Celtics Capture 1976 NBA Championship Title
The Boston Celtics defeat the Phoenix Suns 87 in a final series marked by three overtime games and veteran leadership led by Havlicek Cowens White and Scott. MVP White and Havlicek reach historic playoff milestones as Boston wins their 13th title in 20 years.
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Ashe Sees Slim Shot At French Open Title
Arthur Ashe grows more confident at Roland Garros as heat and faster balls boost his serve and volley. He advances to the round of 16 with wins over Fassbender and others while acknowledging a long American title drought since Tony Trabert in 1955.
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YMCA Leagues Return To Full Play Tonight
Open and Church Leagues restart second half with Metcalf Lumber losing unbeaten run. Sing Oil and Shackelford win, while Dawson Street Methodist and Shackelford split, with Harvest Temple and other local teams topping divisions. Ladies and junior leagues show strong records as season progresses.
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Foyt Defends Arlene Hiss After Texas 500
A lengthy Texas 500 report shows A J Foyt praising Arlene Hiss and Martha Wideman for their driving at College Station while defending Hiss from criticism seen at Phoenix. Hiss finished ninth and Hiss and Wideman describe the race as a vindication with both women delivering solid performances.
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Bold Forbes Triumphs In Belmont Stakes Duel
Bold Forbes led early and stretched a six length margin with a quarter mile left, but McKenzie Bridge and Great Contractor closed in. Bold Forbes held on by a neck over McKenzie Bridge with Great Contractor a neck back, in a mile and a half classic. Darrel McHargue rode the runner up.
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Bold Forbes wins Belmont in late stretch drive
Angel Cordero Jr. guides Bold Forbes to a Belmont victory over Best Laid Plans and Majestic Light. The colt, finishing 1 1 4 lengths ahead, earned $117,000 from a $195,000 purse and set up a Travers start at Saratoga on Aug. 21 without a prep race.
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