76ers Rally to Overtake Warriors for NBA Crown
Philadelphia 76ers erased a 12 point deficit to defeat the San Francisco Warriors 125 122 in a dramatic title clincher. Billy Cunningham paced Philadelphia with late scoring as Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmond led a fierce battle of giants. The game drew 15 612 fans at the Cow Palace and closed the playoff series in the seventh game.
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Dodgers Rally Sparks 13th-Inning Victory Over Cardinals
Dodgers trip Cardinals 6-5 in 13th as Jim Campanis and Dave Ricketts deliver run producing hits. Lefebvre belts two homers including a two-run shot, while Johnson and Lefebvre spark the late rally to erase a 5-4 deficit and cap the tense inning.
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Perez Homer Leads Reds Over Astros in 3-1 Win
Cincinnati beat Houston 3-1 as Tony Perez hit a three run homer in the fourth, extending the Reds winning streak to five. Sammy Ellis earned the win with Ted Abernathy sealing the save after Houston mounted a late threat.
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Baseball and Basketball Late Rally Sparks Seesaw Action
In a game marked by late rallies, Mike Andrews singled then Carl Yastrzemski, Rico Petrocelli, and Jose Tartabull scored on a foul-territory ball. Frank Howard grounded a three run homer and Washington led 4-2 before Boston tied it in the seventh. In a separate late finish, Cunningham scored 41 of his 17 in the final period as the 76ers surged to close the gap with San Francisco. Barry salvaged SF with a late layup and free throws, as the Warriors lost the lead in the final seconds.
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Leafs and Canadiens Tangle in Third Stanley Cup Final Game
Toronto works on tight checking as Montreal trials new line formations to counter the Leafs. Coaches Blake and Imlach emphasize readiness, injuries, and road success, with players Pappin and Bower nursing cuts and stitches.
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Bears Trade Speculation in Ditka Spotlight
The piece notes Chicago Bears owner Halas Jr and other NFL clubs discussing tight end Mike Ditka after he played last season with the Bears. Ditka reportedly eyed a move to Houston, with a May 1 free-agent deadline looming, and rumors of a possible deal with the Eagles for Norm Snead surface.
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Totten Leads Troy Open Singles Heading Tourney
Totten tops the Troy Bowling Association open with a 651 total and 92 handicap to lead the singles division at Colony Recreation as Don McCarter sits scratch leader with 603 and 42 handicap. Collected results include a 178 and 212 for two matchups among riders and bowlers listed from the Col ony event.
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South Troy LI Sets Tryouts and Meetings
The South Troy Little League schedules tryouts tonight at 5 4 at the league field. A managers and coaches meeting is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the league field, serving as registration. A general meeting for interested fathers is planned for next Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Navy Petty Officers Building. Opening play is May 6 with parade festivities.
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Clay Maps New Court Strategy
In Houston Cassius Clay and his chief attorney Hayden Covington mapped a seven point petition to challenge the draft board on racial balance and to seek ministerial exemption for Clay, who prefers Muhammad Ali. Houston lawyer Quinnan Hodges said Clay is not a draft dodger and will act to assert his constitutional rights. If courts rule against them they will let Clay decide induction day with guidance from his lawyers.
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Racehorse Selections Featuring Tivist and Cash For Cash
A list of racehorse names and bets formatted as selections includes Tivist, Some Breeze, Johnnle Dean, and Lee Mite with Cash For Cash and Aston Dust. Also noted are Buddie C, Duane Hal, Ayuma Squaw, Jin Blaze, Charmette, Diamond Hayes, Little Willie Sock, Brown, Beauity, Brutus, Pequot Chief, Golden William, Fedor, Bill Minbar, Sprite Belle Meadow, Mr. Steps, Tick Tag, Dil sler Dell, Harrys Order, Front, Burner, Marengo, Glib Wick, Charming Chic, Yankee Devil and Best Bet Mr. Steps.
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Yankee Scout Dies At 70
CINCINNATI AP Lester H. Pat Patterson longtime baseball scout for the Reds and later chief scout for the Yankees died yesterday at his home at age 70 Survivors include widow Geneva and daughter Lynn Shubert Services will be held there Thursday
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Pat) Patterson
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Soccer Star Injured In Crash Near Home
Manchester United forward Noble, 22, was reported in serious condition after a Sunday car crash 100 yards from his home in Sale England. He was trapped for about 30 minutes before being freed as police and neighbors assisted. Noble and two others were hospitalized with unconsciousness early reports, then slight improvement was later noted.
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Parker Named Head Coach of Toronto Rifles
Jackie Parker, former star back for Mississippi State and Edmonton of the CFL, was named head coach of the Toronto Rifles of the Continental Football League. He signed a three year contract.
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Alligator in Water Hazard At Florida Golf Course
Fort Walton Beach Florida AP reports a golfer must heed warnings at a par three course where an alligator inhabits the pond. Wilbur R Powell operator offers a reward to capture the animal nicknamed Duffy and will surrender it to game wardens for relocation to a wilder area.
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Albany State Net Clinic Features Bill Talbert Thursday
Former U S doubles champion and Davis Cup veteran Bill Talbert headlines a tennis clinic at Albany State University uptown courts at 4 p m on Thursday. He will be joined by Donna Fales and Paul Cranis. the event is sponsored by Albany State's physical education department and open to the public.
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Pope Signs Pact With Chiefs Biggest Chiefs Signing
KANSAS CITY AP Ed Pope of Jackson Mississippi State has signed a contract to play for the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. Pope aged 22 stands six foot six and weighs 330 pounds, the largest player the Chiefs have ever signed. Hank Stram the Chiefs coach reports at 285.
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