Celtics Rally Past Lakers For 108 106 Finals Win
The Boston Celtics, led by Bill Russell, overcame a 0-2 deficit to capture the NBA title with a 108 106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in game seven. Russell called it one of his greatest thrills as Havlicek and Jones contributed key plays and Jerry West scored 42 for the Lakers.
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Brothers in Baseball Close Kinship Too Close
Tony Conigliaro pushed Billy to field and work hard as the Red Sox planned Billy’s return to Louisville for more work. The two brothers shared a tense, hopeful moment before Billy headed back to the minors while remaining close and supportive.
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Suns eye early draft picks and Western scorers
New York UPI reports Phoenix Suns officials arrive to map late round strategy after securing two of the first five third round picks. GM Jerry Colangelo list Floyd and Kerr of Colorado State, Hagan of Vanderbilt, Reed of Morehead State as top college targets with seven WC players among possibles.
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Lineman Willie Peake Signs With Montreal Als
Willie Peake a 270 pound offensive lineman from Alcorn A&M was the 11th draft choice of the San Francisco 49ers and signed Monday with the Montreal Alouettes as part of the NFL to CFL move.
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Giants Toros Rainout Doubleheader Set At Hi Corbett Field
The Phoenix Giants and Tucson Toros will play a make up doubleheader at Hi Corbett Field after rain postponed the series opener Monday night. Phoenix stands 14-9 in the PCL southern division race, while Tucson, a new club, sits tied with Hawaii for third at 10-9.
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Snow Forces Cancellation of NAU Nevada Doubleheader
UPI reports Shaw canceled Mondays baseball doubleheader between Northern Arizona and the University of Nevada Las Vegas due to four inches of snow.
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Major league play shows unpredictable showing in Phase 2
United Press International surveys Phase 2 of baseball’s season, noting surprising early strength and weak starts. Detroit and St Louis stumble, while Twins Royals and Senators show vigor. Braves and Dodgers lead NL West as Cubs rise in East.
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Oaks Edge Pacers to Take 3-1 ABA Finals Lead
The Oakland Oaks built a 30 point third quarter cushion and dominated the Pacers 144 117 to take a 3 1 lead in the ABA finals. Warren Armstrong scored 30 for Oakland while Gary Bradds added 26 and Henry Logan contributed. Doug Moe added 27 for the Oaks as Indiana struggled with free throws.
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Majestic Prince targets Preakness after Derby eyeing Triple Crown
Majestic Prince arrived for workouts at Pimlico as Frank McMahon targets a Preakness victory to renew a Triple Crown bid after the Derby loss. Trainer Lucien Laurin plans to ship Jay Ray there next week with other potential starters like Ack Ack and Rooneys Shield also noted. Johnny Longden, Majestic Prince's trainer, returned to California but will take charge again for the Preakness preparations. The horse cost $250,000 as a yearling and faces a field including Arts and Letters and Beaux Brummel in a race to the Belmont and beyond.
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Top college baseball clash set for Phoenix tonight
Arizona State and Grand Canyon collide in a 7 30 PM game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Grand Canyon 3 11 ranks high among small colleges while ASU 41 9 sits fourth among major programs with pitcher Jack Sorenson 8 8 on the mound and Winkles weighing starting options as prep for this weekend's Western Athletic Conference series with Texas El Paso.
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Spokane Indians Snap Six-Game Slump With 7-4 Win
In Monday night action the Spokane Indians beat the Tacoma Cubs 7-4 to end a six-game skid. Portland Beavers won 9-3 over Seattle Pilots in an exhibition. Vancouver leads the PCL Northern Division by two and a half games while Hawaii defeated Vancouver 3-1. Spokane exploded for five eighth-inning runs to seal the victory.
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