Elgin Baylor undergoes knee surgery. Lakers eyes uncertain future
Lakers star Elgin Baylor rested after doctors removed part of his left kneecap following a freak injury in the playoff opener against Baltimore. Baylor, who has topped 2,000 points this season, will be hospitalized about a week and may miss next season if the knee heals poorly. Jerry West sparked a 121-115 win without him.
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Celtics Stifle 76ers to Take Division Finals Opener
Wilt Chamberlain poured 33 points and 31 rebounds as Boston edged Philadelphia 106-98 in the National Division finals. Russell battled Chamberlain on the boards while Tom Heinsohn led Boston with 23 points and Havlicek contributed strong forward play. The series resumes in Philadelphia Tuesday night.
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Howe Upholds Coach's Theory
Gordie Howe led Detroit with two early goals as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Black Hawks 6 to 3 in game two of the Stanley Cup semifinals. Howe scored his 59th and 5th career playoff goals, while Norm Ullman and Eddie Joyal contributed power play tallies. Bobby Hull scored twice for Chicago, but Detroit controlled the pace and evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1 with the next games scheduled in Chicago.
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Near Misses Make News In Texas Relays
Texas Relays produced two near world record runs and a near world mark in the shot put. Randy Matson of Texas A&M threw 67 feet 9 inches, within one inch of Dallas Long’s 67 foot 10 inch mark from the Olympics. Texas Southern set a fast mile relay 3 07 8, aiming for 3 04 5, with Ray Saddler anchoring 45 4 as they won by 30 yards.
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Snead wins Greensboro Open in warmup for Masters
Sam Snead, aged record holder, wins the Greensboro Open with a five stroke margin, totaling 273 as Billy Casper Phil Rodgers and Jack McGowan trail. He becomes the oldest PGA winner here and heads to Augusta with fresh odds shifts and $12,000 top prize.
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Tour Tensions Could Force Mickey Wright to Quit
In Baton Rouge Mississippi Wright contemplates retirement after a tense finish at the Baton Rouge Open. The 30 year old dominates the LPGA yet questions remain about continuing after a playoff win earned her top prize of 1275 dollars. Wright plans rest before deciding if she will retire as a champion.
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Yankees third baseman Cletus Boyer charged with assault
A warrant was issued for Cletus Boyer of the New York Yankees charging assault and battery in a Fort Lauderdale barroom beating of model Jerome Modzelewski. Roger Maris and bar owner Nick Sindicich were named in the incident with Maris claiming he tried to break up the fight.
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Reds Top Majors With Best Spring Record
Cincinnati Reds post a 16-5 spring mark the best in both leagues after a 7 3 win over Detroit in Fort Myers. Jim O'Toole earned his third win in relief of the exhibition, Frank Robinson and Don Demeter homered for Detroit, and Johnny Edwards Art Shamsky each contributed key hits as Cincinnati extended its win streak to four and improved O'Toole's readiness for opening day.
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Don Elston Expected to Begin Coaching Career in Salt Lake
Camden native Don Elston, 35, released by the Chicago Cubs after an eight year major league run, is likely to sign as player coach with Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League. Elston, a right handed reliever, leaves the Cubs with 49-54 career record, three club records, and a noted relief era including 69 appearances in 1958 and 49 games finished in 1959.
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Firestone PBA Tournament of Champions Opens in Akron
AKRON Ohio AP a field of 43 competes in the richest PBA event the $100000 Firestone Tournament of Champions starting Wednesday. The winner earns a record $25000 first prize and entrants must have won a PBA event since May 1962 when the last Tournament of Champions occurred in Indianapolis. Joe Joseph of Lansing Mich, who won that event, defends his title here.
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Koufax Elbow Injury Not Linked to Base Slide
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax, 29, says elbow trouble is gradual and not result of last August slide. Doctor Dr. Robert Kerlan notes swelling and stiffness. team aims to reduce irritation and assess recovery time, with uncertain return to pitching.
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Drysdale Next In Line Among Cy Young Winners
Cy Young Award winners headline spring training with Drysdale favored after his 25 9 season. Chance of the Angels suffers a line drive injury. Koufax contemplates elbow trouble. Ford recovers from shoulder surgery amid mixed results. Reds, Cardinals, and others win exhibition action as rosters trim for opening day.
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Donovan Won t Ask For Big Assignment
Donovan, aged 37, pitched 7 1 3 innings of two hit ball as the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7 1. He refused to say he wants the opening day start in Los Angeles next Monday, saying the manager decides. Tebbetts pulled him with one out in the eighth to give Ted Abernathy and Don McMahon relief work.
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