Lakers and Celtics win NBA divisional playoff tilts
The Lakers beat the Hawks 125 to 116 at Los Angeles led by Elgin Baylor with 42 points and Jerry West with 36 while the Celtics defeated the 76ers 115 to 96 in Philadelphia. Boston leads 1-0 in the East and Los Angeles 2-0 in the West as both teams aim for the world title. Baylor and West combined for 78 points to blunt Atlanta comebacks. Sam Jones and John Havlicek scored 29 and 22 for Boston.
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NBA Playoff Standings Eastern Division Finals recap
Eastern Division finals results reveal Boston beating Philadelphia 115 to 96 while Los Angeles defeated St Louis 125 to 116. Standings show Ww and St Louis leading with strong showings as teams push toward the best-of-seven series.
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Mele and Martin say friction far from reality
Minnesota manager Sam Mele and third base coach Billy Martin play down any feud. They describe a strong boss player bond and laugh at past tales of supposed disagreement, recalling friendship with Casey Stengel and mutual respect across baseball careers.
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ABC Doubles To Detroit Keglers
Tony Loiacano and Bob Kwieciern, both 31, led doubles with 1351 for Coca-Cola of Detroit in the American Bowling Congress event in Rochester, as Loiacano posted 658 and Kwieciern 693. Loiacano stands 1809 all-events after 550 in singles, while Kwieciern added 506 in singles and 693 in doubles to top the field. Ernie Roche led regular singles with 728. Bob Menendez topped all-events at 1961.
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Bobby Hull Sets New NHL Scoring Record
Bobby Hull became the NHL career scoring leader as Boston clinched a 4-2 win over Chicago, lifting the Bruins from last to near the top in a dominant finish to the season. Ron Stewart and John McKenzie struck late as Hull’s record capped a night of celebrations.
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AL President Praises Youthful Talent Across League
American League chief lauds rising stars in spring camp. Tony Conigliaro and Willie Horton cited as future greats, with Denny McLain, Sam McDowell, Tommy Agee, and Ken Harrelson among others showing promise. Angels pair Fregosi and Knoop impress, Yankees debut Murcer praised. Anaheim opens in new park April 19.
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Lands Talent Lands Talent
Baltimore's Curt Blefary and Frank Robinson headline a formidable Orioles lineup with Brooks Robinson. Washington's Frank Howard is healthy for a potential great year, Pete Richert aims higher, and Minnesota's Sam Mele preaches aggressive baserunning amid power hitters Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Bob Allison. A vibrant spring suggests a wide pennant race with as many as seven teams in contention.
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Hansgen Still Listed Critical After Le Mans Crash
Walt Hansgen, 45, Bedminster, New Jersey, a seasoned American sports car driver, remained critically injured Sunday with a 24 hour vigil by doctors in Orleans France after his Ford Mark II crashed at 122 miles per hour during Le Mans trials. He sustained multiple skull, pelvis, leg and arm fractures. Mrs Beatrice Hansgen and their two children arrived but could not visit. The Le Mans accident renewed calls for banning the races with Paris Jour editorials echoing the sentiment.
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Indians Could Win Pennant If They Solve Key Problems
Birdie Tebbetts, now optimistic after Al Lopez's retirement, says the Cleveland Indians have a strong chance to win the AL pennant in 1966 if they address a few gaps. He highlights pitching depth, power hitters like Wagner Colavito and Whitfield, and a question at catcher with Del Crandall adding veteran presence. The rotation features McDowell Siebert Stange Treated group with several lefties behind them, and the lineup includes Davalillo Wagner Colavito Whitfield plus Azcue behind the plate.
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Beckley Bowler 3rd In Singles New Doubles Leader In Men's Tournament
Huntington West Virginia United Press International reports the West Virginia Men's Bowling Tournament leaders after a weekend run at Robins Lanes and Imperial Lanes. Jerry Mercer and Victor Vecchio of Parkersburg took the doubles lead with 1280 while Dick Scott and George Todorovich of Lewisburg held doubles handicap lead at 1341. Bob Shockey of Parkersburg remained singles leader with 662 actual and 720 handicap. Jim Lamont of Wheeling topped all events with 1886. Canada Dry of Charleston moved to first in team scoring at 3174 after a handicap adjustment. Team leaders include Canada Dry Charleston Maple Mashers St Albans Armstrong Construction Parsons Boury Wheeling Elks 202 Charleston.
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Cavacini Voted Top WVU Senior
John Cavacini of Charleston won the Roger Hicks Trophy at a Morgantown banquet honoring WVU basketball and coaches. WVU Phi Delta Theta named Cavacini the Mountaineer team’s most outstanding senior. event noted former WVU figures and an All-District certificate.
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