Roaming Richie Set For Third Base Return With Cards
Richie Allen, ex Phillies star and $90,000 slugger, will start at third base for St. Louis against his former team as Red Schoendienst evaluates the position amid injury concerns. Peters to start for Red Sox in opener with Yanks, and Yankees bench Peterson in spring action. Cleveland’s Moore and Minnesota’s Williams shined in mound duties as Cubs Holtzman notches first spring complete game. Pirates beat Reds on homers by Davis and Cash to extend win streak.
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Richie Allen
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Allen
Cardinals
Red Schoendienst
Phillies
Schoendienst
Richie
Boston Red Sox
Gary
Peters
New York
Chicago White Sox
Fritz Peterson
Yankees
Los Angeles
Peterson
Ken Holtzman
Chicago Cubs
California
Dick Drago
Kansas City
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Ron Davis
Dave Cash
Chicago
Joe Foy
Atlanta
Baltimore Orioles
Seattle Pilots legal road to Milwaukee tests antitrust risk
In a Seattle bankruptcy hearing, the Seattle Pilots face potential sale to the Milwaukee Brewers while antitrust legislation looms as Washington Senators Jackson Magnuson and Rep Adams pledge to push bills. Bankruptcy referee Volvin questions league constitutional provisions amid tense remarks.
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Seattle
American League
Milwaukee
Seattle Pilots
Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Warren G. Magnuson
Brock Adams
D-Wash
House
Seattle-Milwaukee
Jackson
Sidney C. Volvin
Volvin
William Dwyer
Washington State
Dwyer
Wysong Tops Greensboro Qualifying Field
Dudley Wysong shot four under par 67 to lead 136 players contending for 34 nonexempt spots in the Greater Greensboro Open. John Lotz 68. Several others carded two under 70s as 54-hole event starts Thursday. 73 or better to qualify.
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Greensboro
N. C
Dudley Wysong
John Lotz
Claude Harmon Jr
Ed Sneed
Gary Groh
Billy Farrell
Herb Hooper
John Schlee
Bob Ross
Larry Sears
Mike Reasor
John Lively
Harry Toscano
Les Peterson
Dick Rautman
Dave Ballman
Peter Townsend
Jon Levinson
Races Canceled at Aiken Mile Track
The Aiken Harness Races are not scheduled this year due to lack of interest. Local trainer Gordon Larlee announced the cancellation today at the usual Aiken Mile Track.
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Aiken
Gordon Larlee
Suzy Chaffee Fights Brundage Over Amateurism Rules
Suzy Chaffee denounces Olympic amateurism as hypocritical and says the Olympics should reward the fastest and best regardless of status. She argues Brundage’s stance harms Alpine skiing and notes her brothers were ruled ineligible for 1972 for commercial contracts.
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New York
Avery Brundage
Suzy Chaffee
Avery
Suzy
Mr. Brundage
Britain
Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Ski
Sapporo
Japan
Europe
FIS
National Association
Rick
Hank Kashiwa
America
U.S. Ski Association
Bucks Triumph 156 120 to Lead Best of Seven Series
Milwaukee bucks defeat Philadelphia 156 120 to move ahead 2 1 in the Eastern semifinal. Flynn Robinson sets tempo after coach Costello counsels him to stay with his game and look for open teammates. Lew Alcindor adds 33 points 17 rebounds while Robinson tallies 20 points 14 assists as the Bucks race to a 40 14 first period edge and lead 77 41 at halftime.
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Philadelphia
Milwaukee Bucks
Philadelphia 76Ers
Larry Costello
Flynn Robinson
Bucks
National Basketball Association
76Ers
Milwaukee
Robinson
NBA
New York
Baltimore
Bullets
Atlanta
Chicago
Bulls
Madison
Wis
Mets Look Ahead as 1970 Spring Training Opens
In St Petersburg the Mets assess 1969 success and push to repeat. Gil Hodges emphasizes focus on today, noting improved attitude and room for growth. Key players include Foy, Sadecki, Marshall, Bobb, Kranepool, Clendenon, Boswell, Harrelson, Foli, Weis, Garrett, Jones, Agee, Swoboda, and Shamsky amid spring battles for roles.
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ST. Petersburg
Fila
Gil Hodges
New York Mets
Mets
Florida
Philadelphia Phillies
Hodges
Chicago Cubs
Racing Roundup from Multiple Tracks
Gertie’s Squaw and Dewitcher headlined Pimlico Politely Stakes wins as Nashlina and Show Stopper trailed. Buzkashi captured the Count Speed Purse at Aqueduct, Panicum Re pens fell to Fathom at Gulf Stream, and Dr. Green won at the Fair Grounds. Vics Turn topped Oaklawn, Swift Stream prevailed at Narragansett under lights with four wins for jockey Joe McKenna.
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Baltimore
Fair Grounds
Count Tyson
Hot Springs
Ark
Miss Suzuki
Oaklawn
Pawtucket
R. I
Echo Lad
Narragansett
Joe McKenna
Brown Family Foxhunting Pioneer Remains Untarnished at 75
Carter P. Brown, famed for founding Tryon Riding and Hunt Club and building a fox hunting and steeplechase tradition, is celebrated for sportsmanship, love of the game, and dedication. His son recalls early rides, Brown Point-To-Point races, and lessons that winning isn’t the goal when fun remains.
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Carter P. Brown
Camden
Tryon
Black House
Carter
Cart
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Joe Torre
Eddie Kasko
Cleveland
Barry Moore
Minnesota
Stan Williams
Moore
Indians
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Athletics
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Twins
Matchick
Red” Matchick
Phil Gagliano
UPI
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc
Wysong
Costello
Wally Jones
Jones
Foy
Ray Sadecki
Dave Marshall
Randy Bobb
Cubs
J.C. Martin
Ed Kranepool
Donn Clendenon
Ken Boswell
Bud Harrelson
Tim Foli
al Weis
Wayne Garrett
Cleon Jones
Tommie Agee
Ron Swoboda
Art Shamsky
Marshall
Rod Gaspar
Yonkers Raceway
Yonkers
N.Y
Westchester Oval
By Austin A. Brown
N.C
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U.S. Air Force
Nashville
Tenn
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Carl
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