Rockets Sign Elvin Hayes boosting San Diego NBA bid
San Diego Rockets secure University of Houston star Elvin Hayes with a multi year deal estimated around 110000 a year for three years. Hayes choice ends Houston Mavericks bid under 500000 and marks key expansion era move. He plans to join rookie camp in June and finish his degree in Houston.
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Sam McDowell Rediscovering Confidence Sparks Indians Bid
Sam McDowell announced that manager Alvin Dark has restored his confidence after a slow stretch. The left hander led Cleveland to a 7-3 win over the California Angels, reviving talk of a potential 20-game season. Critics note his 1965 form and early 1967 struggles as context for the turnaround.
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Celtics lose to Pistons as playoff series shifts emerge
Detroit roars back to beat Boston 109 98 as Dave Bing leads with 27 points and Miles adds 14. Philadelphia survives a second overtime against New York 138 132 with Billy Cunningham injuring his wrist. Chicago tops Los Angeles 104 98 as Flynn Robinson pours 41 in a Bulls win.
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Fighters Battle To Bloody Draw In Vegas Main Event
The 10 round welterweight bout at the Silver Slipper Ballroom ended in a 46 46 draw. Crick Leslie from Los Angeles held a slight edge early but Billy Joiner of Cincinnati surged in the second half. Judges Buck Petro vich and Buck counted Leslie ahead by one point while Laurie saw it even.
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Bower Leads Leafs Dominant 6 0 Victory Over Canadiens
44 year old goalie Johnny Bower earns admiration as he closes out his career night with 26 saves in Toronto's 6 0 win over Montreal. Murray Oliver scores twice for the Maple Leafs who build a 5 0 lead through two periods. Other NHL results include Minnesota 5 Los Angeles 3 and St Louis 3 Philadelphia 0 while Pittsburgh 7 Oakland 4 boosts hopes of a West playoff berth.
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No Dunk Rule to Stay for Another Year
The National Basketball Committee of the United States and Canada kept the no dunking rule in effect for another year for all its member bodies. A majority said the rule has no adverse effect on the game. The committee also authorized using three officials when both teams request it. A proposed raise of the basket from 10 to 12 feet was defeated.
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Carty Facing Contagious TB Test For Braves Team
Atlanta Braves order TB tests for all players after outfielder Rico Carty is diagnosed with a highly contagious form. Carty, who excelled in winter league play, is being rechecked in Atlanta with possible sanitarium treatment if TB is advanced. team officials say precautions protect the roster.
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Ukiah Teams Host Panthers In Friday Doubleheader
Ukiah Varsity and Jayvees prepare for a Friday 3:30 p.m. doubleheader at Anton Stadium against Santa Rosa Panthers led by former coach Ruben Beseda. A tennis duel follows on Ukiah courts with Santa Rosa, featuring Alan Brothers and Steve Weigand as Ukiah leaders. Expect multiple matches across five singles and two doubles to decide league standings.
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McCormick Pitches Giants Past Cubs as Sadecki Shines
Ray Sadecki kept pace with 1967 Cy Young winner Mike McCormick who pitched distance for the Giants in a 10-6 win over Chicago. Willie McCovey belted two two run doubles as San Francisco built an 8-0 lead. Ken Holtzman struggled after eight days away. Giants host the California Angels next.
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Pro Net Tourney A Bright Affair
Top seed Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield meets England’s Roger Taylor in the Foothill Professional Tennis Classic opening night in Los Altos Hills California. Earl Buchholz faces Yugoslavia’s Niki Pilic while Cliff Drysdale and Pierre Barthes unsettle the draw and John Newcombe meets Tony Roche in Friday’s lineup.
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Golf Ball Saturday Spurs Ukiah Women Golf Club Fundraiser
Ukiah women golfers look forward to a Golf Ball Saturday at Carl Purdy Hall with a steak dinner and entertainment to raise funds for adding a ninth hole. A golf parade follows at 1 pm from Smith and School Streets. About 15 out of town players arrive Sunday for the 18 hole Ladies Pro Am next Monday.
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District DT bowling tourney set for Yokayo Bowl Saturday
The California Council for Re tarded Children sponsors the District DT bowling tournament this Saturday starting at noon at Yokayo Bowl. About 80 boys and girls will participate with awards at 5 p.m. at the Broiler Steak House. Gus O’Farrell will speak. Trophies donated by CWA Local 9420. Registration 10:30 to noon at Yokayo Bowl.
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Tennis Tournament Winners and Schedule Stated
Buchholz stands 15-8 Drysdale 14-8 and Newcombe 10-12. First prize is 1000 second 700 with cash prizes down to 275. Semifinals and finals set for Sunday. No tennis on the schedule. Saturday night the San Francisco Symphony performs.
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