Astrodome Flashes Spotlight on Aging Stars and Busy Rosters
In the Astrodome during opening NL week Hal Woodeshick, once a Houston Astro, now pitching batting practice, recalls a famous pickoff misplay as Rus Steub left his base. Bill Buckner earns rookie hype with his first major league homer as the Dodgers beat the Astros. Manager Walter Alston juggles a crowded lineup while Ernie Banks battles arthritis at Cubs and White Sox rivalries loom. Don Wilson struggles in a tough Dodgers loss. optimism for a possible Astro surge hinges on early-season form amid impending upheaval if slow starts persist. The day features Monday openers honoring the President and Rhine lander birthday, while Paul Richards searches for outfield and pitching talent as Waxahachie Kid eyes late-season potential.
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January Leads Masters By 2
Don January, 41, leads the Masters at Augusta after two rounds with a 69 and a 2 shot edge over Charlie Coody and Bob Murphy. Tom Weiskopf shot 69 to reach 140 total, while Jack Nicklaus sits three behind at 141. Coody’s 73 includes a bogey-filled back nine after a strong start.
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Knicks Take 2-0 Lead in Eastern Final Series
Knicks guard Dick Barnett poured in 29 points as New York routed Baltimore 107-88 to seize a 2-0 series lead. Barnett boosted playoff average to 22.6 points, and the game was nationally televised with Game 3 set for Sunday in Baltimore. Milwaukee finished the other Western Conference finals opener, defeating Los Angeles 105-88.
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Anahuac Panthers prep for regional track in Brenham
Anahuac wins District 21-24 with 130 points and sends eight athletes to the Brenham regional on April 24. The squad qualified the mile relay teams and sprint relay, with Bobby Rivon and Allis Baty plus Steve McManus in field events. Rivon leads the mile in 3 26, Baty wins shot at 54 3, McManus 6 40, with Bradford as relay alternate and top two finishers advancing.
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Kenton Harris, former assistant at Clear Creek, named head coach of the Wildcats replacing Paul Gips who becomes district supervisor of athletics. Harris coached Wildcats 1967-70 and started coaching in 1955 at Friends University. Gips posted a Gulf Coast era 169-664 in 24 years. last season 4-6 in his ninth year. Gerry Sullivan to serve as acting president of the National Turf Writers Association for two months succeeding Ray Johnson. Johnson resumes presidency June 1.
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Cubs Blank Astros in 6 0 Win at Houston
Cubs hammer Tom Griffin for five hits and six runs in one inning to back Milt Pappas as Houston’s offense stalls with only three hits. Joe Pepitone drives in a key two bagger after returning to the Astrodome amid boos, as Chicago wins to even the four game set.
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Ten More Pros Eye Champions
Ten additional professionals will qualify for the 1971 Houston Champions International after the Masters. The 10 leading players on the PGA money list since January, not otherwise eligible, will earn Houston invites. Hal Underwood, a former University of Houston star, is likely to qualify after tying for first at the Jacksonville Open and finishing high at Greensboro.
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Exhibition Baseball: National League East Results and Schedule
Friday results include Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 2 and Montreal 6 Pittsburgh 1. Schedule lists Sunday games Cincinnati at New York Montreal at Philadelphia San Francisco at St Louis. Also American League East results and Friday actions across divisions with multiple scorelines and upcoming matchups.
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