Don Newcombe’s comeback from alcohol to MVP to mentor
The article traces Don Newcombe’s 1956 season with the Dodgers when he won 27 games and the Cy Young, his later struggles with alcohol and fear of flying, and his eventual redemption. It notes his return as a GE consultant and Dodgers community-relations figure, underscoring his battle and recovery.
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Don Newcombe
Yogi Berra
New York Yankees
Yankees
Newk
Berra
Newcombe
Don
Dodgers
Josh Gibson
Tommy Henrich
Big Newk
Mickey Mantle
Gil Hodges
Distillers
Billie
Willie Mays
General Electric
50 States
WIBC guest to address West Monroe women bowlers
Anne Kuhn field representative of the Women's International Bowling Congress will visit West Monroe Wednesday at 7 p.m. She will meet area bowlers at Ouachita Federal Savings and Loan for a WIBC services presentation and program.
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Ouachita Federal Savings and Loan
WIBC
Celtics Claim Title In Tough Finals Win Over Suns
The Boston Celtics won their 13th NBA championship by beating the Phoenix Suns 87 80 in Game five. Coach Tom Heinsohn praised the team effort as Boston adjusted to injuries and Suns style after Havlicek’s foot issue impacted their offense.
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Phoenix
Boston Cletics
National Basketball Association
Celtics
Phoenix Suns
Tom Heinsohn
Heinsohn
Boston
Longshot
Suns
U John Havlicek
Seattle
Golden State
Boston Garden
Boston Celtics
Red Auerbach
Tommy Heinsohn
John Havlicek
NBA
Larry O’brien
Ariz
Celtics Triumph in Finals as Suns Fall Short in Six
The Boston Celtics beat Phoenix in six games to capture the NBA title, with Havlicek and Cowens starring. Alvan Adams led Phoenix in points with 20 in the decisive game, while Scott, White, and Cowens fueled a late run. Celtics earn $250,500 from the playoff pool, Suns $185,500.
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Dave Cowens
Jo Jo White
Charlie Scott
Boston
Cowens
Havlicek
White
Scott Scott
Celtics
Phoenix
Alvan Adams
Suns
Ricky Sobers
Paul Westphal
Scott
Golden State Warriors
Ashe aims for first American French Open title since 1955
Arthur Ashe advances to the round of 16 at Roland Garros after routing Jurgen Fassbender 6 1 6 2 6 2 as heat and fast serves heat up the clay. He later leads Harold Solomon and Brian Gottfried into the next round. Solomon and Gottfried win their matches to join him.
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Paris
Arthur Ashe
Ashe
A. Ashe
London
Tony Trabert
Roland Garros Stadium
Jurgen Fassbender
West Germany
Harold Solomon
Silver Spring
Brian Gottfried
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Solomon
Jean-Francois Caujolle
France
Gottfried
Ulrich Pinner
Borg
Francois Jauffret
Eddie Dibbs
Poland
Wojtek Fibak
Kite finally wins Bicentennial Golf Classic title
Tom Kite ends a four season wait by winning the Bicentennial Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley. He edges Terry Diehl in a sudden death playoff after a final round 66 to finish 7 under par at 277. Kite chipped in for birdie from 40 yards and saved par with a 45-50 foot putt on 17.
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Tom Kite
Terry Diehl
Kite
Dieh
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Austin
Tex
Texas
Ben Crenshaw
Diehl
Jerry Pate
Larry Nelson
Pate
Nelson
Germans Threaten U.S. Rule in World Swimming
Berlin report notes East Germany with 17 million people rising in swimming prominence led by Kornelia Ender nicknamed Conny. Ender, then 11 in 1971, has grown to a potential five gold medal bid at the Montreal Olympics, signaling a shifting balance with the U.S. team.
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Berlin
United States
California
America
East Germany
Kornelia Ender
U.S
Australia
Leipzig
Conny
ABA Chief Calls NBA Berth Price Irrational and Plans Sale
Louisville AP ABA President John Y Brown Jr says NBA demands 4.5 million to join is unrealistic and will push Colonels toward sale. He and Ellie Brown plan to exit pro basketball if needed while seeking a Louisville syndicate to buy for 1.5 million with June 14 option deadline.
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Louisville
American Basketball Association
John Y. Brown Jr
ABA
National Basketball Association
NBA
Brown
Chicago
Ellie
Kentucky Colonels
Colonels
New York
Denver
Carl
Angelo
Denver Nuggets
Carl Scheer
San Antonio Spurs
Angelo Drossos
Browns
El Paso Tops Jackson to Extend Texas League West Lead
El Paso nudged Jackson 4-3 as two ninth inning runs followed a two out rally. Rocky Craig homered twice with four RBIs for Amarillo in a 10-5 win over Lafayette. Shreveport and Midland split a doubleheader. Midland blanked Shreveport 3-0 before Shreveport won 2-0 in the nightcap.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Midland
Jackson
Lafayette
Amarillo
Shreveport
San Antonio
Arkansas
Steve Strougher
Fred Frazier
Luis Rosado
Kim Perry
Rocky Craig
Mike Allen
Cliff Butcher
Mike Roland
Scott Thompson
Wayne Tyrone
Dave Geisel
Sylvia Matinez
Moor Wins Pierremont Oaks Tennis Crown in Shreveport
Terry Moor captured the Pierremont Oaks Championship with a 7-6 6-3 win over Patrick DuPre, earning 2000 dollars from a 15000 prize pool. He and Hank Pfister faltered in doubles, losing 3-6 7-6 7-6 to John James and Mike Machette. Moor, defending champion, reached the final by beating Gulliks 6-2 6-1. Lester Sack won the 35-over singles title.
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Shreveport
Terry Moor
Pierremont Oaks
Patrick DuPre
Moor
Hank Pfister
John James
Mike Machette
Pancho Walthall
Mark Meyers
Chico Hagey
Ian Guerry
NLU
Gulliks
Lester Sack
Clarksdale
Miss
Tommy Buford
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John MacLeod
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Stor
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Ken Still
Tom Purtzer
Jerry McGee
Ray Floyd
Grier Jones
Floyd
McGee
Whitecaps
Rochester
N.Y
Brian Robinson
Vancouver Whitecaps
Rochester Lancers
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