Thurmond hurts Lakers as Warriors seize 2-0 lead in West semis
Nate Thurmond played with a cast on his left hand and posted 22 points 25 rebounds and 10 blocks to power the San Francisco Warriors past the Los Angeles Lakers 113-102 in the Western Division semi final. Rick Barry led San Francisco with 26 points while Archie Clark and Jerry Chambers paced LA.
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Epstein the Orioles Dilemma Prompts Spring Drama
The Orioles weigh whether to keep Babe Ruth–Mike Epstein, a 23-year-old lefthanded power hitter, trading him to the Yankees or sending him down. Epstein impresses in spring training with .317, 13 hits, and a 450-foot homer, while Blefary and Powell vie for positions as the team debates the right fit and future.
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Clay Hints He'd Rather Go To Jail
Cassius Clay heads to Chicago for a meeting with Elijah Mohammed amid signals he would prefer jail to a two year Army draft. He recently defended his heavyweight title with a seventh round knockout of Zora Folley, and his induction date of April 11 remains uncertain. Clay cites his past and religious beliefs as reasons against serving.
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Dean Chance Named Dumbest Pitcher by Ex Angel Team Mate
Former California Angel catcher Bob Rodgers labels Dean Chance the dumbest pitcher he ever caught while praising Chance for natural athletic ability. Rodgers recalls Chance following signs only when ordered by managers in 1964 and 1965 and resisting catcher calls otherwise.
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Browns Sign One Draft Pick for Rookie Indoctrination
Cleveland Browns signed one draft choice, Joe Taffoni of Tennessee Martin, who had previously played two seasons at West Virginia University. He agreed to terms after a visit, as four other draft selections were ordered to report for rookie indoctrination starting May 13 in Cleveland.
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Packers Sign Williams From Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University star Stew Williams, a Sandusky High graduate, signed a contract Thursday with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Williams, 237 pounds, was a seventh round draft choice in the common draft last week and earned All-Ohio honors twice along with three All-MAC backfield selections.
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Reds relief pitcher Ted Davidson recovering from gunshot wounds
Cincinnati Reds left hander Ted Davidson is recuperating at his California home after being shot twice and released from a Tampa hospital. His estranged wife Mary Ruth was arrested on assault to commit murder charges and posted $2,500 bond. Davidson was slated as a top left handed reliever for the Reds this season.
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Ohio State faces Washington in Riverside Round Robin
Ohio State will finish the Riverside Round Robin by meeting Washington after losses to Yale 5 4 on a two run double by Bob Devine. UCLA and Mississippi State also play in the event.
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Chamberlain Named NBA Most Valuable Player
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers was voted the NBA's most valuable player receiving 80 of 108 first place votes and appearing on 90 percent of ballots from players on all 10 teams for his all around development.
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West Coast Mermen Set NCAA Records in Day One
West Coast swimmers dominated the opening session of the 44th NCAA swimming and diving championships as Stanford’s Greg Buckingham and Dick Roth set records in the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley respectively. UCLA also posted a new record in the medley relay. Southern California led with 83 points, Indiana 82, Stanford 75, UCLA 61, and Michigan 41. Buckingham clocked 4 37.00 in the 500-yard freestyle, while Roth swam the 200-yard IM in 1 56.0 to break the previous marks.
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