Celtics End Sixers Dynasty Hopes In Game Seven
Boston Celtics overcome Philadelphia 76ers 100 96 in a dramatic seventh game to become the first NBA team to win a series after trailing 3 1. Wilt Chamberlain scored 14 with limited second half shots as Boston's defense and balanced scoring carried the win. Russell led with 12 points and 26 rebounds as Havlicek and Jones contributed 21 and 22 respectively before Boston heads to the title series with Los Angeles.
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Brundage Sees IOC Set To Admit South Africa
Olympic president Avery Brundage travels to Lausanne as IOC leaders prepare to endorse readmission of South Africa to the Mexico Games. An Executive Board meeting follows a Grenoble postal vote that narrowly favored readmission amid threats of boycotts by about 40 nations.
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Cubs Trade Johnson to Phoenix PCL
Chicago Cubs sold veteran catcher John Stephenson to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League on Wednesday.
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Reds Blank E None as Braves Win 4-1
Braves beat the Reds 4 to 1. Aaron hits his third homer, Valdespino adds a first inning shot, Brad Britton gets the win and Tsitouris the loss. Kelson HBP for Valdespino. Attendance 6,662.
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Marathoner Burfoot Wins BAA Marathon In U S Return
Lanky Groton runner Ambrose Burfoot captured the Hopkinton to Boston Classic title as the Boston Marathon returns to U S soil after 11 years. He credited mentor Johnny Kelley for guidance and qualified for the U S Olympic marathon trials in Alamosa.
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Fishing Prospects Improve Across Ohio Lakes
Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports clear streams and lakes with good angling conditions. Buckeye Lake shows normal clarity. bass, bluegill, and crappie are caught. Indian Lake and Delaware Reservoir yield catfish and bass with clear conditions. Lake St Marys slightly roily but crappies good and outlook excellent. Rocky Fork Lake rising with largemouth bass crappie and bluegill fishing and a good outlook.
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Britton, Aaron lead Braves in 3-0 win over Reds
Jim Britton winning day despite arm trouble pitched seven strong innings and aided by Hank Aaron and Sandy Valdespino homers and three double plays. Aaron and Valdespino provided the decisive runs as Atlanta won their third straight.
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Oakland Nats Hurler Coleman Delivers First 1968 Shutout
Washington pitcher Joe Coleman, 21, tossed a six hitter for a 4 0 win over Oakland. He outpitched Jim Nash, aided by Frank Howard's third homer and Frank Coggins' three hits and stellar defense. Mike Epstein added a ninth inning homer as the Senators run their early season pace.
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NL to Expand and Adopt Divisional Playoffs Next Season
The National League plans to add two divisions and expand to 12 teams, following the American League. The league will choose two new cities for the divisions as Milwaukee San Diego Dallas Fort Worth Buffalo and Montreal bid. Decision expected before the All Star game in July with unanimous site approval required.
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Worsley Nursing Hand Injury Ahead of Canadiens Hawks Game
Montreal goalie Gump Worsley suffered bruised fingers on his right hand during Friday's practice at the Montreal Forum. Coach Toe Blake said the injury is not serious and Rogatien Vachon could start if needed as Montreal prepares to face Chicago in the second game of the NHL semifinal.
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Baseball results and standings from Friday and upcoming games
Friday scores include Los Angeles 3 New York 2 Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 0 San Francisco 5 Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 2 Houston 1 St Louis 9 Chicago 2. Saturday schedule features Los Angeles at New York Chicago at St Louis San Francisco at Pittsburgh Atlanta at Cincinnati Houston at Philadelphia. Sunday games list Los Angeles at New York Atlanta at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show Minnesota and Detroit 857, Boston 6 3, Oakland 500, Washington 400, Baltimore 429, New York 429, California 375, Cleveland 375, Chicago 000. Results include Boston 9 Cleveland 2, Washington 2 Oakland 0, California 2 Baltimore 1 10 innings. Detroit at Chicago postponed. Remaining night schedule Cleveland at Boston Baltimore at California Detroit at Chicago New York at Minnesota Washington at Oakland Detroit at Chicago Baltimore at California. Also Indianapolis 5 Phoenix 2 Portland 4 Tacoma 2 Tulsa 4 San Diego 0 Spokane 3 Seattle 2 Vancouver at Hawaii rain.
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Mexico City merchants predict $128 million Olympic sales
AP reports about 25,000 merchants in Mexico City estimate total sales of 128 million dollars during the October Olympic Games. The forecast highlights the economic impact of the event on local commerce and tourism.
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Seven Chasing Links Leaders In Cham pions Tournament
In Las Vegas the third round of the Tournament of Champions tightened the race as Don January and Dan Sikes shared the lead at 138, four under par, with seven others within reach. January shot 70 and 68, Sikes 68 and 70, at Stardust Country Club's 6,708 yard par 71 layout.
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Lou Barbour Sr. Dies at 84 in San Antonio
Lou Barbour Sr. former professional baseball player and traveling secretary for the Chicago White Sox died Wednesday in San Antonio at age 84.
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