Celtics and Lakers clash in pivotal Celtics Lakers showdown
Boston and Los Angeles ready for game two of their best of seven playoffs after a 133 129 overtime loss. West scored 41 with Baylor adding 36 as Russell is named player coach next season marking a historic coaching milestone for the Celtics while aiming to stop LA’s guard trio and their 1 2 scoring punch.
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McKay’s globe trotting quest for sports coverage
New York based Jim McKay, host of Wide World of Sports, has logged over a million miles in five years covering 87 sports in 27 countries. He recalls a 20,000 mile four day dash to Melbourne for an Australian rules football game, traveling an average 150 mph each hour away. He notes Americans are increasingly broadening interest beyond traditional sports and that the show has sharpened his understanding of global athletics.
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Arizona State Hosts New Mexico in Triangular Track Meet
The Arizona State Sun Devils host New Mexico and Arizona in a Friday night triangular meet at Goodwin Stadium. Notable stars include Clarence New Mexico’s record holder in the pentathlon and NCAA champion in the long and triple jumps, Jon Cole of ASU and Ed Mortensen, plus high jump duel between Caruthers of Arizona, Lange of ASU, and Brannon of New Mexico. New Mexico previously beat Arizona 108-97 at Albuquerque.
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Phoenix Giants host Indianapolis in NL Pace Coast opener
The Phoenix Giants resume their Pace Coast League series by hosting Indianapolis at Phoenix Municipal Stadium after dropping two of three to Tulsa. Overton will umpire the game and the teams seek momentum in the season start.
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Palmer Wins Tournament of Champions Playoff
Arnold Palmer edged Gay Brewer 69 to 73 in a playoff at the Tournament of Champions Desert Inn to claim first prize of $20,000 in Las Vegas. Brewer settled for $12,000 after a tense 14th annual event, while Nicklaus had beaten Brewer in the Masters a week earlier. Brewer heads to the Dallas Open next.
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Pirates Tie Giants as Triple Play Sparks Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Cincinnati Reds 4 3 to move into a first place tie with the San Francisco Giants. Injuries sidelined starter Vernon Law and catcher Jim Pagliaroni during the game. A seventh inning triple play highlighted a Pirate uprising, with Donn Clendenon and Bill Mazeroski keying the play.
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Russell Named Player Coach of Celtics in Historic Move
Boston announces Bill Russell as player coach succeeding Red Auerbach. The 32-year-old center becomes the first Black head coach in major pro sports, replacing Auerbach who seeks four more championships. Russell signed for about 150000 next season amid ongoing playoff series.
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Palmer and Ortega Square Off in Baltimore Showdown
Two old rivals meet at Memorial Stadium as Jim Palmer of Baltimore and Phil Ortega of Mesa start for their teams. Palmer is 1-0 in his season. Ortega is 0-0 and newly named starter by Washington.
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Munich favored as Madrid stays in 1972 Olympic bid
Madrid denies withdrawal from the costly 1972 bid while Munich gains in speculation. Montreal potential boost from Madrid's stance. Detroit remains a distant contender. IOC voting set for April 26 in Rome with winter games sites also on the ballots Banff Lahti Salt Lake City Sapporo named.
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