on next coach to come, candidates include Jerry Williams or Charley Gauer. Retzlaff previously played for the Eagles and was part of their title team in 1960.
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Oaks Hold 3-1 Lead In ABA Title Playoffs
Oakland moved one win from the ABA title with a 144 to 117 road win over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis to take a 3-1 series lead. Warren Armstrong led with 30 points, Doug Moe added 27, Bradds 26, and Logan 19 while Indiana used reserves in the second half.
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Sporty Mixed Couples Team No 1 Rise In Summer League
Sonny Blakeslee 218 and Gladys Amoroso 184 lead the Fireballs amid the Ladies Summer League standings. Team No. 1 and Little Dears compete for top positions as scores surface from recent matches.
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Beavers Host Titusville Track Team
The Worry Beavers face Titusville in the final dual meet of the season at 4 p.m. at Sheen Field Oval. Beavers hold a four win two loss record with three straight wins, while Titusville struggles for depth but features John Clark in the javelin and Ron Stewart in sprinting. Gary Barker clears 12 feet in pole vault as Max Bennink plans to keep the lineup with minor relay tweaks and possibly move John Schéiner to the mile after his Youngsville performance. tuneup before Section Two at Oil City.
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Pro Grid Realignment Talks to Resume by 26 Owners
New York AP reports professional football owners will resume work on a realignment formula for 1970. Twenty six club owners from the AFL and NFL will reconvene after a four day joint meeting ended without agreement. Commissioner Pete Rozelle expressed hope for a final solution at the next gathering.
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Church Softball Meeting Set
Bob Marsh, president of the Church Softball League, says the first league meeting of the year will be held Monday evening at the Methodist Church. The purpose is to lay plans for this year’s play and all churches interested in joining should send a representative. meeting starts at 7 p.m.
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Moose Bowlers Awarded At Annual Moose Lodge Banquet
The Moose Bowlers Women of the Moose awards were presented at the annual banquet at the Moose Lodge. Seated left to right are Jody Uppermam, Betsy Weater, Jean Brooks, Millie Gerzina, Pat Volk. standing are Carol Davis, Linda Brooks, Tillie Bailey, Doris Lutz, Mary Lou Bailey, Frank Jukes, Betty Martin, Mildred Whitely. Journal photo by Johnston.
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Teams Break East West Line As Intra Division Play Gets Started
The opening inter-division play matchups pit Detroit Tigers and St Louis Cardinals after a month of intra division action. Tigers with 1968 MVP McLain face Kansas City while Gibson starts for St Louis against San Francisco as Stoneman Maloney and Wilson eye early season no hitters.
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