Lakers Seek Third Win in Western Final Showdown
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to St. Louis aiming to extend their playoff series lead to 3-0 in the Western Division final against the Hawks. A win would give L A two shots at the fourth win and a potential title, while St. Louis must win three games, two away, to claim the crown. Coach Fred Schaus reports the team is in good shape.
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Crisis the Drag Car Sparks Family Drama at Norwalk Dragway
Sheridan Riffe plans to debut the B-Altered drag racer Tr at Norwalk Dragway this summer. The car named Crisis followed a June 1964 crash that left the family rebuilding, with Riffe, his son Donald, and son-in-law Art Lucas sharing the work as they chase speeds near 120 mph.
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Buckeyes tops St. Marys 4 1 in baseball opener
Ohio State opened its three game series against St. Marys Minnesota with a 4 1 win Friday behind pitcher Steve Arlin. The victory gives Ohio State the early edge in the weekend set at home.
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Southern NCAA Official In Mysterious Shooting
James J. Corbett a key NCAA official and LSU athletic director was shot in the chest and shoulder and hospitalized in Baton Rouge. Police have few clues on the motive or location of the shooting and cannot question him until doctors approve.
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Jim) Corbett
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Boat Permits Available in Huron County for 1966 registrations
Boat owners in Huron County may obtain 1966 boat and outboard motor registrations at two locations. Norwalk residents can visit the Huron County Auto Club at 10 Benedict Ave and Willard residents at the Western Auto Associates Store, 120 Myrtle Ave. Owners must present proof of ownership for original registrations or the previous registration for renewals.
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Dodgers to Face USC Tribe in Preseason Exhibition
The Cleveland Indians join the Los Angeles Dodgers for a joint game against the University of Southern California, a lead in a doubleheader ahead of an Indians Dodgers exhibition. Indians seek to rebound from Friday 9-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs that ended an eight game win streak. Bob Heffner yielded a late rally, Billy Williams hitting a homer and Glenn Beckett driving in two runs. Sam McDowell started the Monday game against Washington and allowed Williams’s first inning homer.
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Harney and Butler lead Masters as rivals surge
Paul Harney and Peter Butler share the halfway Masters lead at 143 after 36 holes in Augusta. Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Doug Sanders, Bob Rosburg and Don January remain within four strokes, with Ben Hogan two behind as the field tightens.
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AFL Names New Football Czar
AFL owners select Al Davis 36 to lead the league with full control. Davis, known for reviving the Oakland Raiders, favors expanding to 12 teams though owners plan to discuss expansion in midyear. Headquarters will stay in New York.
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Paul finds sloppy ball park at Municipal Stadium
Cleveland Indians president Gabe Paul toured Municipal Stadium and said the ball park was unfinished a week before the home opener. He cited ongoing center field seating work, incomplete bullpens, and an unrepaired band stand, calling on officials to clear heavy equipment and finish promised improvements.
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