Hawks Invade Boston Celtics Under Pressure Tonight
The St. Louis Hawks visit the Boston Celtics in game five of the NBA championship series tied two games apiece. The Hawks aim to slow Boston and contain Bob Cousy who has struggled, averaging 24 points and making more turnovers in the first four games.
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Wittenberg to Host 1960 Ohio Conference Golf Meet
Springfield Ohio May 16 event at Springfield Country Club will see all 14 league schools compete in the 1960 Ohio Conference golf tournament. Denison University won the 1959 title. Athletic Director Bill Edwards announced the field.
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Cardinals Hope Musial Sparks Spring to Lead Rally
Stan Musial backs a big comeback with a .340 spring average as the Cardinals climb in exhibition play. Daryl Spencer hits .396 with four homers aiding an 11 of 13 string and a 13-7 spring record amid early roster cutdowns involving Stobbs Hyde Stowe Raydon and Santo among others.
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Florida Derby Foes Bally Ache Triumphs In Swanee Theme Day
In Hallandale Florida the ninth Florida Derby saw Bally Ache edge Venetian Way by a nose amid a festive Derby Day scene with Dixieland bands, hurricanettes, a Swanee River motif, and celebrity trainer chatter. Owner Leonard D. Fruchtman celebrated a $2,500 purchase yielding $512,027 in earnings.
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Gonsalves Favored In Hypnosis Fueled Blockbuster Bout
Oakland bouts preview Johnny Gonsalves, a 7 0 favorite, faces Young Bobby Scanlon in a 10 round lightweight clash at the Auditorium. Gonsalves uses hypnosis to sharpen focus and intensity per promoter Don Chagin.
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Redskins sign Gardi and reveal six game preseason slate
Washington signs tackle Joe Gardi who was Marsland's MVP last season. The Redskins also release a six game preseason schedule featuring the Forty-Niners Rams Bears Eagles Colts and Packers.
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Blake Discards Tower Before Finals With Canadiens
Montreal coach Toe Blake speaks with calm confidence two days before the Stanley Cup final opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The veteran mentor, famed for his restless vigilance, hints he may be easing tension as the Canadiens chase a fifth consecutive title after past near misses.
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LLW Sets Tryouts For Elyria Little League West
Tryouts begin Saturday at West Recreation Field Diamond No. 3 with 12 year olds noon to 1, 11 year olds 1 to 2:30, and 10 year olds 2:30 to 5. Minor league workouts set for May 14, with 12 year olds at 1, 11 year olds at 2 and 10 year olds at 3. North of NYCentral RR and west of Black River eligible. Maplewood east of river cannot try out. Major league players last season exempt.
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Actress Karen Steele dominates early Honolulu sports
Karen Steele, famed for The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond, won swimming and tennis championships in Honolulu and later captured tennis titles on the mainland before entering show business.
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Barons Seek Wrap-Up In Calder Cup Playoff Series
The Cleveland Barons plan to renew strong checking and defensive play to wrap up the Calder Cup playoff series against the Rochester Americans in Rochester. They hold a 3-1 series edge after two wins in Rochester and two losses in Cleveland. If Cleveland loses, a ninth game would be in Cleveland Saturday. a seventh would be in Rochester next Sunday.
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Guyeska Posts 651 Series In City League Bowls
Herb Guyeska led Elyria league bowlers with a 651 series in the Tarry's All-City League last night. He posted games of 243 169 239 and sparked three others to 600 series as Lou Barkacs 630, George Bar ney 623 and Al Worley 604 contributed strong lines at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Joe Otten topped Bess & Andy's League with a 915-193-214 and 62 series, while Jack Yarsa followed at 601. Fred Smith had a 607 in Bendix-Westinghouse Office League, all at Stoney's.
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Councilman reports street conditions on Bell Ave and others
Councilman John Lau recounts getting stuck and muffler damage on Bell Ave between Adams St and B&O tracks. Others flag holes, floods, and muddy spots on Bank, Bth and 14th Streets plus Turner and West River intersections. Authorities refer issues to service and safety directors for action.
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Eastern Heights Paving Costs Split Debated By Council
Eastern Heights Blvd paving assessments remain unsettled as six members back a split of costs into eastern and western units. A proposed report to suspend rules and present a final split failed by one vote short of the required three quarters. Residents James C. Smith and Erich Mrosek voiced protests citing higher charges totaling several thousand dollars amid earlier petitions from 1956 and 1958.
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Building In Elyria Shows Strong 1960 First Quarter
Elyria reports a booming construction pace in 1960. James Seres, the city Building Inspector, notes 125 permits through March 31 valued at 1,261,879, about 75,000 above last year's pace for this period.
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Council forms panel on Broad Street parallel parking
State welfare director J H Lamneck asked the Ohio controlling board to shift 3 250 000 appropriated for a Grafton reformatory to Marion Training School. Gov Davey proposed a two year bond moratorium to curb tax growth.
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Tiff Over Snow Disposal Ends Without Penalty
An Elyria man Edward H. Hoogenboom was cleared of a disorderly conduct charge in Elyria Municipal Court after a dispute over shoveling snow between his property and neighbor John H. Ambrose. Judge Frank Wilcox dismissed the case finding Hoogenboom innocent.
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Scholarship Plan Aimed At Shortage
The Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus will again offer three scholarships for high school graduates pursuing elementary education leading to a state provisional elementary cadet certificate. Scholarships cover tuition and fees up to 500 annually with a two year teaching requirement in a Catholic parochial school in the recipient’s diocese. Notable current scholars include Mary Beth Hart and Sylvia Resar.
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