Celtics Take 3-1 Lead In NBA Playoff On Lakers Court
Boston edged Los Angeles 122-117 to seize a 3-1 series lead as Havlicek scored 32, Russell 25 and Jones 20. A fan assaulted referee Joe Gushoe during halftime while Auerbach and Schaus blamed officiating for the defeat.
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U S Leads In World Cage Meet In Chile
The United States moved to 2-0 in the world Amateur Basketball Tournament round robin by routing Chile 73 48 on an outdoor court in Santiago. Russia and Brazil remain undefeated at 1 0 after the Soviets beat Yugoslavia 53 49 with upcoming games including Russia vs Spain and Brazil vs Bulgaria. Three Michigan stars were absent to focus on studies.
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Indians Aim for Two AL Records in Boston Series
Cleveland opens a three game set with the Red Sox as the last undefeated team in the 1966 campaign. Manager Birdie Tebbetts seeks another series shutout and a three game sweep that would tie the 1944 Browns nine game opening streak. The Indians lead the AL at 6-0 with Baltimore a half game back.
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Baseball Leaders and Exhibition Wrapup
League leaders list top hitters and pitchers in the National and American Leagues. Pawtucket beat its parent club in an exhibition as Dave Nelson drove in the winning run in the eighth. Rocky Colavito aims to extend his errorless innings streak as the Indians prepare for a series with Boston and Cleveland’s pitching plans spotlight Tiant and McDowell.
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Friday Baseball Results From Coast to Coast
Weather delays and rain affected multiple games. Calif. 2 Minneston 1 in night action. Los Angeles 2 Chicago 1 and Atlanta 8 New York 4 led the night slate. Phila. 9 Cinci. 7 and Houston 2 San Fran. 0 also listed with night results. St. Louis 7 Pittsburgh 5 completed the day’s scores.
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Dewitt calm over Robinson trade despite Orioles surge
New York dispatch reports Cincinnati owner Bill DeWitt stays composed as Frank Robinson hits .417 for Baltimore and Cincinnati slides after a rough start. DeWitt cites poor hitting and rainouts, defends the Robinson deal, and says no drastic changes will be made until season's end.
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Berlin Wins Triangular Track Meet
Berlin Heights Tigers won a triangular meet led by Gib Hensley who swept three events including the 100 yard dash in 11.5 seconds the 220 in 25.8 and the 440 in 56.3 Milan scored 54 1 2 and Monroeville 45 with Waldron taking the mile in 5 18.1 Wallace the discus at 120 6 and Puder the two mile in 12 08.5.
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Tiger Ready for Fifteen Rounds in Middleweight Title Defense
New York UPI reports Dick Tiger says he is prepared to fight fifteen rounds if needed when defending his world middleweight title against Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden. Griffith predicts a knockout, while Tiger trains at 160 pounds and hopes for a knockout or decision.
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Astros settle contract dispute with Paul Richards
Baseball Commissioner William Eckert resolved a contract dispute between the Houston Astros and former General Manager Paul Richards. Richards, under a long term deal, was released by the Astros last December.
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St Pauls Net Team Tops St Peters 6 1
St Pauls High School tennis squad won at Mansfield Friday afternoon, earning their fifth straight team victory by defeating St Peters 6 1. Singles results show Amatod, Bush and Amatod, Kearney sweeping, with Tinker pairing to win doubles 6 0 6 1 and Tinker Smith 6 0 6 0. The Saints travel to Sandusky to face St Marys this afternoon.
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