Celtics Edge 76ers 100 99 In Tight Eastern Duel
Celtics sustain title chase with a 100-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a bruising divisional clash. Havlicek dominates late as Boston pulls ahead after a tense fourth period, with Cincinnati and San Francisco also winning to stay close in the race.
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Bespectacled Dog Protest Delivers Toledo OT Win
Marshall coach Ellis Johnson mocked officials by placing glasses on a stray dog during the Toledo at Marshall game. Referee Wilson Murray called a technical foul, Toledo’s Jim Cox made a free throw and a buzzer jump shot secured a 70 69 overtime win for Toledo over the Thundering Herd.
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Mudcat Grant Seeks $50,000 in Twins Salary Talks
Revere Massachusetts AP story reports pitcher Mudcat Grant, star of the Minnesota Twins, valuing his 1966 contract at $50,000 as negotiations with Twins President Calvin Griffith stall. Grant, who earned about $22,000 last year, warns the salary dispute could become a real hassle while starting a week of singing at a Revere Beach venue.
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Mudcat) Grant
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Frenchman wins Cortina giant slalom and adds cup
France's Guy Perillat won the Ilio Coli Cup giant slalom in Cortina d Ampezzo Italy. He had already captured the special slalom in the same event. No American competitors were present in the international meet.
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Sanders Edges Palmer In Desert Classic Playoff
Doug Sanders won the 1966 Bob Hope Desert Classic at Indian Wells, seven under par over the last nine holes and winning a playoff on the 15th hole with Arnold Palmer. Sanders earned $15,000, Palmer $8,000, and Harold Kneece tied for third after an eagle on 18. The field heads to the Phoenix Open next.
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Catfish) Kneece
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NHL to Expand as Board Plans New Cities
New York AP report says the National Hockey League will award at least two new franchises in the next three days as part of creating a second six team division for 1967 68. Clarence Campbell will lead meetings with current owners from Montreal Detroit Chicago Toronto New York and Boston.
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Bruins Tie Detroit as NHL Chase Tightens in Three-Way Tie
Boston's 3 3 draw with Detroit lifts the Bruins from last place, earns their first point vs the Red Wings this season, and moves them within three points of fifth-place New York. Chicago edged Toronto 3 2 and Montreal beat New York 4 0 as action left the NHL standings fluid.
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Lakewood Skater Named for World Speed Skating Championship
The US International Skating Association selected Jennie Fish of Lakewood Ohio to compete in the Women's World Speed Skating Championships in Fronheim Norway next week. Fish finished high in the intermediate girls division at the U S Olympic Championships held here over the weekend.
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Friars fall to Duquesne in overtime after Walker fouls out
Providence, ranked fourth, led 42-32 but Duquesne tied 68-68 on Phil Washington's jumper. Rich Carlberg and Jimmy Smith sealed the win with free throws in the final 20 seconds as Walker fouled out late. The loss snaps Providence's 10 game win streak.
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Cincy Hero Plays Prep Ball In Buck's Backyard
John Howard, a 6 foot 4 sophomore from Columbus University High School, scores 17 to lift Cincinnati over Louisville 56-54 and help the Bearcats to a three way MVC lead. Ohio State falls to Illinois 78-77 as Bob Johansen clinches with 14 seconds left.
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Ford Dominates Continental 24 Hour Daytona Race
Ford swept the top positions at Daytona International Speedway as Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby won the 24 hour endurance race driving a Ford Mark II prototype for 1,695 miles at 108.02 mph. Dan Gurney and Jerry Grant finished second in a Ford March I, with Walt Hansgen and Mark Donohue third in a March II. Pedro Rodriguez and Marion Andretti placed fourth in a Ferrari, and Bruce McLaren with Chris Amon were fifth in a Mark II. The result strengthens American manufacturers in the FIA manufacturers’ championship.
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Middletown Diver Diane Paine Dominates Dayton Meet
Diane Paine the state champion diver from Middletown finished first in the low board and second on the high board at a Dayton Dolphins meet held at the Dayton Country Club. A Cincinnati Marlins entry won the high board. Paine previously swept both events in the 15 17 age division at Wright Patterson AFB.
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Maier Sets 10 000 Meter World Record In Oslo
Norwegian clerk Fred Anton Maier aged 27 shattered the 10 000 meter world mark at the five nation speed skating meet held Sunday at Olympic Bislet Stadium. He clocked 15 minutes 32.2 seconds despite a snow storm affecting conditions.
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