Dear Wilt Chamberlain You’re NBA’s Greatest Not Quit
A fan letter to Wilt Chamberlain discusses his NBA career with the Philadelphia Warriors and Boston Celtics, praising his skill, noting his suspension from the Warriors, and contrasting his quitting with Jackie Robinson’s resilience. The piece questions race as a motive and lauds his impact on basketball’s history.
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Abe Saperstein
Bosox Send Five To Farm Team
Boston farm system moves emphasize infielder adjustments as scouts note performance. Five players transferred, with Tracy Stallard and Pee Howe's contract details cited. Dame and others involved in reshaping rosters as minor league assignments proceed.
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BOSOX
Scultsdale
Epiieni
Jim Ner
Tracy Stallard
Pee Howe
Pirates win ninth straight in 28 9 exhibition over Senators
In Orlando the Pirates beat the Washington Senators 9 3 9 3 in nine innings to extend their winning streak to nine. Umbricht credited with the victory, Lumenti took the loss for Washington as Lemon homered for the Senators.
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BUCS
Orlando
Fla
Pitsbrugh
Paul Giel
Pirates
Washington Senators
Pittsburgh
Washington
OHS
Umbricht
Gress
Foss
Giel
Kravitz
Abernathy
Lumenti
Krali
Queto
Korchek
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Lemon
Barber Leads After Two Rounds In Desoto Event
Jerry Barber owns a two stroke edge at Desoto as Doug Sanders Jo Port of Shreveport and Dietz share second on 69 and 71. Other leaders include Casper Snead and Joe Campbell among a strong field, with notable rounds by Finsterwald and Sanford and a hole in one by Bolt.
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Jerry Barber Breourds
Teader
Casper
Sam
Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Joe Campbell
New York
Tommy Box
Crystal River
Don Finsterwald
Teanesia
Fla
Bolt
Finsterwald
Barber
Ur Moryn Throws Perfect Tag at Home Plate
Ur Moryn retrieves the ball and throws to catcher Sammy Taylor who tags Blasingame sliding in, completing a decisive play at the plate.
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Don Blasingame
San Francisco
Willie McCovey
Glen Hobbie
Chicago
McCovey
Blasingame
Hobbie
Tony Taylor
Wes Westrum
Cub
Walt
Moryn
Sammy Taylor
Merry Man Second Favorite In Steeplechase
Sports writer notes Merry Man as second favorite in the steeplechase amid controversy. Two horses die and incidents prompt calls to ease the race. a safety campaign and inspections are organized ahead of the National event. Scores and other race results appear among scattered reports.
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John Farrow
Ron Stringer
Cena
Marshall Returns to Scottsdale After Trade Briefed
A brief note from Scottsdale reports Marshall has returned to the city following a trade. Details on the teams involved or the terms of the deal are not disclosed.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
Hasena
Dda
Indians look stronger with improved scoring and defense
Associated Press says manager Joe Gordon reports stronger lineups in spring training. He notes potential for more runs and better defense than last year, with key players like Colavito, Francona and Tempie in the infield and outfield battles shaping up. Jim Grant and the pitching staff are being finalized as the team seeks a stronger season.
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Francona
Jimmy Piersai
Carroll Hardy
Joe
Jim 'Mudcat' Grant
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Ho Isoner
Nixon
Blom
Sooners Take Lead In NCAA Mat Tourney
Oklahoma wrestlers surged to the semi finals at College Park as four Sooners won quarterfinals and Oklahoma State faced upsets. George Goodner pinned Art Giorgini in 8:41 at 191 pounds, Campbell and Lewis added victories, Stan Abel earned a 295 decision, while Tony Macias fell and Larry Hayes advanced for Iowa State.
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Iowa
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Tova
NBA playoff schedule announced with Boston games
The AP reports the first two games of the NBA playoffs will be staged in Boston with dates set for Sunday afternoon and Tuesday night. The semifinals and other decisive rounds move to the Western Division champion's home city on later dates, with Minneapolis and St. Paul contesting the key series.
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Assoation
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