Russell Appointed As Auerbach's Successor
The Boston Celtics named Bill Russell their player coach to succeed Red Auerbach, breaking race barriers as Russell becomes the NBA's first Black head coach in major pro sports. He will lead the eight time champions as Auerbach aims for one more title, with terms not yet formalized.
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St. Louis
Beckley Golfers Fall to Morris Harvey in 18 1 2 to 11 2 Loss
Morris Harvey defeated Beckley 18 1 2 to 11 2 at Lake View Golf Course Cool Ridge. Sid Seal led Beckley with an 85 while Doyle and Clanco each posted 78 for Morris Harvey. Wirshup 79, Lincoln 8, Bez 82, Beckley’s Paul Morris 82, Willie Johnson 93, Eddie McGraff 95, Bob Freeman 107. Coach Cook cited poor practice due to weather and said five players must improve ahead of Thursday’s match at Big Bend.
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Clanco
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Jerry Moore
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Beckley
Paul Morris
Seal
Willie Johnson
Eddie McGraff
Bob Freeman
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Cook
Big Bend
Concord
Mor
Madrid Remains Olympic Bidder
Rome via United Press International reports Madrid will stay in the race for the 1972 Summer Games. Munich could gain from Madrid’s persistence while Montreal leadership hopes Madrid exit would boost their bid. IOC to decide on April 26 in Rome amid contests for the winter games sites.
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Banff
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Finland
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Town N Country Lanes rises to second in ABC classic team
Town N Country Lanes of Albany N Y moved to second in the professional classic team division of the ABC tournament with a six game 5638 total to sit seventh of 44 teams. Ed Martenis led Albany with 621 while Jenny 5 of Rochester tops division at 5693. Les Kilbourne of Chicago posted 696 in singles, while Ernie Koch leads with 728.
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Town N Country Lanes
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Town N Country
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Ed Martenis
Les Kilbourne
Chicago
Ernie Koch
Boston Marathon Opens With Foreign Hopefuls In 70th Run
The 70th Boston Marathon sees an expected foreign winner, with mild Maylike weather in the 50s. Race director Will Cloney cites about 539 entries from Hopkinton start, a starting pack near 450, and a finish at Prudential Center. John Kelley of Watertown ran in the starting mob. the elder Kelley won in 1945.
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Prudential Center
John
the Elder) Kelley
World Series Grand Slams Tied to Boyer and Hiller
New York report notes Kenny Boyer and Chuck Hiller stand as the only National League players to hit a grand slam in World Series history, highlighting a rare power milestone in Fall Classic play.
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New York
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Kenny Boyer
Chuck Hiller
Carlen Studies WVU Practice Scrimmage Details
West Virginia coach Jim Carlen will review last weekend's scrimmage footage as spring drills reach session eight. He seeks 22 players for the first offense and defense, with others aimed at two-way duties. Quarterback and center spots remain open, as Tom Digon suffers a dislocated elbow ending his spring.
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Ron Yuss
Pat Buratti
Tom Digon
Bucs May Move Training Camp
The Pittsburgh Pirates will study a Florida Supreme Court ruling that could block moving spring training from Fort Myers to Deerfield. General Manager Joe L. Brown called the decision surprising and said officials will meet Deerfield representatives to decide next steps. If Deerfield is blocked, sites in Arizona and California remain possible.
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Bowl-Wick Industrial League Team Standings and Honors
Beckley Welding leads the league with a 14 win 4 loss record in Eastern Assoc coal region standings. Reported high series honors include Dearing Bros 3044 team series and Press Lightner 581 ind series, with notable games by Sterling Lewis and John Cuthbert. Other clubs such as Mabscott Supply and Martina Tile Co. post strong team totals and individual scores, reflecting a competitive Monday Night slate.
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Eastern Assoc, Coal
Dearing Bros
Ti Beckley Hospital
Rose & Quesenberry
John’s Amoco
Bottling Co
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High Ind
Sterling Lewis
Bill Karbonit
Bill Coughlin
Junior Johnson
Kyle Phipps
Press Lightner
Jim Rubin
Don Taylor
Charles Karbonit
John Cuthbert
Jim McVey
Dick Sepkowski
Ernest Spencer
Boxing: Thad Spencer TKOs Jack Bodell in 2nd round
In Manchester England Thad Spencer of Portland Oregon won by technical knockout over Jack Bodell of Britain. Bodell suffered a deep cut above the eye and the referee halted the 10 round heavyweight bout at the end of the second round.
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Billy Jones
Lombardi Must OK AFL Exhibition In Milwaukee
Milwaukee officials say AFL exhibition at County Stadium hinges on Vince Lombardi approval. Marv Fishman plans a Jets vs Dolphins game Aug 20, potentially aiding an AFL expansion in the city, but Packers hold exclusive rights through 1968.
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Celtics Eye West as they chase Lakers in Game Two
Celtics shift focus from outside shots to Jerry West and Elgin Baylor in Boston Garden for game two of the NBA finals. West scored 41 in overtime and Baylor 36 in a 133-129 OT loss, as Boston ponders defensive changes after their early 18 point lead vanished.
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