Celtics Seek Awarded Eighth Straight Title As Auerbach Retires
Boston Celtics aim to close the NBA finals in game five against the Los Angeles Lakers and gift retiring coach Red Auerbach an eighth straight championship. Jerry West and Elgin Baylor led LA after a Friday loss, with Schaus insisting Los Angeles can rebound in Boston.
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Sunday Meeting Wins Feature At Suffolk Downs
Sunday Meeting rode by Larry Reynolds won the six furlong New Boston Handicap at Suffolk Downs in 1 16 3.5. The colt finished four lengths ahead of Peter Fuller’s Road to Rock with Shannon Power third. Payouts were 4.90 3.00 2.60 for Sunday Meeting, Road to Rock paid 6.00 3.30, Shannon Power 3.80. Nike Point encouraged by Circle Stable broke out of the gate early.
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Green Team Tops Whites In William and Mary Spring Game
William and Mary held a spring football intra-squad at Cary Field. Mike Madden and Dan Darragh split quarterback duties for the Greens and Whites respectively, with Madden throwing for 141 yards and a TD, and Darragh totaling 115 yards through the air. Receivers Albertson and Carr starred for their teams, while Jeff Lund emerged as a bright newcomer. Levy faces a QB decision for the fall as the Green beat the Whites 24-14.
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ACC Cards Spring Meet For May 5-6
Greensboro AP Four major ACC issues on the spring meeting agenda May 5-6 include Clemson's proposal to admit Virginia Tech as the ninth member, a NC State study on expansion, scholarship limits of 35 football and five basketball per year, and scheduling rules to align six conference games before outside contracts with an immediate athletics eligibility standard for all sports.
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Tech offense shows improvement in scrimmage
Virginia Tech's Maroon squad defeated the White Unit 38 to 9 as offensive punch begins to rise. Dickie Longerbeam and Terry Smoot shined in the rushing game, with Long erbeam scoring three TDs and a receiving score. Jim Richards and John Raible combined on a goal line stand, and George Foursekis returned a fumbled ball 36 yards for a TD. Jon Utin went 5 for 5 on extra points and booted a 41 yard field goal. Coach Jerry Claiborne noted slow start but overall progress with spring practice two weeks from the May 7 game.
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Five Defending Champions Set for Drake Relays Weekend
Associated Press reports five defending Drake Relays champions will compete, led by Randy Matson of Texas A&M and Charlie Green of Nebraska. Kansas superstar Jim Ryun aims to break the four minute mile at Drake, seeking a historic first. Ryun, 19, will race in the special invitational as he nears his birthday, after recent sub four minute efforts and notable medley relay times. Matson eyes a double in shot and discus, while Green targets the 100 yard dash as other contenders include Duncan, Hines, Hartfield, Burgasser, and Coffey in a loaded program at Des Moines. Southern University headlines the fastest relay entrants list.
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Redskins Star Advisers Help Musical At Catholic U
Four Redskins players serve as technical advisers for the college musical His Boom Bah at Catholic University. Football figures Jurgensen, Shiner, Snowden, and Huff counsel cast on passing and on-field movements while actors receive guidance for authentic sports technique.
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Detroit union ratifies pact. Hazel Park racing to open
A new contract ratified by Local 79 members 266 to 166 clears a path for Hazel Park Race Track to open the thoroughbred meet on Monday afternoon. Officials confirmed the season would start as scheduled, with racing set to begin the same day.
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World records in mile and sprint medley relays tied
Freshman Willie Davenport ties world record of 13.2 seconds in the 120 yard high hurdles. The note mentions world records in the mile and sprint medley relays and Davenport’s achievement in the hurdles.
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