Lakers, Knicks Open NBA Finals With Lakers Favored
In Inglewood California the Los Angeles Lakers defend their title as New York Knicks visit for the opening game of the championship series. Lakers hold home court advantage and enter as slight favorites after last season’s crown.
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Wilt Chamberlain may put Knicks in trouble says columnist
Milton Richman notes Wilt Chamberlain dominates and could challenge the New York Knicks again. The piece traces his goals from 1959 to leading the league in rebounds this season, disputes doubles earnings claims, and recalls Gottlieb’s praise and a rare on-court fluster.
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Valley of the Sun Classic to be held at McCormick Ranch
The National Golfers of America win PGA Southwest Section approval to include sectional members in a five week Valley of the Sun Classic starting July 10 at McCormick Ranch Golf Club. Weekly prizes total 12 000 for first, 2 000 for tenth, 1 000 for 40th with 75 players earning checks. Entry fee is 3 500. Low aggregate wins a luxury car, a ski boat awarded for low round and for a hole in one. Entrants from across the United States are expected.
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City Meet Track and Baseball Schedule
The 7th annual City Meet features Saguaro High track field events at 6 p.m. and running events at 7 p.m. at Arcadia and Corona do in Scottsdale. Wednesday baseball has Scottsdale Community at Mesa Community College at 3 30 p.m. Track events include Arcadia Coronado Saguaro and Scottsdale at the JV and Fresh City Meet at Scottsdale High at 4 p.m.
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Indy 500 practice sees speed limit lifted at Indy
Practice for the May 28 Indianapolis 500 began with the 180 mph limit lifted. A.J. Foyt Vel's-Parnelli Jones drivers led gains, but most cars still seek shake-down laps. Mosley topped practice at over 185 mph while Bettenhausen and Allison posted fast times in nearby runs.
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Dukes and Giants clash as Albuquerque tops Phoenix
Rich Rhoden powered the Dukes to a 10-4 win over Phoenix, moving within one game of the Giants in the Pacific Coast League Eastern Division. Rhoden threw seven innings, drove in four runs with a three run triple and a single, and Albuquerque built a 10 hit attack to clinch the victory. Jerry Royster had three hits and scored the winning run as Wayne Burney delivered the go ahead RBI.
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Ellis named new GM for Blazers
Ron Buzz Ellis former SCC tennis coach is appointed full time general manager of the Phoenix Blazers. Blazers president Dr. Howard Sherman will return to the Air Force Medical Corps as lieutenant colonel but remains president and chairman. Practices start tonight at Clark Park Tempe with a shift to Daily Park Thursday.
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Roadrunners Close In On Lester Patrick Cup Title
Phoenix leads the best of seven series against Salt Lake 3 0 needing a win at the Coliseum Wednesday night to claim the Lester Patrick Cup. Fans react with near goals, penalties, and tense plays as the crowd rides every moment.
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