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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1969
Page
8
In a TV review by Rick Du Brow, the Lakers at Celtics playoff broadcast is praised as a showcase for pro basketball on television and noted for its dramatic appeal and suitability to the medium. The columnist jests about devotion to ownership and the sport’s television fit.
The writer argues basketball suits TV due to compact action, few teams, and a court size that concentrates play. He notes NBA as the main pro league and predicts rising ratings as home screens boost popularity.
Boston extends series by 2-1 after rallying from early deficit. John Havlicek leads with 34 points despite eye injury as Lakers surge in third quarter before Celtics finish strong in Boston Garden.
Frank Robinson powered a doubleheader win for the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 6-0 and 10-5. He drove in eight runs with a homer and four singles, backed by Mike Cuellar six-hitter in game one and Dick Hall's win in game two with a late rally. Brooks Robinson added two late homers as Baltimore gained momentum amid a day of prominent MLB results across the leagues.
Washington defeated Cleveland 6-5 to complete a three game sweep and drop the Tribe to a 1-15 in 16 games. Key third inning: Eddie Brinkman and Ken McMullen sparked a 3-2 lead with a string of hits including a Bernie Allen single driving home the go ahead run. Zoilo Versalles added a two run homer as Frank Bertaina departed after four. Versalles has looked sharp lately as Stan Williams faltered.
California at Seattle Ran City at Minnesota Wash at Detroit. night East at Cleveland, night Boston at New York, night.
New York visits Montreal and Chicago plays Philadelphia under night conditions. St Louis goes to Pittsburgh and Houston travels to Atlanta as Los Angeles meets San Diego. Cincinnati heads to San Francisco.
Norwalk St Paul track team scored in the Toledo Blade Relays A division with Bill Schaffer tying the school discus mark at 129 11. Dave Wasiniak cleared 12 feet to take second in the pole vault, matching his record. Steve Collins reached 11 8 in the finals as other runners and vaulters posted varied results. The Flyers face Lakeside and Black River this week while the baseball team hosts Monroeville then travels to Edison.
Minnesota moved into sole first place in the Big Ten with 6-1 and 8-6 wins over Ohio State. Gary Petrich allowed five hits and seven strikeouts in game one, supported by Mike Walseth with a bases loaded two run homer. Al Kaminski also homered for Minnesota.
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