76ers Clinch Division Title to Dethrone Celtics
Philadelphia wins the division crown as Wilt Chamberlain's presence anchors the 76ers with strong rebounding while Hal Greer and Dave Gambee pace the offense. Celtics fall one game short after beating Cincinnati 121-104 as playoff race tightens. Leroy Ellis and Baylor spark late surge in a tied fourth quarter. Jerry West sets free throw record with 11 in a game.
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Wilt Chamberlain named NBA MVP for 1965 66 season
Wilt Chamberlain won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the 1965 66 season. He led voting with 4 first place votes and 181 points from fellow players, breaking Bill Russell's prior dominance.
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Groat trades to Phillies. Wine praised as best in NL
Clearwater veteran Dick Groat confirms he was traded from the Cardinals to the Phillies in a three for three deal aimed at youth. He lauds Bobby Wine as the league’s best, notes his own .254 average last season, and reflects on his 1964 World Series title with St Louis and his long, steady career.
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Smith Wins 1966 LPGA Crown at Petersburg Open
Smith takes first 1966 LPGA title at St Petersburg Petersburg Women's Open with a total of 285. Haynie of Fort Worth and Wright of Dallas tied at 288, wind limited scoring. Smith earned 1310 dollars as Wright and Haynie finished two strokes back after a costly 16th hole.
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Dodgers Win Outdoors Shutout Stars In Rough Spring
Dodgers edge Astros 4-1 after 13 innings as outdoor play proves costly for L.A. while the White Sox top Orioles 5-2 and Mets fall 5-4 to Yankees. Pirates surge to 7-3, Reds beat Sox 13-? with Coniglia homer, Angels over Giants 3-1. Early spring notes include rookies, homers and pitching highlights across leagues.
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Baseball line scores and homers across multiple games
Scores show Kansas City and Cincinnati in separate games with home runs by Fazio Horton Conignaro and Jason. Pitchers Mingori Stanek Lee and others noted with winners Mingori and Lee. Ubiquitous abbreviations reflect a compact box score roundup across California Minnesota Ohio and related clubs.
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Two 700 Games In ABC Tourney Start Rochester Meet
At Rochester ABC tournament crowds saw high scoring as Bill Williamson led singles with 724 and Garth Mohan added 707 in his first ABC event. Bob Caplan opened with 1895 all events, while Heiseman Old Style Beer led team scoring with 2916 after a slow first game.
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Coaches Clinic to feature five famed basketball mentors
UPI reports coach Adton Rupp will join five famed mentors for a basketball clinic here on April 23. Other coaches include John Wooden of Vous Ve Bubas of Duke George Loyola and Jack Kraft of Villanova.
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Dodgers Dodgers Dodgers in 1959 World Series Clash
New York report notes the 1959 World Series pitting the Los Angeles Dodgers against the dominant team, with the matchup shaping postseason drama and regional baseball fervor. Key players and game outcomes are highlighted as the series unfolds.
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Wild Woolly Cougars Capture 2nd NIT Crown
Raleigh Register notes the University of Cincinnati or rival team claimed their second NIT crown as the Wildcats or Cougars completed the title run. The report highlights their triumphs and key moments in the tournament final.
Brigham Young Wins NIT Title at Madison Square Garden
BYU Cougars captured the NIT crown with a 97-84 victory over NYU before 18,479 fans. Ray Raymond led strong boards with 18 and shared top scoring with 21 as coach Watts praised his starting decision and team effort. Villanova’s Bill Melchionni earned tournament MVP honors.
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Sports Dinner Tickets Remain Promoted by Cooper
Richard Cooper announced ticket sales for the All Harry's Men's Shop and Colony Drug. Tickets may be purchased from Cooper at Coop per's Motors on Valley Drive and Jim Farmer at Appalachian Power Co. He urged interest and urged buyers to obtain them soon.
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