Chamberlain Trade Sends Wilt to 76ers for Record Fee
Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA's all time leading scorer, moved to the Philadelphia 76ers from the San Francisco Warriors for Paul Neumann Connie Dierking and Lee Shaffer in a deal reported at 375000 dollars. The 7 foot 1 inch 275 pound center joins a core featuring Hal Greer and Larry Costello as the 76ers aim to challenge the Boston Celtics for the title with Chamberlain stating he is happy to be returning to Philadelphia.
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Allison Takes Early Lead In BPAA Tourney
Glenn Allison of Brae California tops opening day with a 1 435 set to lead the BPAA All Stars in Philadelphia He uncorked 220 247 206 257 and 248 to surpass Roy Lown of Brockton Mass who fired a 1 392 including a 300 Lown added 241 and 255 before a string of 12 straight strikes as the field opened.
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