Celtics and Royals Clash in Do-Or-Die NBA Semifinal
The Celtics meet the Royals in a fifth game at the Boston Garden for the right to advance to the Eastern Division finals against the 76ers. Wilt Chamberlain and Dolph Schayes headline the showdown as both teams chase a share of the $12,000 playoff pool, amid injuries and flu worries.
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Braves fight closing in Milwaukee antitrust case
In Wisconsin a long antitrust trial against baseball delays closing defense as attorney Jinkinson aims to wrap up today and stafford seeks rebuttal by Saturday noon. Judge Roller hopes for a decision by opening day as the state seeks a Braves relocation from Atlanta for a Milwaukee franchise.
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Boxing underworld ties probe expands in Chicago
A federal grand jury continues special inquiry into threats against heavyweight Ernest Terrell and possible mob influence in boxing. U S Attorney Edward Hanrahan kept reporters at bay while Glickman testified under heavy guard, with the jury meeting at the U S Customs House to minimize publicity.
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Koufax and Drysdale Prepare to Rejoin Dodgers
Los Angeles stars Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale vow to pitch the first week of the season after two workouts in Phoenix. Claude Osteen pitches the opener as contract talks and reserve-clause dispute loom. Hayes flags potential court action if stalemate persists.
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Giants Beat Angels 7-4 to Lead Cactus League Standings
San Francisco Giants defeated the California Angels 7-4 yesterday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, moving to 12 wins and 7 losses to grab the Cactus League lead. Willie Mays homered and later drove in another run, with Bob Bolin earning the win as the Giants built a four run inning in the sixth.
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Titans Dominate Scottsdale Beavers 60-35 In Swimming Meet
Arcadia Titans crushed Scottsdale Beavers 60 to 35 as seven first places and both relays went to Arcadia. Highlight performances came from Bill Bly John Heringer and Hank Lewis with Bly earning high point honors by winning the 100 and 400 yard freestyles. The Titans next swim meet is at Chandler against the Wolves.
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Baseball Standings and Friday Games Report
Friday schedule shows Boston facing an unclear opponent while Atlanta plays in West Palm Beach. St Louis meets Detroit in Lakeland. Minnesota visits Cincinnati. Tampa hosts Pittsburgh New York A at Ft Lauderdale night. San Francisco visits Cleveland in Tucson. Chicago N faces California in Palm Springs. Kansas City at Houston in Cocoa night. Chicago A at New York N in St Petersburg init. Philadelphia vs Baltimore at Miami night.
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Scottsdale to host record Elemetary School Track Meet
The 1966 Elementary School Track and Field Meet, sponsored by the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department, will begin Saturday at 8 a.m. at Coronado High and Tonto Elementary. About 1,000 fourth to eighth graders from nearly every elementary school will compete in 43 events with two entrants per school per event.
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Coronado Dons Fall Narrowly to Mesa in Swim Meet
The Coronado Dons lost 52 to 43 at ASU pool after trailing by two entering the final 400 yard freestyle relay. Mesa High edged Coronado with key wins including Vanselow in the 100 yard backstroke and the 200 yard medley relay, while Coronado claimed two firsts and nine second places but couldn’t overcome Mesa’s third-place depth.
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Senators optimistic on improvement under Hodges in 1966
Washington Senators move up under manager Gil Hodges aiming for first division a year after finishing ninth in 1964 and eighth in 1965. Hodges believes improved defense pitching and hitting plus three new players will help reach .500 and bolster the core for 1966.
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