Tight Race Foreseen In American League
In a brisk spring assessment, Major League Baseball’s 1967 American League pennant race appears wide open among Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Chicago and other contenders. Teams count on budding stars and steadiest pitching to challenge the world champions Orioles, with rosters featuring Carew Tovar Killebrew Versalles Rollins Allison Oliva and Kaat on Baltimore’s horizon, while Detroit’s Northrup Oyler Mcauliffe and Williams bolster a hopeful lineup. New York Cleveland Kansas City Oakland and Washington also field promising arms and emerging talents to complicate the chase for the pennant.
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Boston
UPI
Baltimore
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
Orioles
Tom Phoebus
Twins
Rod Carew
Cesar Tovar
Rich Reese
Harmon Killebrew
Zolilo Versalles
Rich Rollins
Bob Allison
Tony Oliva
Earl Battery
Deem Chance
Ron Kline
Jim Kaat
Sam Mele
Jim Northrup
Ray Oyler
Yancey Leads Masters After Surprising 67 Opening Round
Bert Yancey, 28, surged to a three stroke lead at Augusta after a windy five under par 67. Billy Casper and Downing Gray trailed, while Julius Boros and Tony Jacklin were one under in a tight 83-man field. Defending champ Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were among those in reach, with the cut to low 44 plus ties looming after the day’s play.
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Jack Nicklaus
Nick Chips
Augusta
Nicklaus
Bert Yancey
Yancey
Billy Casper
Florida
Downing Gray
Julius Boros
Tony Jacklin
Arnold Palmer
CBS
Bruce Devlin
Devlin
Australia
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Palmer
Epstein Predicted As Top AL Rookie
Mike Epstein, highly anticipated Baltimore Orioles rookie, is noted among three rookies in UPI reports. Boston entry unveils team name Beacons for 1968 NASL season, with home games at Fenway Park and offices near Fenway. League schedule begins April 16 for most clubs. Beacons join in 1968.
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UPI
Mike Epstein
Baltimore Orioles
United Press International
Boston
Boston Beacons
Joe McKenney
Jersey S.t
Fenway Park
Beacons
Atlanta Chiefs
Baltimore Bays
California Clippers
Chicago Spurs
Los Angeles Toros
New York Generals
Gogolak Injured and Prospective 1967 Rookies Highlight Bellwether Season
Fort Washington UPI reports New York Giants kicker Pete Gogolak has been moved to Walter Reed Hospital from Fort Dix as doctors evaluate a longstanding back injury after a March 14 fall. The piece also previews rising players Reggie Smith and Lee May as potential major league stars for 1967, noting Smith’s 1966 IL success and May’s NL acclaim, with poll votes for other AL and NL rookies.
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Fort Washington
UPI
New York
Pete Gogolak
Walter Reed Hospital
Watson Army Hospital
Fort Dix
Gogolak
Opening Round Highlights Of Masters Tournament
Milton Richman reports from Augusta on the opening round of the Masters with early leaders and notable rounds. The piece notes how small moments defined the day, including surprising performances and initial standings as players navigated the course.
Aqueduct racing hopes hinge on stalled funding talks
NYRA chairman James C Brady led a bid to resume Aqueduct racing by Saturday as horsemen and the Jockeys Guild pressed for higher purses. The HBPA seeks a 1 percent addition to the betting pool, backed by Senate approval but meeting an audit demand from Assembly Speaker Travia to review NYRA finances.
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UPD
New York Racing Association Board
James C. Brady
Aqueduct
NYRA
Jockeys Guild
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
HBAP
State Assembly
Senate
Assembly
Anthony J. Travia
Arthur Levitt
New York’ Racing Association
Saratoga
Travia
Classy Lefthander Reminds Sox Fans of Mel Parnell
LAKELAND FL AUPI Bill Rohr continues to look like the classiest lefthander the Red Sox have had since Mel Parnell. He pitched six innings in a 4 1 Boston win over Detroit as the club snapped a two game tailspin. Rohr allowed five hits and one run and remained strong after a rough first inning. In a related note Boston opens the season against Chicago at Fenway Park. Manager Dick Williams outlined pitching plans with Lonborg and Brandon in the first two games and Rohr to start against the Yankees. The Red Sox improved to 13 12 with two games left in spring training.
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Dick Mcauliffe
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Tigers
Walter
Williams
Ron Hansen
Chicago
Hansen
Cleveland
Kansas City
New York
Indians
Gary Bell
Steve Hargan
Sam McDowell
Sonny Siebert
Luis Tiant
A’s
Jim Hunter
Lew Krausse
Jim Nash
John Odom
Chuck Dobson
Rick Monday
Ramon Webster
Alvin Dark
Yankees
Righthalder
Stan Bahnsen
Whitey Ford
Jim Bouton
al Downing
Fritz Peterson
Mel Stottlemyre
Bill Robinson
Steve Whitaker
Horace Clarke
Mickey Mantle
Rico Petrocelli
Boston
Red Sox
Reggie Smith
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Don Mincher
Jimmie Hall
Chance
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Joe Coleman
Hank Allen
Washington
Pete Richert
Phil Ortega
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Epstein
Smith
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Oriole
Boog Powell
Hank Bauer
Big Mike
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Ron Clark
Twins
Dave Duncan
May
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Reds
Buffalo
Don Bosch
Richard Nhye
Cubs
Gene Michael
Dodgers
Don Wilson
Astros
Greg Goossen
Mets
Gary Nolan
Lakeland
Fla
UPI
Bill Rohr
Boston Red Sox
Mel Parnell
Sayonara
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Fenway Park
Jim Lonborg
Darrell Brandon
Fenway
Dick Williams
Canadiens Stage Play-Off Rally Defeats Opponent 6-4
Montreal Canadiens, facing possible elimination, exploded for five goals in eight minutes and 55 seconds late in the third period to overturn a 4-1 deficit and beat their opponent 6-4 in Stanley Cup play. Coach Toe Blake considered surrender before the rally changed the game.
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Toe Blake
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens
Dick Stuart to chase fame in Japan after Boston years
Dick Stuart, veteran first baseman with a nine year major league career, will play two seasons in Japan as he seeks to reestablish himself. He described the move as offering security and said a contract had not been arranged with Dodgers. Stuart hit .325 in spring and totaled 75 homers and 232 RBIs with Boston.
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Okla
UPI
Dick Stuart
Boston Red Sox
Japan
Boston
Philadelphia Phillies
Dennis Bennett
Orient
Stuart
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Sandy) Koufax
Maury
Wills
Gene Herrick Stops Dick French for New England Title
Gene Herrick of Saco, at 145 pounds, defeated Dick French, the Providence veteran, in the second round of their boxing bout at the Exposition Building to win the New England Middleweight crown. French was floored in the first round and halted at 2:20 of the second after turning back to his feet at eight.
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UPI
Dick French
Providence
R.I
New England
Ted Whitfield
French
Whitfield
Gene
Hurricane) Herrick
Saco
Exposition Building
Herrick
Pete Bennett
Hannum Set To Strike Again
Alex Hannum, famed for defeating the Celtics, prepares the 76ers to close out Boston in the Eastern Division playoffs after a 115-104 win. Philadelphia centers Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmond key the battle, with Chamberlain grabbing 41 rebounds in the game.
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Alex Hannum
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association Express
Hannum
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76Ers
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Hawks
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Warriors
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Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco
Nate Thurmond
Chamberlain
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Bill Bridges
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