Pro Cage Playoffs Set With Bulls Soaring In First Round
The stage is set for the NBA playoffs with stars like Chamberlain, Russell, Robertson, and Barry, but the Chicago Bulls aim to steal the show in St. Louis in the first round. The Bulls, in their first season, earned the final Western playoff berth by beating out Detroit. St. Louis Hawks face Chicago in the opening best-of-five series as San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York also begin rounds, with key matchups including Reed’s Knicks and West and Baylor’s Lakers in Western clashes.
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Feud Has a Day to Run in Exhibition Clash
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Cincinnati Wap Map Gy ACh Met In Latest Lineup Shuffle
Disjointed recap notes players like Helms Rose and Harper shifting positions and easing into new roles. Mentions include outfield and infield moves, defensive strategies, and references to teammates, trades, and scoring vibes amid fluctuating lineup decisions.
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Bruins Praise Houston After Close NCAA Clash
UCLA coach Jen Wooden says Houston shows strength in a tight 80-64 win over Pacific and expects more toward next weekend. Wooten notes Houston’s key asset is length and a 7-1 center, predicting continued strong play from the Bruins and upcoming tests in Louisville.
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Roster of boxing results and NFL rookie punt return leader
From HOPE to LAS VEGAS and EDMONTON boxing bouts list fighters and outcomes including Chuvalo over Moore in Pittsburgh and Rodriquez over Briscoe in Philadelphia. Also rookie Johnny Roland of St Louis named NFL punt return champion for 1966 per official league statistics.
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Stanford Coach to Portland Head Coach Appointment
Stanford assistant Bill Turner, 36, was named the new head coach at the University of Portland, replacing Al Negratti who moved to athletic director March 8 after ten years as basketball coach.
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Texas Bears Razorback Golfers
Texas opened the Southwest Conference golf campaign with a 9.22 victory over Arkansas. Buddy Hamilton halved with Sammy Brown on the 18th to seal the win for Texas. Adkins and Massengale won their singles matches and, paired, edged McCutcheon and Howard 2 up.
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Burdette Shows Spring in Arm in Palm Springs Debut
Lou Burdette, 40, in his 20th pro season, pitched two innings and beat out a bunt single in a 6-2 California win over Cleveland in Palm Springs. Other games featured Epstein’s three-run homer for Baltimore over Cincinnati, San Francisco over Chicago, St. Louis over Philadelphia, Boston over Pittsburgh, White Sox over Mets, Yankees over Dodgers, and Detroit over Atlanta. Pascual signed with the Senators after a 28 day holdout for about 42,500, while Marcelino Lopez started for California in the exhibition.
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Bavasi’s Call Shocks Mets Star Ron Hunt Rejoins Dodgers
Ron Hunt recalls being traded from the Mets to the Dodgers after a surprising call from Buzzie Bavasi. The 26 year old, who started an All Star Game in 1964, faced upheaval, meeting Dodgers teammates after a four day pursuit to leave New York. Hunt aims to prove himself with Los Angeles despite lingering fan reactions.
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Mays Shrugs Off Talk of Homer Record
Willie Mays brushes aside talk of breaking Babe Ruth’s 714 lifetime home run mark. The Giants center fielder noted he does not want to discuss home runs as he opens spring with a 9 6 win over the Cubs. He reflects on past pressures and remains focused on preparation, while entering season with captain’s role and $125000 salary.
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Folley Ready To Challenge Clay At Madison Square Garden
Zora Folley's manager Bill Swift says the No 1 contender is in peak form and ready to face Cassius Clay at Madison Square Garden. Swift notes Folley's 1961 knockout of Henry Cooper and his strong confidence despite prior losses. Folley, 34, weighs 200 to 205 pounds and aims for a victory by decision or knockout to become champion. Clay, 28-0 with 22 knockouts, downplays power, says he plans to box and dance, while acknowledging Folley's potential challenge.
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Open Tennis Gains Support in Australia Move
The Australian Lawn Tennis Association urged a two year trial period for open teams and will present the proposal to the International Lawn Tennis Association meeting in July at Luxembourg. Herman David, Wimbledon director, backs ending barriers between amateurs and professionals.
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NBA Playoffs Schedule Eastern Western Division Semifinals
The Associated Press lists matchups for the NBA playoffs with first games in best of five series. Eastern Division features Cincinnati at Philadelphia and New York at Boston, while Western Division has Los Angeles at San Francisco and Chicago at St Louis.
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Rick Barry Becomes NBA Scoring Champion in 1966-67
Rick Barry of San Francisco set a new NBA scoring record with 2,775 points to top Wilt Chamberlain as the league’s leading scorer for the 1966-67 season. Barry averaged 35.6 points in 78 games, surpassing Oscar Robertson. Chamberlain also led the league in field goal percentage at .683 and set several all time marks, including 630 assists by a center and 23,442 career points.
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