Reds Fall Flat in Crosley Opener as Phils Triumph 12 4
Opening day at Crosley Field drew 28 506 as the Reds lost to Philadelphia 12 4 in a chilled crowd. Managers Hutchinson and the defending NL champs depart for Los Angeles after the game amid a painter strike and unfinished maintenance on the stadium.
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Reds Fall In Opener As Phils Rally To 12 4
Phillies erupt for six runs in the third behind seven singles and a Demeter homer while Reds pitcher Joey Jay is shelled early. Hutchinson laments poor pitching and hitting after the 12 to 4 opener loss in Los Angeles.
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Celtics Lakers NBA Title Showdown Nearing
In Los Angeles the Lakers and Celtics split two games as Boston won 122 108 and LA followed with a 129 122 victory. Boston seeks a fourth straight NBA crown with games set to move between Boston and Los Angeles through potential seventh contest.
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Pipers Win ABL Title In Comeback Playoff Run
Cleveland Pipers edged Kansas City Steers 106 102 to clinch the American Basketball League championship. Coach Bill Sharman led a three straight playoff rally after dropping the first two games, amid league compliance turmoil.
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Palmer Dominates Masters to Capture Third Title
Arnold Palmer, in a dominant comeback, wins his third Masters by finishing 280 tied with Gary Player and Don Finsterwald. Palmer nets 20 000 to leap to the top of PGA money list with 298 738 in official purses, as Player and Finsterwald earn 12 000 and 8 000.
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High Man Reveals Arnold Palmer's Precharge Ritual
Augusta Georgia Arnold Palmer's longtime caddy Nathaniel Avery nicknamed High Man explains Palmer's precharge gesture before charging on the course. Avery notes Palmer's decision process on clubs often overrules his advice and recalls a key misclub that nearly marred a championship.
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Pender and Downes Split Title Purses in Bloodied Bout
Paul Pender and Terry Downes each earned 44670 for their middleweight title fight. The sums were disclosed as Pender rested and Downes considered visiting relatives in Baltimore.
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Senators Win 4-2 as Donovan Shuts Detroit
Washington defeats Detroit 4 to 2 behind six strong innings from starter Dick Donovan. Al Kaline provided Detroit's offense with a first-inning run, while Bob Johnson delivered a two-run homer for the Senators in a 13-hit attack. Daniels earned the win for Washington.
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West Virginia fighter Hunsaker listed in critical condition
West Virginia heavyweight Pi Tunney Hunsaker remained in critical condition after brain surgery following a knockout by Joe Shelton in Beckley. Gov. Barron seeks a State Athletic Commission report on the fight and a fundraising drive will aid mounting medical costs with an amateur card planned in Beckley.
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Rules Revised In Jersey Boxing Safety Trials
New Jersey will test boxing rule changes next month to reduce injuries. Gov Hughes and athletic commissioner Walker announced 10 ounce gloves for all bouts 90 second rest periods and mandatory boxer examinations between rounds.
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Washington Defeats Detroit 4 1 in AL Clash
Washington edges Detroit 4 to 1 as only American League result. Orioles and Yankees face off in Baltimore New York game listed among today’s schedule. Minnesota travels to Kansas City while Detroit visits Washington in the night slate.
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National League Today Plays Schedule With Key Matchups
Cincinnati faces Los Angeles while New York meets St Louis in a packed NL slate. Chicago travels to Houston and Milwaukee to San Francisco, with additional Philadelphia games against Pittsburgh and Chicago at Houston noted.
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