Cardinals Struggle as Pennant Defenders Fall Behind Cubs
In New York, the St. Louis Cardinals trail the Chicago Cubs by about ten games, with players including Lou Brock and Bob Gibson expressing frustration yet remaining confident they can rally. The club contends with injuries, inconsistent hitting, and a leaky bullpen, while new arrivals Torre Mudcat Grant Giusti Vic Davalillo try to lift the club.
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Ray Washburn
Torre
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Dave Giusti
Vic Davaiiilo
Cubs Triumph as Williams Sets Streak Mark in Doubleheader
Billy Williams tied Stan Musial with a National League ironman record by playing in 895 consecutive games as the Chicago Cubs swept the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 and 12-1. Williams doubled and hit two triples in the nightcap with Santo driving in five runs, while Banks, Smith, and Hundley supplied the offense in the opener. The Cubs moved eight games ahead of the Mets in the East while St Louis fell 14 games back as the day’s other NL action saw Seaver dominate Pittsburgh and the Phillies extend their win streak.
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Billy Casper graves his best Masters finish in 1969
Billy Casper tied for second in the Masters, emerging as his best performance at Augusta National that year. The three way result showcased his sharp approach and consistency across the final rounds.
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Clint Jones Balances MSU Ties With Vikings Football
Former Michigan State football star Clint Jones works in the university personnel office when he's not playing with the Minnesota Vikings. He handles personnel duties on campus and remains active in college and pro football circles.
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BYU Season Ends, Howard Switches to Baseball
After BYU wrapped its basketball season, leading scorer Doug Howard appears as varsity first baseman with only two days of baseball practice before the opening game.
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Doug Howard
Larry Jones Leads Denver Rockets Scoring in ABA Season
Larry Jones of the Denver Rockets was the league high scorer last season with 2,133 points, leading the American Basketball Association in scoring.
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Rick Barry’s 34 PPG Highlight ABA Season For Oakland
Rick Barry averaged 34 points per game over 35 ABA contests last season with Oakland, showcasing high scoring and strong shooting for the franchise.
Obstacle Ron Hunt Battled Giants Batter Hits
Ron Hunt of the San Francisco Giants was hit by pitched balls 25 times last season, highlighting his tough at bat and on base challenges for the team.
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Ron Hunt
San Francisco Giants
Santo tops NL with 96 walks for third eight year
Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs drew 96 bases on balls last season to lead the National League for the third eight year.
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Ron Santo
Chicago Cubs
Baltimore Bullets Sweep Pistons Across All Seven Meetings
The Baltimore Bullets dominated the series with seven straight wins against the Detroit Pistons in NBA play, showcasing strong defense and timely scoring across multiple matchups. Detroit struggled to slow Bullets scoring and could not mount a sustained comeback in any game.
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Braves Veteran Ken Johnson Begins Spring Training
Veteran pitcher Ken Johnson of the Atlanta Braves started spring training with the team in West Palm Beach Florida where he lives during the training season.
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Purdue QB Mike Phipps tops 2000 yard season
Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps is the nation's only active college passer with more than 2000 yards last season. He totaled 2020 yards, 1900 passing and 118 completions in 243 attempts.
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Mike Phipps
Purdue
Racine golfer takes lead in Peters Open
ST PAUL AP Bobby Ford of Racine Wis shot a course record 65 six under par to take the lead in the Peters Open at Southview Country Club West St Paul. Ron Wallin Fontana Wis is second with 68 Paul O Leary Grand Forks N C followed with 69 seven men are at 70.
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Wimbledon fades for oldtime net stars as youths rise
Pancho Gonzales, 41, bows out on center court as 20 year old Bob Lutz and Australian John Alexander showcase the future. Rod Laver remains top seed and favorite, while Ken Rosewall looks worn as Lutz eliminates the veteran in the second round.
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Notre Dame's Hanratty Sets Record in Purdue Game
Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty set a collegiate record with 75 passing and rushing plays combined in the clash against Purdue, though the Fighting Irish ultimately lost the game.
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Terry Hanratty
Purdue
Top Returnee Mike Battle Leads SC Punt Returns
Mike Battle, a senior at Southern California, led the nation in punt returns last season. He returned 47 punts for 570 yards, establishing himself as the top returner among college teams.
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Mike Battle
Southern California
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