Hawks fall to Warriors in tight playoff opener
St Louis Hawks coach player Richie Guerin sat briefly and said the loss felt the same whether by 1 or 50 as San Francisco grabbed a 1-0 lead in the Western finals with a 117 115 win. Rick Barry led SF with 38 points as Guerin played only 12 minutes and Hawks cut the margin to a final flurry.
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National AAU Basketball Tournament Championship Result
Akron Ohio defeated Bartlesville Ohio 77 to 62 in the national tournament final while Denver beat Chicago 93 83 in the consolation. In the NBA playoffs San Francisco edged St Louis 117 115 to lead the best of seven series 1 0. Upcoming games include Boston at Philadelphia and Louis at San Francisco.
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Mexico City
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India
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Evanston
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Mexico
Reflected Glory Seeks Derby Nod in Florida Derby
Reflected Glory trains by Hirsch Jacobs faces top 3-year-olds in Gulfstream Park’s 1 1/8 mile Florida Derby with Reason to Hall as a key rival. Eleven entrants compete for a $99,400 first prize as Disciplinarian and Solo Landing duel in the Pimlico Stakes at Pimlico.
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Associated Press
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Jacobs
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Bruins Halt Scooter Line But Hawks Still Win 3-1
Boston finally stopped Chicago’s famed scooter line led by Mikita Wharram and Mohns but the Bruins loss keeps the Black Hawks in a 3-1 victory. Chicago improves to 40 16 12 with two games left in the season as Reay eyes playoffs. Mikita fails to add to his 94 season points while still four behind Hull’s NHL single season mark.
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Associated Press
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Stan Mikita
Ken Wharram
Doug Mobns
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Toronto
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Brulns
Liston Starts Comeback With Knockout Win in Sweden
Sunny Liston began a comeback hoping to reclaim the world heavyweight title. He knocked out Dave Bailey of Philadelphia in 2:22 of the first round, weighing 221 pounds to Bailey’s 214. Liston praised a perfect short right hook and sought more rounds after fighting since last August.
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Sweden
Sunny Liston
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Cassius Clay
Dave Bailey
Philadelphia
Liston
Bailey
Las Vegas
Aghter
Amos Johnson
Goteborg
Landry Will Speak at Banquet for Hope High
The second annual all sports banquet for Hope High School athletes will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Third District Livestock Show Coliseum. Principal speaker will be Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys, replacing Bill Glass who could not attend. Tickets at the door are $2.
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Bill Glass
Ryun Plans to Anchor Three Relays at Texas Relays
Kansas sophomore Jim Ryun anchors the spring medley and two mile and four mile relays as Texas Relays open. World records loom with Ryun, Randy Matson, and Ralph Boston amid preliminaries and 19 finals tonight. Romo challenges the mile record as 24 finals conclude Saturday.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Jim Ryun
Kansas
Texas
Ryun
Randy Matson
Texas Aggie
Matson
Texas A&m
Charley Thomas
Ryan, Matson
Ralph Boston
Boston
Ryan
Richard Romo
Gosing
Wes Santee
Exhibition results and upcoming MLB showdowns
Baseball scores open with Boston beating Baltimore 1-0 and Cincinnati over Los Angeles 3-1. Other totals include Kansas City 3 Houston 2 and St. Louis 8 New York 3. Schedule lists games across Florida Arizona California and Puerto Rico with multiple city matchups and venues.
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Cincinnat
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Kansas City
Houston
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Clay Likely to Get in Another Fight
Heavyweight champ Cassius Clay may defend his title versus former champion Floyd Patterson in Detroit before the April 28 draft call. Patterson knocked out Bill Murray in Pittsburgh to earn the challenge, while Clay's agent requires a $250,000 guarantee from Detroit promoter Mrs. Jean Wilson for the April 25 bout at Cobo Arena.
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E&j Sports Club
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Las Vegas
Sonny List
Zora Follay
New York
Gypsy Harris Seeks Upset Against Cokes at Madison Square Garden
Gypsy Joe Harris, 22, undefeated in 16 pro fights, faces welterweight champion Curtis Cokes in a 4 non title 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Harris, a Philadelphia native, vows to stay fearless while Cokes, 29, brings a 65-8-3 record with 20 knockouts.
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Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
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New York
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P1l
Silfea
Greensboro Open Golf leads Johnny Pott with 65 in round two
Johnny Pott, once No. 1 on LSU, opened with a six under par 65 to take a two stroke lead over Doug Sanders and George Archer at the Greater Greensboro Open. Archer, seeking Masters points, tied Gary Player at fifth after a 68 as 30 players broke par on perfect weather. Sam Snead, 54, shot 70 among 16 at that score. the $125,000 event offers a $25,000 first prize.
