League Presidents Predict Bitter NL Title Run
Warren C. Giles, president of the National League, predicts a down to the wire NL pennant race in 1967 with the Cardinals as favorites yet challenged. He cites expansion prospects, high NL attendance near 85 million over six years, and the need for orderly growth with solid ownership and facilities.
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Decision Today On When To Play Opener Dodgers Phillies
The Dodgers face a decision on whether to open the 1968 season without the Phillies after a dispute between owners Walter O Malley and Warren Giles. Acknowledging King funeral services, NL president Giles left the Dodgers to decide if Tuesday’s home opener should proceed, with the Phillies declining to field. Other league openers were set for Wednesday amid mourning.
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Maloney Hobbles Into Spring With Shoulder Sidelining
Cincinnati starter Jim Maloney, 27, sidelined by a tender right shoulder, will test his condition in workouts this week before the Reds’ Good Friday start at Atlanta. Manager Dave Bristol noted Holes in conditioning for Billy McCool and Gary Nolan, while Ted Abernathy and Bill Kelso impressed in relief as Cincinnati finishes Grapefruit workouts ahead of the opener with Chicago delayed from today.
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Casper Leads After 36 Holes In Greensboro Open
Greensboro N C AP Billy Casper holds a two stroke lead over Bobby Nichols after a 36 hole day at the Greater Greensboro Open with a 36 hole total of 132 ten under par. Gene Littler and Don January share third at 135 as delays from King’s Day of Mourning pushed in two rounds and postponed the Masters trek to Augusta.
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Ohio Relays Highlight Bobcats Relentless Track Action
Ohio University hosts the ninth annual Relays at Peden Stadium with 20 teams and 400 athletes as Stan Huntsman guides a deep team. Ohio upsets Miami 82 14 80 14, while track stars Hungarter Boswell and Bertelsen post top marks and Taylor wins sprints and relays amid a busy week of baseball, tennis, golf, and other matches.
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Weekend Fights Feature New Orleans Boxer Percy Pugh
Percy Pugh a 143 pound boxer from New Orleans defeated Joe Shaw a 14614 pound fighter from New York in a weekend bout. The card highlighted rising talent and drew local attention to the boxing scene.
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Could Have Better AL Race Than Year Ago
President of the American League Joseph E. Cronin predicts a closer pennant race in 1968 with balanced talent across four to six teams. He cites stars like Al Kaline Mickey Mantle Harmon Killebrew Carl Yastrzemski and rising players Willie Horton Jim Fregosi George Scott Joe Horlen Frank Coggins Red Carew Tony Oliva and others as evidence of a strong league balance. Cronin cautions against predicting a single winner, noting his view that the AL balance is at its best and could mirror or exceed the excitement of 1967.
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Mourning halts many sports events for King
Athletic activity slowed as the sports world joined the nation in mourning Dr. Martin Luther King. The funeral in Atlanta is Tuesday and most events are postponed or canceled, with only a few late rounds and select playoffs proceeding tonight and in the coming days.
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Swearingen's 127 tops Shoner's to place third in tourney
In Sistersville West Virginia the Swearingen's basketball team finished third with a 127 to 123 win over Shoner's Supply of Charleston. Wayne Young former Ohio University star led Swearingen's with 35 points and was named to the all tournament team.
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