Hawks Triumph Over Lakers to Advance Against Celtics in Finals
In St Louis the Hawks edged the Lakers 105 to 103 in the seventh Western Division playoff game to reach the championship series versus the Boston Celtics. The opening NBA Finals game is set for Sunday on channel 4 at 11 PST.
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Line Drive Injures Padres Player in Exhibition
Tampa report states Johnny Torres was hit on the left forearm by a line drive in an exhibition vs Cincinnati, forced out in the first inning. Initial word suggests a short two to three day layoff with no immediate x-rays planned despite swelling, as managers monitor recovery and next steps.
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Vikes Seek Eastern Title in Sudden-Death Playoff
Pullerton Long Beach College edged Certo College 12 to 2 to reach the final round of the Easter n baseball tournament. A sudden-death playoff to decide the opponent was started Friday night between Orange Coast and Megee Jaycees, tied 2-2 after nine innings when darkness halted play. The victor would face LBCC in the afternoon final.
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Paret Slim Title Pick In Miami Beach Bout
World welterweight champion Emile Griffith faces challenger Benny Paret in a televised title fight at Convention Hall. Promoter Chris Byrne eyes a crowd near 6,000 with a $40,000 live gate as Paret, 34-3, seeks to rebound after recent non-title losses to Moyer and Ortega. Griffith, 22, 2-0 in his past title defenses, is billed as favorite in the upcoming bout broadcast on channel 7 at 7 p.m. local time.
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Surprising Upsets Highlight Long Beach Badminton Finals
At Long Beach City College, Paop Paup of Long Heichter upset top players in women singles while Mike Jarngrove-Alan Mahst edged doubles champions Hashman-Susan Devin Peard for the men's title. Senior doubles and ladies events featured Lois Kirby and Charlotte Decker claiming titles with dominant final scores.
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Snow Falls but Skis Stay Idle Across California
A weather note says snow appears in Southern California but skiers have no access as resorts report limited coverage. Mammoth Mountain logs 114 feet of snow, June Mountain 14 inches, and Sierra areas show 18 to 52 inches of powder on the western slopes.
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Sports on Radio-TV in Nation and Local Scenes
A brief update outlines radio and television sports coverage across national and local outlets. It notes key presenters, schedules, and the impact of broadcasts on fan access to events and game commentary.
Liston Draws Fire Over California Ban
Sacramento officials say heavyweight Sonny Liston could fight in California only if he proves severed ties to underworld figures and disclaims management by Frank Carbo and Frank Palermo. Kilroy warns removing such ties would be unlikely, suggesting no clearance.
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Ingo Wants Liston Then Floyd Again
Ingemar Johansson, stalled by US tax authorities, says he will return to fight Sonny Liston and then Floyd Patterson if needed. From Geneva he asserts Patterson avoids Liston and vows to go back to the States for the bout. He and fiancée Birgit Tundgren had to delay departure due to tax troubles and plan to return if required.
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Cambridge Edges Oxford in 107th Boat Race
Cambridge wins the 107th Boat Race from Putney to Mortlake in 19 minutes 22 seconds, three-quarters of the way when Oxford oarsman Graham Cooper collapsed. Mark Hoffman rows for Cambridge, cutting Oxford’s streak. Cambridge now 19 wins to Oxford’s 47.
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Angels Set to Close Shop at Spa
The Angels prepare to end spring training in Indio and move toward the American League camp. Manager Bill Rigney splits the squad between Rivenside and the Polo Grounds as the team plans more work before the regular season opener in Baltimore on April 11. Ken Hunt reports groin muscle injury recovery and readiness to play.
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