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N.C
Johnny Pott
George Archer
Dave Stockton
Pott
Sedgefield Country Club
Archer
Augusta
Chi Chi Rodriguez
South Africa
Gary Player
Julius Boros
Arnold Palmer
Sam Snead
All America Cage Game Saturday in Lexington
West and East All-America teams meet Saturday in Lexington for the fifth annual All-America game. West coach Everett Shelton will start a taller lineup led by 6-foot-9 Mel Daniels and 6-foot-1 Craig Raymond, while the East features scorers Bob Lloyd Bob Verga Ron Widby and Louie Dampier. The game, aired nationally, spots six East players from top teams and one first-teamer Jimmy Walker. In New Orleans, Husky fullback Les Kelley signed a three-year NFL contract with the Saints after a standout Alabama career.
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Sacramento State
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Duke
Ron Widby
Tennessee
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St. John’s
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Verga
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Louie Dampier
Kentucky
Jimmy Walker
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National Association of Basketball Coaches
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Les Kelley
New Orleans Saints
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Colle
Injuries Plague Baseball as Dodgers suffer broken ankle
Dodgers centerfielder Willie Davis breaks left ankle delaying an April 10 opener while Lou Johnson battles stomach pain possibly an ulcer. Senators catcher Casanova sprains an ankle. Orioles see knee fluid drained from Frank Robinson. Mantle returns from hamstring pull and Pepitone from shin splints as spring games unfold with Marichal, Pappas, and others delivering strong outings.
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Ron Rapoporo
Associated Press
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International boxing results across Europe and the United States
In Göteborg Son ny Liston KO Dave Bailey in Las Vegas Bill McMurray KO by Floyd Patterson in Marlboro heavyweights Bee Hoeg stops Manny Gonzalez in Sweden and Portand Maine welterweight Gene Herrick outpoints Rocky Luce in Worcester Massachusetts Mando Banos outpoints Pate Gonzalez in Portland Oregon Dub Huntley outpoints Carl Moore in Las Vegas Nevada
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Carl Moore
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Ariz
Bulls Named Kerr Coach of the Year in Debut Season
Chicago Bulls finish 33-48 in their first NBA season with John Red Kerr earning Coach of the Year honors. GM Dick Klein notes a $50,000 loss, far less than the $200K-$250K expected, as the team made playoffs before a three-game exit to St. Louis. Kerr turns down his alma mater coaching job amid strong league vote. Sawchuk plans to leave Toronto for Detroit. Leafs goalie 37 says he might join Red Wings if deal can be reached. Chicago hockey and NBA notes wrap with no-specified games.
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Associated Press
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Chicago Bulls
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National Basketball Association
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Red) Kerr
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Bulls
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Klein
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Alex Hannum
Philadelphia 76Ers
Bill Sharman
San Francisco Warriors
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Terry Sawchuk
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Union Lake
Mich
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Rigney Finds a Nugget in Wrong Spot in Spring
Palm Springs AP report notes Bill Rigney still shaping California Angels roster. Pitching remains the top issue as he weighs starters including Brunet Lopez and Sanford, while relying on Johnstone and Reichardt for offense. Roster moves include Mincher Hall and Cimino traded from Minnesota.
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Associated Press
Palm Springs
Bill Rigney
California Angels
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Rigney
Angels
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Minesota Twins
Don Mincher
Jimmie Hall
Pete Cimino
Rick Reichardt
Tidney
Jose Cardena
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Mincher
Reichardt
Johnstone
West Covina
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George Brunet
Marcelino Lopez
Nick Wilhite
Dodgers
Jorge Rubio
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Mexico
Jack Sanford
San Francisco Giants
de Rigney
Lef
Minnesota
Bobby Knoop
Jim Fregosi
Paul Schaal
Bob Rodgers
Tom Satriano
Don Wallace
Seattle
Cardenal
Rigeney
Andretti Leads Ford Mark IV at Sebring 12 Hour
Mario Andretti, 27, Italian born, now American, headlines the Sebring 12 Hour with Bruce McLaren in a Ford Mark IV. They set a qualifying pace of 110.769 mph on the 5.2 mile course, besting Dan Gurney's Mark I speed, as safety concerns follow the 1966 fatal accidents.
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America
Daytone Beach
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Andretti
Negereth
Bruce McLaren
New Zealand
Dan Gurney
Costa Maas Calif
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