Lakers Rally Past Hawks To Narrow Playoff Gap
Los Angeles Lakers defeated the St. Louis Hawks 121-112 to move within a game of the NBA Western Division playoff lead. Elgin Baylor poured in 47 points, adding 16 in the fourth quarter, while Jerry West and Ray Felix fueled the rally as LA clinched late.
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Jerry West
Ray Felix
Cliff Hagan
Hagan
Felix
West
Frank Selvy
Bob Pettit
Woody Lauldsberry
Pettit
Rod Hundley
Cincinnati Students Hang and Burn Gov in Effigy
About 200 University of Cincinnati students hung banners from the Tyler-Handley monument and burned in effigy Gov. Michael DiSalle after Cincinnati Bearcats won the NCAA basketball title by defeating Ohio State. Earlier about 1,000 students marched from campus to dormitories, chanting for Bearcats players. The protest followed a gubernatorial resolution issued before the title game praising the Buckeyes.
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St. Louis
Lucci Opens His '61 ABC Action With 575 Series
Vince Lucci of Fairless Hills Pa won the 1960 ABC all events title and opened his 1961 campaign with a 575 series in Detroit. He needs a 231 average in singles and doubles to overtake Bob Brayman’s 1963 classic events total of 1963. Arthur Schwass Jr of Buffalo exploded for 24 strikes in doubles for a 735, taking the regular all events lead with 1937.
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N.J
Manero
Arthur Schwass Jr
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Four Virginia Cagers Picked in NBA Draft
Four Virginia college players were selected in the NBA draft. Syracuse chose Chris Smith from Charleston West Virginia, and Chicago picked Jeff Cohen from William and Mary in the first round. Philadelphia took Bruce Spraggins from Virginia Union in the fifth round and Detroit selected Walter Ward of Hampton Institute in the eighth round.
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Philadelphia
Virginia Union
Bruce Spraggins
Detroit
Walter Ward
Hampton Institute
Seymour Hawks Poised To Rule Lakers In West Finals
St Louis Hawks face Los Angeles Lakers in a deciding Western Division playoff game in Los Angeles with coach Paul Seymour predicting a win. Clyde Lovellette may not travel due to a suspected back issue. Elgin Baylor scored 47 as Lakers lead series 3-2, needing one win to advance to the world title series against Boston.
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Braves, Reds and Athletics Post Exhibition Wins
Braves slugger pitcher Warren Spahn earned his third spring win with a seventh inning RBI single as Milwaukee beat Chicago White Sox 10 0. Lew Burdette, four innings, and Herb Score, six, held Sox to five hits. Wally Post hit his sixth homer for the Reds in an 11 9 win over Detroit. Bilko drove in four for Los Angeles in a 9 7 win over Cleveland. Kansas City topped New York 5 2 in 10 innings. Dodgers beat Cardinals 11 2. Twins outslug Orioles 12 9. Other results from Florida and Arizona shows exhibitions across the league.
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Lew Burdette
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New York Yankees
Dick Ellsworth
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Jackson Sidelined With Broken Jaw
St Louis ace Larry Jackson suffers two jaw fractures after a broken bat dribbler hits him in an exhibition against the Dodgers in Vero Beach. X rays confirm the injury and doctors wire the jaw, sidelining him at least a month. Jackson had hopes for a strong start this season and a 20 win goal.
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East Meets West In 10th Annual Shrine Tonight
The East and West clash in the 10th Shrine East West game in Kansas City as nineteen leading college players converge on one floor. East averages 6 4 to West 6 6 in height with Stith Wiesenhahn Moe Siegfried Larese or Jackson in the backcourt. Proceeds support Shriners crippled children hospitals.
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Tom Stith
St. Bonaventure
Bob Wiesenhahn
Cincinnati
Doug Moe
North Carolina
Sharm Scheuerman
Iowa
West Club
Shriners’ Crippled Children’s ‘Hospitals
Fight results from three cities with decisive decisions
In New York Chico Vejar of Stamford outpointed Wilfie Greaves of Edmonton in a 10 round bout. In Toronto George Chuvalo defeated Alex Mi teff of Argentina over 10 rounds. In Chicago Chuck Garrett of Chicago outpointed Lou Bailey of Peoria in 10 rounds.
