Hawks Rally Past Lakers 112 to 100 in Playoffs
The St. Louis Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112 to 100 on the Lakers’ court to even their best of seven Western Division series. Jerry West led L A with 31 points while Len Wilkens and Cliff Hagan sparked the Hawks rally. The 76ers stunned the Celtics in overtime 114 to 108 as Philadelphia faced a 3 1 deficit in the East finals.
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More Fighters Expected for AAU Boxing Nationals
Entry list for the National Seniors AAU Boxing Championships reaches 147 with 30 to 40 more expected before tonight’s deadline. Tournament director Oscar Ellington says the field includes top amateur talent and promises a strong lineup at High Point College Gymnasium with bouts starting Thursday afternoon. Former champions Hedgeman Lewis of Detroit and Jesse Valdez of Houston are among those entered in the 147-pound division.
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Will Then Turn Pro Lewis Defends AAU Welterweight Title
Detroit News profiles Lewis as a two time National Golden Gloves champion and national AAU welterweight titleholder aiming to turn pro after defending the crown at the N C show. Hedgeman praises Lewis as an exceptionally smart boxer with a catlike style and youthful potential.
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Best Of Teams Start '66 Season Tomorrow
Dodgers star pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale are in line for 1966 starts as holdouts push for big contracts. Koufax a six inning no hit effort in a 3 0 win over Cleveland and Drysdale six shutout innings in a 6 0 win over the Indians signal readiness to begin the season this week.
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50 Miler Set At BG
A long feature notes local runners and schedules with references to Koufax Drysdale and spring training. It mentions Burgess Drysdale and a plan to pitch, plus the Dodgers Senators Indians Mets and Reds with new managers and pennant hopes.
Baseball Verdict Near as Judge Reads Decision
AP reports Judge Elmer W. Roller, known as the white-haired circuit judge, labored from morning until after midnight Easter Sunday before announcing he would issue a ruling on Tuesday morning. Wisconsin seeks an order involving the Braves after a dramatic state bid to drop its demand for their return.
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Corbett Taken For A Prowler
Baton Rouge police report LSU athletic director James J. Corbett was shot while mistaken for a prowler. Corbett died in his car near a motel after Coleman returned to Baton Rouge to report the incident. No arrests or charges have been filed.
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Nashville Wins Eastern Hockey League Championship
Nashville clinched the league title by sweeping all eleven playoff games in the Eastern Hockey League, finishing the postseason undefeated.
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