Giants See Red In Cincy Baseball Off And Running
President Nixon will not throw the first ball as the baseball season opens in Cincinnati. Leo Durocher throws out the first coach at Anaheim Stadium where the California Angels host the Kansas City Royals amid presidential attendance and fanfare.
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Marichal Shuts Down Reds In Opening Day Win For Giants
Juan Marichal pitched seven hits allowed as the Giants beat the Reds 4 1 in Cincinnati. Chris Speier drove in two runs with a seventh inning single as San Francisco opened the season strong despite Johnny Bench’s Reds.
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NFL Owners Reject Major Rule Changes for Next Season
Scottsdale, Ariz. NFL owners decided to keep rules largely unchanged for another year. They rejected proposals for a sudden-death period to resolve ties and a two-point conversion option after touchdowns. Commissioner Rozelle said about half supported either change, citing tighter races and sustained tension in regulation. They also eased player movement between inactive and active squads by removing a fixed move limit.
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Bruins Face 2-0 Hole After Esposito Injury
The Boston Bruins trail the New York Rangers 2-0 in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 4-2 loss at Boston Garden. Center Phil Esposito suffered torn knee ligaments and may require surgery, forcing a recovery gap as Boston heads to New York for Game 3.
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Aaron Up Controversy At Masters Shakes Augusta Round Two
Tommy Aaron holds a one stroke lead over Jack Nicklaus entering the Masters second round as controversy swirls. Chi Chi Rodriguez complains about caddie fairness, arguing for tour caddies or blind draws while Nicklaus and Palmer defend their autonomy.
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Athens Runners Crush Portsmouth In Dual Meet
Athens dominated the meet 96-29 as they swept 13 of 15 events despite cold weather. Ted Essex led with high points including the 120-yard high hurdles and high jump while teammates Stempel, Topping, McDonald, Wagoner, Blower, Strekal, Fuller, Wilkinson, Secoy, Lavery, and the relay squad contributed multiple wins. Next meet at Logan Monday.
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