Hawks survive Lakers in playoff thriller
St Louis rallied to beat Los Angeles 112 100 in the Western Division series while Boston stunned Philadelphia 114 108 in overtime. Wilt Chamberlain lamented the setback as Philadelphia trails 3 1 in the East finals with three straight wins needed. Sam Jones and John Havlicek sparked Boston in overtime.
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John Havlicek
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Prober Taken For Prowler In Baton Rouge Shooting
Louisiana State University athletic director James J. Corbett was wounded by a 22 caliber derringer fired from a motel window when he was mistaken for a prowler. The shooter C. S. Coleman of Sorrento said he did not realize anyone had been hit until the next day. No arrest or charges have been filed.
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James J. Corbett
Louisiana State University
David Keyser
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Keyser
C. S. Coleman
Sorrento
Coleman
River Oaks Net Tourney Opens with 48 Matches
The 32nd River Oaks Tennis Tournament opened in Houston with 48 matches on the slate. 64 qualifiers were cut to 16, joining 16 exempt players for Tuesday action. Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield top seeds the event ahead of Roche Newcombe and Richey.
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Houston
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
United States
Australia
Tony Roche
John Newcombe
Cliff Richey
Dallas
Dobbs Says He Will Not Discuss West Point Coaching
Texas Western football coach Bobby Dobbs refuses to discuss the West Point coaching vacancy after meetings with Army athletic director Col. Ray Murphy in El Paso. He says no plans beyond a Monday telephone talk and will confer again with Murphy as both sides remain noncommittal.
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Texas Western
Bobby Dobbs
West Point
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Army
Paul Dietzel
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Canton Team Holds Third in ABC Regular Team Division
A pickup squad from Canton Ohio labeled 77 Colonial Lanes posted a 3026 series on Saturday night to hold third place through Sunday in the American Bowling Congress Tournament. Don Blair connected a 244 212 235 691 line as the team totaled 1008 982 1036 for the three games.
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N.Y
Don Blair
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Ohio
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Defensive Ace Signed By Pats
Boston Patriots sign Vic Purvis quarterback and defensive back as free agent. Earlier terms reached with defensive tackle John Mangum and linebacker Doug Satcher from Southern Mississippi. The 1965 unit held opponents to 161.2 yards per game.
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Boston Patriots
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Patriots
Vic Purvis
John Mangum
Doug Satcher
Graustark Keeps Derby Favoritism Solid Amid Moccasin Setback
Graustark extended his unbeaten streak with a four length win at Keeneland in a seven furlong workout, clocking 1 22 3 5 for seven furlongs. Moccasin, previously 1965 Horse of the Year, faded in a six furlong prep and looks toward future races as Derby plans loom.
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Associated Press
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Moccasin
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John Galbreath
Lloyd Try
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Raceway Gets Soldier's Flag
Lebanon crowd honors David McConnaughey, 22, killed in Viet Nam as Lebanon Raceway opens its 31 night season. American flag presented to general manager Corwin Nixon by Mason and McConnaughey. Night draws record turnout and $158,232 in handle as Craig's Creek beats Fair Princess in the Invitational Pace.
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Lebanon Raceway First Race Lineup at Lebanon
The program lists race lineups for nine events at Lebanon Raceway. Each race lists horses with jockeys including Miracle Zola King The Gaye Brewer Sunrise Gail Attica Girl Tennessee Lela Dan Sparkle Miss Calcutta and others across pace and trot divisions.
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Taylor
King's
Black Joe
Carr
the Gaye
Dots Jet
Niemczycki
Adios
Sowers
Rudy Blackstone
Stephenson
Gayle Lass
Morgan
Nellie
Wayside
Boyer
Brookstone
Christy
Apache Girl
Rankin
Lusty Prudent
Williams
Pace
Commando Pick
Satterthwaite
Little Nig
Arnold
Joyful
Hiteman
Frederick
Baker
Ace Bird
Tomlin
Prince Hopeful
Schliesser
M.L.S
Gypsy Lady
Sanders
True Ernie
Claire Lite
Hanners
Cash Bomber
Oregonia
Albertson
Doc's Boy
Avalon Lila
Frisky Cash
Wintonia Manners
Farrington
Western Division Finals Game St. Louis Triumphs 112 100
St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 112 to 100 to narrow the best of seven series as Los Angeles holds a 3 2 edge.
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St. Louis
Los Angeles
Bridge Pressure Carries to Four Spades in 1958 Match
North opens one spade in a Argentina United States clash. Lerner doubles, Blousson answers two hearts, I bid two spades, then four spades over three hearts doubled. I ruff, draw trumps, and make four spades doubled. At the other table Castro opens two spades and shifts to four spades after no trump. Stones lead a trump. the defense evolves with clubs and diamonds, yielding a four spade contract.
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United States
Lerner
Blousson
East
West
Castro
Cabanne
Stone
Declarer
Roth
Middletown High End Signs with University of Cincinnati
John Mail a Middletown High School end and AP All Ohio second team pick signed a football letter of intent with the University of Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
John Mail
Middletown
Associated Press
University of Cincinnati
Dan Baker Wins Wildwood Blind Bogey
Dan Baker shot 79 to win the blind bogey at Wildwood yesterday. Dick Davidson and Paul Elrod tied for second with 80s, while Harod Barry and Charles Weidner tied for third with 78s. A six‑way tie at 81 included Bob Colliver Tony Elieff Ed Sherman Bob McCabe and Dave Woodward.
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Dan Baker
Wildwood
Dick Davidson
Paul Elrod
Harod Barry
Charles Weidner
Bob Colliver
Tony Elieff
Ed Sherman
Bob McCabe
Dave Woodward
Celtics Take Game Four to Lead Series 3-1
In the Eastern Division Finals the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114 to 108 to move ahead three games to one in the best-of-seven series. Celtics stars led the effort as Philadelphia fought back late.
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