Hope Bobcats Open Baseball Season At Legion Field
Hope Bobcats curtain off a new baseball season hosting Cale at Legion Field at 7 15 p m. Coaches schedule tough games with Arkadelphia Hooks and Liberty Eylau as post season play nears in mid May. Spraggins wins Magnolia meet 440 yard dash clocking 53 5 while Beck and Alford place in shot put. Golfers prep for Magnolia match and next Tuesday return at Magnolia Country Club. Exhibition results list several minor league games with fated rain.
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Celtics Take Game One as Russell Dominates West Philly
Boston beat Philadelphia 114 to 100 in game one of the Eastern Division semifinal. Bill Russell, a 34 year old crucial presence, blocked 13 shots, collected 15 rebounds and 8 assists to spark the Celtics while John Havlicek led with 36 points. Philadelphia shot 35.2 percent from the field and outrebounded 76ers 75-51. Russell credited with changing the series tempo, Ramsay cited him as the difference.
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Warriors upset Lakers in Western semis opener
San Francisco surged past Los Angeles 99-94 to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Division playoff series. Jeff Mullins scored 36, Rudy LaRusso 32, and Nate Thurmond 27 rebounds powered the Warriors while Jerry West matched Mullins with 36 for the Lakers who struggled with turnover and flu lingering among key players.
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Wills alleges racial discrimination in Florida bars
Milwaukee shortstop Maury Wills, once NL MVP, says he was refused service at two Florida bars last Friday because they did not serve colored people. Wills accompanied a white newspaperman and photographer, and described repeated remove and denial despite hoping for a different atmosphere to discuss the story.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Prime Fishing and Hunting Windows
Solunar periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's tables help plan daily activities. Use these times to fish in productive territory or hunt in favorable cover for the best sport potential each day.
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ABA Playoffs and Eastern Chicago Basketball Scores
Reported playoff results show Boston 114 Philadelphia 100 as Boston leads series 1 0. San Francisco 99 Los Angeles 94 with the 49ers leading best of 9. Other games list New York at Baltimore and San Diego at Atlanta as first games of best of 7. Standings show Indiana and Miami atop the ABA standings with mixed records.
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Arkadelphia Girls Romp to Victory in AAU Tourney
In Gallup New Mexico Arkadelphia defeats Phoenix 86 to 49 to reach the AAU women's national tournament quarterfinals. Gwen Bachland held to 23 points as Arkadelphia slows the 6 foot 10 star. Pat Ramsey scores 32 to lead the offense. Arkadelphia next faces Plainview. In Detroit about 25 mothers on aid to dependent children visited welfare offices demanding a spring clothing allowance. an official indicated some funds would be available.
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Murcer Returns to Yankees as Spring Hopes Soar
Yankees fans cheer as Bobby Murcer hits his 21st and 22nd spring training safeties after returning from Army service. The 22-year-old slugger occupies third base, pushing aside Bob Cox, while rookies like Hisle and Stone boost New York’s exhibition wins. Other teams post wins as May and others contribute strong shows in various spring games.
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Tigers Still Have Unsolved Problems
Detroit's spring camp shows Kaline's daily lineup demand, Stanley's arm woes, Matchick's shortstop duel with Trachwski, and Freehan's broken nose affecting prep work. Plans fix solid infield and outfield shifts with Horton or Stanley at center, Kilkenny and Sherman as promising rookies, and a pitching staff led by McLain Lolich Wilson Sparmes.
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Littler Returns to Golf Tour After Brief Hiatus
Gene Littler resumes play at the $200,000 National Airlines Open in Miami seeking a balance between golf and family. The 38 year old leads with a modest outlook, saying money and fame are secondary to his duties at home. He notes his desire to win enough to support his family and avoid golf becoming a prison.
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Celtics and Warriors spark playoff opens on road
Boston Celtics survive a tough opener at Philadelphia 114 160 behind Bill Russell who chased 13 blocks and 14 rebounds while John Havlicek scored 35 as Boston pulled away late. San Francisco Warriors upset Los Angeles 99 94 with Rudy LaRusso 36 and Joe Ellis 32 powering a 41 point run to seize control in the West.
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