21 Homers Hit in Exhibitions Across MLB Fives
In five exhibition games on Friday 21 homers were hit, led by two college sluggers versus Juan Marichal. Hank Aaron powered Atlanta to a 4 3 victory over Minnesota with a late homer, while Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh 8 7. San Francisco beat Santa Clara 7 3, Cincinnati beat Cleveland 6 3, and Houston edged New York as rain wiped out Chicago White Sox at Oklahoma City.
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NBA Playoffs Friday Results and Schedule
The Associated Press reports no games were played today. Western Division Finals have San Francisco leading St. Louis 2-1. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Boston with Philadelphia leading 1 0 in the Eastern Division, and Louis at San Francisco scheduled for Monday.
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Teenage Baseball Signup Sunday for Optimist Club
Prospective teenage players aged 13 to 16 are invited to sign up Sunday April 9 at the Optimist Club building on Market Street across from Lee High School from 1 pm to 4 pm. Eight teams will form in the 13-14 division and four teams in the 15-16 division with play starting in early June at the high school field.
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Exhibition baseball scores and venue list summarized
The report lists exhibition games with Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh eight to seven and Cincinnati defeating Cleveland six to two. San Francisco won seven to three over Santa Clara College, while Atlanta edged Minnesota four to three. Various matches are noted as canceled or moved due to rain, with remaining games scheduled across Houston, New York, Chicago, Oklahoma City, and other venues including Little Rock and Durham.
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Abilene C C To Host Triangular Track Meet
Abilene Christian College hosts a triangular track meet with Texas and Rice Saturday. ACC, unbeaten in four meets, misses star Ronnie Crawford who has a muscle spasm and cannot run the mile relay. Rice and Texas are favored in relays and sprints with depth in events.
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Nicklaus Eliminated From Masters Play
Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Bert Yancey lead as Jack Nicklaus fails to make the Masters cut. Nicklaus, defending champion, drops to 151 after two rounds, calling his round and luck poor. Yancey holds a one-stroke edge over Nichols, Brewer, Boros, and Jacklin. Player predicts a win with two rounds of 68.
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Pro Baseball Season Debuts With Trades and Johnson Opener
Major trades retirements and injuries shuffle 35 percent of 1966 opening lineups as baseball begins Monday and Tuesday. Washington hosts Lyndon Johnson’s Presidential Opener with the Yankees. Cincinnati unveils Dave Bristol’s new lineup at Crosley Field with Pete Rose and others. Dodgers mix without Koufax and Wills as Gene Michael and Bob Bailey debut. Orioles and Pirates predicted favorites, with Twins and White Sox challenging, as 16 clubs start a two day program.
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Schollander Triumphs in 200 Free at National AAU Indoor Meet
Yale star Don Schollander won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:42, setting an American and AAA record by a half second as he defeated arch rival Greg Buckingham of Santa Clara. Buckingham, returning after food poisoning, clocked 1:42.2. The night also saw Mike Spitz set another record in the 200-yard butterfly and Schollander anchor a 3:06.5 American record 400-yard freestyle relay victory.
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Nine LC Students Attend Texas Council Session
Nine Lee College students attend the Texas Junior College Student Council Convention at San Jacinto College Pasadena. Attendees include Debbie Adams Ronnie Anderson Richard Carr Courtney Curry John Drouilhet Janet Enoch Sammy Trance Lavan McAlister Tommy Paulsel Dennis Williams and Dean Alton Laird. Program features general sessions group discussions a NA SA trip banquet and dance. Saturday covers another general session and the election of next year’s officers. Lee College serves as vice president school and helped shape the workshop theme and questions. Debbie Adams led campaigning posters.
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New BH Trustee Thanks Friends
Richard W. Johnson elected to Barbers Hill School Board expresses gratitude to supporters and patrons. He pledges to fulfill the trust as he helps guide the future of the district’s students toward better education.
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