Chamberlain Greer power 76ers past Celtics in playoff opener
Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer fueled a 127-119 win for Philadelphia over Boston to grab a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Greer scored 39 points, Chamberlain dominated inside, as the 76ers built a halftime 66-49 lead and withstood Sam Jones and Havlicek late surge.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Hal Greer
Philadelphia T6ers
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Greer
Sam Jones
John Havlicek
Chamberlain
Ian
76Ers
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Boston
University of Far
Caltiec Chat
Pennsylvania
Palestra
Ace
Ellsworth Shuts Out Cubs in 5-Hit Spring Victory
Dick Ellsworth and the Phillies blanked the Chicago Cubs 2-0 as Ellsworth pitched nine innings in a five-hitter. Sam McDowell fanned nine over seven scoreless for Cleveland in their 6-3 win over Chicago. Ray Culp also held foes to two hits in a 3-1 Yankees win over Boston. The Giants, led by two two run homers, beat the Angels 10-6 in Phoenix.
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Associated Press
Dick Ellsworth
Philadel
Clearwater
Flaphi
Phillies
Cubs
Cincinnati
Ellsworth
The
Cleve Phillies
Chicago
Cago Cubs
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Red Sox
Boston
Crox
Scottsdale
Ariz
Virgin Islands
Yin Davenport
San Francisco Giants
California
Phoenix
Stottlemyre
Giants
Lou Burdette
Angels
Ron Hansen
Dark
Rico Carty
Trifour
Los Angeles
Johnny Podres
A's Champions In Caracas
Kansas City A's claim tournament dominance in Caracas Venezuela after beating Minnesota three times in four games. Manager Alvin Dark and pitcher Eddie Lopat note expected AL surprises as the club showcases a strong young roster.
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Jack Hand
Bradenton
Fla
Kansas City
A's
Florida
Caracas
Venezuela
Minnesota
Eddie Lopat
Alvin Dark
A’s
Niching
Ryun and Texas set world medley record at Relays
Kansas and Texas stars powered a 3:15.2 world medley record in Austin led by Jim Ryun with a 1:64.1 half mile anchor. Dwight Peck ran the quarter in 46.5, Matt Matson set records in discus and shot, and Texas El Paso posted a 3:24.0 in the junior college division. The event featured top college and pro names, with notable performances amid scattered relay and field results.
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Dwight
Peck
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Ryun
Santa Clara
Francisco
Leroy Storbeck
Midwest
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White Sox
Star
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Ben Olsson
Matson
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Baylor
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Ed Moonbile
Texas Tech
Joe Nossek
Matt
Jim Gosger
Boston
Abilene
Christian
Ajand
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Indi
Mike Hershberger
Cate
Roger
Thelpoz
Pistons star targets raise bid from ABA clubs
Detroit sources say Tom Van Arsdale and two other Pistons were approached by Indianapolis and other ABA teams for jumps to the new league. Dischinger and Dick Van Arsdale reportedly eyed. talks include McGlocklin and Robertson. Van Arsdale favors Detroit if money becomes equal.
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Tom van Arsdale
Pistons
Indianapolis
American Basketball Association
Detroit Free Press
National Basketball Association
The
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Jack Saylor
Terry Dischinger
New York Knicks
Jon McGlocklin
Cincinnati Royals
van Arsdales
McGlocklin
University of Indiana
Dischinger
Purdue
Indy
van Arsdale
Cardinals Mets Close To Deal For Infielders
ST LOUIS AP The Cardinals and Mets near a deal exchanging infielders for defensive insurance at shortstop and second base. Eddie Bressoud could go to St Louis for Jerry Buchek, with Stan Musial and reports from St Petersburg tying up details.
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New York Mets
Bob Broeg
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Petersburg
Fla
Cardinals
Jerry Buchek
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Stan Musial
Globe-Democrat
Musial
Chuck Hiller
Buchek
Mets
Ron Hunt
Los Angeles
Cal Maxvill
Mike Shannon
Wedekinds Face Tough Wilkes Barre Foe In Key Game
Wedekinds meet the Wilkes Barre Barons in an Eastern Professional Basketball League showdown at Linton High gym. Latyerne Tart and Larry Jones lead Wilkes Barre with high scoring averages, while Wedekinds counter with Barry Kramer and Joe Geiger supported by Bleau Reo Armand Reo Chuckle Telasky.
