Celtics Clinch Seventh Title In Seven Games
Celtics win the championship in seven games after a 108 102 finale. Russell, Havlicek, Jones and West star as Los Angeles pushes to the limit with Baylor and Chamberlain muted by injuries. West scores 42 in a losing effort as Boston seals the series win and Russell hints at retirement questions after a storied career.
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Wilt Chamberlain
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New York
Oaks poised to clinch ABA title with home win
Oakland Oaks hold 2-1 lead in ABA final after 144-117 victory over Indiana Pacers. Doug Moe leads with 27 points, Warren Armstrong 30, Gary Bradds 26.Oakland hosts decisive game in Oakland. Pacers struggle at free throw line.
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Carlos stars as wind limits record at West Coast Relays
Olympian John Carlos of San Jose State wowed with a 100 in nine seconds, the fastest time ever but voided by a 15.6 mph tailwind. USC routed UCLA 94-60 as Pac-8 teams close the season before the West Coast Relays and upcoming championships. Carlos plans Fresno Modesto and Kennedy Games, while USC and San Jose State vie for relay supremacy.
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Phase 2 looms as teams shape up in four-divisional MLB
In phase 2 of the six division format era from May 6 to June 15 inter-divisional play tests the strength of both leagues. The American League features surprising starts from the Orioles Tigers Senators and Red Sox while the Twins and Athletics pace the Western Division. In the National League the Cubs lead the East with Pirates Cardinals Braves Dodgers Giants close behind as Reds struggle with pitching. Inter-division play resumes June 18 through July 20 followed by July 24 to Sept 3 matches and more intra-division games into October.
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Troy Ruttman Jr Dies in Super Modified Race
The 19 year old son of 1952 Indy 500 winner Troy Ruttman died from a fractured skull in a Pocono super modified race incident. He was killed Sunday at Pocono International Raceway in Fern Ridge, Pennsylvania while driving a novice car from Dearborn Heights Michigan. Funeral services are planned for 2:30 p.m. at Biley and Billyea Funeral Home in Southgate California. The interment will follow at Anglus Abbey Mausoleum after services in Southgate.
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