Word: game
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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After sweeping past the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern semi-finals, the Celtics crushed the defending champion 76ers, 127-118, last Friday night in the opening game of the best-of-seven series...
...next opponent was Rollins College in Orlando, Fla., which took the first game 2-0. Lalich pitched well in the losing cause, as the Harvard attack suffered a miserable afternoon. The hitters redeemed themselves by scoring seven times in the rematch. Pitcher Bob Kalinaoski gave up only two runs in gaining the victory. In the deciding contest of the three game series, Harvard romped 9-2. Dorwart got the win in the finale of the Crimson's Florida schedule...
Coach Shepard was especially pleased with his hitting during the seven game stretch. Leading the team in percentage is Jeff Grate who has a phenomenal .470 average. Second baseman Dick Manchester has been hitting over .320 to give the team a doubly dangerous double play combination, on the field...
...Chicago--Leo Durocher talks and manages a good game. Relying on a surprising 20 victory performance from Ferguson Jenkins and the expected slugging of Ron Santo and Ernie Banks, the "Lip" drove the Cubs from the cellar to third last year. Where they'll remain, pending much needed experience...
...Francisco--Juan Marichal reportedly has his temper, right arm, and left leg under control this spring. If he chips in his usual 24 wins and Mike McCormick puts together another 22 game season then Willie Mays's comeback will put the Giants in the fight...