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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
8
Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 113-97 to close their Eastern semifinal series in six games, while the Boston Celtics swept the Detroit Pistons 111-103 to finish in six. Veterans Witt Chamberlain Greer and Hal Greer led the 76ers, with John Havlicek and Bill Russell sparking Boston.
Boston officials criticize AAU scheduling an Olympic trial in San Francisco two days after the Boston Marathon. BAA President Coney calls the decision inconsiderate and argues it robs Western runners of a prestigious event. AAU regional trials are set nationwide with final in August at Alamosa Colorado. The Boston field includes Tom Laris, a former Dartmouth star now with New York A.C. who finished second last year in 2 16:48.
Winter Haven Florida AP report says Boston Red Sox pitcher Lonburg is progressing on recovery from a serious left knee injury suffered in a December skiing accident. He plans to throw from the mound Wednesday and will pitch lightly before the exhibition schedule ends against the Oakland Athletics.
Kansas City AP report lists Darry Jones of St. Benedicts and Dun Dee of St. Mary of the Plains among 11 players named to the NAIA Olympic trials team. The squad will face an NCAA opponent in Albuquerque at 3 30 p m as trials run to Saturday to select the Olympic team.
Former MLB pitcher Jack Krajick ended his baseball career and will work in insurance with North American Life Assurance Co of Toronto. He recalled his no hit no run game for Minnesota against Kansas City on Aug. 2, 1962, and noted being traded to Cleveland for Jim Perry before ending with the Mets organization.
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia defeated New York 113 to 97 on Monday, winning the best of seven series four games to two. Boston beat Detroit 111 to 103 to close their series four games to two. Western actions show St. Louis at San Francisco in a series tied three to two, with Denver at New Orleans in a best-of-five tied two to two.
Inglewood California AP five women including Billie Jean King Ann Haydon Jones Francoise Durr and Rosemary Calais join the National Tennis League with guarantees and potential earnings. Australian Roy Emerson could earn up to 100000 annually under a two year contract. The NTL debuts in a Forum tournament April 7 9 and 10 with further open events planned in England this year.
Albany AP reports Cyrol Burleson, 27, aiming for a third Olympic team appearance. He notes Soviet focus on non football or baseball events, predicts the U.S. could excel if such sports were included, and reflects on the Negro boycott debate. Burleson recalls sub four minute mile in 1960 and Olympic placements in Rome and Tokyo. He cites Bob Hayes on opportunity and individual choice in boycotts.
A J Staples of St Louis stopped Gene Rome of New Orleans in a 170 to 175 bout. Bobby Herrington of St Louis out pointed Willie Warren of Corpus Christi Texas in a 163 to 161 decision.
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