Celtics Fall to Knicks After Streak Ends at Boston
In a pivotal fourth game of the Eastern Division semifinal, the Knicks stunned the Celtics 123 112 ending Boston’s 21 game win streak against New York and 22 straight at Boston. Russell admitted overconfidence cost the Celtics and vowed focus for Madison Square Garden.
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St. Louis
Harris Harris Cokes Fight Preview At Madison Square Garden
Welterweight champion Curtis Cokes praises Gypsy Joe Harris as a blend of Beau Jack Henry Armstrong Kid Gavilan and Gil Turner as the two prepare for a non title 10 rounder at Madison Square Garden Harris unbeaten in nine fights and rated even money in the bout with Cokes who makes his Garden debut in New York also noted is John Lively leading qualifiers at the Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament with a 68 four under par for four under par to lead 141 hopefuls in Greensboro North Carolina
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Gil Turner
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Dallas
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Canton
Braves Face Pitching Weaknesses in New Season Preview
The Braves show a vulnerable pitching staff with Ken Johnson and Denny Lemaster as soliders, while Tony Cloninger and Wade Blasingame struggle. Offense features Rico Carty Dennis Menke Felipe Alou and Joe Torre, with Clete Boyer adding defense. Prediction: young pitchers must develop. the kids aren’t ready.
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Tony Cloninger
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Houston
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Ron Reed
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Bill Glass to Speak at Bobcat All Sports Banquet
Bill Glass former Baylor All American defensive end and NFL pro bowler will keynote the second annual Bobcat All Sports Banquet on April 1 at 7 00 in the Third District Livestock Coliseum. Tickets cost 2 00 and are sold through the coaches office the high school office or from athletes.
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Exhibition Baseball Results Reported By AP
The Associated Press lists Monday results from a baseball exhibition with scores for Baltimore over Washington four to three, Atlanta six to one over Boston, and Chicago four to twelve over New York among others. Cincinnati defeated St Louis seven to four, Pittsburgh beat Los Angeles five to four, and San Francisco edged California ten innings two to one. Houston won seven to six in eleven innings over Minnesota. Detroit was listed against New York N at St Petersburg rainout.
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Saints Sign Coach and Two Free Agents in Busy Day
New Orleans announced a revamped staff under Head Coach Tom Fears adding receiver coach Bob Shaw and two free agents, including former basketball star Hugh Barker who will try football for the Saints. Also signed were Jimmy Ebbling and new draft picks Jimmy Walker and Ron Widby with an Aug 26 exhibition against the 49ers in Portland and earlier pre season dates in Anaheim and Atlanta.
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Clay draft possibly in 16 days as court fight continues
Houston draft board says army induction of Cassius Clay could occur 16 days from now if his court challenge to Selective Service fails. Clay’s Louisville induction orders were moved to Houston, delaying the process but not halting it, with officials cautioning final dates depend on Army acceptance of him among Houston and out-of-town draftees.
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Misplays Give State Victory
Arkansas State University edged Purdue University 2 to 1 in Jonesboro as a misplayed pickoff attempt sparked the winning seventh inning. Criss McGuire delivered a double and two walks, with Jimbo Calloway scoring on a failed pickoff. Purdue tied it in the seventh on hits by Smith, Wilson and Starnes.
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Razorbacks Split a Twin Bill in San Antonio
The University of Arkansas split a doubleheader in San Antonio, defeating Wisconsin 5-3 behind Joe Hopkins five hitter and an eighth inning burst, then losing 2-1 to Texas Lutheran after a tenth inning rally. Moritz singled, stole second and third, and scored on a sac fly for Texas Lutheran. Arkansas scored in the seventh on a walk, a wild pitch and two sacrifices.
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Chrysler Drops Boycott Plan for Atlanta 500
Chrysler will have its cars compete in the Atlanta 500 after a pledge from vice president Bob Rodgers and NASCAR discussions. AIR president Nelson Weaver confirmed no Chrysler pullout. Plymouth and Dodge owners will race Sunday. NASCAR said Ford manifold updates count as improvements and available for sale as required.
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Hockey National Hockey League No Games Scheduled
Today no NHL games are on the schedule with matchups listed as Detroit at Chicago Toronto at Montreal and Detroit at New York. The reader is informed of the absence of games while listing remaining planned contests.
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Mikita Hull Have Titles Wrapped Up
NEW YORK AP With Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita leading the NHL, both already clinching the goal and scoring titles, remaining questions focus on approaching all time records. Hull trails his 54-goal mark by two with four games left, while Mikita needs six points to surpass the 97 point record set by Hull last season. Chicago goalies Hall and DeJordy contend for the Vezina with a 2.45 GAA, and Ed Giacomin tops the league with nine shutouts.
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Soviet hockey team wins fifth straight world title
Vikiyas)-nuspia clinches fifth consecutive world hockey championship as the United States fights for fourth place against West Germany. Russia defeated Canada 2-1 in a tight matchup with a late goal off Barry MacKenzie’s glove past Seth Martin.
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Nuspia
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Canada
Barry MacKenzie
Seth Martin
Marichal Signs Big Pact as Giants Open Camp
Juan Marichal arrives at the Giants Phoenix camp after signing a six figure contract and vows readiness for the April 11 opener at St Louis. Jack Hiatt slugs a 10th inning homer to lift San Francisco past the Angels 3 2 in an exhibition. Hiatt battles Dietz and Barton for the No 2 catcher slot behind Tom Haller.
Celtics Face Knicks In Eastern Semifinals Playoff Push
The Associated Press reports Boston trails 2-1 in the best of five series as New York hosts the Celtics in the Eastern semifinal. The lineup features Cleon Jones at right and Ron Swoboda at first against left-handed pitching, with Westrum weighing Swoboda’s power potential and Jerry Grote stepping up as catcher. Starting pitchers include Fisher and Shaw for Boston, Cardwell as No. 3, and rookie Tom Seaver challenging for the fourth spot, while relief could come from Ron Taylor and Don Shaw.
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al Luplow
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Greenville
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John Sullivan
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Mets Have a Gaping Hole at Second
Ron Hunt's departure leaves the Mets without a solid second baseman as Chuck Hiller Bart Shirley and Sandy Alomar contend for the spot. Shortstop issues linger with Bud Harrelson and Roy McMillan reinjuries, while Don Bosch struggles as a rookie center fielder.
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Alabama to Welcome Negro Players
Washington AP report says University of Alabama president Dr Frank Rose confirms the football program will welcome its first Negro candidate in spring practice beginning next Saturday. The candidate is Doc House a halfback and engineering major who previously delayed tryouts due to exams and labs.
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Xavier Coach Resigns After 1963 tenure
Don Rusberg, head basketball coach at Xavier University since 1963, has resigned on Monday and stated he will leave coaching. The move ends a long era at the Cincinnati school, with Rusberg citing personal reasons for stepping down.
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