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New York
Chico Vejar
Stamford
Conn
Wilfie Greaves
Edmonton
Alta
Toronto
George Chuvalo
Alex Miteff
Argentina
Chicago
Chuck Garrett
Lou Bailey
Peoria
Ill
Phillies and Twins to Play Exhibition at Connie Mack
The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Minnesota Twins in an exhibition game at Connie Mack Stadium on August 1. Proceeds will benefit sandlot baseball programs in Philadelphia and Minneapolis, supporting youth participation in the sport.
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Lane Offers 100 Grand For Cleveland Pitcher
Sam McDowell, an 18 year old left handed pitcher for the Indians, has a $75,900 bonus and a noted 43 pickoff count from Lakeland. Lane proposed a $100,000 transfer to the Athletics, a move Cleveland rejected. McDowell compares to Herb Score and aims for major league duty, with a possible farming year ahead.
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Vejar Ends 11 Years Of Boxing Career
New York United Press International reports Chico Vejar, a Stamford, Connecticut native and former welterweight contender, retired after a unanimous 10 round decision over Wilfie Greaves at St. Nicholas Arena. Vejar finishes with 93 victories, 20 losses and 4 draws after 116 pro fights.
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Golf setup lesson from the newspaper enterprise
The article emphasizes stance as the key to golf success. It advises facing the ball with a wood, letting hands hang naturally, and bending from the hips. Feet should be shoulder-width apart with toes slightly turned out, aligned parallel to a flight line.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Golf stance fundamentals from a clubhead lesson
The guide describes a square stance with hands relaxed at shoulder level and knees flexed to sit into the ball. Keep weight back slightly to feel anchored, ensuring the swing arc stays grooved and the club can turn freely from the setup.
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Bob Rosburg
Plan to hire top officials for state tournament
A letter urges the West Virginia Activities Commission to replace the current referees with the best officials in the state. It proposes coach ratings, a written exam for the top 20 officials, and selection by an executive secretary or board, arguing for standards akin to NCAA practice to improve high school basketball officiating.
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Paul Greer
Greer
Tiano
Board of Appeals
Beckley Invitational Opens With Notables in Action
Local basketball fans will watch top state performers as Beckley hosts the Beckley Invitational. Notable players include Jim Vandall, Bob Watson, Wayne Dawson for Sterling Restaurant of Charleston, Don Stover leading Haga Mercury of Oak Hill, Carl Bradford, Tom Bell, Red Holmes, Pete White, Willie Akers for Mullens, and Ace Cook, Alva Richmond, Don Nuckols, Sunny Phillips aiding Mullens. The championship is set for Saturday night. the event sparks talk of a Summer Hoop League in Beckley.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Jim
Gummy) Carr
Sterling Restaurant
Charleston
Sunny Phillips
Blake Fined $2000 by NHL for Slugging Referee
Montreal Canadiens coach Toe Blake received what was described as hockey's largest fine, $2000, after striking referee Dalton McArthur twice following a 2-1 overtime loss to the Chicago Black Hawks. Blake accepted the penalty, noting no suspension and expressing regret as Montreal trailed in the playoff series 2-1.
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Chicago Black Hawks
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National Hockey League
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Dalton McArthur
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Montreal
Bernard Geoffrion
Ralph Backstrom
Campbell
Maurice
Rocket) Richard
Punch Imlach
Last Holdout Signs With Tigers Monday
George Alusik, the Detroit Tigers' last holdout, announced he had signed a contract and would report to training camp in Lakeland Florida. The rookie outfielder batted .329 and slugged 26 home runs last season for the Denver Bears, the Tigers' American Association affiliate.
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UPI
George Alusik
Detroit Tigers
Lakeland
Fla
Alusik
Denver Bears
Tigers
Oscar Robertson Enlists Six Month Army Hitch
Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals reported to Fort Jackson South Carolina for a six month Army hitch, arriving to begin duties with the Army following his pro basketball season.
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