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Tart
Bradley University
Jones
Wedekinds
Barry Kramer
Joe Geiger
Kramer
Geiger
Dave
Bleau
Armand Reo
Chuckle
Bill Telasky
Archer Grabs Lead at Greensboro Open With Eagle
Greensbo ro Open leader George Archer shot a par 71 to stand at 134 after an eagle finish at Sedgefield. Teenong Sanders carded a 64 to reach 131, two behind Archer, while Johnny Pott and Dave Stockton trailed in a tightly bunched field for the $125,000 event. Archer said he squeezed the most from a weak driving day and salvaged pars with hot putting.
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Teenong Sanders
Segre
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Chi Chi Rodriguez
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Arnold Palmer
R. H. Sikes
Palmer
Sam Snead
Joe Carr
Ford V Chaparral Battle At Sebring 12 Hour Race
Ford and Chaparral clash for endurance supremacy at Sebring as Enzo Ferrari’s factory effort battles for prestige in the 12 hour race. Ford Mark IV, driven by Mario Andretti and Bruce McLaren, is touted as the fastest car but reliability remains a question amid strong Porsche competition. Dan Gurney comments on potential outcomes as Ford seeks to regain glamour after Daytona setbacks.
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Fla
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London
Ford
Italy
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Enzo Ferrari
Daytona
Beach
Germany
Dan Gurney
Ford Racing
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Nazareth
Bruce McLaren
New Zealand
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Jeasparceh
Porsche Probaan
Pedro Rodriguez
Mexico
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Andretti Seeks Weekend Grand Slam With Atlanta Run
Andretti qualified 22nd for the Atlanta 500 after posting 143.923 mph in the first qualifying. He flies back to Sebring for the 12-hour endurance race then returns to Atlanta as 44-car field tightens for the $77,000 race. Top speeds included Spencer at 147.058 and White at 146.192. weeklong trials set final spots for the event.
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Atlanta
G. C. Spencer
Jonesboro
Tenn
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Keokuk
Iowa
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Muncie
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Hueytown
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Hastings
Mich
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Richmond
Johnny Martin
Bristol
Wis
Frank Warren
Augusta
Eldon Yarbrough
Columbia
S.C
J. P. Putney
Arden
N.C
Exhibition Baseball At A Glance
Exhibition games listed with teams across multiple cities including Atlanta Baltimore in Miami, Philadelphia New York Boston in St. Petersburg, Kansas City Bradenton, Chicago New York San Francisco, California Palm Springs, Los Angeles Houston, Cleveland San Diego, Chicago Detroit in Sarasota and Mines Washington in Orlando.
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Josephson
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James E. Joleman Named U.S. Volleyball Coach for Pan American Games
Chicago AP reports James E. Joleman aged 35 from George Williams College was named coach of the United States volleyball team for the Pan American Games to be held July 23 to August.
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James E. Joleman
George Williams College
United States
Burden Lake Plans Year With Board Session
Burden Lake Golf and Country Club begins preparations for the new season with a Friday night board planning session. President Ralph Wilson will outline the season schedule as Barker Serian returns for a second season as club pro and manager after improvements last year. The club removed Heartbreak Hill by reconfiguring the fifth hole into the new third hole and will expand landscaping for the newly installed swimming pool.
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Burden Lake Golf and Country Club
Ralph Wilson
Barker Serian
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al of
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Burden Lake Club
Stapleton New AD At Iowa State In Ames Iowa
Clay Stapleton, current ISU football coach, was named athletic director yesterday, succeeding resigning Gordon Chalmers. Ames, Iowa residents and university supporters reacted to the surprise appointment as the Cyclones look to new leadership.
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Ames
Towa
Clay Stapleton
Iowa State University
Gordon Chalmers
49ers Sign Ex Alabama Quarterback Wayne Trimble
San Francisco signs Wayne Trimble a 21 year old former Alabama quarterback and fourth round pick. Trimble 6 3 203 pounds will play defensive halfback with the 49ers. Home base listed as Cullman Alabama.
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San Francisco 49Ers
Wayne Trimble
University of Alabama
National Football League
Trimble
Alabama
49Ers
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