Celtics Rise in West Race as Lakers, Warriors, Bullets Play Key Roles
The NBA Western Division tightens to a three team chase with the Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco Warriors, and Boston Celtics leading and Boston aiming for the record. Wilt Chamberlain led the Warriors in a 104-96 win over St. Louis while Elgin Baylor returned strong for the Lakers in a 116-96 victory over Philadelphia. Bob Pettit led St Louis with 29 as Gus Johnson sparked Baltimore past Detroit 124-107. Boston rolled past New York 133-111 as Havlicek 27 and Jones 23 paced seven Celtics in double figures.
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Dial Trade Sends Star End to Cowboys in Cowboy Draft Deal
Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker swapped Buddy Dial the Steelers' top pass catcher for the Dallas Cowboys No 1 draft pick, aiming to boost defense for 1959. Dial holds Steelers single season records for TD catches 12 and yardage 1295, while Scott Appleton of Texas is set as the Cowboys No 1 pick, a 6 3 235 pound lineman. Dial welcomed the move saying it was a great break and he would be playing before the same fans again.
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Fifth and Sixth Grade Basketball League Opens at YMCA
Fifth and sixth grade boys begin league play at the Washington YMCA on December 20 with games each Friday through February. Two games weekly at 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Coaches include Dick Paul Celtics, Bob Vanderlinden Lakers, Mike Orris Pistons, Charles Cruil Royals. Schedule notes early clinic and multiple matchups among Celtics Royals Lakers Pistons.
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Junior Bowling Scores and Standings At Schoonovers
The Lancettes League results list Schoonover leading with a team series of 1893 and a team game of 669 while Snack Bar posts 1872 in team scores. Individual highlights include Janet Richards with 516 in series and games of 187 and 176, Joyce Zieglowsky 187, and Boyd 667 in the team game.
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Jr High YMCA six-team basketball season kicks off Saturday
Six teams field junior high league at the YMCA with games Saturdays from December 21 through March 7. Rosters include Warriors, Knicks, Hawks, Lions, Rams, and Bears led by coaches Ridley Welk Rosien Myers Hutchcroft Morri son and details list matchups and weekly noon one and two o clock games.
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