Monster smallmouth bass nets local stir at Dale Hollow
John Gorman of Indianapolis hauled a 10 pound 14 ounce smallmouth at Dale Hollow on April 24, a near record size that drew Monroe County anglers and a Nashville TV lead. The fish measured 26⅜ inches with a 212 inch girth and surprised observers as Gorman fished with light gear and an oversized motor.
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Celtics Win NBA Title Over Lakers In Hard Fought Final
Teamwork carried the Boston Celtics to a 108-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the final. Bill Russell praised the team's cohesion as Wilt Chamberlain struggled with fouls and free throw woes. Chamberlain expressed reluctance to return, while Lakers coach Bill van Breda Kolff faced changes after the season.
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Oaks inch closer to title with 144 117 win over Pacers
Oakland moved one win from the ABA title by beating Indiana 144 117 in Indianapolis to take a 3 1 lead in the best of seven. Doug Moe 27 points and Henry Logan 19 paced the Oaks while John Fairchild led the Pacers with 18 as Indiana used reserves in the second half.
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Celtics Win Game Seven To Claim 11th Title
The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-106 in the deciding game at the Forum to win the NBA championship. Elgin Baylor called the comeback effort discouraging as Boston pulled away in the late third and fourth quarters led by Havlicek Nelson and Jones. West earned the series top player honors with 556 points, though many saw Havlicek as the MVP of the series.
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Retzlaff Named Eagles Vice President and Acting GM
The Philadelphia Eagles appoint Pete Retzlaff as vice president and acting general manager after Leonard Tose buys the team for 16.16 million dollars. Retzlaff will select Kuharich’s successor as coach, with Jerry Williams or Charley Gauer as possibilities, while Williams faces Calgary board restrictions. Retzlaff, a former Eagles tight end and current TV sportscaster, leads operations.
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Emile Griffith Criticizes Referees Over Inside Punches
Emile Griffith says referees prevented him from punching inside after the Benny Paret incident. He blames Zach Clayton for breaking up exchanges too early in his 10 round loss to Stanley Hayward in Philadelphia last October and faces Hayward again next Monday at Madison Square Garden.
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Bengals Sign Lindsey from Florence State University
Cincinnati Bengals announce signing of Rickey Lindsey a 23 year old free agent from Florence State University. Lindsey 5 11 180 pounds hails from Sheffield Alabama and joins the team as a new roster addition.
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National League standings and upcoming games brief
NL East standings show Atlanta leading at 17 8 660 with Los Angeles and San Francisco at 15 10 .600. Schedule notes Monday had no games. upcoming matchups include Cincinnati at New York and Houston at Philadelphia among others with Montreal visiting Atlanta.
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Sports matchups listed for upcoming National league week
The notice lists scheduled games: Washington at Oakland New York at California Boston at Seattle Kansas City at Detroit Minnesota at Cleveland Chicago at Baltimore and other matches marked N for neutral or pending status.
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East Meets West Tonight And Champs Are Happiest
East meets West tonight as MLBs new alignment opens with the Tigers and Cardinals seeking momentum. McLain and Gibson headline opening day duties while Stoneman Maloney and Wilson prepare to start for Montreal Cincinnati Houston in inter-division openers.
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Maloney Faces Vander Meer Like Hat Trick Tonight
Jim Maloney of Cincinnati seeks a third shot at consecutive no hitters against New York, following a no-no versus Houston. He has six straight wins, three shutouts in 1968, and two this year, with three complete games. Other NL games include Philadelphia at San Diego and Pittsburgh, while AL schedules feature Minnesota, Cleveland, and Boston.
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LA Stars Sign No 1 Draft Pick Simmie Hill
Los Angeles Stars announced the signing of Simmie Hill the No 1 draft choice from West Texas State. Hill 6 feet 7 inches 220 pounds also ranked No 2 by the Chicago Bulls. Contract terms were not disclosed.
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Baseball Standings Arrow Shows Shifts In All Leagues
The Twins win streak reaches eight games lifting to a 2 percent lead in the West while the Senators surge to second in the East, 3 percent behind the Orioles. Braves top the National League, two games ahead of Dodgers and Giants. Cubs sit two games up in the East over Pittsburgh.
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