Celtics Dominate Nine Division Titles. Wilt MVP
Wilt Chamberlain named NBA Most Valuable Player after another record season as he led the league in scoring and rebounding. Despite a scoreless final 14 minutes Wilt’s presence controlled the game. Hal Greer, Dave Gambee, and others stepped up as Philadelphia eyeed the championship. Celtics remain formidable as playoffs begin with Cincinnati. Los Angeles Lakers clinch West by closing season strong. Detroit edges Pistons as Guerin sparks late rally for Hawks.
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Hawks
Melchionni stars as top seed Utah falls to tough foe
In a stormy barnstorming season wrap up Watts praised Maleniated Game and Bill Melchionni, who scored 105 points across four contests and earned most valuable player honors. Coach Lou Rossini's Violet team edged past DePaul before facing Wichita and Villanova for a bid to BYU, with admiration for their resilient play and the opponent’s strong defense.
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Lou Rossini
DePaul
Wichita
Villanova
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BYU
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Giants Cubs Exibition Splits as Angels, Indians Win
In Palm Springs exhibition action, San Francisco lost 3-1 to the California Angels as three Angel hurlers limited the Giants to three hits. Chicago dropped a 3-1 decision to Cleveland with three eighth inning runs. Ron Santo homered for the Cubs, while Bobby Knoop homered for the Angels. Dodgers struggle outdoors as Astros rally, White Sox top Orioles, Mets hold off Yankees, and Washington season skid continues.
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Ukiah Varsity Baseball Opens Season With Win
Ukiah topped Healdsburg 5-2 in their season opener as pitching and timely hitting fueled the victory. Charles Newman Jim Slack Bob Jackson and Jerry Baughn drove in runs in a big third inning. Ukiah hosts El Molino at 4 p.m. Tuesday in a rain delayed home opener at Anton Stadium.
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Chuck Holmes
Danny Nabors
Dave Lucchessi
Ukiah Jayvees
Willits Gymkhana Entry Deadline Near
The Willits Junior Horsemen hold their first gymkhana of the year this Sunday at the Willits Grounds. Entry blanks are available from Mrs. Perry Smith at 1125 Sherwood Road Willits and must be turned in by March 22.
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Trackmen Triumph as Ukiah Aces Two Of Three Meets
Ukiah track squads beat Novato 3-2 in duals, with the Varsity falling 71-52 to the Hornets. B and C divisions swept, led by hook McMinn in shot, Broaddus wins and relay, while near-term meets at Ukiah and Healdsburg aim to sharpen times ahead of year-end championships.
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Tom Broaddus
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Tom Bettini
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Donalson
Jeff Rea
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Californians Dominate NCAA Swim Championships
California schools swept the NCAA college division swimming and diving championships with San Diego State defending its title, followed by San Jose State and UC Santa Barbara and Long Beach State. Long Beach set a meet record in the 100-yard butterfly while Santa Barbara's King Evers won the three-meter diving title and Long Beach captured the 800-yard freestyle relay.
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Chrysler and Dodge Fail in Classic at Bristol
Chrysler's bid for a third straight NASCAR win ended as Dick Hutcherson of Keokuk Iowa won the sixth annual 250 mile Southeastern stock car race in Bristol Tenn Hutcherson led seven laps ahead of Paul Lewis an independent from Johnson City Tenn driving a 1964 Plymouth for second place Hutcherson drove a 1966 Ford to victory defeating Plymouth and Dodge contenders including Chrysler and Dodge entries from Daytona and Rockingham NC.
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Ties Not Doing Seals Any Good
Los Angeles Blades eliminated fromAstern Hockey League playoff contention after a 5-1 loss to Portland. San Francisco Seals fought Seattle to a 3 3 tie, shrinking Seals’ hopes while keeping Seattle fourth. Remaining schedules hinge on results. Victoria holds second place. level of detail limited by readable text.
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Wildcat Golfers Win Opener and Preview Season
Ukiah's varsity golf team opened with a 13 to 1 win over Montgomery and plans a Thursday home match at 2 p.m. against Hogan before facing Vallejo on April 1 in the NBL race. Notable scores include Ken Banker 72, Paul Shimmin 79, Bob Presley 85, Joe Berentis 84, and freshman Jan Jakovac 84.
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Eastern swing yields maple leaf rough reception
Springfield defeated Victoria 3 1 Saturday as WHL action hit weekend schedule. Quebec clinched the Eastern Division title in the AHL with a 7 1 walloping of the Maple Leafs.
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Miners shock Kentucky to win NCAA title in final
Texas Western, led by Bobby Joé Hill with 20 points, upset top-ranked Kentucky 72-65 in the NCAA final before 14,233 fans in College Park. Don Haskins’ Miners, once unknown, rode a strong second half to clinch the title while Duke edged Utah for third place.
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Dal Las Cowboys Quarterback Don Meredith Fumbles Record
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith fumbled 16 times in the 1964 season setting a negative NFL single season record.
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Generous Houston Robin Roberts refers to historic homer blitz
UPI reports on Robin Roberts who once allowed 46 home runs in a single season during his pitching career, highlighting a notable pitching record associated with Houston.
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