Celtics Routs 76ers In Eastern Final, Push Toward Title
Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-93, taking a 2-0 series lead and aiming for an eighth straight NBA title. Bill Russell dominated with 29 rebounds and 10 points, while Wilt Chamberlain had 23 points and 25 rebounds as St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 120-113 in the West finals.
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Showdown Day Nearing In Baseball Tug of War
Milwaukee and Atlanta face a high stakes tug of war over the Braves as Wisconsin’s antitrust suit nears its end. Judge Roller weighs orders to return Milwaukee for 1966 only if the NL meets terms for a 1967 Milwaukee expansion, with Atlanta set to open the NL season Tuesday after 13 years in Milwaukee. Baseball officials and Commissioner Eckert weigh the potential settlement as multiple courts consider the case.
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KU Tennis Club Blanked In a Match at Wichita
Wichita State University defeated Kansas 70 in a dual tennis match in Wichita. KU’s mark stands at 22 wins this year. Anzola of Wichita lost the first set to Grantham but won the next two 6-2 and 6-3. Doubles results show Anzola-Jaramillo over Grantham-Terry 7-5 6-1 and other close wins by WSU.
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Two Nicklaus Fans Die in Plane Crash
Two couples from Columbus Ohio en route to the Masters Tournament died when a twin engine plane crashed near Elizabethton Tennessee Wednesday night. The pilot Robert K Barton a lawyer and amateur golfer belonged to Ohio political and social circles. Victims included Barton’s wife and Mr and Mrs James Kattner long time Masters enthusiasts. The crash cause was under investigation and the group were noted as prominent Ohio sports fans with recent hunting plans.
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Griffith Tiger to Meet For Middleweight Title
New York AP report states welterweight champion Emile Griffith will defend against middleweight challenger Tiger on April 25 at Madison Square Garden. Griffith aims to hold both titles by month’s end, while Tiger seeks victory and a possible bout with Jose Torres as Torres defends May 21 against Wayne.
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Dietzel Leaves Army to Head South Carolina Football
Paul Dietzel said he considered three other coaching offers this spring before accepting a 10 year contract as head football coach and athletic director at the University of South Carolina. He succeeds Marvin Bass, who resigned to lead the Montreal Continental League team. Dietzel’s Army Cadets record was 21 18 1 in four years with a win and a tie against Navy.
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Lost Their Lure Bank Burglars Try Fishing Heist
Rawlins police found a plastic sack with four fishing lines tied to its corners at the Rawlins National Bank night depository. Officers theorize thieves planned to snag money dropped in the depository, but the device failed when lines were pulled up as the bank’s mechanism severed them.
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Missouri Predicted For Another Baseball Title Run
Associated Press reports Missouri Coach Hi Simmons boasts depth and power as the Tigers head into the 1966 Big Eight season. Nebraska Kansas State and Oklahoma State show early title contention with leading hitters Robben Stephenson and Cummins among others returning. Missouri won’t have the 1964 NCAA runner-up form but hitting and pitching depth could push them toward a fifth straight title, with non-conference wins boosting momentum as Missouri beat Fort Sam Houston 17-6 to finish 4-3 in spring play.
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Washburnmen edge Kansas in Topeka golf dual match
Bill McDonald carded 77 to lead Washburn to a 10 4 win over Kansas at Topeka Country Club on Wednesday. Washburn improves to 1 0 in the season as the two teams meet again Friday in a triangular meet at Lawrence Country Club with Iowa State.
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Persol Outpoints Jacobs In White Plains Bout
John Persol of Brooklyn outpoints Herschel Jacobs of White Plains in a ten round boxing match held last night in White Plains New York.
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Venturi Seeks Masters Surprise Against Big Three
At Augusta Ken Venturi enters his tenth Masters hoping to derail Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Gary Player who have dominated the event. He notes dry, hard courses favor length while rivals sharpen clubs and form in practice ahead of the opening round.
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Montreal and Chicago Favored In Stanley Cup Playoffs
Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks hold top seeds as the Stanley Cup semi finals open tonight. Chicago coach Billy Reay warns against underestimating Detroit, while Toe Blake and Punch Imlach express confidence in their clubs. Second games set for Montreal and Chicago ice with Toronto and Detroit matches following. Easter Island is called the loneliest island in the world.
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