Phillies Triumph as 76ers Win NBA Title in Warriors Thriller
Philadelphia 76ers rally from 5 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the San Francisco Warriors 125-122, clinching the NBA championship four games to two. Coach Alex Hannum lauded the onetime foe as an inspired team after a season marked by a dramatic road victory and a sequence of playoff upsets. Bill Cunningham sparked a decisive late burst with 17 points, while Chet Walker sealed the win with two late free throws after Barry’s late free throws narrowed the gap.
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Lorenzen Announces Retirement From NASCAR Driving
Fred Lorenzen, top money winner in stock car racing, said he will not race again. The 32 year old Elmhurst, Illinois native plans to stay with Ford racing, though exact future work is uncertain. He will still appear at major tracks but confirms quitting while ahead.
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Yancey grabs Texas Open in dramatic final round
Bert Yancey wins the Greater Dallas Open with a 274 total, six under par, after a dramatic pitching-out gamble through an eight foot gap in the trees on the 13th hole. He outs Roberto de Vicenzo and Kermit Zarley by one stroke to claim the $20,000 first prize.
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Arcadia, Coronado lead prep schedule across city venues
Arcadia travels to Tempe and Coronado heads to Casa Grande in Division AAT baseball. Saguaro faces Bourgade at home Wednesday while Scottsdale rests until Friday. A make-up Arcadia Westwood dual track meet, plus Friday track relays at Mesa Jack Rabbit Stadium, gymnastics at Scottsdale and Coronado, and multiple Friday baseball games including Tempe at Coronado and Chandler at Arcadia.
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Devils Clash With New Mexico In Key WAC Series
Arizona State, leading the southern division with a 4-2 mark in the Western Athletic Conference, hosts New Mexico in a crucial three game series in Albuquerque as coach Bob Winkles lines up a regular rotation with Pentland Burgess and Gentry. ASU also faces Grand Canyon College in Phoenix today before continuing league play.
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Abernathy Finds Steady Role With Reds In 1967
Ted Abernathy, a 34-year-old veteran who has played for 15 teams in 16 seasons, is now with the Cincinnati Reds. He has appeared in eight games this season, including seven with the Reds, contributing to a 10-3 start. Manager Dave Bristol praises his willingness to pitch as needed and values his reliability after a journeyman career.
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Sun Devil golfers defend title at BYU Invitational
Sun Devils at Riverside Country Club Provo Utah defend their Brigham Young University Invitational title Friday and Saturday. ASU placed second in Utah behind NCAA champion Houston in the Sun Devil Invitational. Mike Morley was medalist. Team members include Morley Porter Vollmer Talt Cotton and Ryan.
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Baseball Standings And Schedule Highlighted By Mon Result
Baseball standings note Boston defeated Washington seven to four on Monday night. Tuesday features games with Chicago at New York and Minnesota at Cleveland among others, plus multiple night matches across leagues.
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Giants hit road for 13 game swing at Tulsa Oilers
Phoenix Giants, one half game back in the PCL Eastern Division, open a 13 game road swing tonight at Tulsa Oilers and aim for a fifth straight win over Tulsa after sweeping the four game series in Phoenix. Bob Garibaldi will start, supported by Bob Burda and Jim McKnight at the plate as Phoenix follows with Tulsa again midweek and then moves to Oklahoma City.
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Turning point in Cassius Clay’s life at Columbia Gym
The 1954 meeting with Patrolman Joe Martin in Louisville steered Cassius Clay toward boxing. Training under Martin and later Angelo Dundee shaped his early career, amateur success, and decision to turn pro.
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