Wilt Chamberlain hints at retirement amid trade dispute
Wilt Chamberlain, 28, suggests he might quit pro basketball amid a proposed deal between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Francisco Warriors. He cites dissatisfaction with how the trade was handled and notes his contract does not require prior notice. He cites money as a factor and recalls quitting once before, then reversing course.
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Not Likely San Francisco Warriors Trade Shocks Team
A hyperbolic sports note claims San Francisco may swap for $375,000 plus three players including Nate Thurmond to succeed Chamberlain at center. The item is framed as a UPI telephoto caption.
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Indians Ripe for Speed And Pitching In 1965
Cleveland manager Birdie Tebbetts describes the 1965 Indians as a speedy club with Vic Davalillo Dick Howser Leon Wagner and Max Alvis returning plus Chuck Hinton added in a trade. He stresses pitching depth led by Sam McDowell Luis Tiant and Don McMahon and notes a strong strikeout record but offense as a weakness.
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Berry's Restaurant tops Reinecks Tavern in tight city league
In a close Thursday City League game Berry's Restaurant edged Reinecks Tavern 61 to 58 as the outcome remained in doubt to the final seconds. Kessler's Tavern defeated Couch Trucking 53 to 47 in overtime, securing the win.
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Active Big Ten Weekend Ahead
Chicago reports Minnesota faces a roller coaster Big Ten weekend with key games and shifting chances. The season's early momentum and upsets loom as the Gophers aim to stabilize their conference standing.
Gophers face tough test as Big Ten race heats up
Michigan and Minnesota carry 1-0 league marks into a busy Saturday with five clubs in the hunt for a share of the lead. Indiana visits Ohio State while Iowa hosts Michigan State and Minnesota plays Illinois in Champaign.
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AFL Growth Pains Prompt Special Meeting Talk
AFL owners vote to hold a special expansion session likely next summer after the usual May or June meeting. Lamar Hunt, expansion chair, says the session could consider new markets while Commissioner Joe Foss notes many investors, some offering millions, seek AFL teams in their cities.
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