Lakers Rally To Top Celtics After Narrow Win
Wilt Chamberlain declared the Lakers had reached a turning point after rallying from a 58-44 deficit to edge the Boston Celtics 93-92 before 14,929 fans. The early season victory signaled momentum for Los Angeles as the NBA season began to unfold.
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Lakers rally as Celtics topple rival in Boston clash
Boston hosts a dramatic duel as Kareem, West sidelined, Elgin Baylor leads a Lakers comeback with 19 points while Mel Counts and Johnny Egan fuel the late surge. Celtics face key tests amid tight standings and league-wide results across NBA and ABA games.
Boxing Results From The Associated Press
Boxers Charley Emperor Harris of Jersey City stopped Mike Bruce of Springfield in the third round. Tom Bethea of New York defeated Ray Cano of Puerto Rico in ten rounds. Freddie Little of Las Vegas stopped Sugar Boy Nando of the Dutch Antilles in the fourth round.
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Ottawa High intrasquad sees Stevens drop 33 as regulars rout reserves
Ottawa High Cyclones dominate intrasquad 64 to 24 with Don Stevens scoring 33 points and Steve Grogan adding 15 rebounds and 15 points. Reserves struggle under full court press, totaling 20 turnovers and being out-rebounded 36 to 16. Regulars showcase defense and height concerns, opening the season next Tuesday at Seaman and home opener against Lawrence.
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UCLA Opens Season With Alcindor At Pauley Pavilion
Lew Alcindor leads UCLA against Purdue in the season opener at Pauley Pavilion as Coach John Wooden eyes a return to dominance. The No. 1 Bruins meet No. 10 Purdue in a marquee matchup while North Carolina, Kentucky, and Kansas also project strong showings in the preseason poll.
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Lyndon Tigers rely on speed as smallest OCL club
Lyndon fans will see a quick, fundamentals driven Tigers squad this season led by 6-0 Lloyd Tiffany the tallest player and five returning lettermen. Coach Nick Dawson notes the team will play around six players heavily and must handle the ball and shoot well to contend for the Osage County League title. Opening game is at Osage City next Tuesday.
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Overbrook Gophers Focus On Fast Break Style
Overbrook outlines a fast breaking plan as depth and height remain concerns. Four lettermen return Dennis Supple Gary Goff Mike Reece and Kerry Marsh with two starters overall averaging over 10 points. Coach Bill Perich emphasizes discipline and teamwork while navigating a thin bench and a packed Osage County League schedule.
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