Yankees Open at Home to Rousing Bronx Crowd
New Yorks other baseball team returned to the Bronx for opening day in mild weather before a 34 745 crowd. The Yankees beat Detroit 5 2 behind Stan Bahnsens steady pitching and aggressive baserunning while Mayor Lind newbolds support sparked a festive mood. Roy White homered and Bobby Murcer stole bases as Ralph Houk emphasized speed to outpace Detroit and challenge Baltimore in 1977.
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Scoreboard Prize Attracts Big Hitter Challenge
Reggie Jackson recalls hitting the Metropolitan Stadium scoreboard two years ago as a Twin Cities bank offers 20 000 dollars to any batter who can strike the scoreboard sign nearly 600 feet away. Players discuss the risk of chasing the long ball over focusing on swings.
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Miss Universe Drag Race Heads to Jackson Drag Strip
The Miss Universe drag racing circuit brings eight women from Washington, D C and nearby areas to Jackson Drag Strip for a head up race at 120 mph in the low 12 second bracket. Carol Henson of Tennessee drives a Warlock Camaro for a $1200 purse with time trials at 1 p m and eliminations at 3 p m.
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Baja a Bad Place To Crash Rescues Highlight Baja California Hunts
In Baja California desert a string of rescues relies on volunteers and local trackers. Navy‑based Steve Nash and desert expert Jim Hopper led efforts near Meling Ranch for May 1967 to locate a downed pilot, criticizing funding delays and jurisdictional disputes while praising Mexican trackers vital to survival.
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Lockwood Shuts Down White Sox in Four-Hitter
Milwaukee pitcher Skip Lockwood dominated Chicago with a four-hitter in a 4-1 Brewers win as he improved to 1-0. Lockwood walked none after allowing an early run and struck out key White Sox hitters in the sixth. Other AL games saw Detroit, Baltimore, Oakland and California win. NL actions included San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago Cubs victories.
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N. Augusta Horse Show Set for Tomorrow at Lions Field
The fifth annual Community Benefit Silver Horse Show will run tomorrow at Lions Memorial Field in North Augusta. Sponsored by the North Augusta Lions Club, the event expects 3 000 to 4 000 spectators with 350 horses across 35 classes. Cash prizes total 4 190 dollars plus trophies and ribbons. Admission is 1 50 for adults and 75 cents for students. The Lions Club has raised 33 600 dollars for community projects in the first four shows.
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Bruins Fight Back as Canadiens Tie Series 3-3
The Montreal Canadiens crushed the Boston Bruins 8-3 to tie the best-of-seven series at three games apiece and force a decisive game in Boston Sunday. Henri Richard and Pete Mahovlich each scored twice as Montreal capitalized on Seattle-like control, while New York Rangers star Bob Nevin struck in overtime to oust Toronto 2-1. Minnesota North Stars beat St Louis 5-2 to close their series, setting up further playoff drama across the league.
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Hornet Golfers Stay Undefeated at Highland Park
Aiken High golf team remained unbeaten in a Highland Park Country Club match defeating Columbia 326 and North Augusta 320 to post a low 289. Medalists Holmes and Hanna shot 70, Schroder 72, Temple 77. Columbia's Willis 75 and North Augusta's McVickers 76 led their squads. Aiken meets Graniteville at Holland Hills Monday.
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