Celtics Win Game Seven To Take 1967 NBA Title
The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108 to 106 in Game seven at the Forum before 17 558 fans, capturing the NBA championship for the first time in 13 years. West scored 14 in five minutes, Havlicek led Boston, and Russell praised comradeship as Nelson and Havlicek delivered key plays. West earned the Sport Magazine MVP honor with 56 points in the playoffs.
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1968 Baseball Season Opens with East West Clash
The Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals meet Monday as baseball inaugurates the centennial season with East West play. Tigers aim to rebound from sub .500 start while Cardin als seek ground after a rough spring and early losses. Several no hitters and early standout performances headline a busy opening schedule across both leagues.
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Thief Steals Pastor Dodson's Car in Camden Sermon
The Rev. E B Dodson of First Methodist Church Camden planned a sermon on Thou shalt not steal. While he preached this Sunday, his car was stolen.
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Cards rally past Tulsa with late homer in win
Reserve infielder Steve Huntz hit a clutch two run homer in the seventh to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9 to 8 victory over the Tulsa Oilers before 6273 fans. Buster Narum took the loss while Mike Torrez earned the win as Kluntz had homered earlier for the Cardinals.
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Oliver eyes consecutive hit record with Royals
Kansas City rookie outfielder Bob Oliver hopes to extend his streak toward the major league record of 12 straight hits. He has seven consecutive hits as the Royals travel from California to Detroit to face the Tigers, stressing focus on reaching the majors and a .300 season goal.
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Fights in Bangkok and Paris Highlight Boxing Cards
Bangkok bout saw Pangkok Berglerk defeating Bernabe Villacampo 10 flyweights while Paris card had Jean Josselin stopping Silvano Bertini in 8 welterweights. The piece also notes baseball remarks on Oliver’s hot surge for Milwaukee Royals with 16 for 29 and .54 average, plus a Detroit series note and Gordon’s quip about Roger Nelson.
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Red Devils sweep three-way golf meet at Coffeyville
Allen County Community Junior College golf team defeated Coffeyville 8-1 and Independence 7-5 in a triangular meet at Coffeyville yesterday. Perry Brigham was medalist with 80, followed by Kirby Gregg 85, Larry Medford 90 and Dave Fewins 90.
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Raiders See Lebanese
The Lebanese Army vowed a crackdown on Palestinian guerrillas using southern Lebanon as a base for attacks against Israel, angered by assaults on its troops.
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