Green Mountain Park opens Sunday harness racing
Vermont’s Green Mountain Park became the east’s first track to stage legalized Sunday harness racing drawing 9,406 fans and a record $481,525 wagered on the mutuels. The weekend total reached 14,814 attendees and $822,286 in handle across a 24 hour period, despite one accident.
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April Fool Hope and Wary Moves for Hodges in Spring
Gil Hodges swapped the Washington Senators for the New York Mets seeking family proximity and a fresh start. The Mets slumped 6-16 in exhibition play while the Senators led Grapefruit League at 15-5. Washington beat Houston 3-2 as Ron Reed impressed with seven innings. Bernie Allen scored for the Senators after Hector Torres erred twice. Other highlights: Pirates beat Orioles 3-1 amid Brooks Robinson beaning. Twins beat Red Sox 3-2 in 12. Reds humbled Yankees 8-2. Tigers beat Cardinals 6-5 in 12. White Sox beat Phillies 3-0. Piniella starred as Cleveland beat Chicago. Dodgers toppled Giants 9-7. Indians split squad edged by 6-5.
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Hoosiers Capture NCAA Swim Title at Dartmouth
Indiana won the NCAA swimming crown at Spaulding Pool Dartmouth College piling up 346 points to Yale 253. Charlie Hickox won three titles including the 200 yard backstroke and set American records while Mike Burton of UCLA became the first to break 16 minutes in the 1650 yard freestyle with a 15 59.4. Zac Zorn and Doug Russell also posted wins and records for UCLA and Texas Arlington respectively.
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Green fuels 76ers to 3-2 series lead over Knicks
Johnny Green came off the bench to score 16 points as the 76ers beat the Knicks 123-105 to take a 3-2 lead in the best of seven. Hal Greer led Philadelphia with 38 points while Green's third-quarter surge helped widen the gap.
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Celtics Beat Pistons To Take 3-2 Series Lead
Boston built a 110-96 win as Bailey Howell 28 and Sam Jones 24 led the Celtics while Dave Bing scored 18 amid injury hampered play. Russell noted Bing’s expected big day and Detroit heads to Detroit for game six cited by coaches as decisive and tense.
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Red Sox bench Tony Conigliaro in favor of teenage rookie
In West Palm Beach Boston benches the struggling Tony Conigliaro after a 3-2 loss to Minnesota in 12 innings. 19-year-old Danbury outfielder Jose Tartabull earns field time as Joe Lahoud seizes opportunity and Dick Williams shifts players while Conigliaro eyes regain form.
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Rangers Sweep Canadiens to Cap Finest Season on Sabbath
The 1967-68 Rangers finish with 39 victories and 90 points, setting club records for most wins and points, as Camille Henry scores on a 90-foot shot to seal a 4-2 win over Montreal. Nevin and Kürtenbach also tally, while Cournoyer and Backstrom reply for Montreal. Other NBA? NHL results follow with Toronto over Boston and Blues over Minnesota as playoff races tighten.
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