Lakers edge Celtics in close NBA clash at Inglewood
Elgin Baylor scores 28 as Lakers beat the Celtics 125-124 on a 25 foot jumper with two seconds left. Beaty leads Lakers with 31 from 15 of 20, while West 26 Chamberlain 25 Hewitt 14. Celtics suffer first loss after four wins despite rallying from 22 down.
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Australians to compete in National Horse Show
For the first time an Australian team will take part in the National Horse Show in New York. A delegation of three riders will represent Australia at the event scheduled for November 5 to 12.
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New York
UPI
Oaks lose in home debut as Rick Barry taps 39 points
Rick Barry scores 39 in Oakland’s home opener before 5,974 fans, but the New Orleans Bucs win 124-119 to hand the Oaks their first loss after three road victories. James Jones leads the visitors with 26 points, Steven Jones adds 22, and Oakland coach Hannam protests a late ruling. The Minnesota Pipers top the Miami Floridians 116-108 as Connie Hawkins scores 34. The New York Nets beat the Denver Rockets 108-89 in the lone other game behind Willie Worsley’s 23 off the bench.
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Casper Leads as Golf Pros Hit Harding Park for Lucky War
Casper leads the 144-player field at Harding Park in the Lucky tournament. The first two days determine the low 70 and ties to advance to the prize rounds. A pro-am with Bing Crosby Willie Mays and Don Drysdale preceded play as rain dampened practice before improving forecast.
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Long Hitters Heart Breaker at Yankee Stadium
UPI reports a remarkable line drive yet no fair ball has ever been hit out of Yankee Stadium in this event. The tense matchup features top sluggers seeking a historic blast as fans watch closely.
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New York
UPI
Yankee Stadium
Frosh football a second win in sight against Healdsburg
The Ukiah Frosh, led by Ronnie Rinehart and Mark Redding with Rick Mazzanti, beat Sonoma and eye a 2 0 start. Coach Jack Campbell praised Rinehart and Marsh for key long passes and a 40 yard run setting up a Marsh TD as the team builds on offense and solid defense from Graziano Weerts Wie Gand Casebier and others.
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Ck Marsh
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Ron Rinehart
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Greg Graziano
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Paul Wiegand
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Olympic girl rider wins jockey license in Maryland
Kathy Kusner, Olympic equestrian and show rider, was issued a Maryland jockey license by the Maryland Racing Commission. She will not race until after November 26 due to prior commitments. A court ruling had mandated her license amid earlier disputes over her qualifications as a female jockey. Laurel Race Course offered a support solution for her on-track needs.
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Georges
Oldest Thoroughbred Won Race In 1925 At Age 19
The oldest known winner is believed to be John Burwell who at age 19 in 1925 ran 19 times, won once, finished second twice, and earned 570 dollars, marking a historic racing milestone in New York.
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New York
John Burwell
Oakland Clippers Untouchable in 16 Game Home Stretch
The Oakland Clippers of the National Professional Soccer League finished their home schedule undefeated with 13 wins and 3 ties, extending an unbeaten run and strengthening their league standing.
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Oakland Clippers
California CWBA Bowlers Host Regional Bowling Workshop
The California Woman’s Bowling Association held a clinic and workshop at Flora Lanes Willits led by Ola Bratien and Helen Duval. Attendees from Fort Bragg Point Arena Ukiah and Willits learned techniques and drills to improve delivery and spares. Volunteers thanks go to Flora Lanes owners for hosting.
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Helen) Duval
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Nolan Praises 49ers Defense After Detroit Win
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan praised the defense following the 14-7 victory over Detroit. He highlighted Matt Hazeltine for his best game of the year and noted worries about Cleveland’s running attack led by LeRoy Kelly and Paul Warfield’s receiving. Team president Lou Spadia discussed potential NFL surface improvements and college Astro turf trials.
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Firestone to Pull Out of Racing by December
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co announces it will withdraw from racing by December 1. The company, which supplied tires to the first Indianapolis 500 winner in 1911, said terminations involve drivers in stock car and championship racing. The move is described as a matter of economics.
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Indianapolis, Ind
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Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
NCAA council places three colleges on basketball probation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association council placed LaSalle College of Philadelphia St Bonaventure University and Florida State University on probation for one or two years over violations. LaSalle faced two years probation for coercion and withholding information by a former coach and an advisement to delay student-athlete disclosures. Florida State and St Bonaventure received one year probation and a censure for improper recruiting practices including drills for scholarship prospects and an all expenses paid trip for a recruit respectively.
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Arthur J. Bergstrom
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Ncaa Committee
Florida State University
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Griffith protests loss to Hayward sparks boxing probe
Emile Griffith alleges biased officiating after a split decision loss to Stanley Hayward at the Spectrum. Co-manager Gil Clancy blames referee Zack Clayton while Hayward celebrates a near win and eyes a title shot versus Nino Benvenuti.
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UPI
Emile Griffith
State Boxing Commission
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Hayward
Spectrum
Gil Clancy
Zack Clayton
Clancy
Nino Benvenuti
Griffith
Jack Styles
Clayton
Lou Press
United Press International
Record of 50 Home Run Seasons Since 1927
New York UPI reports that reaching 50 or more homers in a single season has occurred only 14 times since 1927. Babe Ruth achieved four such seasons, Ralph Kiner two, and Willie Mays two, as notable examples in baseball history.
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UPI
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